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Panasonic DV AG-HVX200A NTSC Digital Camcorder:
R 39 049.00
Panasonic AG-HVX200A 1/3" 3 CCD P2 HD/DV handheld camcorder are
packed with advanced video technologies. The AG-HVX200 is widely praised
as a revolutionary professional production tool for an array of
applications, from filmmaking through broadcasting.The P2 card's
excellent mobility, reliability and instant playback ability were proven
in demanding applications in the field, from the
one-chance-to-capture-it pressure of the Olympic Games to the extreme
weather of the Iditarod in Alaska.
Features like the DVCPRO HD codec's high image quality, variable frame
rate recording - the first ever in a handheld camcorder - and the HD/SD
multi-format with built-in DV tape drive were appreciated by video
creators everywhere. The original AG-HVX200 continues to provide new
solutions to the production of movies, documentaries, short movie
features and more.
Now, the P2 handheld camera takes another step forward. The new
AG-HVX200A series with its newly-developed CCD raises the signal to
noise performance while enhancing the low-light performance of the
camera as well. Coupled with a new 30mm wide-angle zoom lens, this new
version of the HVX200 addresses even more applications and meets the
needs of user with more critical needs.
Features:
| The Leica Dicomar HD Lens:Developed
specifically for HD recording, this lens system features a large
82-mm (diameter) filter along with 15 lens elements in 11 groups,
including three aspherical lenses. The Leica Dicomar lens
incorporates Leica optical technology and know-how throughout. |
| Wider-Angle 13x Zoom Lens: The powerful 13x
zoom lens, specially designed for HD recording, has a wide 30mm
angle of view (35mm equivalent). The new lens, which is based on
Panasonic's acclaimed wide-angle lens design, covers most shooting
situations without requiring a wide-angle conversion lens |
| OIS (Optical Image Stabilizer): Panasonic's
advanced OIS (Optical Image Stabilizer) dramatically reduces the
blurring caused by hand-held camera work. Optical processing with
an automatic correction function helps assure consistently clear,
sharp images |
| New Progressive CCD Raises Sensitivity and
Lowers Noise and Smear: The new 1/3-inch 16:9 progressive CCD on
the AG-HVX200A series further raises image quality. It combines a
significantly improved S/N ratio and better low light performance
than previous models |
| DSP with 14-bit A/D Conversion and 19-bit
Processing : The AG-HVX200A series developed digital signal
processor for 1080/60p video signals uses 14-bit A/D conversion
and 19-bit inner processing to attain unprecedented accuracy |
| High-Resolution Native Progressive 1080/60p
Scan: Progressive to interlace conversion, cross conversion and
down conversion all start with the 1080p/60 scan. That initial
1080p Native Progressive Scan offers the highest level of vertical
resolution possible at this level of camera |
| HD/SD Multi-Format Recording: The AG-HVX200A
series can record onto a P2 card in 1080/25p, 1080/50i or 576/50p
HD and it's compatible with the SD (576i) format currently used in
television production. The multi-codec system allows you to record
in DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO or DV |
| The Superb Images and Sound of DVCPRO HD
Codec: Using the DVCPRO HD codec recording system, the AG-HVX200A
series records HD video with outstanding image and audio quality
onto a P2 card in file format |
| Super-Compact, Large Capacity and High
Speed: Four SD/SDHC Memory Cards are packaged together to create a
single P2 card. This gives the P2 card four times the transfer
speed and four times the write speed of a single SDHC card |
| Immediate Startup and Better Data
Protection: When you press the Record Button in standby mode, the
AG-HVX200A series instantly finds a blank area of the P2 card and
begins recording. It can begin recording immediately even when
you're using it to preview video |
| Reliable Performance, Repeatedly Reusable:P2
cards withstand shock up to 1,500 G and vibration up to 15 G,
operate in temperatures from -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C) and can
be stored in temperatures from -40 to 176°F (-40 to 80°C)maintenance
while also minimizing impact on the environment |
| Hot-swap recording: Thanks to the AG-HVX200A
series two card slots, you can hotswap P2 cards and have
continuous non-stop recording. With multiple cards you can record
for hours without interruption |
| Loop recording: Using two P2 cards and
setting the AG-HVX200A series for consecutive overwriting, you can
repeatedly re-record during a particular recurring time slot,
always maintaining a recording of the most recent period |
| Pre-rec: While in standby mode, you can
continuously store and subsequently record, up to 7 seconds in
DVCPRO50/DVCPRO or 3 seconds in DVCPRO HD of video and audio |
| One-shot rec: Convenient for producing
animation, this mode records for a set time (from 1 frame to 1
second) each time you press the Start button |
| Interval rec: Recording one frame at a time
at set intervals (from 2 frames to 10 min), this mode is useful
for monitoring and special ultra-undercranking effects |
| Clip Thumbnail/Data Function: The AG-HVX200A
series records each cut 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 |
| Shot Marker Function: When a P2 card
containing marked clips is inserted in a PC, the PC will display
with a M demarkation in the P2 viewer / P2 Content Management
Software, P2CMS, which of the clips is the one with the Marker |
| Added Versatility for Field Work: The
battery-powered AJ-HPG10 portable recorder - or P2 Gear - gives
the AG-HVX200A series the added versatility needed in the field |
| Connects Directly to PCs and Macs: In PC
mode, the AG-HVX200A series connects directly via USB 2.0 to a PC
running Windows. In IEEE 1394 Device mode, it connects directly to
a Mac. This lets you use the AG-HVX200A series as a P2 card drive,
providing easy access to recordings on the P2 card |
| Variable Frame Rate from 12 to 50 fps: In
720p mode, the frame rate can be set from the conventional 25p to
any of 11 steps between 12p and50p. Like the VariCam, the
AG-HVX200A series allows the undercranking and overcranking used
with film cameras to create fast-motion and slow-motion effects |
| 720p Native Mode: Using the AG-HVX200A
series 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 of a
P2 card |
| Eight-Mode Gamma for Richer Gradation:
Panasonic has equipped the AG-HVX200A series with advanced gamma
functions that address eight different shooting scenarios and
enhances your creative abilities |
| Create Slow-/Fast-Motion Effects Using Mini
DV Tape:AG-HVX200A series is equipped with a mini DV tape drive.
This allows recording in 50i, 25p modes, just like AG-DVX100
series models. It also lets you down-convert an HD recording
(1080i/720P) recorded on a P2 card and copy it to a mini DV tape |
| Cam-Driven Manual Zoom: When you turn the
zoom ring, you experience the same kind of steady resistance as
you feel with 35mm lenses. The AG-HVX200A series servo-driven zoom
also allows slow zooming |
| Scene File Dial: Six preset files are
provided and you can change any of the six file names and their
settings as desired. You can transfer the settings to an SD Memory
Card and load them into other cameras, making it easy to set up
multiple cameras on a shoot |
| Manual Focus with Center Zoom: An
HDcompatible focus assist (Center Zoom) function enlarges the
center part of the image, making it easier to get the more precise
focus needed in HD production.In auto mode, you get quick focusing
when shooting |
| Three User Buttons: The AG-HVX200A series
has three user buttons, each of which can be assigned any one of
12 functions (rec check, potlight, backlight, black fade, white
fade, ATW, ATW lock, gain 18dB, focus ring, memo/index, slot sel,
shot mark). They can then be accessed at the touch of a button |
| Auto/Manual Mode Selector: Just select the
auto position to turn on Auto Aperture, Auto Gain, Auto Tracking
White Balance and Auto Focus- and you are immediately ready to
shoot. You can also customize the auto mode by removing functions
and setting the gain to any value desired |
| Manual Aperture: The large aperture dial
(direction setting possible) is designed for easy manual
operation. You also can add backlight correction or spotlight
correction to the auto aperture function |
| Gain, ND Filter: Increases gain up to 18 dB.
The selector has three positions: L is fixed at 0 dB; M and H can
be set to 0, +3, +6, +9, or +12 dB |
| White Balance with the Auto Tracking White
Function: One press of the AWB button is all it takes to adjust
the white balance and black balance. There are three white balance
values to select from: one that's preset and two (A, B) that you
can set and save in memory |
| Slow, Synchro and High Speed Shutter: Used
with the variable frame rate functions, this allows you to create
a blurring effect or crystal clear stop motion sports action. The
AG-HVX200A series also features a synchro scan function that's
suitable for capturing screen shots from a computer monitor |
| XLR Audio Inputs |
| Audio Dials and Flexible Input Selection |
| 3.5" Colour LCD Monitor |
| Trigger and Zoom Control on Upper Handle
Grip |
| Magnesium Alloy Chassis |
| Large Electronic Viewfinder |
| Support Functions for Greater Convenience |
| Advanced Image Adjustments Built-In |
| Compatible with Mac and Windows Nonlinear
Editing |
| TC Set and User File Copy with Multi-Cameras |
| External Recording with IEEE 1394 Streaming |
| Transferring Files to an External HDD:The
AG-HVX200A series offers a host function. Insert a P2 card in the
card slot and data can be transferred to an external Hard Disk
Drive (AC Power Supply needed) via the IEEE 1394 port |
| Analogue Component Signal Output: The
AG-HVX200A series is equipped with analogue component signal (Y,
PB, PR) terminals for outputting 1080i, 720p and 576i (each 50 Hz)
camera video signals. This lets you preview recorded clips on an
ordinary HD/SD TV monitor |
| Compatibility with Nonlinear Editing Systems |
| 16:9 Squeeze and Letterbox Modes: The
AG-HVX200A series can record in SD with a 16:9 or 4:3 aspect
ratio. When 16:9 is selected, the AG-HVX200A series can record in
native 16:9 recording or can be switched to a letterboxed 4:3
image |
| Simple Solution: Using just an AG-HVX200A
series and a laptop computer (PC or Mac) you can access each clip
or transfer clips via USB 2.0 (PC) or IEEE 1394 (Mac) without a
capturing process. By using the P2 gear AG-HPG10, you can also
copy files between cards |
| HD TV Program Production: Program creation
for HDTV can be made in the 1080i or the 720P format with the
AG-HVX200A series. Recordings can be output to a DVCPRO HD VTR via
the IEEE 1394 interface and added to the existing HD production
flow |
| Film, Commercial and Video: Production Use
the AG-HVX200A series as a main camera on an independent film
shoot, or as a second camera on an VariCam or AJ-HDX900 HD
production |
| As a High-End DV Camera: The AG-HVX200A
series can record in any of the 50i and 25p used by DVX100 series
equipment. Further, thanks to the P2 card recording and
down-conversion function, you can copy overcranked and
undercranked HD recording in 720p native mode to mini DV tape |
Specifications:
| Supply Voltage |
DC7.2V / 7.9V |
| Power Consumption |
11.6W (when viewfinder is used), 12.0W (when
LCD monitor is used) MAX 14W |
| Operating Temperature |
0°C to +40°C |
| Operating Humidity |
10% to 85% (no condensation) |
| Pick-up Device |
3CCD (1/3-inch interline transfer type and
progressive modes supported) |
| Lens |
LEICA DICOMAR lens with optical image
stabilizer, motorized/manual mode switching,13 x zoom, F1.6 to F
2.8 (f= 4.2mm to 55mm) (35mm equivalent: 30.3mm to 394mm) |
| Optical Colour Separation |
Prism system |
| ND Filter |
1/8, 1/64 |
| Gain Selection |
50i/50p mode: 0/+3/+6/+9/+12/+18 dB (when using
slow shutter, 0 dB fixed) 25p/25pN mode: 0/+3/+6/+9/+12 dB (when
using slow shutter or VFR rate of less than 25p: 0 dB fixed) |
| Frame Rate |
variable 12/18/20/23/25/27/30/32/37/48/50 fps
(frame/sec) |
| Shutter Speed (Preset) |
50i/50p mode: 1/50 (OFF), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250,
1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec.
25p/25pN mode: 1/25, 1/50 (OFF), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000
sec. |
| Shutter Speed (Synchro Scan) |
50i, 50p mode: 1/50.0 sec. to 1/248.9 sec
(Synchro Scan) 25p, 25pN mode: 1/25.0 sec. to 1/248.9 sec. |
| Aperture Angle |
10° to 350° (Shutter Angle is selectable
under Film Cam Mode.) |
| Slow Shutter Speed |
50i/50p mode: 1/25, 1/12
25p, 25pN mode: 1/12 sec. |
| Minimum Luminance |
3 lx (F1.6, +12 dB gain, at 1/25 shutter) |
| Lens Hood |
Large lens hood with wide view angle |
| Filter Diameter |
82mm |
| Sampling Frequency |
Y: 74.25 MHz, PB/PR: 37.125 MHz |
| Quantizing |
8 bits |
| Compression |
Compression ratio 1/6.7, DCT + variable length
code |
| Recording Bit Rate |
100Mbps |
| Memory card Recording Format |
DVCPRO HD
1080/50i, 1080/25p over 50i
720/50p, 720/25p over 50p, 720/25pN (Native Record)
DVCPRO 50/DVCPRO/DV
576/50i, 576/25p over 50i |
| Memory Card Audio Recording
Format |
PCM digital recording 48 kHz /16 bits
4ch (DVCPRO HD/DVCPRO 50),
2ch/4ch selectable (DVCPRO/DV) |
| Memory Card Recording Time |
32 minutes with one AJ-P2C032RG (DVCPRO HD,
1080/50i)
64 minutes with one AJ-P2C032RG (DVCPRO HD, 720/25pN) |
| Recording Format |
Digital Video SD |
| Tape Format |
Mini DV cassette (6.35mm width metal evaporated
tape) |
| Recording Audio Signals |
PCM digital recording, 16 bits: 48kHz/2ch or 12
bits: 32kHz/4ch |
| Wow & Flutter |
Below measurable limits |
| Frame Rate |
50i, 25p |
| Recording Tracks |
Digital video / audio signals: helical track
Time code: helical track (sub-code area) |
| Tape Speed |
SP mode: 18.831mm/sec, LP mode: 12.568mm/sec |
| Recording Time |
SP mode: 63 min. (When using AY-DVM63MQ) |
| FF/Rew Time |
Approx.140 sec. (when AY-DVM63MQ is used) |
| Video Out |
Analogue component, Y: 1.0Vp-p , 75O, PB/PR:
0.7Vp-p , 75O |
| Video In/Out |
Pin Jack x 1, Analogue composite, 1.0Vp-p , 75O
(In/out automatically switched, Input DV tape mode only) |
| S-video In/Out |
4-pin, Y/C Y: 1.0Vp-p , 75O, C: 0.3Vp-p , 75O
(In/out automatically switched, Input DV tape mode only) |
| Component Analogue Out |
D-Connector for HD Images |
| XLR In |
XLR (3 pin) x 2 (Input 1/Input 2), Input: High
impedance
Line: 0dBu, MIC: -50/-60 dBu (selectable in menu) |
| Line In/Out |
Pin Jack x 2 (Input 1/Input 2), (automatically
switched),
In: High impedance 316mV, Out: 600O, 316mV |
| Internal Microphone |
Stereo Microphone |
| Phones |
Stereo Mini jack (3.5mm diameter) |
| Internal Speaker |
28mm round shape x 1 |
| IEEE 1394 |
4-pin Digital input/output, based on IEEE 1394
standard |
| USB |
Type mini B connector (USB ver.2.0) |
| Camera Remote |
Zoom, Rec (Start/Stop) Super Mini jack (2.5mm
diameter)
Focus Iris, Mini jack (3.5mm diameter) |
| DC Input |
2P x 1, 7.9V |
| LCD Monitor |
3.5 inches, LCD colour Monitor, 210,000 pixels |
| Viewfinder |
0.44 inches, LCD colour Viewfinder, 235,000
pixels |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) |
168.5 x 180 x 390 mm |
| Weight |
Approx. 2.5kg excluding battery and accessories |
| Warranty |
Panasonic Warranty |
What's in the box?
- Panasonic AG-HVX200APS 1/3" 3 CCD P2 HD/DV
Handheld Camcorder
- AC Adapter/Charger
- AC Cord
- DC Cord
- Battery (5400mAH)
- Wireless Remote Controller (Button-Type Battery)
- Microphone Holder
- Eye Cup
- Shoulder Strap
- Ferrite Core
- Component Video Cable
- Pin-BNC Conversion Plug
- P2 Card Software Driver Install (CD-ROM )
- Panasonic Warranty
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