The AG-HPX500 P2 HD shoulder-mount camcorder delivers a unique combination of high-end features never offered in a camcorder in this genre, including production-quality 2/3" progressive 3-CCDs, DVCPRO HD quality, multi HD and SD formats, variable frame rates, and four independent audio channels. In addition, the HPX500 offers the outstanding benefits of P2 solid state recording including ultra-fast IT workflow and no-moving-parts reliability, which makes the camera ideal for use in harsh environments. At only 8.2 pounds, the HPX500 features a high-performance digital signal processor (DSP) with 14-bit A/D conversion and 19-bit processing that handles HD/SD format conversion simultaneously -- ensuring spectacular images in all video formats for applications ranging from news acquisition, independent filmmaking, corporate video, sports and much more. To give your productions tremendous flexibility, the HPX500 records in over 32 HD and SD formats. The camcorder records on re-usable, removable P2 cards. With Panasonic's new 16GB P2 card and HPX500's four P2 slots, the camera records for 68 minutes of DVCPRO HD; 136 minutes of DVCPRO 50; and 272 minutes of DVCPRO.
General
Power source DC 12 V (11 V to 17 V)
Power consumption 23 W (when 1.5" CRT viewfinder, 3.5" LCD monitor used)
Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C
Storage temperature -20°C to 60°C
Operating humidity 10% to 85% (no condensation)
Weight Approx. 3.8 kg (excluding battery and accessories)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 140 x 261 x 318 mm (excluding handle and prominent parts)
Camera section
LCD monitor 3.5" LCD colour monitor, 210,000 pixels, 4:3
Image sensor 3CCD (2/3" interline transfer type and progressive modes supported)
Lens mount 2/3" bayonet type
Optical colour separation Prism sytsem
ND filter 4 position (Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64)
Gain selection 60i/60p/50i/50p mode: 0/+3/+6/+9/+12/+18 dB 30p/24p/24pA/25p mode: 0/+3/+6/+12dB [Slow shutter mode, gain fix (0dB)]
Shutter speed (preset) 60i/60p mode: 1/60 (OFF), 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec.
30p mode: 1/30 (OFF), 1/50, 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 sec.
24p/24pA mode: 1/24 (OFF), 1/50, 1/60,1/120,1/250,1/500,1/1000 sec.
50i/50p mode: 1/50 (OFF), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec.
25p mode: 1/25 (OFF), 1/50, 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 sec.
Shutter speed (variable) 60i mode: 1/60.0 to 1/249.8
30p mode: 1/30.0 to 1/249.8
24p/24pA mode: 1/24.0 to 1/249.8
50i/50p mode: 1/50.0 to 1/249.8
25p mode: 1/25.0 to 1/249.8
Shutter speed (slow) 60i/60p mode: 1/15, 1/30
30p mode: 1/15
24p/24pA mode: 1/12 (720p mode only)
50i/50p mode: 1/12, 1/25 25p mode: 1/12
Variable frame rate 60 Hz mode: 12/18/20/22/24/26/30/32/36/48/60 fps (frame/sec)
50 Hz mode: 12/18/20/23/25/27/30/32/37/48/50 fps (frame/sec)
Sensitivity F10 (Typical) at 2000 lx
Video P2 HD
Sampling frequency Y: 74.25MHz, Pb/Pr: 37.125MHz
Quantizing 8 bits
Compression Compression ratio 1/6.7, DCT + variable length code
Recording bit rate 100 Mbps
Audio P2 HD
Sampling frequency 48 kHz
Quantizing 16 bit / 4CH
Head room 20 dB
Memory card recorder
Recording format DVCPRO HD / DVCPRO 50 / DVCPRO / DV selectable
Audio recording format (approx.) PCM digital recording 48 kHz /16 bits
4ch (DVCPRO HD / DVCPRO 50),
2ch/4ch selectable (DVCPRO / DV)
Recording time1 (approx.) 16 minutes with one AJ-P2C016RG (DVCPRO HD, 4CH)
P2 card slot 4 slots (4GB, 16GB cards)
SD card slot SD format standard (MMC not used)
1 slot (camera setup, reading/writing)
Recording file MXF file
File system FAT32
Input / output
Genlock BNC x 1, 1.0Vp-p, 75 ohms
Component OUT D4 terminal (Component) , Y: 1.0Vp-p, 75 ohms, Pb/Pr: 0.7Vp-p, 75 ohms
Video OUT BNC x 1, 1.0Vp-p, 75 ohms
SDI OUT BNC x 1, 0.8Vp-p, 75 ohms
HD:SMPTE292M/296M/299M
SD:SMPTE259M-C/272M-A/ITU-R.BT656-4 Standard
TC IN BNC x 1, 0.5 to 8Vp-p, 10K ohms
TC OUT BNC x 1, Low impedance, 2.0 ±0.5V p-p
IEEE 1394 6 pin, Digital in/out, based on IEEE 1394 standard
DC IN XLR x 1, 4 pin, DC 12V (DC 11 to 17V)
DC OUT 4 pin, DC 12V (DC 11 to 17V) max. 1.5A
Remote 10 pin
Lens 12 pin
EVF 20 pin
USB 2.0 (device) Type B, 4 pin (USB ver. 2.0)
Audio input
Mic IN XLR x 2 (FRONT1, FRONT2), High impedance, +48V compatible
MIC: –40/–50/–60 dBu (Switch on Menu)
Audio IN XLR x 2 (REAR1, REAR2), High impedance,
LINE/MIC/+48V switchable
LINE: 0 dBu, MIC: –50/–60 dBu (Switch on Menu)
Line OUT Pin Jack x 2 (CH1/CH2), Out: 600 ohms, 316mV
Phones Stereo Mini jack (3.5mm diameter)
Internal speaker 28mm round shape x 1
1.5" B/W Viewfinder
Component Video Cable
Shoulder Strap
P2 Card Software Driver (CD-ROM)
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