HD Camcorder

AG-HMC81

Discontinued

HD Camcorder

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Key features

1/4-type 3MOS sensors

12x optical zoom

Tapeless recording

1/4.1 type 3.05-megapixel, progressive 3MOS sensors
AVCHD (Full High-Definition) and DV (Standard Definition) recording
12x optical zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS), and manual focus ring
Tapeless recording with the reliable, efficient SD Memory Card
Shoulder-mount style for stable recording
Versatile Interfaces include XLR audio input, HDMI output, USB 2.0*1 and DV terminal*2 (IEEE 1394 standard)

The AG-HMC81 allows you to record in DV or in AVCHD for Full-HD image quality. The versatility of the manual functions meet the needs of many professionals. This shoulder-type AVCCAM opens up a new world of video production.

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Specifications table

Power Supply	DC 7.2 V (when the battery is used)\|DC 7.3 V (when the AC adaptor is used)
Power Consumption	11 W
Operating Temperature	0 ºC to 40 ºC (32 ºF to 104 ºF)
Operating Humidity	10 % to 80 % (No condensation)
Weight	Approx. 3.2 kg (camera recorder only)\|Approx. 3.3 kg (including SD Memory Cards, supplied battery)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	267 mm x 233 mm x 458 mm excluding the projection part
Pickup Devices	3MOS (1/4.1-inch progressive modes supported)
Picture Elements	Total: Approx. 3.05 megapixels x 3\|Effective (video): Approx. 2.51 megapixels x 3 (16:9)\|Effective (still image): Approx. 2.32 megapixels x 3 (4:3),\|Approx. 2.65 megapixels x 3 (3:2), Approx. 2.51 megapixels x 3 (16:9)

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Power Supply	DC 7.2 V (when the battery is used)\|DC 7.3 V (when the AC adaptor is used)
Power Consumption	11 W
Operating Temperature	0 ºC to 40 ºC (32 ºF to 104 ºF)
Operating Humidity	10 % to 80 % (No condensation)
Weight	Approx. 3.2 kg (camera recorder only)\|Approx. 3.3 kg (including SD Memory Cards, supplied battery)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	267 mm x 233 mm x 458 mm excluding the projection part
Pickup Devices	3MOS (1/4.1-inch progressive modes supported)
Picture Elements	Total: Approx. 3.05 megapixels x 3\|Effective (video): Approx. 2.51 megapixels x 3 (16:9)\|Effective (still image): Approx. 2.32 megapixels x 3 (4:3),\|Approx. 2.65 megapixels x 3 (3:2), Approx. 2.51 megapixels x 3 (16:9)
Lens	Lens with optical image stabiliser, motorised/manual mode switching\|12x zoom, F1.8 to 2.8 (f=4.0 mm to 48 mm)\|35 mm equivalent (video): 40.8 mm to 490 mm (16:9) \|35 mm equivalent (still image): 41.3 mm to 496 mm (3:2,)\|40.8 mm to 490 mm (16:9), 45.0 mm to 540 mm (4:3)
Filter Diameter	43 mm
Optical Colour Separation	Prism system
ND Filter	Automatic On/Off interlock with iris
Minimum Shooting Distance	Approx. 0.9 m
Gain Settings	[Motion image] 0 dB to 24 dB (Variable in 1 dB step;\|USER button allocation; up to 34 dB using the High gain setting)\|[Still image] 0 dB to 18 dB (Variable in 1 dB step)
White Balance	ATW, ATW LOCK, preset 3200K, preset 5600 K, Ach or Bch
Shutter Speed (Preset)	[Motion Image] 50i/50p mode: 1/50 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (7 steps)\|25p mode 1/25 sec. to 1/2000 sec (8 steps)\|[Still Image] 1/2 sec. to 1/2000 sec (16 steps)
Shutter Speed (Synchro Scan)	50i/50p mode: 1.50.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec.\|25p mode: 1/25.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec.
Slow Shutter Speed	50i/50p mode: 1/2 sec.., 1/3 sec., 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec., 1/25 sec.\|25p mode: 1/2 sec., 1/3 sec., 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec.
Minimum Luminance	Approx. 1 lx (Gain: 34dB, Slow Shutter: 1/2 sec.)
Digital Zoom	2x/5x/10x (Assigned to the USER button, for switching zoom levels.\|Only available for 1080/50i, 720/50p, 576/50i)
Recording Format	AVCHD
Compression Method	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Recording Media*1	SD Memory Card: 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (FAT12, FAT16)\|SDHC Memory Card: 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB (FAT32)
Transmission Rate	PH mode: Approx. 21 Mbps (VBR)\|HA mode: Approx. 17 Mbps (VBR), HG mode: Approx. 13 Mbps (VBR)\|HE mode: Approx. 6 Mbps (VBR)
Interval Recording*2	1sec. / 10 sec. / 30 sec. / 1 min. / 2 min. / OFF
Recording Time	Approx.180 minutes in (PH mode 1920 x 1080 and using a 32 GB SDHC Memory Card)
SD Memory Card	Max. recordable clips per card: 900 (after formatting, without removing/inserting the card)\|Max. playable clips: 1,000 (up to 1,000 clips displayed)
Thumbnail View	9 frames/page
Editing Functions	Delete, write-protect
Formatting Function	Yes
File Format	AVI Type2
Recording Media *3	SD Memory Card: 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (FAT12, FAT16)\|SDHC Memory Card: 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB (FAT32)
Recording Video Format	576/50i, 576/25p (over 50)
Recording Time *3	Approx. 128 minutes (in DV mode, using a 32 GB SDHC Memory Card)
Interval Recording*4	1sec. / 10sec. / 30sec. / 1min. / 2min. /OFF
Recording Media	SD Memory Card: 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB (FAT12, FAT16)\|SDHC Memory Card: 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB (FAT32)
Recording Pixels	[4:3] 9 megapixels / 8 megapixels / 5 megapixels / 0.3 megapixels \|[3:2] 10.6 megapixels / 7 megapixels / 4.5 megapixels\|[16:9] 10 megapixels / 6 megapixels / 3.5 megapixels
Quality	Fine/Normal
Flash Function	No
Number of Recordable Still Pictures*6 (Approx.)	[4:3] 6030 (9M 3520 x 2640 pixels)7\|[3:2] 5300 (10.6M 3984 x 2656 pixels)7\|[16:9] 5580 (10M 4224 x 2376 pixels)*7
Video Signals	576/50i
HDMI Output	HDMI x 1 (HDMI Type A terminal), 1080/50i, 720/50p, 576/50p\|(Not compatible with VIERA Link)
Component Output	BNC x 3, Y: 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Î©, PB/PR: 0.7 V [p-p], 75 Î©
Composite Output*8	BNC x 1, 1.0 V [p-p], 75Î©
Sampling Frequency	48 kHz
Compression Bit-Rate	PH mode: 384 kbps\|HA, HG and HE mode: 256 kbps
Quantization	16 bit
Internal Microphone	Stereo microphone
XLR Input	XLR (3 pin) x 2 (CH1, CH2), High impedance LINE/MIC switching,\|LINE: 0 dBu, MIC: _50/_60 dBu (menu switching), MIC + 48 V ON/OFF (switching)
Audio Output	output: 316 mV, 600 Â½, pin jack _ 2 (CH1, CH2)
HDMI Output (AVCHD Mode Only)	2ch Linear PCM)/5.1ch (Dolby Digital)
Headphone	Stereo mini jack (3.5mm diameter) x 1, -16 dBV (with 32 Â½ load, Monitor VR max)
Internal Speaker	20 mm (round) _ 1
External Microphone Input	-70 dBV (Mic sensitivity: -50 dB equivalent, 0 dB=1 V/Pa 1 kHz)\|Stereo mini jack (3.5 mm diameter) (not compatible with plug-in power microphone
USB (AVCHD Mode Only)	Card reader function (no copyright protection support)\|USB Type B connector, USB 2.0-compliant, PictBridge-compatible
Camera Remote	Super mini jack (2.5 mm diameter) (ZOOM, S/S)\|Mini jack (3.5 mm diameter) (FOCUS, IRIS)
DV (DV Mode Only)	6 pin (IEEE 1394 format compliant), digital input/output
LCD Monitor	6.9 cm (2.7 inch) wide-type LCD colour monitor (approx. 230,000 pixels)
Accessories	AC adaptor/charger, 2640 mAh battery pack (secure type), AC cable,DC cable (catch type)\|Wireless remote controller with button-type battery, Eye cup, Shoulder Strap,\|CD-ROM, AVCCAM Restorer (Windows PC/Mac)\|The following accessories are attached to the unit: Large-sized lens hood with wide angle of view, Lens hood cap, XLR audio adaptor cap\|1: SDHC/SD Memory Card (8 MB to 32 GB) can be used for storing/reading scene file and user file, and reading metadata/ SDXC Memory Cards cannot be used with this product.\|2: Records only in PH mode 1080/25p. The maximum recording interval is 24 hours. SDHC Memory Cards cannot be used with this product.\|3: A Class 6 or higher SDHC or SD Memory card is required for DV recording\|4: Records only 576/50i. The maximum recording interval is 24 hours.\|5: Still shot is not available in DV mode.\|6: The number of recordable still pictures varies depending on the subject and whether both Fine and Normal mode pictures are included.\|7: Fine mode, using a 32 GB SDHC Memory Card.\|8: Shares analogue component terminal (Y terminal) (SW switching). Analog component signals and composite signals cannot be output at the same time.