The AG-AC160 AVCCAM HD handheld camcorder incorporates top production features including variable frame rate recording in 1080p, Linear PCM audio, an HD-SDI output, and switch-ability between 59.94Hz/50Hz for worldwide use. The AC160 is equipped with high-sensitivity 1/3", full-HD 2.2 megapixel U.L.T. (Ultra Luminance Technology) 3-MOS imager as well as 22X HD zoom lens (the longest in its class), to offer a wide field of view and operability much like an interchangeable lens.

Offering high-quality HD recording utilizing MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 high-profile encoding, the AC160 records video in four professional AVCCAM HD recording modes at 60Hz, including the highest-quality PH mode (average 21 Mbps/Max 24Mbps), the HA mode (approx.17 Mbps), the extended recording HE mode (approx. 6 Mbps), and a PM mode (approx. 8 Mbps, 720p only). The AC160 has an additional feature that allows switching between 59.94 Hz or 50 Hz to support video production systems used around the world. At 50Hz, the AC160 also records in 1080/50i and 1080/25p, in 720/50p and 720/25p, and in 576/50i and 576/25p.

The AC160's Variable Frame Rate (VFR) function was inherited from the Panasonic VariCam HD Cinema Cameras. VFR provides over-cranking for slow-motion and under-cranking for fast-motion effects. The AC160 offers 22-step variable frame rate capability in 1080/23.98pN, 29.97p and 25p.

Supply Voltage :   DC 7.2V (when the battery is used), DC 7.3V (when the AC adapter is used)

Power Consumption :  11.8 W (recording)

Operating Temperature :  0°C - 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Operating Humidity :  10% to 80% (no condensation)

Weight :  Approx 2.4kg (5.3 lb), excluding the battery and accessories

Dimensions (WxDxD) :  180mm x 195mm x 438mm (7 inches x 7-11/16 inche3s x 17-¼ inches), excluding protruding parts

Pickup Devices :  1/3 type progressive, 2.2-megapixel, 3MOS sensors

Effective Pixels :  1920 (H) x 1080 (V)

Lens :  Optical image stablilizer lens, 22x motorized zoom, F1.6 - 3.2 (f=3.9mm - 86mm), 35mm conversaion:  28mm - 616mm (16:9)

Filter Diameter : 72mm

Optical System :  Prism color separation

ND Filter :  OFF, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64

Minimum Shooting Distance :  Approx 1 m

Gain Settings:  0/+3/+6/+9/+12/+15/+18/+24/+30 dB

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 :   (59.94 Hz mode of AG-AC160A

LCD Monitor :  87.63mm (3.45 inches) color LCD monitor with approx 921,000 dots (16:9)

EVF :  11.43mm (0.45 inches) color LCD monitor with approx 1,226,000 dots (16:9)