Panasonic HPX170PJ P2HD Solid-State Camcorder

Panasonic HPX170PJ P2HD Solid-State Camcorder
he AG-HPX170 is the next generation of Panasonic's revolutionary handheld P2 HD camcorder line. Designed with user input, it offers many new features and improvements, including a 13x Leica Dicomar lens. Using a newly developed 1/3-inch progressive 3-CCD imager system-the same one as found in the HVX200A-these cameras make ideal shooting partners.

• 1/3-inch progressive 3-CCD imager system with improved signal-to noise ratio, enhanced low-light performance and "smear" prevention
• Leica Dicomar 13x lens (28mm equivalent in terms of 35mm photography) ranges from 3.9mm to 51mm, filter diameter 72mm
• All solid-state recording-two P2 card slots, no DV tape
• 20 Variable Frame Rates: 12, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 40, 44, 48, 54, 60
• Dynamic Range Stretch function in 60i/60P HD replaces News Gamma
• HD/SDI (including SD) output
• 6-pin FireWire with locking connection (no power out)
• Metadata input (also found P2 Gear, HPX2000, HPX3000)
• Three Focus Assist functions: 2x blow-up, Histogram and Focus Bar
• Manual Focus Assist allows camera to hit the last critical focus point
• WaveForm monitor and Vectorscope
• Additional Neutral Density filters: 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
• Iris/focus ring assignment switch allows focus ring to function as the iris
• Color Bars with 1kHz Tone
• Camera Playback format can be changed without going into menus
• User Buttons functions include Delete Last Clip, Pre-Record and Variable Frame Rate
• Dedicated Slot Select Button
• DVX-Style Navigational Tool
• Improved cable management
• Time & date stamp burn-in, perfect for legal Video work
• LCD Screen can be flipped for use with 35mm adapters
• 0x, 5x, 2x Digital Zoom
• Lightweight yet rugged camera body - ideal for handheld HD shooting