Targeted at the video and film production communities, the AF100 delivers the shallow depth of field and wider field of view of a large imager, with the flexibility and cost advantages of a handheld camcorder. The AF100 has the ability to use virtually any professional quality lens with the addition of an easily obtainable adapter.

The design of the AF100's 4/3-inch sensor affords depth of field and field of view similar to that of 35mm movie cameras in a less expensive camera body. Equipped with an interchangeable lens micro 4/3" mount, the AF100 can utilize an array of low-cost, widely-available still camera lenses as well as film-style lenses with fixed focal lengths, prime lenses, and zoom lenses.

KEY FEATURES

• 1. Equipped with a Four Thirds type image sensor and Micro Four Thirds lens mount.
• Four Thirds type MOS sensor. It is equipped with a Four Thirds type MOS sensor for an imaging area* almost the same as that of 35mm film (motion picture). Use of film lenses allows easy recording of filmic tone video with a shallow depth of field.
  
  [*Effective imaging area is clipped to an aspect ratio of 16:9]
  
  Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Diversified Micro Four Thirds single-lens still camera lenses can be used for shooting video. The adapter mount allows 35mm film camera lenses or prime lenses to be attached to make possible a wide variety of visual expressiveness from each lens particular tone.
  
  [*Use of all lenses / adaptors is not guaranteed.]
• 2. Can shoot professional high quality video in PH mode with Full HD Variable Frame Rate function.
• Long recording time in AVCHD high quality PH mode. Video is recorded in AVCHD format. The PH mode for professional high quality video with a bit rate of 24Mbps*1 is also supported. Two SD card slots allow relay recording from one SD (SD / SDHC / SDXC) card to another to give large recording capacity of up to 12 hours*2 in PH mode or 48 hours*2 in HE mode. In PH mode 16bit LPCM can be selected for audio to give a better level of sound recording.
  
  [*1: Average of 21Mbps (VBR)　*2: If two 64GB SDXC memory cards are used. Continuous recording is limited to maximun12 hours in every mode.]
  
  Multiple HD formats compatibility and New VFR recording function. Recording can be made in multiple HD formats – 1080: 60i/50i/30p/25p/24p; 720: 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p*1. The new VFR (Variable Frame Rate) recording function*2in full HD (1920 x 1080) progressive mode is also supported. Playback in 24p gives a cinematic effect driven by 1/2.5 speed slow motion or double-speed quick motion. DRS, Gamma and numerous other video expression functions available on previous Panasonic professional camera recorders remain in place.
  
  [*1: Actual recording is at 60=59.94, 30=29.97Hz, 24=23.98Hz respectively. *2: VFR in 720p mode is not supported. Playback in 1080/60p and 1080/50p are not available.]
• 3. Has interfaces (HD SDI output / XLR input) and design required for professional production work.
• Allows HD SDI output, XLR input and other professional specifications. The camera recorder is equipped with interfaces that of a professional video camera, including HD SDI output, XLR audio 2ch (48 V phantom power source compatible) inputs. Time code recording feature is also available to deal with professional video operations.
  
  Design based on professional camera recorders. The professional camera recorder design with grip, handle, large-sized high quality view finder (1.14cm (0.45 inches) / 1.226 million dot equivalent [852 x 480 x 3 (RGB)]) on a lightweight / compact body, along with a 16:9 color LCD panel (8.76cm (3.45 inches) / 921,000 dot (1920 x 480)), supports smooth camera operation. The handle and grip are detachable for diverse peripherals and applications.

Other features / specifications

• Internal ND filter: 1/4, 1/16, 1/64 or Off (rotary switch).
• Focus-assist function: edge coloration, focus bar display.
• Thumbnail viewing, clip deletion and SD card to SD card copying and meta-data recording functions.
• DRS (Dynamic Range Stretch): automatically reduces compression of black or blown highlights in high contrast scenes.
• Pre-rec and Interval rec functions.
• Relay recording: Relay recording from one SD card to another without interrupt.
• WFM display function: the wave form of the video being recorded is easily displayed on an LCD monitor.
• Shot mark function: the useful shot mark function allows marking of clips as good, bad or others.
• User buttons: three user buttons allow high-frequency functions to be performed with a single push.
• Audio volumes: allows manual adjustment of audio inputs (2 ch).
• Video output (pin jack x 1), HD/SD SDI output (BNC x 1), HDMI output (HDMI Type A x 1).
• USB 2.0 (Type B) allows connection to PC/Mac.
• XLR audio inputs (XLR x 2, Line/Mike selectable, +48V compatible), Internal microphone (stereo).
• Audio outputs (RCA x 2), Headphone (stereo mini jack x 1 (3.5mm diameter).
• Camera Remote (super mini jack x 1; zoom, S/S, mini jack x 1; focus, iris).