8mm Camcorders

8mm Camcorders

G45Hi

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  • Europe, Asia, Oceania
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Marketed January 2003
Original Price For export only (no Japanese market price)

The G45Hi offers unrivalled video technology with outstanding value for money. Light and compact, this model features a high-resolution viewfinder, Flexizone control and a Time Base Corrector for razor-sharp images. Dual auto phase control, Y/C Enhancer and Image Stabilizer make shooting even easier and there’s a photo button for still photography should you need it. Thanks to the Custom Keys you can set your 2 preferred functions for easy access. Powerful, stylish and easy to use, the G45Hi offers quality video technology at an affordable price.

Video recording system 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system
– Luminance signal: FM azimuth recording
– Chrominance signal: Converted subcarrier phase shift recording (8mm video standard)
Audio recording system Frequency multiplexing with the video signal by 2 rotary heads (1 channel)
Television system PAL system
Tape format Hi8 videocassette, metal particle
Tape speed (at SP mode) 14.345 mm/s
Maximum recording time 1 1/2 hours with a 90-min. cassette
Fast forward/rewind time 6 min.(with a 90-min. cassette)
Image sensor 1/4″ CCD (charge-coupled device), 320,000 pixels (290,000 effective pixels)
Viewfinder Monochrome Viewfinder
Microphone Electret condenser Microphone
Lens f/1.6-3.8, 22X power zoom, 3.6-79.2mm focal length., Filter diameter:46mm P=0.75
Focusing system TTL autofocus / manual focusing possible
Minimum focusing distance Wide-angle end: 3/8 (10 mm)
Minimum illumination 0.2 lx
Recommended illumination More than 100 lx
Output terminal (level/impedance) Audio terminal 3.5 mm mini jack (audio/video)
-10 dBV, less than 3 kohms, unbalanced
Video terminal 3.5 mm mini jack (audio/video)
1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced
S-video terminal 1 Vp-p (Y signal), 0.286 Vp-p (C signal)
DV terminal:4-pin mini-DIN
Power supply (rated) 7.2 V DC
Power consumption approx. 3.8 W
Operating temperature range 32 – 104°F (0 – 40°C)
Dimensions 95mm x 103mm x 169mm (excluding tiny projection)
Weight Body: approx. 670 g
When recording: approx. 795 g
(including battery, 8mm videocassette, button-type lithium battery and lens cap)