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.
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, for different shooting situations
Like the AJ-HDC27 VariCam camera, 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 and advanced 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 IEEE 1394, USB 2.0, HD SDI/SDI, genlock, built-in SMPTE timecode, independent TC-IN/TC-OUT terminals, composite video, analog component and four audio XLR inputs
4-position Neural Density filter
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
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)
PACKAGE INCLUDES
PN-AG-HPX500 P2 HD Shoulder Mount Camera, with Viewfinder
PN-SHAN-TM700 Tripod Plate
PortaBrace Bag customized for P2HD shooting with pockets for P2 Gear and more
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(Rebate on lens and other accessories good from 12/1/07 to 7/31/08. HXP500 must be purchased at the same time as the accessories to qualify for the rebate.)
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-FS-100 FireStore Portable Recorder
PN-SHAN-B700 Thermodyne Shipping Case
PN-SHAN-RC700 Rain Cover
AN-TITAN70 Gold Mount 70W Charger Adapter, One Battery Position
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