Summary of AG-HPX172
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Ag-hpx170 series memory card camera-recorder (ag-hpx172/ag-hpx173/ag-hpx174).
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The ag-hpx170 series debuts as the lightest member of the p2 series of camcorders that have revolutionized news gathering and video production. Thanks to an exclusive, p2 card recording design, the new model weighs in at only 1.9 kg, assuring exceptional mobility. The ag-hpx170 series also introduce...
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Compact, lightweight and perfectly balanced at 1.9kg, the super-compact ag-hpx170 series debuts as the lightest member of the p2 family. It combines small size and light weight with an ideal balance - the center of gravity is in the hand grip – to bring exceptional comfort and maneuverability to han...
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28mm wide-angle, 13x zoom leica dicomar® hd lens the wide-angle zoom lens that gained high popularity in the hvx200 series has been reduced in size, lightened, and further widened in this 13x zoom lens. The new lens structure combines 13 lens elements in 10 groups, with 3 aspherical lenses. The diam...
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Dsp with 14-bit a/d conversion and 19-bit processing the digital signal processor developed for the ag-hpx170 series’s 1080/60p video signals uses 14-bit a/d conversion and 19-bit inner processing to attain unprecedented accuracy. While the camera does not record 1080/60p, it is from this capture th...
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Production quality dvcpro hd, dvcpro50 and dvcpro, and multi-codec recording the ag-hpx170 series records hd video with outstanding image and audio quality onto a p2 card with the dvcpro hd codec. This codec, thanks to a low compression ratio at a video bit rate of 100 mbps (1080/50i, 720/50p) and t...
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Clip thumbnail and metadata functions the p2 cam records each recording as a clip (file) and automatically attaches a thumbnail image and file information to it. To preview a clip on the lcd monitor or to check clip data, simply choose the clip you want from the list of thumbnails. It also supports ...
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20-step variable frame rate panasonic’s varicam — named for its ground-breaking variable frame rate capability — is widely used in the production of movies, tv programs and commercials. The first application of the variable frame rate function to a handheld camera came with the ag-hvx200 series, and...
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1080/576 25p shooting mode the 1080 and 576 progressive recording systems convert recordings to 50i in 25p shooting mode. The 25p shooting mode uses 2:2 pulldown and performs 25p/50i conversion with minimum image degradation when recording data is uploaded via an ieee 1394 interface to a compatible ...
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Superb mobility for low-angle shots and interviews • the 1.9kg weight (lowest in the class) and comfortable weight balance provide highly stable handheld shooting, while the magnesium alloy diecast chassis boosts ruggedness and durability. • the upper part of the handle grip contains both the rec st...
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Gain selector and nd filter the gain selector has three positions: l is fixed at 0 db; and m and h can be set to 0, +3, +6, +9, or +12 db. +18db can also be accessed as a user button function. Three nd filters (1/4 nd, 1/16 nd, 1/64 nd) are built-in. Three user buttons the ag-hpx170 series allows 16...
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Ag-hpx170 series p2 gear ag-hpg10 p2 gear ag-hpg10 p2 drive aj-pcd20 nle p2 card (recorded) p2 card (blank) usb 2.0 usb2.0 ieee1394b p2 card ieee 1394 ieee 1394 ag-hpx170 series varicam/aj-hdx900 usb2.0 ieee1394b p2 drive aj-pcd20 nle aj-hd1400 dvcpro hd tape dvcpro hd studio vtr p2 gear ag-hpg10 ag...
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Compatibility with nonlinear editing systems optional accessories in developing p2 products, panasonic has been working in collaboration with a number of strategic p2 partners. There are many nonlinear editing products in the market which have already supported dvcpro hd-p2, for example, adobe, appl...
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Details.
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General power supply: dc7.2v (with battery) dc7.9v (with ac adaptor) power consumption: 10.9w (when lcd monitor is not used.) 11.7w (when lcd monitor is used.) 13.8w (max) operating temperature: 0˚c to +40˚c operating humidity: 10% to 85% (no condensation) weight: approx. 1.9kg camcorder only approx...
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P2 – bringing greater speed and creativity to the content creators https://eww.Pavc.Panasonic.Co.Jp/pro-av/index.Html please refer to the latest non-linear compatibilty information, p2 support and downlord and service information, etc. At panasonic web site. Notes regarding the handling of p2 files ...