Panasonic AG-HPX370, Brochure & Specs

Page 1: ...th Standard Lens Permanetly set Viewfinder Optional Microphone and Optional Battery AG HPX370series Memory Card Camera Recorder AG HPX370 371 372 374 A Breakthrough P2 Cam with High Image Quality and High Sensitivity ...

Page 2: ...mage 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 Ready for global production the HPX370 series offers international HD and SD standards including 1080i and 720p as well as industry standard DVCPRO HD Data is recorded onto reliable P2 memory cards With its superb image rendering lon...

Page 3: ...tom line Users can also take advantage of a special five year free repair service program that Panasonic offers for P2 HD equipment The P2 Card Helps Preserve the Environment Repeated Reusability and Low Power Consumption Allowing repeated file copying and initialization a single P2 card can be used and re used again and again When combined with an IT based workflow that requires no dubbing P2 car...

Page 4: ...s advanced broadcast lens technologies to achieve a compact size light weight F1 6 at 4 5 mm f value at the wide end and excellent zoom response The zoom is comfortable to grip and use Also quick zoom and auto cruising zoom functions can be allocated to theVTR and RET switches Chromatic Aberration Compensation CAC This exclusive technology sets up a conversation between lens and camera which allow...

Page 5: ...s a high performance 20 bit DSP that handles image rendering processes such as gamma and various detail enhancement functions with exceptional precision Consuming less power than conventional processors the new DSP contributes to the AG HPX370 series outstanding environmental performance Scene File Dial Set this dial for an instant set of shooting conditions Six preset files are provided and you c...

Page 6: ...9 94 Hz mode For a standard speed of 25 fps in 50 Hz mode anything under 24 fps will be undercranked Native and Over 50p 60p Modes 720p Native Mode In Native mode the AG HPX370 series records images at the frame rate set in the camera For example in 24 pN mode it only records 24 frames instead of the normal 60 frames Using the AG HPX370 series to play back the recording at the normal rate you can ...

Page 7: ...ss with compatible NLEs AVC Intra recording is not possible For information on compatible nonlinear editing systems visit https eww pavc panasonic co jp pro av and click Nonlinear Compatibility Information 24p 23 98p 30p 29 97p 60p 59 94p and 60i 59 94i Scan Reverse Function for Use with Film Lenses The AG HPX370 series comes with scan reverse This function cancels the image inversion that occurs ...

Page 8: ...ull 10 bit recordings with 1920 x 1080 pixels It enables the AG HPX370 series to capture master quality video for high end video production Low Bit Rate AVC Intra 50 Mode This mode delivers video quality very similar to DVCPRO HD yet is able to do so at bit rates usually associated with standard definition e g DVCPRO 50 AVC Intra 50 s lower bit rate doubles the recording time per P2 card over DVCP...

Page 9: ...ompression Efficiency of MPEG 2 By selecting the most effective compression techniques from among those in compliance with the H 264 standard AVC Intra has doubled the compression ratio of MPEG 2 even with I Frame Only compression Its intraframe predictive and context adaptive entropy coding are particularly effective methods for boosting compression efficiency Intraframe predictive coding intra p...

Page 10: ...te a file or initialize the card Clip Thumbnail Function The P2 HD camcorder automatically generates a thumbnail image for each clip You can view thumbnails on the built in color LCD monitor Any of the clips can be accessed instantly Thumbnail images can be paused fast forwarded and reversed just like a tape and unwanted cuts can be deleted by selecting and deleting the corresponding thumbnail P2 ...

Page 11: ...ng animations Rec review This lets you run a quick playback check of the 2 to 10 seconds that lead up to the end of the clip you have just recorded These functions cannot be used for variable frame rate native mode and 1080 24p over 59 94i 720 24p over 59 94p 720 25p over 50p recording Pre rec is not possible in loop rec interval rec or one shot rec mode Text Memo Bookmark for Simple Editing When ...

Page 12: ...ng style The body is small and weighs just 3 6 kg 7 9 lbs with viewfinder A large shoulder pad and low center of gravity combine to ensure outstanding stability on the shoulder The low profile design also provides an unobstructed view to the camera operator s right Operation The new design improves mobility and operating ease while supporting a variety of assist functions ...

Page 13: ...ec review function SPOTLIGHT Spotlight compensation BACKLIGHT Backlight compensation ATW Auto tracking white balance ATW LOCK ATW lock function GAIN 24dB 24dB gain up Y GET Display the center brightness value DRS Dynamic range stretch TEXT MEMO Add text memo SLOT SEL Switch recording slot SHOT MARK Add Delete a shot mark MAG A LVL Enlarged display of audio level meter PRE REC Pre rec function PC M...

Page 14: ...CA300G Remote Control Camera Adapter AG BS300 Base Station AJ RC10G Remote Controller or AG EC4G Extension Control Unit BT LH80WU 7 9 LCD Video Monitor BT LH2550 LCD Video Monitor AG HPG20 Memory card portable recorder Pan Tilt System Set screw Maletype Female type produced by another manufacturer BT CS80G VF cable set Only DC code use Headset produced by another manufacturer The connector must be...

Page 15: ...P2 card write data to the card or view thumbnails of stored video clips IEEE 1394 Interface The IEEE 1394 compliant DVCPRO 6 pin output connector lets you input output HD SD compression streams including DVCPRO HD without decoding This means you can connect and use a DVCPRO HD VTR or P2 HD recorder for degradation free backup recording Output is not possible in 720p native mode 25pN Interval rec a...

Page 16: ...ng it ideal for broadcasting and image production applications Using the camera extension system adds even more to its low cost efficiency 1 For details see the rear cover page Notes Regarding the Handling of P2 Files Using a PC 2 Before using the P2 card E Series you must install the latest version of the software in the AJ PCD35 For the latest version information please go to the P2 support page...

Page 17: ...ry Card BT LH80WU 7 9 Wide HD SD LCD monitor BT CS80G VF Cable Viewfinder Cable DC Cable BT LH2550 25 5 Wide HD SD LCD monitor BT LH1710 17 Wide HD SD LCD monitor BT LH900A 8 4 HD SD LCD monitor BT LH1760 17 Wide HD SD LCD monitor AJ YAX800G Video Encoder Card For proxy recording NEW 3 For P2 Viewer or P2 CMS download and operating requirement information visit https eww pavc panasonic co jp pro a...

Page 18: ...x zoom Lens AG HPX370 series Standard Accessories Anton Bauer Gold Mount Plate Anton Bauer Battery System AJ RC10G Remote Control Unit AG EC4G Extension Control Unit or BT LH80WU 7 9 LCD Monitor 2 AG HPG20 P2 portable SD SDHC Memory Card DC Cable XLR HD SDI IEEE1394 not available for AVC I AC Adapter 1 VFcablecannotbeused 2 Mounting bracket is required to mount on a Camera Recorder Not available i...

Page 19: ...3 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 ...

Page 20: ... Basic warranty 1 Extended warranty repair 2 Providing necessary information when you need it P2 Asset Support System The member s service program P2 Asset Support System assists your P2HD use by providing extended warranty repairs various technical information update notices operation guides etc upon registration Not all models are eligible for extended warranty coverage Please note that this ext...