Panasonic AG-HPX250 Bit Digital Signal Processor, Dynamic Range Stretch DRS, Five User Buttons

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 withDSP Processor exceptional precision.

Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS)

In scenes with mixed contrast, such as when panning from indoors to outdoors, the DRS function automatically suppresses blocked shadows and blown highlights. A gamma curve and knee slope are estimated to match the contrast of each pixel, and applied in real time. When dark, bright, and intermediate shades are all contained in the same scene, this produces excellent gradation for each shade and minimizes blocked shadows and blown highlights.

* The DRS function does not operate in 1080/24p, 1080/25p or 1080/30p mode.

HD NORM mode		CINE-LIKE D mode
AG-HPX250 Gamma Modes
HD NORM:	Suitable for standard HD recording.
LOW:	Works to flatten out a high contrast scene.
SD NORM:	Normal setting for SD.
HIGH:	Expands the tone of dark parts and makes a brighter image.
	The contrast softens.
B.PRESS:	Makes the contrast sharper than LOW.
CINE-LIKE D:	The Cine-Like mode shifted to prioritize dynamic range.
CINE-LIKE V:	The Cine-Like mode shifted to prioritize contrast.

DRS OFF DRS ON

7-Mode Gamma for Richer Gradation

Drawing on technologies developed for the VariCam, Panasonic has equipped the AG-HPX250 with advanced gamma functions that address seven different shooting scenarios, including two Cine-Like Gammas.

Other Camera Image Settings

•Variable shutter speed from 1/6 to 1/2000 sec. plus

Synchro Scan function.

•Matrix setting including a Cine-Like mode

•Adjustable H detail level, V detail level, detail coring and skin tone detail.

•Adjustable chroma level, chroma phase, color temp and master pedestal.

•Knee point settings: Auto, Low, Mid and High.

Rapid Response with Agile Shooting Assist Functions

Focus Assist Functions

Press the Focus Assist button and the center section of the screen expands in size, making it easier to determine if the focus is correct. Also, the Focus Bar that visually indicates the focus level can be displayed on the screen.

3-Position Gain Selector plus 30dB Super Gain Function

There is a 3-position gain selector, with L, M and H settings. To each setting you can assign a gain value from 0, +3, +6, +9, +12, +15 and +18 dB. There is also a Super Gain such as +24 dB and +30 dB.

Simplified Waveform and Vectorscope Display

The AG-HPX250 has Waveform and Vectorscope Display functions for the captured video signal on the LCD monitor.

Focus Assist OFF Focus Assist ON

Scene File / User File

Set Scene dial for an instant set of shooting conditions. Six preset files are provided, and you can change any of the six file names and their settings as desired. One set can be stored internally in the AG-HPX250, and four sets on an SD Memory Card. One file with camera setting values can also be stored internally, and four files on an SD Memory Card.

Scene File Description

F1: —	Standard settings
F2: FLUO.	Indoor shooting under fluorescent lights
F3: SPARK	Highlighting subjects at receptions, events etc.
F4: B-STR	Enhanced gradations of luminance in low light scenes
F5: CINE V	Cine-Like setting shifted to prioritize contrast*
F6: CINE D	Cine-Like setting shifted to prioritize dynamic range*

*Selecting a scene file does not change the video recording format. If you want to switch to 25p, 24p and 30p, you must do so as a separate procedure.

Waveform Vectorscope

Five User Buttons

There are a total of five User buttons: User Main, User 1 to 3 on the top panel, and User 4 on the rear of the AG-HPX250. Based on user's requirements, customized operation can be set by assigned 18 versatile functions to these user buttons.

User button allotment function

SPOTLIGHT, BACKLIGHT, ATW, ATW LOCK, S.GAIN, D.ZOOM, Y GET, DRS,

TEXT MEMO, SLOT SEL, SHOT MARK, MAG A. LVL, LVL METER, PRE REC, WFM, LAST CLIP, FBC, LCD B.L.

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