Panasonic Ag-hpx500 2/3" P2 Camcorder
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The Panasonic AG-HPX500 is a 2/3" CCD high definition camcorder designed for use with the P2 memory-based recording system. The camera truly shines in a wide variety of applications previously only possible on the highest-end Varicam. The unit is lightweight enough to take almost anywhere while still conforming to the shoulder-mounted form factor professionals require. Four P2 slots allow for up to 256 minutes of continuous recording.
Unlike similar priced camcorders, the AG-HPX500 can shoot a variety of standard definition and high definition resolutions, including 720p, 1080i and 1080p. All footage is recorded to the industry-standard DVCPRO, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO HD formats, which can be used in almost every professional editing suite.
It Features such as variable frame rates, 60p, chromatic aberration compensation (CAC), cine-like gamma and many others provide limitless possibilities for dramatic, news and sports productions. No matter what the task the AG-HPX500 has it covered.
| Signal System | 1080/60i, 30p, 24p 1080/50i, 25p 720/60p, 30p, 24p 720/50p, 25p 720pN Variable Frame Rates 60 Hz mode: 12, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 30, 32, 36, 48, 60 fps 50 Hz mode: 12, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30, 32, 37, 48, 50 fps NTSC: 480/60i, 30p, 24p PAL: 576/50i, 25p |
| Image Device | 2/3" 3CCD |
| Lens | No |
| Horizontal Resolution | 1080 Lines |
| Sensitivity | F10 at 2000 lux |
| Built-in Filters | ND: Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64 |
| LCD Monitor | 3.5" |
| Viewfinder | 1.5" CRT B/W, NTSC/PAL Switchable |
| Scan Matching | Yes, Different Ranges for Different Record Modes |
| Memory Card Slot | SD Memory Cards for Scene-File Sharing 4 P2 Card Slots for Video |
| Shutter Speed Range | 1/12 to 1/2000 sec (Range depends on Record Mode) |
| Gain Selection | 0-18 dB Range |
| Audio Signal Format | 16 bit/48kHz Four Channels |
| Audio Frequency Response | 20Hz to 20kHz |
| Input and Output Connectors | Composite: BNC (x1 Output) Component: D4 Terminal (x1 Output) SDI/HD-SDI: BNC (x1 Output) Timecode: BNC (x1 Input, x1 Output) FireWire: 6-Pin DC Power: XLR (x1 Input, x1 Output) Remote: 10-Pin Lens: 12-Pin EVF: 20-Pin USB 2.0: 4-Pin (Type-B) Microphone: XLRx2 (x1 Input) Analog Audio: XLRx2 (x1 Input) Line Out: Pin Jack Headphone: 3.5mm Stereo Mini Jack |
| Power Requirements | 12 VDC (11-17V) |
| Power Consumption | 23W |
| Operating Temperature | 32-104 Deg. F (0-40 Deg. C) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.6 x 10.4 x 12.6" (14 x 26.1 x 31.8 cm) |
| Weight | 8.4 lb (3.8 kg) |