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AG-HPX500 DVCPRO P2HD 2/3" Camcorder. This Camera is supplied with Panasonic AJ-VF15BE 1.5inch Electronic Viewfinder as standard. Includes a 5 year Panasonic Premium EU warranty.

Supports all HD/SD recording fromats. It also features the variable frame rate function that has earned wide acclaim in the VariCam, so you can add film-like effects as you record. Holds up to 4 P2 Cards.

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)

Merantau, the forthcoming movie, shot on P2 HD, HPX500