The AG-HPX170 offers a wide range of features not seen before in camera of this size and price range. It comes ready to shoot, with a 16GB P2 card and an updated book by Barry Green included.
FEATURES
1/3-inch progressive 3-CCD imager system with improved signal-to noise ratio, enhanced low-light performance and “smear” prevention
Leica Dicomar 13x lens (28mm equivalent in terms of 35mm photography) ranges from 3.9mm to 51mm, filter diameter 72mm
All solid-state recording—two P2 card slots, no DV tape
20 Variable Frame Rates: 12, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 40, 44, 48, 54, 60
Dynamic Range Stretch function in 60i/60P HD replaces News Gamma
HD/SDI (including SD) output
6-pin FireWire with locking connection (no power out)
Metadata input (also found P2 Gear, HPX2000, HPX3000)
Three Focus Assist functions: 2x blow-up, Histogram and Focus Bar
Manual Focus Assist allows camera to hit the last critical focus point
WaveForm monitor and Vectorscope
Additional Neutral Density filters: 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
Iris/focus ring assignment switch allows focus ring to function as the iris
Color Bars with 1kHz Tone
Camera Playback format can be changed without going into menus
User Buttons functions include Delete Last Clip, Pre-Record and Variable Frame Rate
Dedicated Slot Select Button
DVX-Style Navigational Tool
Improved cable management
Time & date stamp burn-in, perfect for legal Video work
LCD Screen can be flipped for use with 35mm adapters
0x, 5x, 2x Digital Zoom
Lightweight yet rugged camera body – ideal for handheld HD shooting