Panasonic’s AG-HPX370 P2 HD camera recorder features a new, state-of-the-art 2.2 megapixel 3-chip U.L.T. (Ultra Luminance Technology) imager produces superb HD quality, with the F10 sensitivity and image quality of larger imagers. With a superior 10-bit, 4:2:2, full 1920 x 1080 resolution AVC-Intra codec, the HPX370 series can record more image detail more accurately, and uses reliable P2 cards. The HPX370 offers international HD and SD standards, including 1080i and 720p while keeping the industry-standard DVCPRO HD. Superb image rendering, long recording time, easy operation and flexible adaptability to IT make it the solution for today's production demands.

Key Features:

• Records in 1080/60i, 30p, and 24p; in 720/60p, 30p, and 24p; and in DVCPRO50, DVCPRO and DV
• Fujinon 17x4.5 1/3" Removable Lens included
• Excellent low-light performance and a high sensitivity
• Equipped with eight gamma modes, including CineGamma, for different shooting situations
• 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
• WaveForm monitor and Vectorscope
• Users have immediate access to P2 content with clip thumbnail view and advanced recording features, including hot swapping, loop record, shot-marking, pre-record functions, one-shot and interval
• Key interfaces include IEEE 1394, USB 2.0, HD SDI/SD SDI, genlock, built-in SMPTE timecode, independent TC-IN/TC-OUT terminals, composite video, and three audio XLR inputs
• 4-position Neutral Density filter
• Chromatic Aberration Compensation function allows the camera to automatically compensate the registration error that is caused mainly by lens chromatic aberration and minimize the circumjacent blur
• Remote controllable with AJ-RC10G (via 10-pin RCU terminal)

Optional Accessories:

PN-AG-MC200G: Super Directional Phantom Powered Microphone
PN-AJ-MC700: Microphone Kit Includes Unidirectional Microphone and Holder
PN-AJ-RC10G: Remote Control Unit
PN-SHAN-HPX300: Thermodyne Shipping Case
PN-SHAN-RC700: Rain Cover

General Power Supply DC 12 V (11.0 V to 17.0 V) Power Consumption Approx. 19 W (with standard VF, lens, LCD monitor ON) Temperature Operating Temperature : 0°C to +40°C (32°F to +104°F) Keeping Temperature: –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F) Operating Humidity 10% to 85 % (relative humidity) Operating Time approx. 120 min. (when using DIONIC90 battery) Weight Approx. 3.6 kg (7.96 lbs) excluding battery and accessories Approx. 5 kg (11 lbs) with supplied Fujinon lens Dimensions (W x H x D) 246 mm x 251 mm x 441 mm, excluding prominent parts 246 mm x 251 mm x 549 mm, with Fujinon lens, excluding prominent parts Camera Pick-up Device 2,2M pixels Progresive MOS Image sensor x3 Lens Mount 1/3 inch bayonet mount Optical Color Seperation Prizm System ND Filter 4 position (Clear, 1/4 ND, 1/16 ND, 1/64 ND) Gain Selection −3dB, 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 24dB Shutter Speed (Preset) 50i/50p mode: 1/50 (OFF) sec., 1/60 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec. 25p mode: 1/25 (OFF) sec., 1/50 sec., 1/60 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec. 60i/60p mode: 1/60(OFF) sec., 1/100 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec. 30p mode: 1/30(OFF) sec., 1/60 sec., 1/100 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec. 24p mode: 1/24(OFF) sec., 1/60 sec., 1/100 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec. Shutter Speed (Variable) 50i mode: 1/50.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec. 25p mode: 1/25.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec. 60i mode: 1/60.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec. 30p mode: 1/30.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec. 24p mode: 1/24.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec. Shutter Speed (Slow) 50i/50p mode: 1/12.5 sec., 1/25 sec. 25p mode: 1/6.25 sec., 1/12.5 sec. 60i/60p mode: 1/15 sec., 1/30 sec. 30p mode: 1/7.5 sec., 1/15 sec. 24p mode: 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec Aperture Angle 3 deg to 359.5 deg, 0.5 deg step select Variable Frame Rate 50 Hz mode: variable 12/15/18/20/21/22/23/24/25/26/27/28/30/ 32/34/37/42/45/48/50 fps (frames per second) 59.94Hz mode: variable 12/15/18/20/21/22/24/25/26/27/28/30/ 32/34/36/40/44/48/54/60 fps (frames per second) Sensitivity F11 (2000 lx, 3200K, 89.9% reflect, 1080/50i) F10 (2000 lx, 3200K, 89.9% reflect, 1080/59.94i) Minimum Luminance 0.4 lx (F1.6 , Gain 24dB , shutter speed 1/30 sec.) Horizontal Resolution More than 1000 TV lines (center) Memory Card Recorder Section Recording Media P2 Card Recording Format AVC-Intra 100/AVC-Intra 50/DVCPRO HD/DVCPRO50/ DVCPRO/DV selectable4 Recording Video Signal (50 Hz) 1080/50i, 1080/25p, 1080/25pN, 720/50p, 720/25p, 720/25pN, 576/50i, 576/25p Recording Video Signal (59.94) 1080/59.94i, 1080/29.97p, 1080/29.97pN, 1080/23.98p, 1080/23.98pA, 1080/23.98pN, 720/59.94p, 720/29.97p, 720/29.97pN, 720/23.98p, 720/23.98pN, 480/59.94i, 480/29.97p, 480/23.98p, 480/23.98pA Recording Time* AVC-Intra 100/DVCPRO HD Approx. 16 min. with a 16GB P2 card Approx. 32 min. with a 32GB P2 card Approx. 64 min. with a 64GB P2 card AVC-Intra 50/DVCPRO50 Approx. 32 min. with a 16GB P2 card Approx. 64 min. with a 32GB P2 card Approx. 128 min. with a 64GB P2 card DVCPRO/DV Approx. 64 min. with a 16GB P2 card Approx. 128 min. with a 32GB P2 card Approx. 256 min. with a 64GB P2 card * Time shown above is when you record a series of 1 shot to P2 card. Depending on numbers of shots you record, time will get shorter than the number shown above. Digital Video Sampling Frequency AVC-Intra 100/DVCPRO HD: Y: 74.2500MHz, PB/PR: 37.1250MHz (50Hz) Y: 74.1758MHz, PB/PR: 37.0879MHz (59.94Hz) DVCPRO50: Y: 13.5MHz, PB/PR: 6.75MHz DVCPRO: Y: 13.5MHz, PB/PR: 3.375MHz Quantizing AVC-Intra 100/AVC-Intra 50: 10bit DVCPRO HD/DVCPRO50/DVCPRO/DV: 8bit Video Compression AVC-Intra 100/AVC-Intra 50: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Intra Profile DVCPRO HD: DV base compression (SMPTE 370M) DVCPRO 50/DVCPRO: DV base compression (SMPTE 314M) DV: DV compression (IEC 61834-2) Digital Audio Recording Audio Signal AVC-Intra 100/AVC-Intra 50/DVCPRO HD: 48kHz/16bits, 4CH DVCPRO50: 48kHz/16bits, 4CH DVCPRO/DV: 48kHz/16bits, 2CH/4CH switchable Headroom 20dB/18dB switchable Video Input and Output GENLOCK IN BNC × 1, 1.0V [p-p] 75 Ω VIDEO OUT BNC × 1, 1.0V[p-p] 75 Ω SDI OUT BNC × 2, 0.8V[p-p] 75 Ω HD/SD switchable Audio Input and Output AUDIO IN XLR (3pin) x 2 (CH1/CH2), LINE/MIC/+48V switchable LINE: 0 dBu, MIC: −50/−60 dBu (switchable on menu) AUDIO OUT Pin jack x 2 (CH1/CH2), Out: 316 mV, 600Ω, MIC IN XLR (3pin), +48 V compatible MIC: −40/−50/−60 dBu (switchable on menu) Wireless 25 pin, D-SUB, −40dBu Earphone Stereo mini jack (3.5mm diameter) Internal Speaker 28mm round shape x 1

The Panasonic HPX370 features a new 3MOS U.L.T. imager that has reduced noise, higher sensitivity, and reduced skew. Additionally, it has AVC-Intra 100 recording on board. Watch the video as Andy Shipsides get some hands-on time with the camera.