Panasonic AG-DVC62 - Manual (Page 5)

Zero Lux IR Mode (Super
Nighttime Shooting System)
The AG-DVC62 offers B&W
recording in the dark using
infrared light. This opens the
door to a host of new
possibilities in nighttime
monitoring, surveillance and
news gathering.
The built-in infrared light makes
it possible to record at a
distance of about 5 m**.
For greater distances, you can add an optional light that allows
recording to approximately 30m**.
*According to Panasonic survey **According to Panasonic testing
Date/Time Superimpose Function
The AG-DVC62 can superimpose the date and time onto the video
signal as you shoot. This is especially useful and in many cases a
requirement for depositions, court reporting and surveillance
recordings. The date and time cannot be replaced during dubbing or
editing operations, as can happen with most other cameras.
Full Auto or Manual Shooting
Use the AG-DVC62 for either full auto or manual shooting. The
Auto/Manual switch turns the four auto functions — focus, shutter
speed, iris & gain, and white balance — on and off as desired.
Manual focusing is controlled by the large focus ring. You can also
switch between manual and auto focus by pushing the Focus button.
For added convenience, one of the user buttons can be assigned to
turn auto focus on and off.
Multi-Function Focus Ring
In Auto Focus, control over either the zoom or the iris & gain can be
allocated to the focus ring, letting you make quick, detailed
adjustments manually.
3 User-Assignable Buttons
The AG-DVC62 provides three user buttons that can be assigned to
any of 16 camera functions and three VCR functions. User button 1 is
positioned atop the hand grip for easy access when shooting with
one hand.
Camera functions: Push AF+Zoom, Push AF, White Balance,
AWB Lock, Backlight, Spotlight, Rec Check, Digital
Zoom, White Fade, Black Fade, Photoshot, Index,
SNS (Super Nighttime Shooting), EVF DTL, Lumi-Flick,
AE Lock
VCR functions: Blank Search, Audio Dub, Index
WHITE BAL and SNS can be allocated to user button 1 only.
Focus Assist with One-Push Zoom
When a user button is assigned the Push AF+Zoom
function and the AG-DVC62 is in Auto Focus, the
camera will continue to zoom as long as you hold
the button down, then return to the original zoom
position when you release it. This helps you zoom
and focus more quickly in manual shooting mode.
Four Scene Files
The AG-DVC62 can save four sets of camera settings as
"scene files" for instant recall later in similar shooting
conditions. Scene files 1 and 2 are freely settable. Files 3 and 4 are
preset (see list below), but you can change the values as desired.
1 SCENE 1: User setting (standard values)
2 SCENE 2: User setting (standard values)
3 B.PRESS: For sharper contrast in dark portions
4 MOVIE-LIKE: Movie Simulation Mode
Shooting Support Functions
•Backlight correction: Backlighting compensation can be assigned to
a user button for instant results.
•AE Lock: Locks the subject brightness; can be assigned to a user button.
•Zebra: Displays an overexposure warning on the viewfinder and
monitor
•Marker: Detects and displays the Video Brightness level in a very
useful, repeatable numerical value.
•Mode check: Displays the camera settings on the viewfinder and
monitor, for easy checking before you shoot.
•Zoom position: Displays the zoom position as a repeatable,
numerical representation in the viewfinder.
•Picture Effects: Picture effects function includes Wipe, Mix, Fade and
Still.
Recessed Trigger and Zoom Control on Upper Handle Grip
In addition to the lens grip, the
upper part of the handle grip
contains both the Rec Start/Stop
button and a lens zoom control.
This design assures easy shooting
even at low angles or when using a
tripod. The zoom speed can be set
to any of three speed levels or off.
2.5" Colour LCD Monitor
The 2.5" colour LCD monitor rotates 270 degrees, making it easy to
shoot at difficult angles and the Mirror mode makes it easy to record
yourself. The display is bright too, so even outdoors you get good
visibility when using the LCD to monitor footage or select settings
from the menu.
Professional-Level Audio with XLR Line/Mic In
The AG-DVC62 comes equipped with a built-in stereo microphone
and with XLR-type audio input terminals on the rear panel. You can
switch audio channels 1 and 2 separately to either line or front mic
input - especially useful when recording interviews or narration.
Audio Level Meters
Two colour audio level meters can be displayed in the viewfinder
and LCD monitor, making it easy to check the signal as you record.
*Image of Zero Lux IR Mode and
date/time superimpose.