Panasonic AG-DVX200

The AG-DVX200 is a 4K large-sensor, 4/3” handheld camcorder. The DVX200 offers many top-end features including UHD (3840×2160) 60p recording, a 13x optical zoom and a V-Log L gamma curve (12 stops of latitude). With an integrated lens design, the DVX200 excels in independent film and documentary production, as well as event videography, sports, and visual effects productions.

The DVX200 is optimized for 4K/HD production, and shares the esteemed VariCam family characteristics of filmic tonality and colorimetry, with natural, subtle rendering of skin flesh tones, and a V-Log curve emulating the natural grey-scale rendition of the VariCam 35. The camcorder incorporates a newly-developed 4/3” large-format MOS sensor and offers variable frame rate recording up to 120fps in FHD mode, enhancing the DVX200's utility in sports and VFX production. The AG-DVX200 features next-generation ergonomics, with the battery positioned in the rear so as not to interfere during handheld shooting. The DVX200 comes with a rugged woven carbon, fiber-like finish, and the recording section is distinctively styled with crimson shading.

Leica Dicomar Zoom
The camcorder offers an array of professional features including a newly-designed Leica Dicomar 4K F2.8-F4.5 zoom lens (4K/24p: 29.5 mm - 384.9 mm, HD: 28 mm - 365.3mm, 35 mm equivalent), time-code in/out, 3G HD-SDI and HDMI 2.0 video outs, easy focus and zooming, and programmable user buttons.  The DVX200's three manual operation lens rings - 13x zoom (Cam driven), focus and iris - will provide a comfortable manual control similar to an interchangeable lens camera, but without the need for actual lens changes. The zoom ring's solid feel and smooth action allow delicate ultra-slow zooming. In addition, the camera's multi-step zoom control provides fast response and smooth zoom action, yielding the creative freedom every camera operator desires. The zoom control on the handle enables variable speed zoom, allowing fine zoom control even for low angle shots.



The new Leica Dicomar 4K zoom lens with F2.8 aperture is an optimal choice for 4K video, with the ability to produce elegant imagery and subtle “bokeh” Also, Leica's exacting quality standards serve to suppress the occurrence of ghosting and flare to a minimum. Since the DVX200 is an integrated-lens camcorder, there is no need to perform the flange back adjustments or shading corrections when changing lenses. Even with a large diameter lens, the DVX200's weight and balance have been optimized to facilitate agile, mobile 4K acquisition. With superb center-of-gravity balance, the camcorder will be ideal for such flexible shooting applications as mounting on today’s popular stabilized camera rigs. The AG-DVX200 utilizes a front element filter diameter of 72mm.



4K Recording
The DVX200 will record 4K (4096 x 2160) at 24p, and UHD (3840 x 2160) or HD (1920 x 1080) at 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p in either MP4 or MOV file formats. There are two SD card slots, facilitating backup and relay recording. For professionals working worldwide, the camera's master frame rate is selectable between 59.94Hz (23.98Hz) / 50.00Hz / 24.00Hz. The DVX200 also features an enhanced Image Stabilizer, including a five-axis Hybrid Image Stabilizer and 4x correction-area Image Stabilizer that produces clear images without blurring, and a micro-drive focus unit that improves focus speed, tracking and capture performance, facilitating 4K focusing and shallow focus shooting.



Panasonic Remote Operation Panel app for iPads
Allows remote control of the professional AG-DVX200 4K camera recorder from an iPad, is now available for downloading, free of charge, from the Apple App Store. The new AG ROP app enables wireless remote control of the AG-DVX200's picture quality adjustment, zoom, focus, and REC start/stop from an iPad. This allows easy touch control with an existing iPad, to further expand the mobility of the AG-DVX200 with crane and jib use compatibility. Installation of a wireless module (either AJ-WM30 or ASUS USB-N53, sold separately) is required, as well as a firmware update. The application is compatible with iPad running iOS7.1, iOS8.1, or iOS9. iPhones are not supported. The control screen of the AG ROP app displays large numerals and provides upper and lower touch keys for easy understanding and use. In addition to a multitude of control functions, such as camera settings, picture quality adjustment, REC start/stop and menu setting, the AG ROP app allows control of the AG-DVX200's internal lens for remote operation of the i.ZOOM, zoom and focus. This provides extra versatility when, for example, the AG-DVX200 is set up on a crane. It also displays a thumbnail view and a preview view, so clips recorded in dual codec 8 Mbps recording mode onto the AG-DVX200's memory card can be displayed as thumbnails and previewed on an iPad. The AG ROP app lets the user check the image while recording.

Controllable Functions: i.ZOOM/ZOOM/FOCUS, KNEE (ON/OFF), TCG (TC/UB display and setting), REC CHK, REC S/S, SHUTTER (OFF/FIX/SS), GAIN, WB (PRST/A/B/AWB/ABB), M.PED, IRIS (AUTO/MANUAL), PAINTING GAIN (R/B), Menu display and setting, USER Button, Switching CAM/BAR Output image, and Character output ON/OFF.

Other Functions: CAM. INFO (display camera recorder info), THUMB (display and playback of camera clip), Remaining media/battery display, LOCK (disable operation on AG ROP app), and WARNING indicator.

Key Features
– Newly developed F2.8 LEICA DICOMAR 4K fixed lens with 13x zoom and 28mm wide angle.
– Real 4K (4096 x 2160) @24p, UHD up to 60p and Full HD capabilities.
– Shallow depth of field with the large 4/3“ sensor.
– Sharp images even in 4K and in tough conditions thanks to the fast & precise auto-focus and high def VF & LCD.
– „Run & Gun“ concept: a production camera that can be used just like an ENG camera, straight out of the bag.
– Newly developed F2.8 LEICA DICOMAR 4K lens.
– 13x zoom and wide angle 28mm - 365.3 mm (35 mm film equivalent) in HD.
– 12 stops of imager latitude faithfully recorded by new V-Log L gamma curve.
– Variable Frame Rate with a maximum of 120 fps (in FHD resolution).
– IR shooting capability (IR illuminator is required separately).
– 5 axis Hybrid Image Stabilizer.
– Intelligent Auto Focus, Custom Auto Focus.
– Variety of Manual Focus Assist function.
– ND filters (1/4, 1/16, 1/64).
6 3 rings for independent Zoom: Focus, Iris control, mechanical.
– 4.3 type touch screen type LCD (Approx. 2.76 Mil dots).
– 0.39 type high quality OLED viewfinder (Approx. 1.77 Mil dots).
– Battery cover for great handheld shooting experience.
– Camera Remote control support.
– Supports 4K, FHD and SD recording on SD memory cards.
– Simultaneous, backup, relay or dual codec recording function using two card slots.
– 3G-SDI/HDMI/Composite/USB outputs, XLR/Camera Remote/USB inputs.