Panasonic Introduces New Shoulder-Mounted HD Camcorder
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Panasonic introduced the AG-HPX500, a new shoulder-mounted P2 HD camcorder that teams the full production-quality of 2/3" 3-CCDs, DVCPRO HD, 4:2:2 sampling and independent frame encoding with the versatility of interchangeable lenses and the creativity of variable frame rates.
Offering the highly popular features of the incredibly successful AG-HVX200 P2 HD hand-held camcorder but with many new enhancements, the 8.2-pound AG-HPX500 features progressive 2/3" 3-CCDs that provide a larger light receiving area resulting in increased resolution and sensitivity, superb low-light performance and wide dynamic range. The camcorder features a high-performance digital signal processor (DSP) with 14-bit A/D conversion and 19-bit inner 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.
"The full 2/3" production quality AG-HPX500 sets a new value benchmark and will quickly distinguish itself as the workhorse camera for the vast range of professional applications," said Robert Harris, Vice President, Marketing, Panasonic Broadcast. "The camcorder's P2 HD solid-state reliability, IT system flexibility and workflow speed, combined with the DVCPRO HD quality, is unparalleled in the pro video industry."
Panasonic introduced the AG-HPX500, a new shoulder-mounted P2 HD camcorder that teams the full production-quality of 2/3" 3-CCDs, DVCPRO HD, 4:2:2 sampling and independent frame encoding with the versatility of interchangeable lenses and the creativity of variable frame rates.
Offering the highly popular features of the incredibly successful AG-HVX200 P2 HD hand-held camcorder but with many new enhancements, the 8.2-pound AG-HPX500 features progressive 2/3" 3-CCDs that provide a larger light receiving area resulting in increased resolution and sensitivity, superb low-light performance and wide dynamic range. The camcorder features a high-performance digital signal processor (DSP) with 14-bit A/D conversion and 19-bit inner 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.
"The full 2/3" production quality AG-HPX500 sets a new value benchmark and will quickly distinguish itself as the workhorse camera for the vast range of professional applications," said Robert Harris, Vice President, Marketing, Panasonic Broadcast. "The camcorder's P2 HD solid-state reliability, IT system flexibility and workflow speed, combined with the DVCPRO HD quality, is unparalleled in the pro video industry."
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