Panasonic AJ-HPX2000

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The Panasonic HPX2000 is a multi-format HD production camera that records onto P2 cards. Using the same sensor as the popular VariCam and HDX900 cameras, the HPX2000 can shoot native 720p or switch to shoot 1080i with 24p, 25p & 30p capture. Standard definition NTSC or PAL recording is also available.

Includes normal HD lens.

The AJ-HPX2000 P2 HD shoulder-mount camcorder integrates native HD progressive 2/3" 3-CCD performance with the ultra-high reliability and speed of P2 solid-state recording. As one of the most flexible, full production-quality cameras available, the AJ-HPX2000 records pristine high-quality images in over 30 HD and SD formats ranging from 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i and 576i. With the new AVC-Intra codec option board (AJ-YBX200G), the AJ-HPX2000 can deliver 10-bit, 4:2:2 master-quality video for outstanding video production and news acquisition.

AVC-Intra, the industry's most advanced compression technology, is a professional intra-frame video codec with bit rates of 50 and 100Mbps, utilizing the High-10 and High-422 profiles of H.264 respectively. AVC-Intra provides high-quality 10-bit intra-frame encoding in two modes: AVC-Intra 100 for full-raster mastering video quality, and AVC-Intra 50 Mbps for DVCPRO HD quality at half the bit rate, thereby doubling the record time on a P2 card.

The AJ-HPX2000 holds up to five P2 cards offering users extended recording time. With five 32GB P2 cards, professionals can record over 5 hours of content with AVC-Intra 50 and over 6 ½ hours in DVCPRO HD 720p native.

• Compatible with DVCPRO HD/50/25 and optional AVC-Intra 50/100
• Multi-format recording system that supports a total of 30 HD and SD U.S. and international formats, including 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/29.97p, 1080/25p, 1080/23.98p, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 720/29.97p, 720/25p 720/23.98p and more
• Offers DVCPRO HD Native recording frame rates, including 720 23.98p / 25p / 29.97p
• 2/3" 3-CCDs with 14-bit A/D processing
• Time lapse
• High-speed file transfers are easy with industry-standard IT interfaces, including USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394
• Ultra-reliable, solid-state recording for superior reliability in harsh environments including temperature change, vibration and shock
• New Dynamic Range Stretching (DRS) automatically adjusts the camera's aperture when moving from dark to light areas or shooting scenes with mixed dark and light areas
• 12-color correction matrix for precise color adjustments
• Top performer in low and bright light conditions, with a high sensitivity of F11 at 2000 lux and a minimum illumination of 0.007 lux (at +74 dB gain)
• Powerful digital super gain
• Records full 48-kHz/16-bit digital audio on four channels
• Extensive signal connectivity and control capability comes standard with the camera, including IEEE 1394 (AVC) and USB 2.0 interfaces, HD/SD-SDI, genlock, SMPTE time code and composite video. A 10-pin RCU terminal connects the optional AJ-RC10G remote control unit. GPS mapping connection is also available
• Optional recording boards, such as Proxy Data and HD/SD line recording, allow for a variety of recording options compatible with common studio news systems and applications (news flashes, etc.)
• 4-position optical filter
• Up to 4X Digital Zoom due to increased magnification of the lens by either 2X, 3X or 4X. HD images remain in their superb resolution while maintaining brightness

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