Panasonic AG-AC7 Shoulder-Mount AVCHD Camcorder
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Product Highlights
- Full HD 1920 x 1080 (60i) Recording
- Also Records Standard-Def 480i
- 23x Intelligent / 16.8x Optical Zoom
- 35.8mm (35mm Equivalent) at Full Wide
- Professional-Style Ergonomics
- Manual Focus Ring, Manual Iris & More
- Intelligent Auto Mode
- Touchscreen LCD Menu (2.7")
- Long-Life Battery - Over 4 Hours
- Records to SD/SDHC/SDXC Cards
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The Panasonic AG-AC7 Shoulder-Mount AVCHD Camcorder is a highly affordable Full HD camera that enables a truly professional style of operation. Professional projects require stable operation over long periods of time and manual control over the picture, with smooth adjustments. High-def or not, most undersized handheld camcorders often will not fit the bill.
The AC7's shoulder-mount design, its relatively low power draw from the included long-life battery, and selectable-bit-rate AVCHD recording to high-capacity SD/SDHC/SDXC cards all serve to facilitate long days of shooting events, weddings, news, and anything else that requires you to be on the move, ready to shoot, camera on shoulder. It's also perfect for houses of worship and educational institutions that teach manual settings and a professional style of camera operation.
For ease in completing both SD and HD projects, the AG-AC7 camera features AVCHD recording at 1920 x 1080 and 720 x 480, both at 60i. The built-in 16.7x (optical) / 23x (Intelligent) zoom lens starts out nice and wide at 35.8mm (35mm equivalent), so indoor shooting does not become a challenge to see how deeply into the corner you can smash yourself. With a large grip and zoom lever and a large, easy-to-hold manual focus ring, you've got accessible, precise controls, and a zebra pattern assists you in setting exposure. In addition to extensive manual controls, there's also Intelligent Auto (iA) and Hybrid optical image stabilization, providing the high-tech help you need to ensure smooth, reliably crisp & clear capture of Full HD video.
- Full HD 1920 x 1080 Recording
- The AG-AC7 camcorder lets you shoot with Full HD picture quality (1920 x 1080 at 60i), allowing you to capture extremely fine details of the scenes and objects you're recording
- Professional Shoulder-Mount Design
- The camcorder has all the ergonomic features that a professional expects, starting with a large eyecup, a tiltable viewfinder, a shoulder pad, and a shoulder strap. There's also a large hand grip with a large zoom lever mounted on top (helpful for smooth operation during low-angle shooting). The wide-diameter, easy-to-hold manual focus ring enables smooth, positive operation and quick, precise control over focus
- HD/SD Recording in the AVCHD Format
- The AG-AD7 records to the AVCHD format in both HD and SD resolutions, with modes that range from 17 Mb/s HA mode (1920 x 1080) to 4.5 Mb/s SX mode (720 x 480). See Specifications tab for full details
- Zoom Lens – 35.8mm (35mm Film Equivalent) at Full Wide
- The AG-AD7's zoom lens achieves 35.8mm (35mm film equivalent) at the wide end. This is ideal for capturing a panoramic vista or a fuller view of a small room. The optional VW-4607H Wide Conversion Lens (sold separately) expands the view to an even wider 25mm
- Intelligent 23x Zoom
- The built-in Panasonic lens features optical zoom of 16.7x and Intelligent Zoom of 23x magnification. Intelligent Zoom employs the Intelligent Resolution technology of the camcorder's image-processing LSI to maintain the clear, beautiful HD image quality for images that go beyond the optical zoom range
- Hybrid Optical Image Stabilization
- Hybrid optical image stabilization (O.I.S.) combines the advantages of optical stabilization and those of electronic stabilization. It helps capture beautiful, shake-free images under a multitude of conditions by detecting and compensating for the instability caused by a variety of movement types. Enhancing optical stabilization, it provides more powerful electronic correction during high-power zooming
- O.I.S. Lock
- Pressing the O.I.S. Lock button on the camcorder's touchscreen LCD monitor maximizes the camera's blur-detection sensitivity and correction. This is ideal for telephoto applications such as birdwatching, which calls for zooming to a fixed angle
- Touchscreen LCD Monitor – 2.7"
- Control settings are executed by simply touching the AG-AC7's LCD screen. Operation is intuitive and easy, and the large letters are easy to read. Shooting and viewing can thus be simpler and more stress-free
- Long-Life Battery Included
- For long events, nothing is more convenient than a battery that can perform throughout the day's duration, without the need to change it out. The AC7 comes with Panasonic's VW-VBG260 rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, which is rated to record continuously for 4 hours and 35 minutes. For even longer battery life, the optional VW-VBG6 battery (sold separately) enables approximately 11 hours and 25 minutes of continuous recording. Now that camcorders' recording capacity can far outpace the life of their batteries, it's refreshing to use batteries that can actually keep up with an SDXC card.
- Intelligent Auto (iA) Mode
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In the powerful Intelligent Auto (iA) mode, the AC7 senses the particular shooting conditions at any given moment, and the camcorder automatically inputs the settings and activates the functions that will deliver optimal results.
Hybrid O.I.S.: Blur-free zooming and shooting on the move
Intelligent Contrast Control: Helps retain a natural contrast
Intelligent Scene Selector: Detects the situation and switches the scene mode
- Built-In Zoom Microphones
- The built-in stereo microphones "zoom" in proportion to the zoom setting of the lens, allowing the two electret condenser microphones (ECMs) to bring sound and image together to create an exceptional recorded atmosphere. There's also a 3.5mm input for an external microphone
- Wind Noise Canceller
- This function automatically detects and suppresses only wind noise, leaving natural sounds with lifelike ambience
- Manual Functions for Creative Flexibility
- Let your true creativity shine, with a wealth of manual controls at your fingertips. You can switch to auto mode at any time, of course, which is ideal for when you need to start shooting at a moment's notice. But for the ultimate in precise control over your image, the AG-AC7 gives you the following: Manual Focus, Manual Iris, Manual Shutter Speed, Manual White Balance, and On-Screen Assist Functions (Zebra-Pattern/Luminance Level/Histogram)
- SD Memory Card Recording
- This camera conveniently records to SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards (sold separately) to enable high-capacity recording to readily available solid-state media. SD memory card recording also provides rapid data transfer and outstanding compatibility with professional and prosumer editing applications. Capacities are so large – especially with SDXC cards – that you can literally spend the whole day shooting and not have to change your card once. A remaining media indicator lets you know where you stand regarding capacity. See Specifications tab for recording mode comparisons
| Image Device | 1/4.1 Type MOS (3.32 Mp) |
| Effective Pixels |
Motion Image 4:3: 1.02 Mp (tele) to 1.44 Mp (wide) 16:9: 1.36 Mp (tele) to 1.92 Mp (wide) Still Image 3:2: 1.46 Mp (tele) to 2.08 Mp (wide) 16:9: 1.36 Mp (tele) to 1.92 Mp (wide) 4:3: 1.52 Mp (tele) to 2.16 Mp (wide) |
| Illumination |
Standard: 1400 lux Minimum: Approx. 4 lux (1/30 Low Light scene mode); approx. 1 lux (Color Night View) |
| White Balance | Auto / Indoor1 / Indoor2 / Sunny / Cloudy / White settings |
| Shutter Speed |
Motion Image: (At 60i) 1/60 to 1/8000 sec Still Image: 1/2 to 1/2000 sec |
| Image Stabilizer | Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.) / O.I.S. Lock |
| Focus | Auto/manual |
| Iris | Auto/manual |
| Backlight Compensation | Yes |
| Lens | Panasonic Lens, 2.9-48.7mm (16.8x optical zoom, 23x intelligent zoom) |
| Digital Zoom | 50x / 1200x |
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length |
Motion Image: 35.8-716mm (16:9), 43.9-878 (4:3) Still Image: 35.8-716mm (16:9), 35.8-716mm (4:3), 35.8-716mm (3:2) |
| F Number | f/1.8 (wide) to f/2.7 (tele) |
| LCD Monitor | 2.7" (6.7 cm) widescreen LCD (230,000 pixels) |
| Viewfinder | Yes (no specifications provided) |
| Still Mode | JPEG (design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard) |
| Still Picture Resolution |
Still Picture Only 3:2: 2.8 Mp (2064 x 1376) 16:9: 2.1 Mp (1920 x 1080) 4:3: 2.9 Mp (1952 x 1464); 0.3 Mp (640 x 480) Simultaneous Recording 16:9: 2.1 Mp (1920 x 1080) 4:3: 0.3 Mp (640 x 480) Creating Still Picture from Motion Picture 16:9: 2.1 Mp (1920 x 1080); 0.2 Mp (640 x 360) 4:3: 0.3 Mp (640 x 480) |
| Signal System | 1080i60, 480i60 |
| Compression | MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 |
| Recording Modes |
1920 x 1080: HA (approx. 17 Mb/s VBR), HG (approx. 13 Mb/s VBR), HX (approx. 9 Mb/s VBR), HE (approx. 5 Mb/s VBR) 720 x 480: SA (approx. 9 Mb/s VBR), SX (approx. 4.5 Mb/s VBR) |
| Clip Splitting | SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card Slot |
| Maximum Recording Time |
HA Mode: Approx. 8 hrs 30 min HG Mode: Approx. 11 hrs HX Mode: Approx. 16 hrs 50 min HE Mode: Approx. 27 hrs 30 min SA Mode: Approx. 16 hrs 30 min SX Mode: Approx. 33 hrs 1 Please Note:With 64 GB SDXC card close |
| Audio Compression | Dolby Digital (2-channel) |
| Microphone |
2-channel stereo (with zoom function) 1x 3.5 mm external mic-in jack |
| Speaker | 1 round speaker, dynamic type |
| LANC | No |
| Outputs |
HDMI USB 2.0 Component connector video output level: Y; 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h/Pb; 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h/Pr; 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h AV connector video output level: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h, NTSC system AV connector audio output level (Line): 316 mV, 600 h, 2 ch Headphone: 77mV, 32 h (stereo mini jack) |
| Power Requirements |
9.3 V DC (when using AC adapter) 7.2 V DC (when using battery) |
| Power Consumption | 5.0W (recording) |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 8.5 x 8.9 x 17.1" (216 x 224 x 432mm) |
| Weight | Main body only: Approx. 3.97 lb (1.8 kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 53 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
94%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Zoom range/performance (45)
- Easy to use (44)
- Great picture quality (33)
- Image stabilization (21)
- Great sound (19)
Cons
- Poor in low light (6)
- Poor sound (4)
Best Uses
- Home movies (28)
- Weddings (27)
- Documentaries (24)
- HD shooting (21)
- Movies/short films (16)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Semi-pro (19), Pro videographer (13), Enthusiast (9), Business owner (5)
- Was this a gift?:
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Most Liked Positive Review
Initial Reaction
First off, remember that this is a [$] (list) camera. If you are expecting too much just because it is a Panasonic AG series AVCHD, then you will be very disappointed. ...Read complete review
First off, remember that this is a [$] (list) camera. If you are expecting too much just because it is a Panasonic AG series AVCHD, then you will be very disappointed. So I'm going to say that it is a good camera FOR THE MONEY. I bought it to try out as a "Camera 2" to my big 'ol P2 camera. So far it looks like I'm going to keep it, as it will serve this purpose. I would not use this as a primary camera because of it's limitations.Marketed as a prosumer model, it is much more "sumer" than "pro". The first thing I noticed was how light it is. Upon un-boxing I thought, "Did I just buy a toy?"I shot a test with it, and it looked pretty good. However, low-light was really grainy, but I don't do low-light, so this isn't an issue for me. I also got some lines while swaying side-to-side very swiftly, but this wasn't a deal-breaker for me. I was pleasantly surprised by the sound quality of the built in stereo mic. However, I didn't expect much. It still isn't going to give me the sound quality that I need. I will rarely, if ever, use audio from this camera (except for syncing purposes). There is a mini mic input, but I am doubtful about the quality of the audio section.It spits out MTS files, so they require third party conversion for me to edit in FCP. The manual controls are there, but configured in a way that might annoy a pro who is accustomed to finding controls in the usual places. You have to use a touch screen to adjust many of the settings. It is designed to be more user-friendly in full-manual mode. I must say that the intelligent auto-functions are a step or two above what you will find in a full-on consumer targeted camcorder. So this thing is really basic. It gives you a decent picture with no frills, limited connectivity, and basic operation. While I would not suggest this to someone wanting to start out as a wedding videographer, or serious hobbyist, it might be a good first camera for a student. Or, if you are like me, and you need a camera 2 that doesn't have to record audio or timecode, this might be a good buy. Of course, if you are going to be super-nit-picky about image quality, you are looking in the wrong price range. I usually put "B Roll" style effects on my camera 2 stuff, so my camera 2 doesn't have to be perfect.I think it begs the question, "Why not just go out and get a DSLR rig?"It still costs less than a good DSLR, handles like a video camera, and doesn't present you with typical DSLR issues like the "wavy" effect when moving, down-conversion problems, etc. You also get a video-camera style interface without dropping another 2-3 grand on mounts, handles, monitors, eyepieces, etc. For me, the image also matches my Camera 1 a lot better than a DSRL can.If I were NOT rating this camera in the context of it's price range, I would probably give it 2 stars. But for the money, and considering my specific applications, I'll go with 4.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Not really a professional camcorder.
Well at first glance, this camera may have a professional appearance, but don't let its looks fool you! It's merely a mid-range consumer camcorder in a professional body. First off, the mic input...Read complete review
Well at first glance, this camera may have a professional appearance, but don't let its looks fool you! It's merely a mid-range consumer camcorder in a professional body. First off, the mic input is in a bad spot. And by that I mean, ITS RIGHT ABOVE THE FREAKING LENS! I'd love to know what engineering genius came up with that one! If you wanted to make the mic input easily accessible, why not put it under the lens so the wire doesn't drape over the lens hood when you plug it in?! Also, this camera has a single 1/4 inch CMOS sensor in it. If I remember correctly, the consumer level HC-X900 which is currently $[$] on B&H has 3 1/4.1 CMOS sensors, a Leica Dicomar lens with a 1.5 aperature, shoots in 1080/60P at 28mbps, 1080/60i, AND 1080/24P (although it does use a 2:3 pulldown, at least it has this feature!!) The AC7 an the other hand only shoots in 60i at 17mbps(would it KILL you to at least make it 24mbps?!) has no progressive frame rates, has a small lens on it that does not bare the Leica brand, and it only has 1 cmos sensor...By the way, it costs $406 more than the HC-x900!!! So your paying $406 for a hallow shell around a sub par consumer hd camcorder that doesn't even have as many features as Panasonics top of the line HD camcorder that has more features and costs less?!! Sorry, I'm calling BS on this one. Thats my 2 cents. Your welcome.
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Pros
- Easy to Use
Cons
- Poor In Low Light
Best Uses
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Panasonic AG-AC7 Shoulder-Mount AVCHD Camcorder:
VIdeo for wedding and quinces
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Zoom
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Indoors/Low Light
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Panasonic AG-AC7 Shoulder-Mount AVCHD Camcorder:
excellent service-free shipping arrived days ahead of schedule. Love the camera... great for a beginner at the pro level which is the case for me. wish it had the xlr jacks but knew it didnt up front. everything else is exactly as expected and I love stepping up to the prosumer level of this camera for the price. I will always use bh photo as I always have for all my pro audio and everything they sell. now that I am into video will be purchasing more from them in the near future. great hd cam
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
Comments about Panasonic AG-AC7 Shoulder-Mount AVCHD Camcorder:
I really like this Camera alot. It is fun to use and the results are good.
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Comments about Panasonic AG-AC7 Shoulder-Mount AVCHD Camcorder:
Well at first glance, this camera may have a professional appearance, but don't let its looks fool you! It's merely a mid-range consumer camcorder in a professional body. First off, the mic input is in a bad spot. And by that I mean, ITS RIGHT ABOVE THE FREAKING LENS! I'd love to know what engineering genius came up with that one! If you wanted to make the mic input easily accessible, why not put it under the lens so the wire doesn't drape over the lens hood when you plug it in?! Also, this camera has a single 1/4 inch CMOS sensor in it. If I remember correctly, the consumer level HC-X900 which is currently $[$] on B&H has 3 1/4.1 CMOS sensors, a Leica Dicomar lens with a 1.5 aperature, shoots in 1080/60P at 28mbps, 1080/60i, AND 1080/24P (although it does use a 2:3 pulldown, at least it has this feature!!) The AC7 an the other hand only shoots in 60i at 17mbps(would it KILL you to at least make it 24mbps?!) has no progressive frame rates, has a small lens on it that does not bare the Leica brand, and it only has 1 cmos sensor...By the way, it costs $406 more than the HC-x900!!! So your paying $406 for a hallow shell around a sub par consumer hd camcorder that doesn't even have as many features as Panasonics top of the line HD camcorder that has more features and costs less?!! Sorry, I'm calling BS on this one. Thats my 2 cents. Your welcome.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- Poor Sound
Best Uses
Comments about Panasonic AG-AC7 Shoulder-Mount AVCHD Camcorder:
I really like the HD video quality. However, the audio input quality is not the greatest in my opinion and the housing is all plastic and not the best. Overall, for the price, I would recommend it as a good entry level camera.
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
- Lcd Not Same As Movie
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- Home Movies
- Movies/Short Films
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Panasonic AG-AC7 Shoulder-Mount AVCHD Camcorder:
This unit is a pretty awesome cam for first-time filmakers.
I'm using this to film in-house commercials for our company, and using the recommending lighting accessories (from BH) and their lighting tutorial, we blasted out our first 2 minute commercial in less than a week.
The camera itself is SUPER SUPER easy to use. The iA (full auto feature) does a nice job of capturing quickie shots in HD... and going to the slightly advanced manual mode for lighting wasn't too scary.
I love the plug-in audio jack - made adding an extended mic boom easy and accessories for sound so much easier to deal with.
The ONLY caveat is that the LCD screen doesn't always match what you are actually filming. It leans toward lighter/sharper... so mentally keep that in mind as you make your shots.
The workaround is to tweak your movie lighting settings when you go into production (we use iMovie). No biggie and results are still HD worthy! :)
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Zoom
Cons
- Awkward Eyepiece To Use
- Poor In Low Light
Best Uses
Comments about Panasonic AG-AC7 Shoulder-Mount AVCHD Camcorder:
I bought this specifically to create bird behavior videos on a tight budget. My critical requirements were HD quality, shoulder-mount, eye-piece viewfinder plus a good zoom range. I've visited canyons, wetlands and wildlife refuges intensively over the last 10 days for the purpose stated, and this is what I've discovered.
It is indeed HD format and the quality is good provided that you use the manual setting (not iA or intelligent auto)because the auto WB is not so good.
The eyepiece is the biggest letdown - incredibly uncomfortable and difficult to align with my eyes. As somebody else commented, it should have been able to pull out to the left about another inch. I use glasses and this camera wasn't designed for specs. I tried it without wearing glasses and it's much better - but of course I can't see what I'm going to shoot without my glasses on, so that doesn't help!
The shoulder mount is OK although I'm inclined to think that it could be greatly improved without additional cost.
The 23x zoom range is good for birding videos.
I've found the audio pick-up in the outdoors to be almost non-existent and so will need to buy a good shotgun mic - but that's what I expected to find, so I don't regard that as a real negative.
I'm concerned about the build quality which seems too flimsy for a reasonable life. It is, of course, the lowest cost such camcorder available and that cheapness shows very clearly.
Summarising. The fairly extensive outdoor footage that I have obtained in this trial period is good quality and I'm very happy with that, but the inferior eyepiece has been a constant annoyance and made me lose some sequences. Consequently, since this is still within the 30 days time limit, I shall check other camcorders to see how they perform even though that will mean spending extra money if I change. I gave this camcorder 4 stars because if this is your price range, it gives good video results outdoors.
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- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Sound
- Great Zoom
Cons
- Poor Image Quality
Best Uses
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Panasonic AG-AC7 Shoulder-Mount AVCHD Camcorder:
Offers less than you expect by it's apearence. It's no easy get original complements as battery (panasonic brand). And the camera turn off without explication in anytime.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- HD Shooting
Comments about Panasonic AG-AC7 Shoulder-Mount AVCHD Camcorder:
I have been using Canon consumer HD camera for several years doing video for my church and editing with Pinnacle. A few months ago, I decided to go pro with a rental Panasonic DV camera but I hate DV so decided to get either flash drive or Hard Drive camera. I chose the AG-AC7 because of the price and the reviews as well.When you take the camera out of the box, the first thing you notice is the ultra light weight, you may mistake it for a display dummy. Give the camera a bigger battery and you can shoot for several hours on a single battery. The camera is very energy efficient. THe pictures are very sharp and the stereo sound from the camera is great. The microphone jack is stereo so when you add an external mic with mono jack, only one speaker will work on your playback on the computer. either use the inbuilt mic or buy a stereo mic. The inbuilt mic is very sensitive, so in a quiet environment, it picks up a few camera sounds as you operate it. The zoom is great and the auto focus responds quickly as you zoom in and out.What I did not like about the camera is the white balance. When you use the auto white balance in a room with both florescent and incandescent lights, the pictures turns yellow as you move close to the incandescent lights but gives you the natural color when you move to where the florescent light is. There are manual white balance settings but they did not help me much probably because am not good at it.Overall, this is a good camera and it is worth the investment. If your wallet is slim like mine, this is a good place to start and in no time your business will pay for the investment. I love the picture quality.
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- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Panasonic AG-AC7 Shoulder-Mount AVCHD Camcorder:
Video camera has just about everything I need and seems to record well in "medium lowlight" conditions. The high-def is crisp and clean. I am impressed with the zoom magnification. Not quite the best sound with built-in microphone, but it handles remote wireless mikes well. I expected more weight to the package -- which would help reduce jitteriness -- but on the good side the light weight doesn't tire you out as quickly. All in all, I'd recommend this for serious production/documentary work.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Zoom
Cons
- Poor Sound
- Poor Still Image
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
Comments about Panasonic AG-AC7 Shoulder-Mount AVCHD Camcorder:
Its picture quality is awesome, the sound is clear but still needs a microphone if you want the best quality for the audio. A powerful zoom very useful and the weight is so low that you can record long periods without problem. The only thing I dislike is that the format of video is very weird and difficult to use in your computer unless you have proper codes or edit in special programs.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Panasonic AG-AC7 Shoulder-Mount AVCHD Camcorder:
looking for a good full size camera at a great price it is for you. Mic is also very good sound.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
Cons
- Poor In Low Light
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- Home Movies
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Panasonic AG-AC7 Shoulder-Mount AVCHD Camcorder:
If you are just staring out and on a extreme budget this unit will get you buy for a while till your skill level increases. The LCD and viewfinder screens are small...:-( and the viewfinder armature only slides out one half inch. If you are small person in stature the unit will fit you OK perhaps, but if you are say 70inches and taller you will not be using the viewfinder without craning your neck to the right side more than a bit, but then you'll find your own ear will be in the way....dumb design....very uncomfortable...it should slide out further say a minimum of one full inch of travel. Viewfinder screen is very low quality and very very small. Do not let the automatic gain control kick in above 12dB, your footage will take a bad hit and stay away from any of the digital zoom modes as well. Either will make your footage really grainy. The O.I.S feature will cause bands in your footage if you pan too quickly....keep all pans very slow and you'll be good to go. Automatic white balance leaves a lot to be desired - it will change on you during a shot - keep it in manual and set it yourself -period. Unfortunately the Iris/Gain controls are connected to each other. So if you do not trim the camera in the right order you'll mess up your previous settings, it's very silly....
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Panasonic AG-AC7 Shoulder-Mount AVCHD Camcorder:
Perfect for hd! I use it for weddings and concerts in bars and despite the fact that these events have low light shooting is great! full HD! very good zoom!! very good sound in the integrated mic and very libiana! ideal for advanced video!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
- Viewfinder is awkward to
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- HD Shooting
- Indoors/Low Light
- Movies/Short Films
Comments about Panasonic AG-AC7 Shoulder-Mount AVCHD Camcorder:
This camera is awesome! For a beginning filmmaker this is an awesome price for a fantastic camera! B&H had the best service and did a great job at getting my product to me quick and efficient. I paid for next day shipping and got it by 10am the next day!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good in Low Light
- Great Sound
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Indoors/Low Light
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Panasonic AG-AC7 Shoulder-Mount AVCHD Camcorder:
In the brief time that I have used the unit I have been pleased with the performance. I'm looking forward to gaining more experience and experimenting more.Everything that you guys adverstised was delivered. Thank you.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Indoors/Low Light
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Panasonic AG-AC7 Shoulder-Mount AVCHD Camcorder:
Panasonic offers the AG-AC7. It's just about the cheapest camera with pro-features on the market. I got mine from B&H. The camera looks great, has a nice lense, and shoots AVCHD video at 17mbps. Excellent for event photography or even filmmaking, although you'll have to adjust your frame-rate in post production because the camera only shoots 60i. Still, a nice package for the price, & the shoulder-mount style makes it easy to hold.
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- No
- Recommended:
- External Mic.
Pros
- Easy to Use
Cons
- Poor Sound
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- Home Movies
- Indoors/Low Light
Comments about Panasonic AG-AC7 Shoulder-Mount AVCHD Camcorder:
I love this camera. It does everything I need of to do. Works ok in low light and sound is ok. It better with an external mic.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
Cons
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Panasonic AG-AC7 Shoulder-Mount AVCHD Camcorder:
The only reason you would buy this HD camera is if you can't afford anything else. It is a step into the HD world. But you get what you pay for. Main housing is made of light weight plastic. Any collision with another object would smash this light weight. That was my first impression. Although it is plastic, I love the lightness of it compared to pre HD cameras and pre LED technology.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Panasonic AG-AC7 Shoulder-Mount AVCHD Camcorder:
Easy to use, great focus, the macro focus is amazing. very light. profesional look. the image stabilization is great. I love this camera. The only thing I didn´t like is the integrated microphone. but you can get an external one for just 100$ or less.
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- No
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94%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Zoom range/performance (45)
- Easy to use (44)
- Great picture quality (33)
- Image stabilization (21)
- Great sound (19)
Cons
- Poor in low light (6)
- Poor sound (4)
Best Uses
- Home movies (28)
- Weddings (27)
- Documentaries (24)
- HD shooting (21)
- Movies/short films (16)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Semi-pro (19), Pro videographer (13), Enthusiast (9), Business owner (5)
- Was this a gift?:
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Most Liked Positive Review
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First off, remember that this is a [$] (list) camera. If you are expecting too much just because it is a Panasonic AG series AVCHD, then you will be very disappointed. ...Read complete review
First off, remember that this is a [$] (list) camera. If you are expecting too much just because it is a Panasonic AG series AVCHD, then you will be very disappointed. So I'm going to say that it is a good camera FOR THE MONEY. I bought it to try out as a "Camera 2" to my big 'ol P2 camera. So far it looks like I'm going to keep it, as it will serve this purpose. I would not use this as a primary camera because of it's limitations.Marketed as a prosumer model, it is much more "sumer" than "pro". The first thing I noticed was how light it is. Upon un-boxing I thought, "Did I just buy a toy?"I shot a test with it, and it looked pretty good. However, low-light was really grainy, but I don't do low-light, so this isn't an issue for me. I also got some lines while swaying side-to-side very swiftly, but this wasn't a deal-breaker for me. I was pleasantly surprised by the sound quality of the built in stereo mic. However, I didn't expect much. It still isn't going to give me the sound quality that I need. I will rarely, if ever, use audio from this camera (except for syncing purposes). There is a mini mic input, but I am doubtful about the quality of the audio section.It spits out MTS files, so they require third party conversion for me to edit in FCP. The manual controls are there, but configured in a way that might annoy a pro who is accustomed to finding controls in the usual places. You have to use a touch screen to adjust many of the settings. It is designed to be more user-friendly in full-manual mode. I must say that the intelligent auto-functions are a step or two above what you will find in a full-on consumer targeted camcorder. So this thing is really basic. It gives you a decent picture with no frills, limited connectivity, and basic operation. While I would not suggest this to someone wanting to start out as a wedding videographer, or serious hobbyist, it might be a good first camera for a student. Or, if you are like me, and you need a camera 2 that doesn't have to record audio or timecode, this might be a good buy. Of course, if you are going to be super-nit-picky about image quality, you are looking in the wrong price range. I usually put "B Roll" style effects on my camera 2 stuff, so my camera 2 doesn't have to be perfect.I think it begs the question, "Why not just go out and get a DSLR rig?"It still costs less than a good DSLR, handles like a video camera, and doesn't present you with typical DSLR issues like the "wavy" effect when moving, down-conversion problems, etc. You also get a video-camera style interface without dropping another 2-3 grand on mounts, handles, monitors, eyepieces, etc. For me, the image also matches my Camera 1 a lot better than a DSRL can.If I were NOT rating this camera in the context of it's price range, I would probably give it 2 stars. But for the money, and considering my specific applications, I'll go with 4.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Not really a professional camcorder.
Well at first glance, this camera may have a professional appearance, but don't let its looks fool you! It's merely a mid-range consumer camcorder in a professional body. First off, the mic input...Read complete review
Well at first glance, this camera may have a professional appearance, but don't let its looks fool you! It's merely a mid-range consumer camcorder in a professional body. First off, the mic input is in a bad spot. And by that I mean, ITS RIGHT ABOVE THE FREAKING LENS! I'd love to know what engineering genius came up with that one! If you wanted to make the mic input easily accessible, why not put it under the lens so the wire doesn't drape over the lens hood when you plug it in?! Also, this camera has a single 1/4 inch CMOS sensor in it. If I remember correctly, the consumer level HC-X900 which is currently $[$] on B&H has 3 1/4.1 CMOS sensors, a Leica Dicomar lens with a 1.5 aperature, shoots in 1080/60P at 28mbps, 1080/60i, AND 1080/24P (although it does use a 2:3 pulldown, at least it has this feature!!) The AC7 an the other hand only shoots in 60i at 17mbps(would it KILL you to at least make it 24mbps?!) has no progressive frame rates, has a small lens on it that does not bare the Leica brand, and it only has 1 cmos sensor...By the way, it costs $406 more than the HC-x900!!! So your paying $406 for a hallow shell around a sub par consumer hd camcorder that doesn't even have as many features as Panasonics top of the line HD camcorder that has more features and costs less?!! Sorry, I'm calling BS on this one. Thats my 2 cents. Your welcome.
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Pros
- Easy to Use
Cons
- Poor In Low Light
Best Uses
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Panasonic AG-AC7 Shoulder-Mount AVCHD Camcorder:
VIdeo for wedding and quinces
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Zoom
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Indoors/Low Light
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Panasonic AG-AC7 Shoulder-Mount AVCHD Camcorder:
excellent service-free shipping arrived days ahead of schedule. Love the camera... great for a beginner at the pro level which is the case for me. wish it had the xlr jacks but knew it didnt up front. everything else is exactly as expected and I love stepping up to the prosumer level of this camera for the price. I will always use bh photo as I always have for all my pro audio and everything they sell. now that I am into video will be purchasing more from them in the near future. great hd cam
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
Comments about Panasonic AG-AC7 Shoulder-Mount AVCHD Camcorder:
I really like this Camera alot. It is fun to use and the results are good.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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Comments about Panasonic AG-AC7 Shoulder-Mount AVCHD Camcorder:
Well at first glance, this camera may have a professional appearance, but don't let its looks fool you! It's merely a mid-range consumer camcorder in a professional body. First off, the mic input is in a bad spot. And by that I mean, ITS RIGHT ABOVE THE FREAKING LENS! I'd love to know what engineering genius came up with that one! If you wanted to make the mic input easily accessible, why not put it under the lens so the wire doesn't drape over the lens hood when you plug it in?! Also, this camera has a single 1/4 inch CMOS sensor in it. If I remember correctly, the consumer level HC-X900 which is currently $[$] on B&H has 3 1/4.1 CMOS sensors, a Leica Dicomar lens with a 1.5 aperature, shoots in 1080/60P at 28mbps, 1080/60i, AND 1080/24P (although it does use a 2:3 pulldown, at least it has this feature!!) The AC7 an the other hand only shoots in 60i at 17mbps(would it KILL you to at least make it 24mbps?!) has no progressive frame rates, has a small lens on it that does not bare the Leica brand, and it only has 1 cmos sensor...By the way, it costs $406 more than the HC-x900!!! So your paying $406 for a hallow shell around a sub par consumer hd camcorder that doesn't even have as many features as Panasonics top of the line HD camcorder that has more features and costs less?!! Sorry, I'm calling BS on this one. Thats my 2 cents. Your welcome.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- Poor Sound
Best Uses
Comments about Panasonic AG-AC7 Shoulder-Mount AVCHD Camcorder:
I really like the HD video quality. However, the audio input quality is not the greatest in my opinion and the housing is all plastic and not the best. Overall, for the price, I would recommend it as a good entry level camera.
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
- Lcd Not Same As Movie
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- Home Movies
- Movies/Short Films
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Panasonic AG-AC7 Shoulder-Mount AVCHD Camcorder:
This unit is a pretty awesome cam for first-time filmakers.
I'm using this to film in-house commercials for our company, and using the recommending lighting accessories (from BH) and their lighting tutorial, we blasted out our first 2 minute commercial in less than a week.
The camera itself is SUPER SUPER easy to use. The iA (full auto feature) does a nice job of capturing quickie shots in HD... and going to the slightly advanced manual mode for lighting wasn't too scary.
I love the plug-in audio jack - made adding an extended mic boom easy and accessories for sound so much easier to deal with.
The ONLY caveat is that the LCD screen doesn't always match what you are actually filming. It leans toward lighter/sharper... so mentally keep that in mind as you make your shots.
The workaround is to tweak your movie lighting settings when you go into production (we use iMovie). No biggie and results are still HD worthy! :)
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Zoom
Cons
- Awkward Eyepiece To Use
- Poor In Low Light
Best Uses
Comments about Panasonic AG-AC7 Shoulder-Mount AVCHD Camcorder:
I bought this specifically to create bird behavior videos on a tight budget. My critical requirements were HD quality, shoulder-mount, eye-piece viewfinder plus a good zoom range. I've visited canyons, wetlands and wildlife refuges intensively over the last 10 days for the purpose stated, and this is what I've discovered.
It is indeed HD format and the quality is good provided that you use the manual setting (not iA or intelligent auto)because the auto WB is not so good.
The eyepiece is the biggest letdown - incredibly uncomfortable and difficult to align with my eyes. As somebody else commented, it should have been able to pull out to the left about another inch. I use glasses and this camera wasn't designed for specs. I tried it without wearing glasses and it's much better - but of course I can't see what I'm going to shoot without my glasses on, so that doesn't help!
The shoulder mount is OK although I'm inclined to think that it could be greatly improved without additional cost.
The 23x zoom range is good for birding videos.
I've found the audio pick-up in the outdoors to be almost non-existent and so will need to buy a good shotgun mic - but that's what I expected to find, so I don't regard that as a real negative.
I'm concerned about the build quality which seems too flimsy for a reasonable life. It is, of course, the lowest cost such camcorder available and that cheapness shows very clearly.
Summarising. The fairly extensive outdoor footage that I have obtained in this trial period is good quality and I'm very happy with that, but the inferior eyepiece has been a constant annoyance and made me lose some sequences. Consequently, since this is still within the 30 days time limit, I shall check other camcorders to see how they perform even though that will mean spending extra money if I change. I gave this camcorder 4 stars because if this is your price range, it gives good video results outdoors.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Sound
- Great Zoom
Cons
- Poor Image Quality
Best Uses
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Panasonic AG-AC7 Shoulder-Mount AVCHD Camcorder:
Offers less than you expect by it's apearence. It's no easy get original complements as battery (panasonic brand). And the camera turn off without explication in anytime.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- HD Shooting
Comments about Panasonic AG-AC7 Shoulder-Mount AVCHD Camcorder:
I have been using Canon consumer HD camera for several years doing video for my church and editing with Pinnacle. A few months ago, I decided to go pro with a rental Panasonic DV camera but I hate DV so decided to get either flash drive or Hard Drive camera. I chose the AG-AC7 because of the price and the reviews as well.When you take the camera out of the box, the first thing you notice is the ultra light weight, you may mistake it for a display dummy. Give the camera a bigger battery and you can shoot for several hours on a single battery. The camera is very energy efficient. THe pictures are very sharp and the stereo sound from the camera is great. The microphone jack is stereo so when you add an external mic with mono jack, only one speaker will work on your playback on the computer. either use the inbuilt mic or buy a stereo mic. The inbuilt mic is very sensitive, so in a quiet environment, it picks up a few camera sounds as you operate it. The zoom is great and the auto focus responds quickly as you zoom in and out.What I did not like about the camera is the white balance. When you use the auto white balance in a room with both florescent and incandescent lights, the pictures turns yellow as you move close to the incandescent lights but gives you the natural color when you move to where the florescent light is. There are manual white balance settings but they did not help me much probably because am not good at it.Overall, this is a good camera and it is worth the investment. If your wallet is slim like mine, this is a good place to start and in no time your business will pay for the investment. I love the picture quality.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Panasonic AG-AC7 Shoulder-Mount AVCHD Camcorder:
Video camera has just about everything I need and seems to record well in "medium lowlight" conditions. The high-def is crisp and clean. I am impressed with the zoom magnification. Not quite the best sound with built-in microphone, but it handles remote wireless mikes well. I expected more weight to the package -- which would help reduce jitteriness -- but on the good side the light weight doesn't tire you out as quickly. All in all, I'd recommend this for serious production/documentary work.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Zoom
Cons
- Poor Sound
- Poor Still Image
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
Comments about Panasonic AG-AC7 Shoulder-Mount AVCHD Camcorder:
Its picture quality is awesome, the sound is clear but still needs a microphone if you want the best quality for the audio. A powerful zoom very useful and the weight is so low that you can record long periods without problem. The only thing I dislike is that the format of video is very weird and difficult to use in your computer unless you have proper codes or edit in special programs.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Panasonic AG-AC7 Shoulder-Mount AVCHD Camcorder:
looking for a good full size camera at a great price it is for you. Mic is also very good sound.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
Cons
- Poor In Low Light
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- Home Movies
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Panasonic AG-AC7 Shoulder-Mount AVCHD Camcorder:
If you are just staring out and on a extreme budget this unit will get you buy for a while till your skill level increases. The LCD and viewfinder screens are small...:-( and the viewfinder armature only slides out one half inch. If you are small person in stature the unit will fit you OK perhaps, but if you are say 70inches and taller you will not be using the viewfinder without craning your neck to the right side more than a bit, but then you'll find your own ear will be in the way....dumb design....very uncomfortable...it should slide out further say a minimum of one full inch of travel. Viewfinder screen is very low quality and very very small. Do not let the automatic gain control kick in above 12dB, your footage will take a bad hit and stay away from any of the digital zoom modes as well. Either will make your footage really grainy. The O.I.S feature will cause bands in your footage if you pan too quickly....keep all pans very slow and you'll be good to go. Automatic white balance leaves a lot to be desired - it will change on you during a shot - keep it in manual and set it yourself -period. Unfortunately the Iris/Gain controls are connected to each other. So if you do not trim the camera in the right order you'll mess up your previous settings, it's very silly....
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Panasonic AG-AC7 Shoulder-Mount AVCHD Camcorder:
Perfect for hd! I use it for weddings and concerts in bars and despite the fact that these events have low light shooting is great! full HD! very good zoom!! very good sound in the integrated mic and very libiana! ideal for advanced video!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
- Viewfinder is awkward to
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- HD Shooting
- Indoors/Low Light
- Movies/Short Films
Comments about Panasonic AG-AC7 Shoulder-Mount AVCHD Camcorder:
This camera is awesome! For a beginning filmmaker this is an awesome price for a fantastic camera! B&H had the best service and did a great job at getting my product to me quick and efficient. I paid for next day shipping and got it by 10am the next day!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good in Low Light
- Great Sound
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Indoors/Low Light
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Panasonic AG-AC7 Shoulder-Mount AVCHD Camcorder:
In the brief time that I have used the unit I have been pleased with the performance. I'm looking forward to gaining more experience and experimenting more.Everything that you guys adverstised was delivered. Thank you.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Indoors/Low Light
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Panasonic AG-AC7 Shoulder-Mount AVCHD Camcorder:
Panasonic offers the AG-AC7. It's just about the cheapest camera with pro-features on the market. I got mine from B&H. The camera looks great, has a nice lense, and shoots AVCHD video at 17mbps. Excellent for event photography or even filmmaking, although you'll have to adjust your frame-rate in post production because the camera only shoots 60i. Still, a nice package for the price, & the shoulder-mount style makes it easy to hold.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- External Mic.
Pros
- Easy to Use
Cons
- Poor Sound
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- Home Movies
- Indoors/Low Light
Comments about Panasonic AG-AC7 Shoulder-Mount AVCHD Camcorder:
I love this camera. It does everything I need of to do. Works ok in low light and sound is ok. It better with an external mic.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
Cons
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Panasonic AG-AC7 Shoulder-Mount AVCHD Camcorder:
The only reason you would buy this HD camera is if you can't afford anything else. It is a step into the HD world. But you get what you pay for. Main housing is made of light weight plastic. Any collision with another object would smash this light weight. That was my first impression. Although it is plastic, I love the lightness of it compared to pre HD cameras and pre LED technology.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Panasonic AG-AC7 Shoulder-Mount AVCHD Camcorder:
Easy to use, great focus, the macro focus is amazing. very light. profesional look. the image stabilization is great. I love this camera. The only thing I didn´t like is the integrated microphone. but you can get an external one for just 100$ or less.
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- No
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Show more >Focus your sound with a high-quality microphone. Audio quality can make or break your video.
- Price: $229.00
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- Price: $149.95
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