An incredibly compact and feature rich full-size VHS camcorder. The AG-188 is ideal for educational and institutional applications. It offers a 14:1 two-speed power zoom lens, 230 lines horizontal resolution, low-light capability, Audio/Video fade, external microphone 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.

Features

• 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 the AG-188 to 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, minutes and seconds (absolutely necessary 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. Auto shutter adjusts from 1/60-1/250 sec.

• 230 lines horizontal resolution.

• 10W color enhancement light.

• Lens:  f/1.6 ,  Focal length 5.3-74.2mm.

• 4 rotary heads / rotary erase head.

• 1-track audio, 100-8,000Hz frequency response.

• Large 2/3" electronic B&W viewfinder with status indicator.

• Tape and battery remaining indicators with counter.

• Sensitive unidirectional microphone has a wind buffer switch to eliminate mechanical and environmental noise; external mic input permits use of different microphones.

• Power stingy, the AG-188 will record for up to 90 minutes with the supplied AG-BP20 battery.

• Audio/video output - Audio/video fade in/out (black).

• Record END search.

• Auto date/time (hour/minutes/seconds).

• Automatically adjusts for daylight savings time.

Technical Data

Supplied Accessories

AG-188 CamcorderAG-B21

AC Adapter/Charger

Battery PackDC Cord (VJA-0573)