Features

• 2-Hour S-VHS Camera/Recorder (NTSC)
• Manual Zoom
• 12x Power Zoom with Enchanced Manual Zoom Control
• VITC Recording with reset
• S-VHS Picture and Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System
• Super-Low-Light Shooting Capability
• Variable Digital Functions-Mix, Tracesr, Still, Strobe, and Wipe
• Packed with a wealth of advanced recording and playback fuctions plus versatile special effects
• Panasonics high-quality AG-456u S-VHS applications
• It has a lightweight body, powerful editing functions, and a 12x Power Zoom that can also be controlled by hand for super-precise zooming
• When combined with the AG-1980 S-VHS Hi-Fi Video Cassette and the AG-A96 Multi-Event Controller, it forms an economically priced and easy-to-use editing package with the excellent quality of S-VHS and Hi-Fi Stereo Sound
• Highly precise VITC editing is also possible when used with the AG-DS840 Editing Recorder and AG-DS840 Player
• It's outstanding ease of use and advanced functions will give you a head start in desktop video and countless other business and education applications
• Use the the 12x Power Zoom to record to close-ups with a continously variable zoom speed, or zoom in manually for greater creative control
• The high-performance stereo zoom microphone features three settings Automatic Zoom, Telephoto and Wide Angle-to handle just about any recording situation
• S-VHS Picture and Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System
• With S-VHS you are assured of high resolution recording and playback and superb color reproduction
• And, the Ag-456u's amorphous video heads maintain a high S/N ratio
• To deliver sound quality that matches its picture performance, the Ag-456U features two Hi-Fi Audio channels for dynamic stereo sound
• Super-Low-Light Shooting
• The AG-456U's advanced CCD and highly sensitive lens system enables shooting-even under very unfavorable lighting conditions-with excellent results
• Even in light levels as low as one lux (in Digital Gain Up mode), the Ag-456U delivers clear, distinct images
• Convenient Digital Functions
• Digital Mix for soft cross-fade between stored still and moving images
• Digital Tracer to add an after-image to moving subjects
• Digital Still lets you freeze a particular scene for as long as you like, without interupting sound recording
• There are also Digital Strobe and digital Wipe for professional effects
• Built-in Monitor Speaker
• Built-in Monitor Speaker on the left side of the camera lets you monitor sound when shooting or playing back on-location, if required
• Built-in VITC Generator with Reset Function
• The Built-in VITC (Vertical Interval Time Code) generator gives each frame its own address during shooting
• When recording with VITC on an editing system consisting of the AG-DS850 S-VHS Hi-Fi Editing Video Cassette Recorder and the AG-DS40 S-VHS Video Cassette Player, high-precision time code-controlled editing possible
• And also VITC can be reset

  Other valuable features:

• Full Range auto Focus
• Audio/Video Fade-In and Fade-Out
• Automatic Tracing White Balance system
• Program AE (Auto Exposure)
• Manual Iris Control
• Varariable High-Speed Shutter (1/60-1/8000 sec)
• Auto button for temporary auto focus in the manual mode
• Sensitivity switch (AGC:+10db,+20db)
• Audio out select switch (Hi-Fi/Normal/Mix)
• Audio/Video insert editing and audio dubbing capability
• Versatile editing facilities with variable terminals

  Standard Accessories:

• AC Adaptor AG-B6HP
• Battery Pack AG-BP20P
• System Carrying Case
• Headphone Connector
• Shoulder Strap
• Battery Pack Charging Connector
• Audio/Video Cable
• S-Video Cable
• DC Cable