Specifications

General

Supply Voltage:

DC12V (11V to 17V)

Power Consumption:

Approx. 22W (when 1.5"CRT viewfinder, 3.5" LCD monitor used)

Operating Temperature: 32°F to +104°F (0°C to +40°C)

Operating Humidity:

10% to 85% (no condensation)

Weight:

Approx. 8.2 lbs (3.7kg) excluding battery and accessories

Dimensions (WxHxD):

5-9/16" x 10-7/16" x 12-9/16" (140 x 261 x 318 mm)

 

 

excluding handle and prominent parts

Camera

 

Pick-up Device:

3CCD (2/3-inch interline transfer type

 

 

and progressive modes supported)

 

Lens Mount:

2/3" bayonet type

Optical Color Separation: Prism system

ND Filter:

4 position (Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64)

Gain Selection:

60i/60p mode: 0/+3/+6/+9/+12/+18 dB

 

 

30p/24p/24pA mode: 0/+3/+6/+9/+12dB

 

 

Slow Shutter Mode: Gain fix (0 dB)

Shutter Speed (Preset): 60i/60p mode: 1/60 (OFF), 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec. 30p mode: 1/30, 1/50 (OFF), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 sec. 24p/24pA mode: 1/24,1/50(OFF),1/60,1/120,1/250,1/500,1/1000 sec. 50i/50p mode: 1/50 (OFF), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec. 25p mode: 1/25, 1/50 (OFF), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 sec.

Shutter Speed (Variable):

60i mode: 1/60.0 to 1/249.8

30p mode: 1/30.0 to 1/249.8

 

24p/24pA mode: 1/24.0 to 1/249.8

 

 

50i/50p mode: 1/50.0 to 1/249.8

25p mode: 1/25.0 to 1/249.8

Shutter Speed (Slow):

60i/60p mode: 1/15, 1/30

30p mode: 1/15

 

24p/24pA mode: 1/12 (720p only)

 

 

50i/50p mode: 1/12, 1/25

25p mode: 1/12

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)

Sensitivity:

F10 (Typical)

 

 

Video P2 HD General

 

 

 

Sampling Frequency:

Y: 74.25MHz Pb/Pr: 37.125Mhz

 

Quantizing:

8 bits

 

 

Compression:

Compression ratio 1/6.7, DCT + variable length code

Recording Bit Rate:

100Mbps

 

 

Audio P2 HD General

 

 

 

Sampling Frequency:

48 kHz

 

 

Quantizing:

16 bit/4CH

 

 

Head Room:

20 dB

 

 

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*1:

8 minutes with one AJ-P2C008HG (DVCPRO HD, 4CH)

(Approx.)

17 minutes with one AJ-P2C016RG (DVCPRO HD, 4CH)

P2 Card 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

 

 

 

Gen Lock:

BNC x 1, 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω ,

 

 

Component Out:

D4 terminal (Component) , Y: 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω , Pb/Pr: 0.7Vp-p, 75Ω

Video Out:

BNC x 1, 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω

 

 

SDI Out:

BNC x 1, 0.8Vp-p, 75Ω

 

 

 

(HD:SMPTE292M/296M/299M/

 

 

SD:SMPTE259M-C/272M-A/ITU-R.BT656-4 Standard)

TC In:

BNC x 1, 0.5 to 8Vp-p, 10KΩ

 

TC Out:

BNC x 1, Low impedance, 2.0 ±0.5V p-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

 

 

USB 2.0 (Device):

Type-B, 4-pin (USB ver2.0)

 

 

Audio lnput

 

 

 

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: 600Ω

, 316mV

Phones:

Stereo Mini jack (3.5mm diameter)

 

Internal Speaker:

28mm round shape x 1

 

 

Monitor, Speaker and Other packages

 

 

LCD Monitor:

3.5", LCD color Monitor, 210,000 pixels, 4:3

Supplied Accessories:

1.5" , LCD color Viewfinder (4:3 CRT, NTSC/PAL switchable)

 

Shoulder strap, P2 card software driver install (CD-ROM )

*1:Time shown above is when you record a series of 1 shot to P2 card. Depending on numbers of shots you record, time will get shorter than the number shown above.

*Product image and the specifications shown in this brochure are tentative, and subject to change without notice.

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AG-HPX500 specifications

The Panasonic AG-HPX500 is a highly regarded camcorder designed for professional video production. This versatile camera features a robust set of characteristics and technologies that cater to filmmakers, documentarians, and broadcast professionals alike.

At the heart of the AG-HPX500 is its advanced 1/3-inch 3CCD imaging system. This setup allows for exceptional color reproduction and detail, with each of the three CCD sensors dedicated to capturing red, green, and blue light. This results in vibrant, true-to-life images with superior resolution and minimized noise, even in challenging lighting conditions. With a native 720p HD resolution, the camera is well-suited for high-definition recording.

One of the standout features of the AG-HPX500 is its P2 HD recording capability. Utilizing Panasonic's P2 card technology, the camera records video directly onto solid-state memory cards. This not only provides exceptional recording quality but also ensures high-speed data transfer and reliable performance. The P2 card system enables users to shoot in a variety of DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50, and DVCPRO formats, providing flexibility in post-production and broadcast workflows.

The AG-HPX500 also boasts a comprehensive array of professional features including dual card slots, which allow for extended recording times without interruptions. Users can simultaneously record onto two P2 cards, providing a seamless backup solution during long shoots. The camera supports variable frame rates, enabling creative slow-motion recording options, which are particularly useful in action-oriented projects.

Another key technology integrated into the AG-HPX500 is its advanced image processing capabilities. The camera includes customizable gamma settings and knee adjustments, allowing filmmakers to optimize their footage for a variety of lighting conditions and artistic preferences.

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