Panasonic AG-DVX200 Review, Unboxing, User Manual
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PANASONIC AG-DVX200 - OVERVIEW
Nowadays, most professional filmmakers and videographers prefer using a video camera to a DSLR because video cams are best for video works. So, Panasonic comes again to win their heart with the AG-DVX200 camcorder model. The camcorder lets you capture DSLR-like superb shallow focus shots.
It features a large-format image sensor, 12 stops dynamic range, advanced image stabilizer mechanism, noise reduction functions to enhance low light performance and offer better bokeh and picture quality. The cine-like color grading options, infrared night shooting functions, high-quality image, and video output with dynamic frame rate have already set a glorious milestone in the world of professional camcorders.
PANASONIC AG-DVX200 REVIEW
Design & Build Quality
Panasonic gives AG DVX200 a compact and elegant look with carbon fiber material and metallic red styling. It is sturdy enough but not so heavy and provides a comfortable grip while holding in your hand. It features a handle strap and a large top handle that lets you use the camera with much ease. The handle gives you precise and stable tilting camera movement.
The camcorder incorporates three manual control rings to give users precise control over focus, zoom, and IRIS. The four user-programmable function buttons bring more features under your fingertips, so you don't have to fiddle with the poking touch screen now and then. Most beginners feel that the navigation process of on-screen menus is a little bit confusing.
With the Panasonic DVX200 camcorder model, you can rotate the 4.3” LCD screen to set your frame in several perspective points. The 2,760,000 dot resolution gives you a color-rich bright real-time preview of the recording footage that you never miss a single detail from the frame, even in bright daylight.
The 1,770,000 dots OLED viewfinder can tilt in 90-degree up and down; so, you can comfortably look around the frame through it to check how the video frame is looking from that perspective. The 0.39” EVF provides a larger field of view and angle of view. The eye sensor is super sensitive; but, you can disable it if you want.
Features & Functionalities
The Leica Dicomar lens is well-known for its excellent bokeh quality and outstanding shooting performance in bright sunlight. It picks up a little flare, even while you point the camera toward the sun. It uses low-dispersion glass that reduces chromatic aberration.
Moreover, you can enjoy DSLR-like superb shallow depth of field at the widest aperture by gently dropping the background behind the subject. It has only a 13X zoom range; but, it offers a 35mm camera-like focal length to enhance your perspective view in the frame.
Panasonic AG-DVX200 is the first in the photography gear industry to feature a large format 4/3 type image sensor. This image sensor creates attractive bokeh quality in 4K resolution shots. It minimizes external noise and enables you to capture a picture with the highest clarity, even in dimly lit locations, making it a tough competitor in the list of the best camcorders for YouTubers.
The newly developed LSI-enabled 4K engine is capable of processing an immense amount of 4K data quickly. The noise reduction mechanism is very helpful while recording dark scenes with enhanced gain value.
The camcorder combines electrical and optical stabilization mechanisms that detect and correct handheld shake issues, including small-amplitude errors. This developed lens increases correction area, and improves handshake vibration errors from various directions and angles, even from the rotary direction.
Picture Profile - The camcorder offers various color profiles and gamma curves such as VLOG, CineLike-V, FilmLike 1/2/3, and much more. It helps you to quickly arrange an attractive cinematic composition. The VLOG-L gamma curve provides the best DSLR-like dynamic range up to 12 stops.
Focus – The autofocus option quickly tracks and locks your subject into the frame, and never allows the key person to be out-of-focus in the frame. The one-push AF button is also there on the camcorder to help you in bringing the right subject in focus while focusing manually.
Image and video quality
The camcorder maintains the highest clarity throughout the zoom range, even under difficult situations and complicated lighting conditions. Moreover, it provides professional-looking image quality for all format video recordings. Panasonic DVX200 offers top-quality color accuracy and color consistency. It allows recording of 10-bit 4:2:2 picture quality.
But, when you enable VLOG mode or another cinematic color mode, it may dampen the color temperature in the display. In that case, you can activate the ‘VLOG View Assist mode’; which shows you the final color graded version of what the camera is recording with this color profile.
Panasonic AG DVX200 enables a high-speed, high-resolution full-frame video recording without frame dropping. It records 4K UHD / 60P video with max 3840 x 2160 resolution at up to 120 FPS frame rate.
The MP4 and MOV codec supports high-bit-rate recording of 4K Ultra HD (4096 x 2160)/24p, 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160)/60p, and Full HD (1920 x 1080) video. You can record low-bit-rate HD and SD video in AVCHD codec.
Storage
The dual SD card slots offer three different modes - relay, backup, and simultaneous recording modes. The relay mode allows you to record virtually; which means broadcasting recorded files over the internet using a Wi-Fi network. The backup mode lets you control the recorded files under media slots according to your preference. The simultaneous recording mode allows you to choose different codec recordings for each card.
Connectivity and Compatibility
It comes with one 2.0 HDMI port, BNC, and composite ports for video input and output. It features an XLR port hub for taking audio input.
The camcorder features 1/4"-20 female terminal threads for tripod mounting and a cold shoe mount for external camera equipment like a flashlight or microphone.
Panasonic AG DVX200 camcorder is a Wi-Fi connection-enabled model that lets you transfer recorded files to your smartphone or another device via Wi-Fi connection by using the AG ROP application.
BEST FEATURES OF THE PANASONIC AG-DVX200 4K CAMCORDER
Everyone loves the DVX200's lightweight, ergonomic design with ample external control options. Moreover, it proves its superiority by providing extensive features like , advanced high-quality lens, DSLR-like video, and image quality.
All these features rightly claim the PANASONIC AG-DVX200 to be one of the top camcorders in the market. And it's latest cutting-edge technology also makes the camcorder useful for sports photography.
SPECIFICATIONS OF PANASONIC AG-DVX200
LENS SPECIFICATION
Focal Length | 12.8 to 167mm |
Optical Zoom | 13X |
Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 to 4.5 |
Filter Size | 72 mm |
Control Rings | Focus Zoom IRIS |
Focus Control | Autofocus Manual Focus |
IMAGE SENSOR
Sensor Size | 4/3" Type |
Sensor Type | MOS Sensor |
Effective Resolution | 15.49 Megapixel |
CAMERA SPECIFICATION
Image Stabilization | Advanced Optical Image Stabilization System with 5-Axis Hybrid stabilizer and Ball O.I.S mechanism |
Built-In ND Filter | 2 Stop (1/4), 4 Stop (1/16), and 6 Stop (1/64) ND Filter |
Shutter Speed | 1/60 to 1/2000 sec |
Gain | 0 to 24 dB |
Minimum Illumination | 0.2 Lux (F2.8, gain 18 dB, [1/2S.], Manual slow shutter, [HIGH SENS] mode) |
White Balance | 2000 to 15,000K |
VIDEO RECORDING
Recording Formats | MOV/MP4 |
Video Resolution | MOV/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit Recording |
DISPLAY SCREEN
Screen Size | 4.3" |
Resolution | 2,760,000 Dot |
Display Type | Articulating LCD Screen |
EVF
EVF Display Type | OLED |
Screen Size | 0.39” |
EVF Resolution | 1,770,000 Dots |
Connectivity
Wired Connection | XLR Inputs, HDMI, BNC, Composite |
Mounting Feature
Accessory Mount | Cold Mount Shoe |
PANASONIC AG-DVX200 TEST FOOTAGE
PANASONIC AG-DVX200 UNBOXING
PANASONIC AG-DVX200 USER MANUAL
You will be receiving a detailed user manual while purchasing a Panasonic AG DVX200. But, you can also view the user manual from the Company's official website. The user manual will have a complete guide on the different camera settings, firmware, and safety precautions you will need to follow while using this camcorder.
If you wish to check the official user manual of this Panasonic AG DVX200 camcorder, click here.
PANASONIC AG-DVX200 accessories
Battery
Panasonic AG DVX200 does not come with a battery pack; you need to buy compatible lithium-ion batteries separately. Panasonic AG-VBR118G (11,800mAh capacity) is compatible with this camcorder.
The battery packs take 4 hours 40 min to get fully charged. Plus, the charge lasts for 6 hours 40 min, while using the camcorder continuously. That means you should always keep extra batteries with you while going for outdoor shooting.
Memory Cards
The camcorder supports up to 32 GB SDHC memory cards and up to 128 GB SDXC memory cards. You need to have extra memory cards also for endless recording.
Microphone
The camcorder does not include a microphone with the package. Plus, the internal audio recording system is not capable of capturing noise-free audio signals. So you need to buy an efficient external audio recorder that has a 3-pin XLR jack. It would be great if the microphone features an omnidirectional recording system and a windproof cover.
Conclusion
With Panasonic AG DVX200 handheld camcorder, you can choose from a wide range of recording modes that contain different picture quality, bit rates, and frame rates. Moreover, it is compatible with numerous applications and external accessories. If you want DSLR-like image quality in your recorded video clips, and quick cinematic compositions under your fingertips, look no further than Panasonic AG DVX200.
