Shooting Performance
A Host of Features and Functions, Including a Variable Frame Rate Function for Cine-Like Video Production
Variable Frame Rate
In 720p mode,* the frame rate can be set from the conventional
24p/30p to any of 11 steps between 12p and 60p (or 50p).
Like the VariCam, the AG-HPX500 allows undercranking and
overcranking common in film cameras to create fast-motion and
slow-motion effects.
* In 1080 and 480 modes, the frame rate is fixed at 24p/30p (25p in the 50-Hz mode).
• Higher-rate shooting produces a slow-motion effect.
This is especially effective for
high-action scenes like car
chases or crashes, or for
scenes with considerable
dramatic impact.
• Lower-rate shooting creates a fast-motion effect.
This technique can be
combined with a Slow Shutter
Speed to emphasize
movements, such as flowing
water or fast-moving clouds.
Native and Over-60p (50p) Modes
•720p Native Mode: The AG-HPX500 records images at the frame
rate set in the camera. Using the AG-HPX500 to play back the
recording at the normal rate, you can preview the speed effect
right on the spot, without using a frame rate converter. Native
mode also extends the recording time.
•720p over 60p (or 50p) Mode: The unit can output a DVCPRO HD
stream from the IEEE 1394 connector as it records. This lets you
produce a backup copy using a connected external hard disk
recorder, such as the Panasonic AJ-HD1400 DVCPRO HD
recorder or the Focus Enhancements FireStore FS-100.
60Hz Mode
50Hz Mode
Supported
Frame Rate
Speed Effect in
24p base
Speed Effect in
30p base
Supported
Frame Rate
Speed Effect in
25p base
12 fps
200% Faster
250% Faster
12 fps
208% Faster
18 fps
133% Faster
167% Faster
18 fps
138% Faster
20 fps
120% Faster
150% Faster
20 fps
125% Faster
22 fps
109% Faster
136% Faster
23 fps
108% Faster
24 fps
100% Standard
125% Faster
25 fps
100% Standard
26 fps
92% Slower
115% Faster
27 fps
92% Slower
30 fps
80% Slower
100% Standard
30 fps
83% Slower
32 fps
75% Slower
94% Slower
32 fps
78% Slower
36 fps
66% Slower
66% Slower
37 fps
67% Slower
48 fps
50% Slower
62% Slower
48 fps
52% Slower
60 fps
40% Slower
50% Slower
50 fps
50% Slower
Table of Frame Rate and Speed Effect
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