Panasonic P2 Series manual Two Models -- Two Optical Filters to Choose From, 2x Digital Zoom

*Each records onto a card in the standard 50i TV format.

Two Models -- Two Optical Filters to Choose From

These two models let you select either a one-wheel or two-wheel optical filter configuration to meet your needs.

The two-wheel AJ-SPX900 gives you separate ND (CLEAR, 1/4 ND, 1/16 ND, 1/64 ND) and CC (Cross, 3200K, 4300K, 6300K) filters for detailed image control.

The AJ-SPX800 features a simple, four-position (3200K, 5600K+1/8ND, 5600K, 5600K+1/64ND) one-wheel ND/CC combination filter for quick, on-location adjustment.

AJ-SPX900 optical filter AJ-SPX800 optical filter

Progressive CCD for High Sensitivity and High Image Quality

The AJ-SPX900/SPX800 feature a 2/3" 600,000-pixel 3CCD imaging system, plus progressive scanning capability and an F13 lens with high sensitivity. You can shoot in light as low as 0.01 lux* with minimal smear. With 750 lines of resolution and a 63-dB S/N, the AJ-SPX900/SPX800 meet virtually any recording need. And it's versatile, with menu-selectable 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios.

*At maximum gain (using digital super gain 5P mode plus 20 dB with the +48-dB gain setting).

25p Progressive Cine-Like Shooting

The frame rate can be switched between the normal 50i (50 fields/sec), and 25p (25 frames/sec)*. In 25p mode, a complete progressive scan image is produced for each frame. The cine-like gamma curve produces a tone similar to movie film, making the AJ-SPX900/SPX800 ideal for producing documentaries, commercials, and music video clips or up-converting for HD.

Digital Super Gain (Cumulative Mode)

The AJ-SPX900/SPX800 have a digital super gain function (in cumulative mode) that allows extra gain of +12 dB (at 12 fps) and +20 dB (at 5 fps). Unlike conventional gain adjustment, digital super gain is virtually noise-free*, so picture quality remains outstanding. With high gain and digital super gain, the AJ-SPX900/SPX800 allow ultra-high- sensitive shooting at up to +68 dB.

*At maximum gain (+68 dB) there may be a slight amount of noise.

2x Digital Zoom

You can digitally enlarge the viewfinder image to twice the normal lens magnification, producing images four times the normal size. Progressive images retain their superior resolution even with zooming, and — unlike when a lens extender is used — brightness is not reduced. Ideal as both a shooting technique and focusing support.

4-Channel Digital Audio (DVCPRO, DVCPRO 50, DV)

Record four channels of 48-kHz/16-bit digital audio in DVCPRO, DVCPRO 50 or DV. Each channel can be set to record from a mic, line, wireless receiver or other source.

P2 Card Recording and a Multi-Card Slot

Recording on memory cards gives you high reliability and instant response. The P2 cam's five slots allow continuous recording.

•Data protection: You cannot overwrite data unless you delete the file or re-format the card.

•Hot-swap: You can insert a new memory card while recording.

•Loop Rec: You can loop-record over a fixed area.

•Pre Rec: You can "go back" and record up to 15 seconds (for DVCPRO) that you otherwise would have missed.

Clip Thumbnail Function

•Thumbnails: The P2 cam automatically generates a thumbnail image for each clip. These can be used for nonlinear editing or by the P2 cam itself.

•Displaying thumbnails on the colour LCD monitor: You can view up to 12 thumbnails at once on the 3.5" colour LCD monitor on the P2 cam's side. Any of the corresponding clips can be accessed instantly.

•Seamless playback of selected clips: Using the thumbnails, you can specify a number of clips for seamless playback or on-air broadcasting.

*Seamless playback is not possible between clips recorded in different formats.

Optional IEEE 1394 Interface

Mounting an optional AJ-YAD800G board gives you an IEEE 1394 digital interface, which lets you use the P2 cam card slot as an external PC device.

AJ-SPX900

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