Panasonic AG-160A

Well, looks like this is the camera for me. Next question, what to do with the 1920x1080 60p footage in Sony Vegas? Evidently, I am not the first one to ask. Here is my blog post on workflow.

"...Panasonic has created AVCCAM, a line of next generation, affordable HD camcorders that offer incredible advantages over tape-based, MPEG-2 HDV systems. AVCCAM opens up a new world of creative possibilities..." - http://www.panasonic.com/business/provideo/avchd-home.asp

Panasonic AG-AC160A

http://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/sales_o/02products/products/ag-ac160a_130a/index.html

AG-AC160A

Specifications PDF
Options
Panel and Connectors
Brochure PDF

AG-AC160A - Prices 7/26/2012
Lowest Authorized Dealer Prices
$4,495 G&G Video
$4,879 BH Photo
$4,879 Texas Media Systems

Other Dealers
$4,749 42nd St Photo
$4,494 PMI Digital (Profeel)

AG-AC130A - Price $3,980 (7/24/2012) BH Photo
AG-AF100 - Price $4,795 (7/24/2012) BH Photo

Older models, before upgrades to A models (were still available some places as of 7/24/12)
AG-AC160 - Price $3,519 (7/23/2012) 42nd St Photo
AG-AC130 - Price $3,149 (7/14/2012) 42nd St Photo

There also appears to be an AG-AC120 model PAL camera that is very similar to the 130 but does not have a viewfinder. Evidently, this model is only available in Europe. It is listed on the BH Photo site:
BH Photo AG-AC120 ($2,695 7/24/12)

Full side by side specification listing between the two newest "A" models:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/indepth/panasonic/announcements/new-panasonic-ag-ac160a-ag-ac130a-camcorders-announced-nab

Article review:
http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/awilt/story/review_panasonic_ag-ac160_and_ag-hpx250_1_3_3-mos_camcorders/

Good review with questions from email

Panasonic AG-AC160 Review from Philip Johnston on Vimeo.

Quick Review


Web page review:
http://magazine.creativecow.net/article/the-panasonic-agac160

Vimeo Panasonic AC160 user group:
https://vimeo.com/groups/ac160

DVXUser Forum
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/forumdisplay.php?237-AC160-130

Test Videos

My Vimeo Album of AG-160 samples:https://vimeo.com/album/2020163


REQUIES - Panasonic AG-AC160 from Sebastian Wiegärtner on Vimeo.


Panasonic AG-AC160 Footage from Andy Beasom on Vimeo.



Panasonic AC 160 Barry Green FLK 2 & 3 Scene Files from dhardjono on Vimeo.


Panasonic AG-AC160 PS-mode 1080/50P Firmware Ver 1.23 April 24, 2012 from PSTV on Vimeo.







Source:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/indepth/panasonic/announcements/new-panasonic-ag-ac160a-ag-ac130a-camcorders-announced-nab


The Panasonic AG-AC130A and 160A are the same camera. The 160 adds more features including 1080/60p recording and Variable Frame Rate recording at 1080p.


The AG-AC160A features 1080/60p and 1080/50p HD recording formats in new PS mode at max of 28Mbps

Product Highlights 160 / 130:

1/3" 2.2 MP 3MOS Sensor Expanded Focus Assist Turbo Speed One-Push Auto Focus Integrated 22x Lens / 28-616mm Equiv. 3.45" 1920 x 480 LCD Dual SD / SDHC / SDXC Card Slots AVCHD Professional PH Recording AVCHD/Standard Definition DV Recording 2-Channel XLR Inputs

Product Highlights 160 Only
1080/60p and 1080/50p Recording Variable Frame Rate Recording at 1080p 1080p60 / p30 / p24 / 720p60 + 60/50 Hz

Product Highlights 130 Only

1080i60 / p30 / p24 / 720p60 Formats

Panasonic 160/130 Tutorial:
http://www.callboxlive.com/products/panasonic-ac130-ac160-guide



DIY Sholder Rig


Variable Frame Rate video (160 only)





AG-AC160 Footage - Zoom & Image Stabilization Test from Greg Fulcher on Vimeo.

How to videos:
http://www.panasonic.com/globals/videoPlayer/index.asp?videoID=1&xmlFile=assets/business/provideo/settings_AG-AC130_160.xml


Warranty and Support
http://eww.pass.panasonic.co.jp/p2ui/guest/TopLogin.do

Accessories
See our blog post on accessories:
http://hollyviewvideo.blogspot.com/2012/08/panasonic-ag-ac160a-accessories.html