AG-AC160A

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High quality HD Camcorder

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High-Sensitivity, High-Image-Quality U.L.T. Image Sensor

22x zoom lens

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High-Sensitivity, High-Image-Quality U.L.T. Image Sensor
22x Zoom Lens with Wide Coverage from Wide-Angle to Telephoto
Selectable High-Quality AVCHD PH Mode and DV (SD)
High-End AG-AC160 with Even More Advanced Functions
A Wealth of Functions for Professional Use

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The AG-AC160A and AG-AC130A Memory Card Camera Recorders offer a host of advanced functions. The lens, camera section and recorder section of these models have been significantly revamped by incorporating cutting-edge technologies.

The new 22x zoom lens boasts wide coverage, from wide-angle to telephoto, while individual zoom, focus, and iris rings let you make manual adjustments just like with an interchangeable lens. The high-sensitivity, low-noise, high-resolution 1/3-type 2.2-megapixel U.L.T. (Ultra Luminance Technology) 3MOS image sensor and professional AVCHD PH mode ensure high-quality Full-HD (1920 x 1080) recording.

The high-end AG-AC160A model comes with advanced functions like HD slow-/quick-motion recording,*1 and also supports HD SDI output. Both the high-end AG-AC160A and the cost-effective AG-AC130A meet a broad range of professional needs, in both video production and news gathering. Both models also feature a DV*2 (SD) recording mode for extra versatility.

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*1: AG-AC160A only. Playback in 1080/60p mode not possible. 720p VFR not supported. Class 6 or higher SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Card required for VFR recording.
*2: DV files are recorded onto an SD memory card.

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General
Power Supply	DC 7.2 V (when the battery is used) DC 7.3 V (when the AC adaptor is used)
Power Consumption	11.8 W (recording)
Operating Temperature	0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Operating Humidity	10 % to 80 % (no condensation)
Weight	Approx. 2.4 kg (5.3 lb) (excluding the battery and accessories)
Dimensions	180 mm (W) x 195 mm (H) x 438 mm (D) (7 inches x 7-11/16 inches x 17-1/4 inches) (excluding protruding parts)
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General
Power Supply	DC 7.2 V (when the battery is used) DC 7.3 V (when the AC adaptor is used)
Power Consumption	11.8 W (recording)
Operating Temperature	0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Operating Humidity	10 % to 80 % (no condensation)
Weight	Approx. 2.4 kg (5.3 lb) (excluding the battery and accessories)
Dimensions	180 mm (W) x 195 mm (H) x 438 mm (D) (7 inches x 7-11/16 inches x 17-1/4 inches) (excluding protruding parts)
Camera
Pickup Devices	1/3-type progressive, 2.2 megapixel, 3MOS sensors
Lens	Optical image stabilizer lens, 22x motorized zoom, F1.6 to 3.2 (f=3.9 mm to 86 mm) 35 mm conversion: 28 mm to 616 mm (16:9)
Filter Diameter	72 mm
Optical System	Prism color separation
ND Filter	OFF, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
Minimum Shooting Distance	Approx. 1 m (39-3/8 inches)
Gain Settings	0/3/6/9/12/15/18/24/30 dB *Assigned to the USER button (S.GAIN)
Color Temperature Settings	ATW, ATW LOCK, preset 3200 K, preset 5600 K,preset VAR, Ach, Bch
Digital Zoom	2x/5x/10x, assigned to the USER button
Minimum Illumination	0.4 lx (F1.6, gain +30 dB, shutter speed 1/30 seconds)
Shutter Speed (Preset)	[59.94 Hz*1] 60i/60p mode: 1/60 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (7 steps) 30p mode: 1/30 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (8 steps) 24p mode: 1/24 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (8 steps) [50 Hz] 50i/50p mode: 1/50 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (7 steps) 25p mode: 1/25 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (8 steps)
Shutter Speed (Synchro Scan)	[59.94 Hz*1] 60i/60p mode:1/60.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec. 30p mode: 1/30.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec. 24p mode: 1/24.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec. Opening Angle: 3.0 d - 180.0 d - 360.0 d, 0.5 degrees step [50 Hz] 50i/50p mode:1/50.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec. 25p mode:1/25.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec. Opening Angle: 3.0 d - 180.0 d - 360.0 d, 0.5 degrees step
Shutter Speed (Slow)	[59.94 Hz1] 60i/60p mode: 1/8 sec., 1/15 sec., 1/30 sec. 30p mode: 1/8 sec., 1/15 sec. 24p mode: 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec. [50 Hz] 50i/50p mode:1/6 sec., 1/12 sec., 1/25 sec. 25p mode:1/6 sec., 1/12 sec. Only when the VFR MODE is OFF in the SCENE FILE screen
Memory Card Recorder
Recording Format	AVCHD Ver. 2.0 standard (AVCHD Progressive) DV standard (AVI Type2)
Recording Media	SD memory card (FAT12, FAT16):512 MB, 1 GB, up to 2 GB SDHC memory card (FAT32):4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB SDXC memory card (exFAT):48 GB, 64 GB, up to 2 TB *However, memory cards above Class 4 are supported in PH/HA mode, memory cards above Class 2 are supported in PM/HE/CH mode, and memory cards above Class 6 are supported in PS mode, during VFR recording and DV mode.
Video/Audio Recording Specification (AVCHD)
Recording Video Signals (59.94Hz)	PS mode: 1080/59.94p1 PH mode: 1080/59.94i1, 1080/29.97p1,1080/23.98pN2, 720/59.94p1,720/29.97p1, 720/23.98pN2 PM mode: 720/59.94p1 HA/HE/CH mode: 1080/59.94i*1
Recording Video Signals (50Hz)	PS mode: 1080/50p, PH mode: 1080/50i, 1080/25p, 720/50p, 720/25p PM mode: 720/50p, HA/HE/CH mode: 1080/50i
Interval Recording	OFF/1 sec. /10 sec. /30 sec. /1 min. /2 min. interval,maximum 168 hours (1 week) recording *For the recording mode, PH 1080/24p or PH 1080/25p fixed
Variable Frame Rate	1080/24p, 1080/30p: 2/6/9/12/15/18/20/21/22/24/25/26/27/28/30/32/34/36/40/44/48/54/60 fps (frames per second) 1080/25p: 2/6/9/12/15/18/20/21/22/23/24/25/26/27/28/30/32/34/37/42/45/48/50 fps (frames per second) * Fixed on 0 dB gain and manual focus mode
Audio Recording Signal	48 kHz/16 bit
Digital Audio Format (PS/PH Mode)	Linear PCM 2 CH/Dolby Digital 2 CH, switchable PM/HA/HE/CH mode:Dolby Digital, 2 CH
Audio Bit Rate	PS/PH mode: 384 kbps PM/HA/HE/CH mode: 256 kbps
DV Recording Specification
Recording Video Signals (DV)	[59.94 Hz1] 480/59.94i1, 480/29.97p1, 480/23.98p1 [50 Hz] 576/50i, 576/25p
Audio Recording Signal (DV)	48 kHz/16 bit, Linear PCM (digital 2 ch)
SDI Out	BNC x 1, 0.8 V [p-p], 75 Ω, HD (AVCHD mode only) /SD switchable
HDMI Out (AVCHD Mode Only)	HDMI Type A, VIERA Link not supported
Video Output	Pin jack, 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω
Audio Input/Output
Built-in Microphone	Stereo microphone
XLR In	XLR (3 pin) x 2 (INPUT1, INPUT2), LINE/MIC/+48 V switchable, high impedance LINE: 0 dBu, MIC: -40 dBu/-50 dBu/-60 dBu (menu)
Audio Out	Pin jack x 2 (CH1, CH2), 600 Ω, 316 mV
SDI Out (Audio)	2 CH (Linear PCM)
HDMI Out (AVCHD Mode Only) (Audio)	2 CH (Linear PCM), 5.1 CH (Dolby Digital)
Headphones	3.5 mm diameter, stereo mini jack x 1
Speaker	Round, 20 mm diameter
Other Input/Output
Camera Remote	2.5 mm diameter, super mini jack x 1 (ZOOM S/S) 3.5 mm diameter, mini jack x 1 (FOCUS/IRIS)
Index Remote	2.5 mm diameter, super mini jack x 1
TC Preset In/Out	VIDEO OUT terminal dual-purpose IN 1.0 V [p-p] - 4.0 V [p-p], 10 kΩ OUT: 2.0 V [p-p] ±0.5 V [p-p], low impedance
USB 2.0	Type mini B connector (USB2.0 compliant)
DV Out (DV Mode Only)	6 pin (IEEE1394 compliant), digital output only
Monitor
LCD Monitor	87.63 mm (3.45 inches) color LCD monitor, approx. 921,000 dots (16:9)
EVF	11.43 mm (0.45 inches) color LCD monitor, approx. 1,226,000 dots (16:9)
Included Accessories	AC adaptor3, Battery charger3, AC cable, DC cable,5800/5400 (typ./min.) mAh battery pack,Wireless remote controller with button-type battery,Microphone holder, Eye cup, Shoulder strap, CD-ROM
Note	1: The frame rates in the setup menu are 60p, 60i, 30p, and 24p. 2: Native recording mode. *3: Only AG-AC160AEJ include AC adaptor and Battery charger separately. The AC adaptor of AG-AC160AP/ EN/AN has both AC adaptor and Battery charger functions.

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