Shooting Performance
A Host of Features and Functions, Including a Variable Frame Rate Function for Cine-Like Video Production
Variable Frame Rate
In 720p mode,* the frame rate can be set from the conventional
24p/30p to any of 11 steps between 12p and 60p (or 50p).
Like the VariCam, the AG-HPX500 allows undercranking and
overcranking common in film cameras to create fast-motion and
slow-motion effects.
* In 1080 and 480 modes, the frame rate is fixed at 24p/30p (25p in the 50-Hz mode).
• Higher-rate shooting produces a slow-motion effect.
This is especially effective for
high-action scenes like car
chases or crashes, or for
scenes with considerable
dramatic impact.
• Lower-rate shooting creates a fast-motion effect.
This technique can be
combined with a Slow Shutter
Speed to emphasize
movements, such as flowing
water or fast-moving clouds.
Native and Over-60p (50p) Modes
•720p Native Mode: The AG-HPX500 records images at the frame
rate set in the camera. Using the AG-HPX500 to play back the
recording at the normal rate, you can preview the speed effect
right on the spot, without using a frame rate converter. Native
mode also extends the recording time.
•720p over 60p (or 50p) Mode: The unit can output a DVCPRO HD
stream from the IEEE 1394 connector as it records. This lets you
produce a backup copy using a connected external hard disk
recorder, such as the Panasonic AJ-HD1400 DVCPRO HD
recorder or the Focus Enhancements FireStore FS-100.
60Hz Mode 50Hz Mode
Supported
Frame Rate Speed Effect in
24p base Speed Effect in
30p base Supported
Frame Rate Speed Effect in
25p base
12 fps 200% Faster 250% Faster 12 fps 208% Faster
18 fps 133% Faster 167% Faster 18 fps 138% Faster
20 fps 120% Faster 150% Faster 20 fps 125% Faster
22 fps 109% Faster 136% Faster 23 fps 108% Faster
24 fps 100% Standard 125% Faster 25 fps 100% Standard
26 fps 92% Slower 115% Faster 27 fps 92% Slower
30 fps 80% Slower 100% Standard 30 fps 83% Slower
32 fps 75% Slower 94% Slower 32 fps 78% Slower
36 fps 66% Slower 66% Slower 37 fps 67% Slower
48 fps 50% Slower 62% Slower 48 fps 52% Slower
60 fps 40% Slower 50% Slower 50 fps 50% Slower
Table of Frame Rate and Speed Effect