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Panasonic P2 HD/SD Camcorders

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AG-HPX300
1/3" 2.2-megapixel 3-MOS
10-bit 4:2:2 AVC-Intra recording
P2 HD/SD Memory-Card Camcorder
Panasonic AG-HPX300

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Wireless system not included

$8,495
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Records in AVC-Intra (1080/59.94i, 1080/29.97P and 1080/23.98P (native 24p/30p), and 720P with variable frames in 23.98pN, 29.97pN and 59.94P); DVCPRO HD (1080/59.94i, 1080/29.97P, 1080/23.98P*, 1080/23.98pA*, 720/59.94P, 720/29.97P, 720/29.97pN and 720/23.98pN); DVCPRO50, DVCPRO and DV (480/59.94i, 480/29.97p, 480/23.98p* and 480/23.98pA*)
The 1080P and 480P signals are recorded with 2:3 pull down (23.98p) or 2:3:3:2 advanced mode (23.98pA)
Output of the camera can be set for down conversion or cross-conversion with letterbox, 4:3 crop or squeeze
Variable frame rates in 20 steps between 12p and 60p for fast- or slow-motion effects (undercranking/overcranking)
Advanced P2 recording features including hot swapping, loop record, shot-marking, pre-record functions (three seconds in HD and seven seconds in SD), one-shot and interval
Key interfaces include two SDI outputs, video output (down-converted SD video only), IEEE 1394, USB 2.0 (host mode), built-in SMPTE time code (in/out terminals), gunlock and three audio XLR jacks
Remote controllable with AJ-RC10G (via 10-pin RCU terminal)
Comes standard with high-performance 17x HD Fujinon lens

Supplied Accessories		Recording Times
Fujinon lens, Front lens cap, Rear lens cap, Zoom lever, Lens connector cap, Lens hood, Lens hood cap, Eye cup, Shoulder belt, Front audio level knob with screw, Mount cap, BNC connector cap, XLR connector cap, Software CD-ROM *480P and DVCPRO HD 1080P signals are recorded as indicated with 2:3 pull down (23.98p) or 2:3:3:2 advanced mode (23.98pA). AVC-Intra 1080/23.98P is recorded native without pull down.

AG-HPX170
P2 HD/SD Memory-Card Camcorder
Panasonic AG-HPX170

HD/SD-SDI output for serial digital playout or live output of uncompressed audio/video signals
Additional Neutral Density filters, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
20 variable frame rate steps include: 12, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 40, 44, 48, 54, 60
Built-in waveform monitor and vectorscope as well as three advanced focus assist functions
Dynamic Range Stretch in 60i/60p HD replaces News Gamma
6-pin Firewire with locking connection (no power out)
10X, 5X, 2X Digital Zoom in 1080/60i mode
Improved 3.5-inch LCD can also be flipped for use w/ 35mm adapters
Lightweight (4.2lbs), yet durable construction with magnesium aluminum alloy (same as AG-HVX200 series)
Backed by Panasonic's 5-year limited warranty
Comes standard with a 16GB P2 card ($900 retail value) and Barry Green's HVX and HPX Book

AG-HPX500-EFP
P2 HD/SD Memory-Card Camcorder
Panasonic AG-HPX500

Includes Tripod Plate & PortaBrace Case
Lens & Mic Sold Separately

Records in 1080/60i, 50i, 30p, 25p and 24p; in 720/60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p; and in DVCPRO50, DVCPRO and DV
Excellent low-light performance and a high sensitivity of F10
Equipped with eight gamma modes, including CineGamma
Variable frame rates in 11 steps between 12p and 60p allows undercranking/overcranking for fast- or slow-motion effects
Users have immediate access to P2 content with clip thumbnail view & advanced recording features including hot swapping, loop record, shot-marking, pre-record functions 1-shot and interval.
Key interfaces include IEEE 1394, USB 2.0, HD SDI/SDI, genlock, built-in SMPTE time code, independent TC-IN/TC-OUT terminals, composite video, analog component and four audio XLR inputs
Low power consumption of 22 watts (when 3.5" LCD monitor and 1.5" viewfinder are in use)
3.5" color LCD screen (with image flip function) located at rear of the camera

Switchable Compression
DVCPRO HD (16:9) 4:2:2 (P2 only) 1080 raster: 59.94i/29.97psf/25psf/23.98psf* with added pull down (only), 1080 modes offer other "variable" fixed frame rate choices 720 raster: 59.94p/29.97p/23.98p* (P2 only) native or with added pull down, 720p mode offers other "variable" fixed frame rate choices DVCPRO 50/25 (4:3/16:9) (P2 only)** 480 raster: 59.94i/50i/29.97psf/25psf/23.98psf* 23.98psf with pull down, DVCPRO50 is 4:2:2, DVCPRO(25) is 4:1:1 (NTSC/PAL) DV (4:3/16:9)* 480 raster: 59.94i/50i/25psf/23.98psf* *23.98psf DV with pull down, DV (NTSC mode) is 4:1:1, DV (PAL mode) is 4:2:0

P2 DVCPROHD 1080/720p selectable or DV (SP/LP Modes)
Switchable recording and playback of DVCPRO HD and DVCPRO 50 or DVCPRO 25 on P2 Memory Card Media, or DV format on P2 or DV format on Mini-DV Tapes (SP/LP Modes) Down-conversion from P2 HD to Mini-DV in the Camera is possible (but not while simultaneously recording to P2 or transfering files from P2)

Additional AG-HPX500 Features
Re-usable P2 Memory Card System for DVCPROHD/50/25 (4 P2 Card Slots, no tape drive in the camera, P2 Media only) Chromatic Aberration Correction capability allows users to use a variety of HD lenses (lenses not included with camera) LCD User Display, Focus Assist Function Panasonic AJ-P2C016HG 16GB P2 Cards required for P2 operation (sold separately) Uses 2/3" HD lenses (sold separately) USB Type-B, 4-pin connection for copying .MXF files from Camera to PC (not while camera is recording to P2, requires P2 Software/Driver, which is supplied on CD-ROM, and user supplied Windows XP Professional Version, cable, and suitabe PC) 6-pin IEEE connection can be used to copy .MXF files to MAC (requires suitable user supplied system and cable) HD-SDI/SDI Out, HD analog component out (breakout), analog composite SD out Ships with standard definition 1.5" traditional-style 4:3 viewfinder model AJ-VF11 (not available separately). Optional viewfinders are AJ-VF15B, and AJ-VF20WB, available separately. Selectable 23.98pN Frame Progressive HDV 720p P2 recording (native frame rate with no pull down or added frames on P2) Other selectable P2 1080p/720p frame rates supported Menu Structure similar to HVX200 Loop, Interval, Pre-record Modes 11 variable (fixed) frame rates for HD 3 User Buttons (Menu Assignable) IEEE 1394 interface (native DVCPRO/50/HD, adds pull down and repeat frames to all 720p native frame modes to comply with DVCPRO HD 720p, over IEEE to optional AJ-HD1400 VTR with IEEE option, or optional compatible NLE, or 3rd Party Focus Enhancements Firestore) 48kHz 16-bit 4-Ch PCM Uncompressed Audio (2 XLR front, 2 XLR back, selectable Phantom power on each) Optional Combination P2 HDD Unit AJ-PCS060G (reads P2 Memory Card Media and holds up to 60GB worth of P2 Media for rapid temporary storage (can clip to a belt, or mount to a P2 supported NLE, AC/DC powered) Optional AJ-PCD20 Memory Card Drive (5 P2 card reader) Requires lens, power system, P2 Media, mic, mic holder, all sold separately. Tripod plate required to mount to tripod (also sold separately, not included)

ACCESSORIES & OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT (Some Required)
AJ-MC700P XLR Mic AJ-MC200G XLR Mic AJ-MH800G Mic Holder SHAN-TM700 Tripod Adapter RAJ-RC10G Remote Control Unit (via 10-pin RCU terminal) Optional SD Memory Card (for saving scene files)	Battery or AC power systems (required to operate) Optional 2/3" HD Lenses (lens is required to operate the camera) Optional Uni-Slot compatible wireless receiver (for audio) AJ-P2C016HG 16GB P2 Cards sold separately (required for P2 operation)

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AG-HVX200APJ
P2 HD/SD Memory-Card Camcorder
Panasonic AG-HVX200

Mic Sold Separately

$5,499
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Multiple formats: DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO 50, DVCPRO, DV selectable
High definition recording formats: 1080/60i, 1080/24p, 1080/24pA, 1080/30p, 720p (variable frame rates)
Standard def. recording formats: 480/60i, 480/24p, 480pA, 480/30p
CineSwitchTM technology for variable frame rates in 720p mode: 12, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 30, 32, 36, 48, 60fps
1/3" 16:9 native high-sensitivity prog. 3-CCD with 1080/60p scanning
New DSP with 14-bit A/D conversion and 19-bit internal processing for unprecedented accuracy
16:9/4:3 switchable for SD recording, 16:9 native for HD
High resolution 235,000 pixel .44" electronic viewfinder (EVF) with 90 degree tilt and detail function (for easier focusing)
High resolution 210,000 pixel flip-out 270 degree 3.5" LCD display

Switchable Compression
DVCPRO HD (16:9) 4:2:2 (P2 only) 1080 raster: 59.94i/29.97psf/23.98psf* with added pull down (only) 720 raster: 59.94p/29.97p/23.98p* (P2 only) native or with added pull down, 720p mode offers other fixed frame rate choices DVCPRO 50/25 (4:3/16:9) (P2 only)** 480 raster: 59.94i/29.97p/23.98p* 23.98 with pull down, DVCPRO50 is 4:2:2, DVCPRO(25) is 4:1:1 DV (SP/LP), Mini-DV Tape or P2* 480 raster: 59.94i or 480/23.98psf* *23.98psf DV with pull down, DV (NTSC) is 4:1:1

P2 DVCPROHD 1080/720p selectable or DV (SP/LP Modes)
Switchable recording and playback of DVCPRO HD and DVCPRO 50 or DVCPRO 25 on P2 Memory Card Media or DV format on P2 or DV format on Mini-DV Tapes (SP/LP Modes). Down-conversion from P2 HD to Mini-DV in the Camera is possible (but not while simultaneously recording to P2 or transfering files from P2).

Additional AG-HVX200 Features
Re-usable P2 Memory Card System for DVCPROHD/50/25 (2 P2 Card Slots) USB Type-B, 4-pin connection for copying .MXF files from Camera to PC (not while camera is recording to P2, requires P2 Software/Driver, which is supplied on CD-ROM, and user supplied Windows XP Professional Version, cable, and suitabe PC) 6-Pin IEEE connection can be used to copy .MXF files to MAC (requires suitable user supplied system and cable, File transfers are not possible when camera is recording to P2) Mini-DV Recording for DV 25 4:1:1 mode (SP/LP Selectable, 80 minute Mini-DV Tapes are not supported) Selectable 23.98pN Frame Progressive HDV 720p P2 recording (native frame rate with no pull down or added frames on P2) Other selectable P2 1080p/720p frame rates supported 82mm filter Leica Dicomar 13x semi-servo zoom lens (motorized/manual zoom modes) Optical Image Stabilizer HD Component Analog Output (D4 breakout cable connection) Y/C & Composite Analog Standard Definition I/O Standard 4-pin IEEE 1394 interface (native DVCPRO/50/HD, adds pull down and repeat frames to all 720p native frame modes to comply with DVCPRO HD 720p, over IEEE to optional AJ-HD1400 VTR with IEEE option, or optional compatible NLE, or 3rd Party Focus Enhancements Firestore FS-100, see below) 48kHz 16-bit 4-Ch PCM Uncompressed Audio (2 XLR) Optional Combination P2 HDD Unit AJ-PCS060G (reads P2 Memory Card Media and holds up to 60B worth of P2 Media for rapid temporary storage, can clip to a belt, or mount to a P2 supported NLE, AC/DC powered) Optional AJ-PCD20 Memory Card Drive (5 P2 card reader) You can down convert out of the P2 DVCPRO HD Cards to standard definition Mini-DV (with pulldown) such as for "Dailies" operations (but not while recording or transferring P2)

PANASONIC SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
AC adapter/charger AC cord DC cord Battery (5400mAH) Wireless remote controller	Microphone holder Shoulder strap Component analog video breakout cable CD-ROM with Windows Version of P2 card software driver
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
AJ-P2C016HG 16GB High performance P2 Card AJ-PCS060G Portable 60GB P2 Store Drive (requires P2 Driver in Optional PC, Optional AC Adapter AG-B15 + CGAD54SE/1B Battery option) I-Link Cable(s) (Various, 4-pin Connector on Camera) USB vers. 2.0 Cable(s) (Various, Mini-B Connector on Camera)	AJ-MC700P XLR Mic or AGMC200G XLR Mic CGP-D54SE/1B 5.4 Ah Battery Pack AJ-PCD20 P2 Card Reader (USB/IEEE) (requires downloadable Panasonic drivers in host PC or MAC). AJ-PCD35 PCI-e card slot 5 slot P2 Card Reader

Additional AG-HVX200 P2 Media & Mini-DV Recording Information

All specifications and Panasonic supplied accessories are subject to change without notice.

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