Panasonic AG-HPX502 Shooting Performance, Variable Frame Rate, Native and Over-60p 50p Modes

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-HPX502 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 to create dramatic impact.

Table of Frame Rate and Speed Effect

	60Hz Mode		50Hz Mode
Supported	Speed Effect in	Speed Effect in	Supported	Speed Effect in
Frame Rate	24p base	30p base	Frame Rate	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

• 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-HPX502 records images at the frame rate set in the camera. Using the AG-HPX502 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.