Used Panasonic AJ-PX230 2.2MP microP2 AVC-Ultra Camcorder, 22x Optical Zoom, 1080/60p Full HD (2301 Hours)

The Broadcast Quality Handheld
Backed by the image quality, functions and operating ease of a shoulder-type camera, this handheld camera recorder brings a new level of quality to ENG.

The AJ-PX230 is a unique new model camera recorder with extremely high cost-performance. It features a powerful CAM-type 22x zoom lens with three manual rings, a 600% dynamic range with 1/3-type 3MOS (RGB) image sensors and AVC-ULTRA multi-codec recording, including the high-quality AVC-Intra200 codec, all in an easy-to-operate, professional camera design. As the ultimate handheld camera recorder, the AJ-PX230 offers high-quality acquisition for a host of uses, from ENG to video production.

CAM-type 22x Zoom Lens with Three Manual Rings and Ultra Low-Speed Seesaw Zoom Levers
The AJ-PX230 features a high-performance, compact zoom lens. Zooming from 28 mm to 616 mm (35 mm equivalent), this 22x zoom lens covers a wide field of view, from wide-angle to telephoto, without the need for a conversion lens. Combining 18 lens elements in 12 groups, this advanced lens unit further adds a UHR (Ultra High Refractive) glass element, a low dispersion element and aspherical lenses. This advanced optical technology provides superbly high resolution. In addition, it is combined with Panasonic's unique digital signal processing technology, called Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC), to minimize color bleeding in the surrounding image areas and to achieve rich expression with finely rendered nuances and excellent shading.

The AJ-PX230 has three manual rings: a mechanical (cam-type) zoom ring, a focus ring and an iris ring. The operating feel and rib pattern of these rings are carefully designed to make manual operation feel like using an interchangeable lens. The focus ring is knurled for reliable fingertip control of delicate focusing. The seesaw zoom levers (grip/handle) support extra-slow zooming down to 180 seconds.

Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS), Digital Zoom and ND Filter

• Hand-shake correction with the built-in optical image stabilizer (OIS).
• Equipped with a digital zoom function. Magnification control can be assigned to a user button for quick zooming to 2x, 5x or 10x. It provides a telephoto capability of up to 220x in combination with the optical zoom.
• Built-in ND filter (OFF, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64).

Advanced Flash Band Compensation (FBC)
This function detects and precisely compensates the flash bands (bands of light and dark) that often occur in still cameras equipped with an MOS sensor.

600% Dynamic Range with 1/3-Type 3MOS Image Sensors
2.2-megapixel 1/3-type 3MOS (RGB) image sensors offer full-pixel HD (1920 x 1080) resolution, F11 (59.94 Hz) or F12 (50 Hz) sensitivity and low noise. They also achieve rich gradation and vibrant color reproduction. The 1/3-type image sensors achieve the same maximum 600% level (compared to the 300% level of their previous model) of dynamic range as many high-end shoulder-type models. This captures rich data all the way from highlights to shadows, to render truly realistic images. Features such as color grading also expand post-production flexibility. In [HIGH SENS.] mode

FILM-REC Gamma
Featured in Panasonic VariCam model, this function was made possible by the 600% dynamic range. It achieves a latitude that exceeds the CINE-LIKE D mode in their previous handheld camera recorder. Gamma curves can be selected from 7 modes (HD/SD/ FILMLIKE 1/FILMLIKE 2/FILMLIKE 3/ FILM-REC/VIDEO-REC).

DRS (Dynamic Range Stretch)
Suppresses blocked shadows and blown highlights to achieve a visually wide dynamic range

Image Adjustment Function from a Menu
The AJ-PX230's camera signal processing LSI enables hue-adjustable 12-axis color compensation for each color gamut, independent 3-axis skin-tone color compensation and also has a detailed image adjustment function. The image adjustment menu brings you intuitive image control.

Setting Items
H detail, V detail, detail coring, skin tone detail, chroma level, color temperature, master pedestal, knee, matrix, color correction, RB gain control, chroma setting, black control, gamma, high color, white clip.

Variable Frame Rate Supporting 1080p
The Variable Frame Rate function (AVC-Intra100) was inherited from the Panasonic VariCam, which is widely used for producing movies, TV series and TV commercials. Featuring a variable frame rate of 1 to 60 fps, this function creates a wide range of film-camera-like images, such as over cranking for slow-motion and under cranking for quick-motion effects.

Advanced Focus Assist Functions
A variety of focus assist functions support quick and accurate focusing in manual focus mode.

• Turbo-Speed One-Push AF: Pressing the PUSH AUTO button enables focusing in 0.5 seconds or less.
• Focus-in-Red Display: Emphasizes the image areas in focus by marking the edges in red.
• Expand: Enlarges the center portion for increased visibility.
• Focus Bar: The meter graphically displays the focus level.

OLED EVF and High-Resolution LCD Panel
The AJ-PX230 features a viewfinder with a high-resolution OLED display (approximately 2,360 K dots; image display area: approximately 1,770 K dots) for minimal image delay and superb color reproduction. The LCD monitor uses a QHD IPS LCD panel. These allow easier focusing.

Built-in Electronic Level Gauge
The electronic level lets you easily confirm camera tilting on the LCD monitor screen. It helps to keep the camera level during handheld shooting, low-angle shooting and high-angle shooting.

Scene Files and User Files
Six preset scene files can be changed freely. One set of scene files can be stored internally in the AJ-PX230 and eight sets can be stored on an SD Memory Card. In addition, one user file containing camera settings can also be stored internally in the AJ-PX230 and eight files can be stored on an SD Memory Card.

Other Recording Support Functions, Professional Image Quality and Advanced Functions
• Eight User Buttons: Functions can be freely assigned to each button.
• WFM/VECTOR: Simplified waveform and vectorscope display.
• Gain Selector: The 3-position gain selector can be assigned with gain levels selected from a range of -3 dB to +18 dB to its L, M and H positions.
• +36 dB Super Gain: +24 dB/+30 dB/+36 dB Super Gain function enables extra-high sensitivity with subject luminance of as low as 0.02 lx.
• Electronic Shutter with Slow Shutter Capability: The shutter speed can be set in seven steps between 1/60 and 1/2000 second (60i/60p mode). It is also equipped with Slow and Synchro Scan (variable) modes. The shutter opening angle (deg value) can be set with synchro scan mode.
• Shockless Auto White Balance: A smooth transition occurs when switching White Balance modes. This is effective, for example, when moving from outdoors to indoors.
• Mode Check: Displays a list of the camera settings on the VF and LCD.
• Zebra: Select any two levels from among 0% to 109%, in 1% steps. A mode also allows two patterns to be overlaid and displayed.
• Y-GET: Measures brightness at the center and displays numerical data.
• Knee Mode Setting (AUTO/MANUAL/OFF).
• Two-value (A/B) memory and preset (3200/5600/VAR) white balance.
• Scan Reverse Function: Displays/records images in vertically or horizontally inverted orientation.
• Marker: Displays a center marker, safety zone marker and frame marker

High-Quality or Long Time Recording with AVC-ULTRA
The AJ-PX230 features the AVC-ULTRA codec family. To meet the various needs from mastering to streaming, the image quality and bit rate can be selected to match the application.

AVC-Intra
An intra-frame compression method that is highly suited to image production. In addition to the conventional AVC-Intra100/50 codec, the AJ-PX230 features the AVC-Intra200 codec with twice the bit rate (10 bit quantization, 4:2:2 sampling and a bit rate of approximately 200 Mbps for 1080/59.94i). It offers a level of quality that meets the needs, from mastering and archiving.

AVC-LongG
This inter-frame compression method achieves high quality HD recording at a low bit rate. Ideal for providing on-air content direct from the shooting location and for workflows using content transferred over the internet. Three bit rates are available: AVC-LongG50/25/12 Mbps. AVC-LongG25 provide 10 bit/4:2:2 quality at a bit rate of approximately 25 Mbps.

HD/SD Multi Format/Multi Codec
In addition to 1080/60i, the AJ-PX230 supports 24p, 30p, 60p and 720p multi HD format and SD recording. It is 59.94 Hz/50 Hz switchable to ensure smooth global productions.

Full Frame Progressive Recording
1080/60p (50p) full frame progressive recording is supported. In addition to being able to record with the AVC-Intra100 or AVC-LongG25/LongG12 codec, the camera is capable of camera through output from the 3G-SDI and HDMI output terminals.

High-Quality 24 bit 4 channel Audio Recording
AVC-Intra and AVC-LongG modes support 24 bit digital audio recording (16 bit for AVC-LongG12, DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO 50, DVCPRO and DV). The AJ-PX230 offers 4 channel audio in all recording modes. Channel input is located in front and rear (both selectable from mic/line). The level volume also supports 4 channels.