Panasonic P2 Series manual Frame rate 12, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30, 32, 37, 48 or 50 fps

Leica Dicomar* 13x Zoom Lens - Designed for HD

The AG-HVX200's Leica Dicomar lens has a large 82-mm (diameter) filter and 15 lens elements in 11 groups, including three aspherical lenses. It renders images beautifully, with delicate nuances and fine shading. The 13x zoom has a minimum object distance (MOD) of around 0.6 metre in telephoto mode and a wide-angle range that extends to around 32.5mm (35mm equivalent). The lens is also equipped with Panasonic's Optical Image Stabiliser.

*Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystem IR GmbH, and Dicomar is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG. The Leica Dicomar lens is manufactured using measurement instructions and quality assurance systems that have been certified by Leica Camera AG based the company's quality standards.

New Progressive CCD and High-Performance DSP

The high-sensitivity 1/3" progressive CCD provides 1080/60p resolution. A digital signal processor that uses 14-bit A/D conversion and 19-bit inner processing for HD/SD conversion helps deliver images with quality and sensitivity suitable for use in any format.

High Image Quality and Multi-Format Versatility

The DVCPRO HD codec used in the AG-HVX200 has a proven record in recording 1080/25p*1, 1080/50i or 720/50p HD images for broadcast and movie use. You can use DVCPRO 50, DVCPRO or DV for SD (576i) recording*2. Both 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios are supported in SD. The P2 card can be used for recording in any codec; mini DV tape can be used for DV.

*1 In 1080/25p, a 2:2 pull-down is used to record 50i images. *2 The AVC-Intra codec option is not supported.

Two P2 Slots and a Host of Recording Functions

The P2 card's high speed and reliability make it ideal for use in the field.

•Instant REC start: Recording starts right away; no searching for blank space or worries about erasing previous materials

·Clip thumbnail: Each cut is recorded as a clip (file). Thumbnails allow easy playback and info display.

•Shot marker: Shots can be marked OK/NG during or after recording.

•Hot swapping: Two card slots make hot-swapping possible. This and P2 store let you record for extended periods using just a few cards.

•Loop REC: Successively rewrites over data at preset time intervals; ideal for surveillance or observation

•Pre-REC: Lets you record events that occurred before you pressed the REC button (approx. 3 seconds in HD, 7 seconds in SD).

•One shot REC: Good for animation. Shots are 1 second per frame.

•Interval REC: Intermittently records two frames at 10-minute intervals.

Variable Frame Rate - A First in This Class

The AG-HVX200 is first in its class to offer the variable frame rate* function popularised in the Varicam. In 720p mode you can choose any of 11 frame rates from 12p to 50p. This allows effects like overcranking and undercranking.

*Frame rate: 12, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30, 32, 37, 48 or 50 fps

720p Native and Over 50p Modes

Native mode: New in P2 card recording, this lets you record at the camera's frame rate in 720p, then play back at the normal rate to attain speed effects without using a frame rate converter.

Over 50p mode: Uses the same method as Varicam to convert a signal to 50p and record it. It allows streaming output through the IEEE 1394 terminal for backup recording onto an external VTR.

Built-In Mini-DV Tape Drive

A mini-DV tape drive lets you record in DV at 50i, or 25p, down-convert HD data recorded on P2 cards, and dub onto DV tape. It also lets you convert the frame rate of material recorded in 720p native mode to attain easy speed effects.

Manually Operated Cam-Driven Zoom, Focus and Aperture

• Cam-driven manual zoom: Feels just like the zooms on professional

interchangeable lenses

•Manual focus: Features a focus ring just like those on interchangeable lenses and a focus assist (centre zoom) function for HD recording

•Manual aperture: Large dial with selectable operating direction

•Manual gain: 3-position selector lets you boost the gain to +12 dB (up to +18 dB with User button)

•ND filter: Two positions (1/8 and 1/64)

•Shutter speed: From 1/12 to 1/2000 second, plus synchro scan (variable)

Auto, Scene and User Functions

•Six scene files: Use dial to set and retrieve files; Files can be stored on an SD Memory Card

•Three User buttons: Easy one-touch operation

•Auto/manual switch: ON/OFF for Auto Aperture, Auto Gain, Auto Tracking White Balance and Auto Focus

•White Balance with Auto Tracking White Function: Two settings can be stored in memory; Auto Tracking White function provided for active shooting

Drive Mode Supports Both IEEE 1394 and USB 2.0

IEEE 1394 (SBP2 compatible) and USB 2.0 PC interfaces let you use the AG-HVX200 as a P2 drive for a Macintosh or Windows-based nonlinear editor. You can do everything from recording to editing with just the AG-HVX200 and a PC. The IEEE 1394 interface also allows streaming output for synchronised backup onto an external VTR or FS- 100 Focus Fire Store. You also can copy files onto an external standalone hard drive.

Other Professional Functions

•Two XLR audio input terminals with 48-V phantom power supply

•Two large level dials

•Large, tiltable electronic viewfinder and 3.5" colour LCD monitor

•Time-code-matched editing with multiple camcorders connected by IEEE 1394 cable

•Files with camera settings can be stored on an SD Memory Card.

•1080i/720p/480i analogue component signals can be output through the D4 terminal.

•16:9 letterbox mode/squeeze mode (for SD recording)

•Mode check, zebra, marker, tally lamp, and camera remote functions

•Magnesium alloy diecast chassis withstands rugged use

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