Panasonic AG-DVX200 | 4K 4/3 type Fixed lens Camcorder

Review:
RedShark: Exclusive First Look: The 4K Panasonic DVX200

In my opinion this is the most exciting Panasonic camera I have played with since the AF101, way back in 2010Review by Richard Payne
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• Newly developed F2.8 LEICA DICOMAR 4K lens
• 13x zoom, 4K (4096 x 2160) 24p: 29.5 mm - 384.9 mm
• FHD: 28mm - 365.3 mm (35 mm film equivalent)
• 5 axis Hybrid Image Stabilizer
• Inteligent Auto Focus system
• ND filters (1/4, 1/16, 1/64)
• Beautiful Bokeh effects from a 4/3-type, large-format sensor
• 12 stops of imager latitude faithfully recorded by new V-Log L gamma curve
• 60p images (MP4/MOV) with 4K (UHD: 3840 x 2160) resolution are recorded onto SD cards (Use SDXC/SDHC Memory Card compatible with UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) when using high bitrate video recording mode of 100 Mbps or greater)
• Variable Frame Rate with a maximum of 120 fps (in FHD resolution)
• Simultaneous, backup, and relay recording using two card slots

Following in the footsteps of the breakthrough AG-DVX100, the new AG-DVX200 debuts as the world’s first*1 4/3-type large format, 4K/60p (Use SDXC/SDHC Memory Card compatible with UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) when using high bitrate video recording mode of 100 Mbps or greater) camcorder to feature an integrated zoom lens.

The DVX200 captures stunning imagery by virtue of LEICA DICOMAR 4K 13x zoom lens combined with an advanced large format 4K imager and the blending of aesthetics like shallow focus, attractive Bokeh, and an amazing 12 stop dynamic range made possible by the VariCam style V-Log L processing.

Newly designed lens-integrated body provides excellent mobility and extra flexibility is supported by the compartment with hatch-type cover which protects the battery and terminals from dust and impacts.

The crimson red coloring and stylish carbon-black textured body represents philosophy and advanced features of the new AG-DVX200 which produce emotional and highly detailed 4K images.

• Upgraded learning at Sheffield Hallam

Ver. 1.84

Improvements

1. On rare occasions, the operation of REC button on the unit or a wired remote control may no longer have any effect. This problem is fixed.
2. If the card is ejected from the main slot during the simultaneous recording, the recording in the sub-slot stops 10 hours after the start of recording. The indication shows the same as during recording, and the operations of REC button are refused. This problem is fixed.
3. LCD may not show anything when the camera is booted up. This problem is fixed.
4. A very few SD cards may have a write error. This problem is fixed.
5. If the network address is changed when WIRELESS SETUP is set to [DIRECT] and DHCP is set to [SERVER], it sometimes made the camera impossible to connect to the iPad. This problem is fixed.
6. If SET button is operated on AG-ROP app, the count number of “Jog Dial” item of Hour Meter is increased. This problem is fixed.
7. When 480i squeeze output is carried out, an image quality may be the slight deterioration. This problem is fixed. (Recording signals do not have any problem, only output signals have this problem.)
   Conditions：SDI/AVOUT output of playback on MOV/MP4/AVCHD
   Input: 1920x1080i/1440x1080i/720x480i
   Output: Squeeze output of 720x480i (down-conversion)
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Version 1.83

1. The camera may freeze if you perform a Zoom operation while other menu settings are set after Focus Transition is set up.
   “Focus Transition function”
   A function to enable the Focus to shift to a pre-registered focus position It is assigned to a USER button before it is used, and can be cancelled by operating the Zoom.
2. Indicated remaining storage capacity is not correct in VFR recording Error is corrected in calculation method for remaining capacity in VFR recording. Especially, when the slow motion effect is set (* REC Frame rate is greater than Playback Frame rate), the camera has a symptom where the remaining time of the storage media is shorter than indicated.
   * REC FORMAT (FR in playback) < FR in recording
   FHD 1080/59.94p 50M (59.94) 　< 62 - 120 fps
   FHD 1080/29.97p 50M (29.97) 　< 32 - 120 fps
   FHD 1080/23.98p 50M (23.98) 　< 26 - 120 fps
   FHD 1080/50.00p 50M (50.00) 　< 52 - 120 fps
   FHD 1080/25.00p 50M (25.00) 　< 27 - 120 fps
3. Improvement of SDI Audio
   SDI Output (3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI) Problems such as ‘the status of Audio CH2 not indicated’ are fixed.
   SD-SDI Audio If the camera is alternately put into Recording Mode and Playback Mode, there may be a difference of a few samples in phase between CH1 and CH2 on rare occasions. This problem is fixed

Version 1.81

1. Improvement to sensitivity of focus ring. "Focus Ring Drive" menu is added. SPEED / COARSE / FINE / FINE(WIDE)
2. NR control function is added to the menu.
   Recommended value: 0 (Initial value) to -2
3. The number of times of pressing the jog is added to the hour meter display.
4. Upper limit of the camera number that can be set is raised up to 17 from 10.
5. While image quality adjustment menu is being operated, displayed GUIs obstruct the picture on the screen so that it is difficult to see it. This problem is improved.
6. If a 24.00p/23.98p recorded clip is more than 99 min and 26 sec long, it cannot be played on QuickTime for Windows. This issue is improved. Accordingly, please also update AG-DVX200 camera to be used for this clip.
7. < only on AG-DVX200MC model >
   There is phenomenon where the flesh color becomes yellowish under indoor fluorescent lighting. By initializing the menu, Scene File 4 will be replaced with an improved Scene File.
[ AG-DVX200MC only ] Please initialize the following menu after updating to Ver.1.81-00-0.00.

Menu: INITIAL SET > SCENE

Version 1.72

• Improvement of the stability of the process in VFR mode.

Download the latest Firmware and Software

• Spec Sheet
• AG-DVX200 Handbook
• Instruction Manual - Vol-1
• Instruction Manual - Vol-2
• Tech Brief - The Benefits of Shooting in 4K by Barry Green
• Tech Brief - The Benefits of 4/3-type sensor and Fixed Lens by Barry Green
• Download HiRes Images

• 1 x AG-DVX200
• 1 x Battery Pack
• 1 x Battery Charger
• 1 x AC Adapter
• 1 x AC Cable
• 1 x Microphone Holder
• 2 x 12mm Microphone Holder Mounting Screws
• 1 x Eye Cup
• 2 x INPUT terminal Caps
• 1 x Shoulder Strap
• 1 x Lens Hood
• 1 x CD-ROM (Operating Instructions)