Vintage PANASONIC AG-455 S-VHS Reporter Videocamera (PAL)

MANUAL>> Panasonic AG-455MP S-VHS Camcorder

Features:

2-Hour S-VHS Camera/Recorder (PAL)
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-1970 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
Super-Low-Light Shooting
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

INCLUDED:
AC Adaptor AG-B6HP
Battery Pack AG-BP20P (condition is unknown, no warranty on the battery)
Shoulder Strap
Carrying Case