The Panasonic AG-HPX500E 2/3" Shoulder-Mounted Camcorder with interchangeable lenses can record in any of the HD and SD formats (1080i/720p/576i/480i) that are used around the world.
Panasonic P2HD 1080i and 720p HD recording format for superior image quality. 50HZ/60Hz selection fuction allows 1080/50i & 720/50p HD recordin in PAL areas. SD (480i/576i) recording in DVCPRO 50, DVCPRO or DV Multi codec.
Variable frame rate recording (in 720p) provides film-like low-speed or high-speed recording. 720p native mode achieved a speed effect without requiring additional equipment. A VariCam compatible 720p over 60p mode is also provided.
The AG-HPX500 provides 4x P2 Memory Card Slots (which means switching the active slot whilst recording is possible), as the camera has no moving parts it offers exeptional resistance to impact, vibration & temperature change. This provides immediat recording, with no need fo cueing. There's no possiblity of accidentally overwriting previous data. Shot marker can be added to each clip.
The AG-HPX500E provides 4 audio input channels inc Mic & Line inputs. Also 16-bit linear PCM audio which assures outstanding sound quality. IEEE1394 interface allows uploading direct from the camera to a non-linear editor & production of backup copies. HD-SDI Output TC Input/Output Genlock Input Component Output USB2.0 Output
Features The AG-HPX500 features a 2/3-inch lens mount that accepts interchangeable lenses, HD/SD multi-format compatibility with 50/60-Hz selctability and a variable frame rate function that allows cine-like picture quality, this new camera-recorder has everything professionals need to create high-quality video content. Equipped with four P2card slots, the AG-HPX500 allows extended HD recording time and delivers the high reliability, quick recording starts and IT benefits that distinguish P2 and revolutionize the recording and editing workflow.
CAMERA FEATURES 2/3-inch progressive CCD
2/3-inch bayonet type lens mount Optical Color Seperation: Prism System ND Filter: 4 position (Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64) Gain Selection: 50i/60i: 0/+3/+6/+9/+12/+18 dB 25p/30p: 0/+3/+6/+9/+12 dB Variable Frame Rate: 60 Hz mode: 12/18/20/22/24/26/30/32/36/48/60 fps (frame/sec) 50 Hz mode: 12/18/20/23/25/27/30/32/37/48/50 fps (frame/sec) Sensivity: F10 (Typical) Please note: 60Hz is 59.94 Hz, 24P is 23.98 Hz
MEMORY CARD RECORDER
Recording Format: DVCPRO HD/DVCPRO 50/DVCPRO/DV selectable Audio Recording Format: PCM digital recording 48 kHz / 16 bits 4CH (DVCPRO HD/DVCPRO 50) 2CH/4CH selectable (DVCPRO/DV) Recording Time (approx.): 8 min. with one AJ-P2C008HG (DVCPRO HD, 4 CH) 17 min. with one AJ-P2C016RG (DVCPRO HD, 4CH)
P2card Slot: 4 Slot (4G, 8G, 16G Card) SD Card Slot: SD Format standard (MMC not used) 1 Slot (Camera setup, Reading/Writing) Recording File: MXF File File System: FAT32
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL Genlock in: BNC x 1, 1.0Vp-p, 75? Component out: D4 terminal (Component), Y: 1.0Vp-p, 75?, Pb/Pr: 0.7Vp-p, 75? SDI out: BNC x 1, 0.8Vp-p, 75? (HD:SMPTE292M/296M/299M; SD:SMPTE259M-C/272M-A/ITU-R.BT656-4 Standard) TC in: BNC x 1, 05 to 8Vp-p, 10K? TC out: BNC x 1, Low impedance, 2.0 ±0.5Vp-p IEEE 1394: 6 pin, Digital In/Out, based on IEEE 1394 Standard DC in: XLR x 1, 4-pin, DC12V (DC11.0 to 17.0V) DC out: 4-pin, DC12V (DC11.0 to 17.0V), max.1.5 A Remote: 10 pin Lens: 12 pin EVF: 20 pin USB2.0 (Device): Type-B, 4-pin (USB ver 2.0)
AUDIO INPUT MIC in: XLR x 2 (FRONT1, FRONT2), High impedance, +48V compatible MIC: -40/-50/-60 dBu (Switch on Menu) Audio in: XLR x 2 (REAR1, REAR2), High impedance LINE/MIC/+48V switchable LINE: 0 dBu, MIC: -50/-60 dBu (Switch on Menu) Line in/out: Pin Jack x 2 (CH1/Ch2), Out: 600?, 316mV Phones: Stereo Mini jack (3.5mm diameter) Internal Speaker: 28mm round shape x 1
MONITOR 3.5" LCD Monitor 210,000 pixels 4:3
STANDARD ACCESSORIES 1.5" LCD color viewfinder (4:3 CRT, NTSC/PAL switchable) Shoulder Strap P2 card software driver install (CD-ROM) User’s manual
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Power supply: DC 12V (11.0V to 17V) Power consumption: Approx. 22W (when 1.5" CRT viewfinder, 3.5" LCD monitor used) Weight: Approx. 3.7 kg / 8.2 lbs, excluding battery and accessories Dimensions: 140 x 261 x 318 mm / 5-9/16" x 10-7/16" x 12-9/16", excluding handle and prominent parts Operating temperature: 0°C to +40°C
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES SD Memory Card AJ-VF20WB 2" viewfinder (16:9/4:3) SHAN-RC700 Rain cover SHAN-TM700 Tripod adaptor AJ-PCS060G P2 "Store" portable hard disc unit 60GB BT-LH2600W 26" HD/SD LCD Monitor AJ-P2C008HG 8 GB P2 Card AJ-P2C016RG 16 GB P2 Card (available from Aug. 2007) Anton/Bauer Battery Charger Package HTTP-T230 Anton/Bauer Dionic Battery Anton/Bauer Battery Charger AJ-RC10G Remote Control Unit with 10m remote control cable AJ-C10050G Remote Control cable (50m) FireStore FS-100 Portable DTE Recorder (Focus Enhancements, Inc.) BT-LH900A 8.4" HD/SD LCD monitor AJ-HT901G* Hard Carrying Case Anton/Bauer Battery AJ-VF15B 1.5" EVF for 4:3 Fujinon 2/3" lens Recommend to use the lens which is correspondent to Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC) function Canon 2/3" Recommend to use the lens which is correspondent to Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC) function AG-MC200G Microphone AJ-MC700P Microphone Kit BT-LH80W 7.9"Wide HD/SD LCD Monitor - Available in Summer 2007 BT-LH1700W 17"Wide HD/SD LCD monitor Note The AJ-RC10G can control only functions supported by the AG-HPX500. It cannot control unsupported keys or dials. AJ-PCD20 Memory Card Drive (P2 drive) AJ-HPM100 Memory Card Portable Recorder (P2 mobile)
