Used Panasonic AG-HVX205A 1/3" 3 CCD P2 HD/DV Handheld Camcorder, (378 Hours)

Panasonic AG-HVX205A 3-CCD P2 DVCPRO HD Handheld Camcorder - 378 Hours #1620355 Features

• The Leica Dicomar HD Lens:Developed specifically for HD recording, this lens system features a large 82-mm (diameter) filter along with 15 lens elements in 11 groups, including three aspherical lenses. The Leica Dicomar lens incorporates Leica optical technology and know-how throughout.
• Wider-Angle 13x Zoom Lens: The powerful 13x zoom lens, specially designed for HD recording, has a wide 30mm angle of view (35mm equivalent). The new lens, which is based on Panasonic's acclaimed wide-angle lens design, covers most shooting situations without requiring a wide-angle conversion lens
• OIS (Optical Image Stabilizer): Panasonic's advanced OIS (Optical Image Stabilizer) dramatically reduces the blurring caused by hand-held camera work. Optical processing with an automatic correction function helps assure consistently clear, sharp images
• New Progressive CCD Raises Sensitivity and Lowers Noise and Smear: The new 1/3-inch 16:9 progressive CCD on the AG-HVX200A series further raises image quality. It combines a significantly improved S/N ratio and better low light performance than previous models
• DSP with 14-bit A/D Conversion and 19-bit Processing : The AG-HVX200A series developed digital signal processor for 1080/60p video signals uses 14-bit A/D conversion and 19-bit inner processing to attain unprecedented accuracy
• High-Resolution Native Progressive 1080/60p Scan: Progressive to interlace conversion, cross conversion and down conversion all start with the 1080p/60 scan. That initial 1080p Native Progressive Scan offers the highest level of vertical resolution possible at this level of camera
• HD/SD Multi-Format Recording: The AG-HVX200A series can record onto a P2 card in 1080/25p, 1080/50i or 576/50p HD and it's compatible with the SD (576i) format currently used in television production. The multi-codec system allows you to record in DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO or DV
• The Superb Images and Sound of DVCPRO HD Codec: Using the DVCPRO HD codec recording system, the AG-HVX200A series records HD video with outstanding image and audio quality onto a P2 card in file format
• Super-Compact, Large Capacity and High Speed: Four SD/SDHC Memory Cards are packaged together to create a single P2 card. This gives the P2 card four times the transfer speed and four times the write speed of a single SDHC card
• Immediate Startup and Better Data Protection: When you press the Record Button in standby mode, the AG-HVX200A series instantly finds a blank area of the P2 card and begins recording. It can begin recording immediately even when you're using it to preview video
• Reliable Performance, Repeatedly Reusable:P2 cards withstand shock up to 1,500 G and vibration up to 15 G, operate in temperatures from -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C) and can be stored in temperatures from -40 to 176°F (-40 to 80°C)maintenance while also minimizing impact on the environment
• Hot-swap recording: Thanks to the AG-HVX200A series two card slots, you can hotswap P2 cards and have continuous non-stop recording. With multiple cards you can record for hours without interruption
• Loop recording: Using two P2 cards and setting the AG-HVX200A series for consecutive overwriting, you can repeatedly re-record during a particular recurring time slot, always maintaining a recording of the most recent period
• Pre-rec: While in standby mode, you can continuously store and subsequently record, up to 7 seconds in DVCPRO50/DVCPRO or 3 seconds in DVCPRO HD of video and audio
• One-shot rec: Convenient for producing animation, this mode records for a set time (from 1 frame to 1 second) each time you press the Start button
• Interval rec: Recording one frame at a time at set intervals (from 2 frames to 10 min), this mode is useful for monitoring and special ultra-undercranking effects
• Clip Thumbnail/Data Function: The AG-HVX200A series records each cut as a clip (file) and automatically attaches a thumbnail image and file information to it. To preview a clip on the LCD monitor or to check clip data, simply choose the clip you want from the list of thumbnails
• Shot Marker Function: When a P2 card containing marked clips is inserted in a PC, the PC will display with a M demarkation in the P2 viewer / P2 Content Management Software, P2CMS, which of the clips is the one with the Marker
• Added Versatility for Field Work: The battery-powered AJ-HPG10 portable recorder - or P2 Gear - gives the AG-HVX200A series the added versatility needed in the field
• Connects Directly to PCs and Macs: In PC mode, the AG-HVX200A series connects directly via USB 2.0 to a PC running Windows. In IEEE 1394 Device mode, it connects directly to a Mac. This lets you use the AG-HVX200A series as a P2 card drive, providing easy access to recordings on the P2 card
• Variable Frame Rate from 12 to 50 fps: In 720p mode, the frame rate can be set from the conventional 25p to any of 11 steps between 12p and50p. Like the VariCam, the AG-HVX200A series allows the undercranking and overcranking used with film cameras to create fast-motion and slow-motion effects
• 720p Native Mode: Using the AG-HVX200A series to play back the recording at the normal rate, you can preview the speed effect right on the spot, without using a frame rate converter. Native mode also extends the recording time of a P2 card
• Eight-Mode Gamma for Richer Gradation: Panasonic has equipped the AG-HVX200A series with advanced gamma functions that address eight different shooting scenarios and enhances your creative abilities
• Create Slow-/Fast-Motion Effects Using Mini DV Tape:AG-HVX200A series is equipped with a mini DV tape drive. This allows recording in 50i, 25p modes, just like AG-DVX100 series models. It also lets you down-convert an HD recording (1080i/720P) recorded on a P2 card and copy it to a mini DV tape
• Cam-Driven Manual Zoom: When you turn the zoom ring, you experience the same kind of steady resistance as you feel with 35mm lenses. The AG-HVX200A series servo-driven zoom also allows slow zooming
• Scene File Dial: Six preset files are provided and you can change any of the six file names and their settings as desired. You can transfer the settings to an SD Memory Card and load them into other cameras, making it easy to set up multiple cameras on a shoot
• Manual Focus with Center Zoom: An HDcompatible focus assist (Center Zoom) function enlarges the center part of the image, making it easier to get the more precise focus needed in HD production.In auto mode, you get quick focusing when shooting
• Three User Buttons: The AG-HVX200A series has three user buttons, each of which can be assigned any one of 12 functions (rec check, potlight, backlight, black fade, white fade, ATW, ATW lock, gain 18dB, focus ring, memo/index, slot sel, shot mark). They can then be accessed at the touch of a button
• Auto/Manual Mode Selector: Just select the auto position to turn on Auto Aperture, Auto Gain, Auto Tracking White Balance and Auto Focus- and you are immediately ready to shoot. You can also customize the auto mode by removing functions and setting the gain to any value desired
• Manual Aperture: The large aperture dial (direction setting possible) is designed for easy manual operation. You also can add backlight correction or spotlight correction to the auto aperture function
• Gain, ND Filter: Increases gain up to 18 dB. The selector has three positions: L is fixed at 0 dB; M and H can be set to 0, +3, +6, +9, or +12 dB
• White Balance with the Auto Tracking White Function: One press of the AWB button is all it takes to adjust the white balance and black balance. There are three white balance values to select from: one that's preset and two (A, B) that you can set and save in memory
• Slow, Synchro and High Speed Shutter: Used with the variable frame rate functions, this allows you to create a blurring effect or crystal clear stop motion sports action. The AG-HVX200A series also features a synchro scan function that's suitable for capturing screen shots from a computer monitor
• XLR Audio Inputs
• Audio Dials and Flexible Input Selection
• 3.5" Colour LCD Monitor
• Trigger and Zoom Control on Upper Handle Grip
• Magnesium Alloy Chassis
• Large Electronic Viewfinder
• Support Functions for Greater Convenience
• Advanced Image Adjustments Built-In
• Compatible with Mac and Windows Nonlinear Editing
• TC Set and User File Copy with Multi-Cameras
• External Recording with IEEE 1394 Streaming
• Transferring Files to an External HDD:The AG-HVX200A series offers a host function. Insert a P2 card in the card slot and data can be transferred to an external Hard Disk Drive (AC Power Supply needed) via the IEEE 1394 port
• Analogue Component Signal Output: The AG-HVX200A series is equipped with analogue component signal (Y, PB, PR) terminals for outputting 1080i, 720p and 576i (each 50 Hz) camera video signals. This lets you preview recorded clips on an ordinary HD/SD TV monitor
• Compatibility with Nonlinear Editing Systems
• 16:9 Squeeze and Letterbox Modes: The AG-HVX200A series can record in SD with a 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratio. When 16:9 is selected, the AG-HVX200A series can record in native 16:9 recording or can be switched to a letterboxed 4:3 image
• Simple Solution: Using just an AG-HVX200A series and a laptop computer (PC or Mac) you can access each clip or transfer clips via USB 2.0 (PC) or IEEE 1394 (Mac) without a capturing process. By using the P2 gear AG-HPG10, you can also copy files between cards
• HD TV Program Production: Program creation for HDTV can be made in the 1080i or the 720P format with the AG-HVX200A series. Recordings can be output to a DVCPRO HD VTR via the IEEE 1394 interface and added to the existing HD production flow
• Film, Commercial and Video: Production Use the AG-HVX200A series as a main camera on an independent film shoot, or as a second camera on an VariCam or AJ-HDX900 HD production
• As a High-End DV Camera: The AG-HVX200A series can record in any of the 50i and 25p used by DVX100 series equipment. Further, thanks to the P2 card recording and down-conversion function, you can copy overcranked and undercranked HD recording in 720p native mode to mini DV tape