The AG-HMC150 handheld incorporates three 1/3-inch progressive CCD imagers to produce stunning 1920 x 1080 resolution picture quality far exceeding older Long GOP formats like HDV. It's equipped with a high-performance wide-angle Leica Dicomar 13x zoom lens and 24- and 30-frame progressive capture in a full range of HD formats, making it well suited for all types of projects. With an exciting range of professional video and audio features and a compact, well-balanced design, the HMC150 is a "must have" for video professionals and enthusiasts looking for the best in affordable HD.

Forget minutes! With AVCHD technology and high-capacity SD memory cards, the HMC150 provides hours of beautiful high definition recordings at professional bitrates up to 21Mbps. And it's as easy to use as a digital still camera, with simple playback on many consumer devices and players, from computers and video game consoles to Blu-ray players and flat panel displays with SD card slots.

AVCHD is currently supported by variety of editing solutions including: Apple iMovie, Apple Final Cut Pro 6.0.1, Adobe Premier Pro CS3, Grass Valley Edius PRO v4.5, Pinnacle Studio Plus 11, Nero7 Premium Reloaded, Ulead Video Studio 11 plus and DVD Movie Factory 6 Plus.

Features:

• Extra-long record times - one 32GB SDHC card can hold up to 3 hours in the PH mode mode, 4 hours HA, 5.3 hours at HG mode and 12 hours in the HE mode
• Records in a full range of HD formats including 1080/60i, 1080/30p, 1080/24p; 720/60p, 720/30p, 720/24p
• 1/3" 3-CCD progressive image system with excellent sensitivity, superb color reproduction and resolution
• Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) that ensures stable images, critical to high definition video display
• 13X 28mm to 368mm (35mm equivalent) Leica Dicomar wide-angle zoom lens
• Superb Manual & Auto focus
• In-camera Waveform Monitor, Vectorscope and two Focus assist displays
• A host of advanced video functions like Cinelike Gamma and Dynamic Range Stretch Professional-level connections including HDMI out, Component Out (D Terminal), Composite Out and RCA Audio out jacks, XLR audio inputs, USB 2.0 for file transfer, remote control for Zoom, Iris, Focus, Start/Stop
• Three neutral density filters and three user sets
• Two locking XLR inputs with switches for mic/line, +48V Phantom Power, Auto/Manual level, and internal/external assignment
• Useful time/date stamp feature for applications like legal depositions or surveillance
• Includes professional-level assist functions like waveform monitor, vectorscope and two focus displays
• Variety of editing solutions (Render files to almost any format or media)
• Built with a durable, die-cast magnesium chassis frame for reliable performance in tough environments
• Lightweight (under 6lbs.), handheld design similar to the popular AG-DVX100
• Three-year warranty program (One year + two year extension upon registration)

Includes:

• AG-HMC150 AVCHD Camcorder
• AC adapter/charger
• 2640mAh battery pack
• AC cord
• DC cord
• Wireless remote controller with button-type battery
• Microphone holder
• Eye cup
• Shoulder Belt
• Component video cable
• PIN-BNC conversion plugs
• Ferrite core
• Binder
• CD-ROM
• Lens hood cap (attached)
• INPUT 1/2 terminal cover (attached)

• 3CCD (1/3-inch interline transfer type, and progressive modes supported)

• LEICA DICOMAR lens with optical image stabilizer, motorized/manual mode switching, 13 × zoom, F1.6 - 3.0 (f=3.9mm to 51mm/35mm equivalent: 28mm to 368mm)

• Prism system

• 1/4, 1/16, 1/64

• 60i/60p mode: 0/+3/+6/+9/+12/+18 dB, (0dB fixed in slow shutter mode)
• 30p/24p mode: 0/+3/+6/+9/+12 dB, (0dB fixed in slow shutter mode)

• 60i/60p mode: 1/60 (OFF), 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec.
• 30p mode: 1/30, 1/50 (OFF), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 sec.
• 24p mode: 1/24, 1/50 (OFF), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 sec

• 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.

• 60i/60p mode: 1/15, 1/30 sec. 30p mode: 1/15 sec.

• 3lx, (F1.6, Gain: +12dB, Shutter: 1/25sec.)

• 2x/5x/10x (only in 1080/60i or 720/60p video format)

• 72mm

• AVCHD

• MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

• SD Memory Card : 512MB, 1GB, 2GB (FAT12, FAT16)
• SDHC Memory Card : 4GB, 6GB, 8GB, 12GB, 16GB, 32GB (FAT32)

• PH mode: 1080/60i, 1080/30p (over 60i), 1080/24p (native), 720/60p, 720/30p(over 60p) and 720/24p (native)
• HA, HG and HE mode: 1080/60i only

• PH mode: approx. 21 Mbps (VBR, Max 24Mbps)
• HA mode: approx. 17 Mbps (VBR),
• HG mode: approx. 13 Mbps (VBR)
• HE mode: approx. 6 Mbps (VBR)

• Video Signals: 1080/60i, 720/60p
• HDMI Output: HDMI × 1, 1080/60i, 720/60p, 480/60p (Not compatible with VIErA Link)
• Component Output: Mini-D × 1, Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, PB/PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω
• Composite Output: Pin jack × 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω

• Compression Method: Recording/Playback: Dolby Digital (Dolby AC3)/2 ch
• Sampling Frequency: 48 kHz
• Quantization: 16 bit
• Compression Bit-Rate: PH mode: 2 CH 384 kbps, HA, HG and HE mode: 2 CH 256 kbps

• XLR Input: XLR (3 pins) × 2 (INPUT1, INPUT2), LINE/MIC selectable, High impedance LINE: 0 dBu, MIC: -50 dBu/-60 dBu (selectable in menu)
• Internal Microphone: Stereo microphone
• Line Output: Pin jack × 2 (CH1, CH2), Output: 316 mV, 600 Ω
• HDMI Output: 2 ch (Linear PCM), 5.1 ch (AC3)
• Headphone: Stereo mini jack (3.5 mm diameter) × 1
• Built-in Speaker: 20 mm (round) × 1

• USB: Type mini B connector (compliant with USB ver. 2.0)
• Camera Remote: Super Mini jack (2.5mm diameter) x 1, for zoom and rec start/stop operations Mini jack (3.5mm diameter) x 1, for focus and iris controls
• TC PRESET IN/OUT (also used for VIDEO OUT) : IN: 1.0 to 4.0 Vp-p, 10 kΩ OUT: 2.0±0.5 Vp-p, low impedance

• LCD Monitor: 3.5 inches, LCD color monitor, 210,000 pixels
• Viewfinder: 0.44 inches, LCD color viewfinder, 235,000 pixels

• Power Supply: DC7.2V (using with battery), 7.3V (using with AC adaptor)
• Power Consumption: 9.8W (when recording)
• Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
• Operating Humidity: 10% to 80% (No condensation)
• Weight: Approx. 3.7 lb. (Approx. 1.7 kg) camcorder only Approx. 4.3 lb. (Approx. 1.98 kg) including SD memory cards, supplied battery, and microphone
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 6-1/16 x 6-15/32 x 15-5/8 inches (154 × 164 × 397 mm) excluding the projection part