Specifications

AG-188
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■ 14:1 two-speed power zoom lens (5.3-
74.2mm) with auto and manual focus, as
well as auto and manual macro focus.
■ Automatic white balance, as well as auto-
tracing white balance.
■ Advanced 1/3˝ CCD and highly sensitive
lens system allow shooting under harsh
lighting conditions. Record clear, distinct
images down to 1 lux.
■ Audio and video fade in/out (to black)
for professional looking transitions.
■ Auto Date/Time display with hours, min-
utes and seconds. (This is an absolute
requirement for legal video applications.)
■ In addition to automatic shutter speed,
the camera’s electronic shutter can be
manually set in eight steps, between 1/60
and 1/10000 of a second.
■ Large 2⁄3˝ electronic B&W viewfinder
with status indicators.
■ Tape and battery remaining indicators,
with counter.
■ Sensitive uni-directional microphone
has a wind buffer switch to eliminate
mechanical and environmental noise.
External mic input permits use of different
microphones.
■ Power stingy, will record for up to 90 minutes
with supplied AG-BP20 battery.
■ Includes 10 watt detachable light, hard
system carrying case and full one-year
warranty on parts and labor.
AG-196 VHS Camcorder
A premium alternative to the AG-188, the AG-196 has advanced
recording and playback functions, plus digital effects to meet many
diverse applications.
■ Extremely sensitive 1⁄3˝ CCD with 420,000
pixels provides outstanding picture quality,
even under low-light conditions.
■ 14:1 (3.9-54.6mm) two-speed power
zoom with full range auto focus, even in
close-up (macro) range.
■ Automatic iris and white balance adjust
to match lighting conditions in sports,
portrait and low-light modes.
■ Can record down to 0.7 lux (in Digital
Gain-Up mode).
■ 5-pin and synchro edit terminals allow
use as a player in an editing system.
■ Camera Search and Record
Review functions provide
easy confirmation of recorded
scenes.
■ Audio and video fade in/out (to black)
for professional-looking transitions.
■ Has self-timer and interval timer record
functions.
■ Adjustable viewfinder for left or right eye
use. Also has vision-correcting eyepiece.
■ Includes a hard system carrying case
and a full one-year warranty on parts
and labor.
The AG-188 and AG-196 are industrial-type camcorders. Manufactured by Panasonic’s Broadcast and Television Systems Division, they are
ruggedly built to meet a range of demanding applications, from event videography to education, law enforcement and industrial video. They
both include AC adapter/charger, battery, A/V cable, shoulder strap, hard system carrying case, UL-approved 3-prong grounded AC cord
and full one-year warranty on parts and labor.
VHS Camcorder
An incredibly compact and economical full-size VHS camcorder, the AG-188
is ideal for those just getting started in video, as well as for educational and
institutional applications. It offers a 14:1 two-speed power zoom lens, low-
light capability, audio/video fade, external mic input and a convenient,
compact design. Less than 4 inches wide and weighing only four pounds, the
AG-188 is extremely portable and easy to handle in any shooting situation.
Digital Effects:
Digital Strobe:
A fascinating way to enhance action
scenes. Digital strobe records images
continuously at 0.2-second intervals,
giving movement a surrealistic effect.
Digital Wipe:
A smooth transition from moving to
still image or vice-versa occurs laterally,
like a curtain opening.