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AG-HPX250
P2 Handheld Memory Card Camera Recorder
(AG-HPX250P, AG-HPX250EJ, AG-HPX250EN)
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Shoulder-Type Performance and Functions in a Professional Handheld Camera Recorder The high-performance AG-HPX250 P2 handheld fills out the P2HD Series by incorporating the newest technologies throughout — in the lens, camera and recorder sections. The newly developed 22x zoom lens covers a wide shooting range, from wide-angle to telephoto, and features three manual rings for precise control. Imaging is optimized by the high-sensitivity, low-noise 1/3-type 2.2-megapixel U.L.T. (Ultra Lumina
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22x Panasonic Lens — Zooming in on New Levels of Image Expression Packed with Panasonic Optical Technology Optical Image Stabilizer, Digital Zoom, and ND Filter The high-performance zoom lens was developed specifically for • Hand-shake correction with the Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS). professional HD video production. While inheriting the wide-angle • Digital Zoom function.* It can be assigned to an user button and close capabilities of the DVX and HVX Series, it adds the same level of up to
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The High-Quality DSP Matches Image Processing and Quality to match Each Shooting Situation 20 bit Digital Signal Processor The AG-HPX250 incorporates a high-performance 20 bit DSP that handles image rendering processes such as gamma and various detail enhancement functions with DSP Processor exceptional precision. HD NORM mode CINE-LIKE D mode AG-HPX250 Gamma Modes Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS) HD NORM: Suitable for standard HD recording. In scenes with mixed contrast, such as when panning
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Exclusive P2HD High Image Quality: 10 bit, 4:2:2, AVC-Intra 100 Codec Full-Pixel, Full-Sample AVC-Intra Recording Multi-Format Recording with Native 24p/25p Support and More This is the first handheld camera- •Native recording modes: In addition to 1080/59.94i with the AVC-Intra recorder to support the AVC-Intra codec, native recording is supported at 1080/23.98p or 1080/29.97p and codecs of the P2HD Series for HD 1080/25pN or 720/25pN. In 720p, native recording is possible for both recording
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Variable Frame Rate Function Enhances the Image Expression • Normal cinematic shooting (at 24 fps, 25 fps or 30 fps) refers to the Variable Frame Rate — Also Supported in 1080p Mode same rate as used in film cameras. The AG-HPX250 can record in 24 fps. The Variable Frame Rate (VFR) function was inherited from the Panasonic Note that 25 fps and 30 fps are the standard frame rates used in the VariCam, which is widely used for producing movies, TV series, and TV production of TV commercials, m
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System Functions for Multi-Camera and Other Broadcast Applications Multi-Camera Synchronizing with Genlock IN and TC IN/OUT Other Interfaces The AG-HPX250 is the first handheld camera recorder to support multi- • USB 2.0 HOST: This allows files to be copied between an external HDD 1 camera synchronizing. It features a built-in SMPTE time-code generator/ and a P2 card * , and lets you view the thumbnails of P2 files saved onto reader, TC input/output, and Genlock input, ideal for multi-camera l
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P2HD Interview and Recording Workflows Using the AG-HPX250 USB 2.0 (HOST) P2 Viewer HDD P2 CMS USB 2.0 (DEVICE) IEEE 1394 (AVC) P2 Viewer Note PC/ P2 CMS Mac AG-HPX250 AG-HPX250 NLE USB 2.0 P2 card AG-PCD2G With a Portable HDD or Notebook PC Linking with DVCPRO (HD/50M/25M) and DV Devices Files recorded by the AG-HPX250 can be copied using only a portable The AG-HPX250's DVCPRO/DV terminal (IEEE 1394 interface) links to HDD. Or, a notebook PC* can be used for viewing the results and convention
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Optional Accessories and P2HD Series Equipment As of August, 2011 AG-MC200G AJ-PCD2G XLR Microphone Memory Card Drive “P2 drive” •Sensitivity: –40 dB ±3.5 dB (0 dB=1V/Pa, 1 kHz) USB-Bus-powered 1-Slot P2 drive •Maximum input level: 127 dB ideal for mobile application. (1000 Hz, distortion within 1%) •S/N: more than 69 dB NEW CGA-D54/CGA-D54s AJ-PCD30 Battery Pack Memory Card Drive (5,400 mAh) “P2 drive” 3-slot drive with USB 3.0 interface for high-speed 1.5 Gbps data transfer. 3 AG-B25
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AG-HPX250 Details 9
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AG-HPX250 Specifications As of August, 2011 General Specification Digital Video Specification Supply Voltage: DC 7.2 V (when the battery is used) Recorded Video Signals: 1080/59.94i, 1080/29.97p, 1080/29.97pN, DC 7.9 V (when the AC adaptor is used) 1080/23.98p, 1080/23.98pA, 1080/23.98pN, 720/59.94p, 720/29.97p, 720/29.97pN, 720/23.98p, Power Consumption: 15.0 W (when the LCD monitor is used) 720/23.98pN, 480/59.94i, 480/29.97p, 480/23.98p, Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F
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Please refer to the latest Non-linear Compatibilty Information, http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ P2 Support, Downlord and Service Information, etc. at the following Panasonic web site. Notes Regarding the Handling of P2 Files Using a PC Mounting and Transferring Files The PC must be installed with the included P2 driver in order to recognize, copy and transfer P2 files. This driver is also necessary when using the PC card slot and when handling P2 files stored on a hard-disk device, such as the P2
