The AG-HMC41E AVCCAM handheld camcorder is a compact, lightweight HD video camera that combines Full-HD AVCHD video recording with high-resolution 10.6-megapixel still photo capture. This combination provides you with the benefits of two professional cameras in one affordable package.
Weighing only 0.98 kg (2.16 lb) as a body only or 1.4 kg (3.08 lb) when fully loaded with an SD memory card, supplied battery, AG-MC200G microphone and AG-MYA30G XLR adaptor, the AG-HMC41E is a versatile HD camcorder offering high-quality AVCHD recordings, high-resolution still photo capture, an easy-to-use SD card workflow, and professional audio capabilities for a wide range of applications and markets including schools, government agencies, event videographers, web designers, photo-journalism and more.
Full HD Video and 10.6-Megapixel Stills - All in One Compact Camera
With a full resolution 3-megapixel, 1/4-inch 3MOS imager, the AG-HMC41E produces stunning 1920x1080 video in AVCHD (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264). When used for digital still photography, the camera captures photos with 10.6-megapixel resolution directly onto the SD card as a JPEG image. The camera can also be connected directly to a PictBridge photo printer (no PC required). And unlike HDV tapes, video and photos can be accessed randomly and immediately from the SD cards and played back on a number of consumer devices. The camcorder's advanced Leica Dicomar lens system offers 12X optical zoom, wide-angle setting (40.8 mm – 35 mm equivalent (video mode)) and an optical image stabilizer (OIS) feature for precise shooting. The compact camera is also packed with professional video and audio features (HDMI out, date/time stamp, remote zoom, XLR option, etc.).
High Definition Performance, Standard Definition Price
Using high-capacity SD memory cards, the AG-HMC41E provides hours of beautiful high definition recordings at professional level bit rates. It records in a range of 1080 and 720 formats with all four professional AVCCAM recording modes: PH mode (average 21 Mbps/Max 24 Mbps), the HA mode (approx.17 Mbps), the HG mode (approx.13 Mbps), HE mode (approx. 6 Mbps). AVCCAM offers the benefit of a fast, file-based workflow using widely available and reasonably priced SD memory cards.
- HD formats: 1080/50i, 1080/25p, 720/50p, 720/25p
- Three newly designed 1/4.1" Progressive 3MOS Imagers for full HD resolution
- 12x Leica Dicomar lens (13 elements in 10 groups), 43 mm filter Ø, zoom range of 40.8 - 490 mm* (*35 mm equivalent.)
- Extremely slow, smooth zoom for the precise control needed for dramatic sequences
- Time/date stamp enables shooting for legal depositions or surveillance
- Long record time: three hours with included battery (seven hours continuous with 5,800mAh battery)
- Remaining battery time readout in minutes so shooter is warned (Info Data Secure Battery)
- 3-second pre-record function captures the shot from the beginning
- Shooting assist functions: focus expand, focus bar and face detection feature in Auto mode
- Waveform monitor helps with luminance for green screen where lighting has to be evenly distributed
- Professional interface with HDMI out, Component Out (mini D terminal), Composite Video Out and RCA Audio Out
- Additional features include: three user set buttons, time code (DF, NDF, REC RUN, FREE RUN) and USER BIT, two scene files, auto functions (Auto Focus, Auto White Balance and Auto Neutral Density)
- Connects directly to PictBridge photo printers
- 6.86 cm (2.7-inch) 16:9 Touchscreen LCD display. (Just touch the thumbnail for playback)
- Manual and remote control connection for Zoom, Focus, Iris, Start/Stop functions (similar to AG-HMC152). Focus ring can also be used for Iris and Zoom
- Min. Illumination: 1 lux, (F1.8, Gain: +34dB, Slow Shutter: 1/2 sec.)
- Syncro Scan Shutter, 60i- 1/60-1/250, 30p- 1/30-1/250, 24p- 1/24-1/250
- Selectable gammas & DRS Dynamic Range Stretch
- Lightweight yet durable design with removable handle
- Optional AG-MYA30G Professional XLR adapter available (features audio inputs with +48V Phantom Power, Mic/Line, Attenuation, Ch 1 and 2 or Ch2, Level Controls and Mic Holder (8-pin push on precision connector)
- Three-year limited warranty (1 year + 2 extra years upon registration).