Panasonic VariCam AJ-HPX2700 P2 Camcorder

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Op. 1740

Comes with

View Finder

Mic. (no windscreen)

3-64gb P2 cards

Shipping case

Overview

Panasonic P2 HD VariCam Series – Advancing the VariCam Legacy Recognized globally as the industry's premier digital cinematography camera, Panasonic's VariCam® HD Cinema Camera has established itself as an indispensable acquisition tool delivering the distinct, prized look of film. The P2 HD VariCam series advances the art of high-end digital cinematography, combining the exceptional reliability and fast workflow of solid-state technology with master-quality, 10-bit 4:2:2 AVC-Intra recording; and the creativity of variable frame rates and shutter speeds to produce beautiful images for movies, documentaries and sports.

High Image Quality, Ultimate Flexibility, Tapeless Workflow

The VariCam 2700 offers intuitive operation with single-step variable frame rates ranging from 1 fps to 60 fps (in 720p mode), advanced gamma settings, and essential interfaces including three HD-SDI
outputs. Utilizing three 1-megapixel 2/3-inch native HD resolution CCDs, the VariCam 2700 records independent-frame 1080 and 720 images in AVC-Intra 100 and AVC-Intra 50 as well as in industry-standard DVCPRO HD. The solid-state HPX2700 offers you an ever-ready workhorse camera for a variety of professional HD shooting applications at a surprisingly affordable price.

 
The VariCam 2700 provides the reliability and fast workflow needed in today's demanding production environments. P2 HD provides immediate access to recorded video for on-set viewing and the benefits of
metadata to more easily manage your content.

Highlights

•720p / 1080p switchable

•AVC-Intra 100, AVC-Intra 50 and DVCPRO HD codecs

•AVC-Intra 100 provides master-quality, 4:2:2, 10-bit recording

•Offers choice of progressive/interlace HD video formats including 720 23.98p/24.00p/25p/29.97p / 50p / 59.94p, as well as 1080 23.98p/24.00p/25p/29.97p / 50i / 59.94i

•Variable frames (1 to 60fps) and 1080 23.98/24psf HD-SDI output (when in 1080 mode)

•AVC-Intra compatibility with leading NLEs, including Apple Final Cut Pro 6, Autodesk, Avid Media Composer Family Version 3.0, Avid NewsCutter Family version 7.0 and Quantel

•Scan reverse allows for anamorphic lens adapter use (to create a 2.35:1 aspect image for wide-screen cinematic shooting) or for use with an HD lens adaptor for 35mm lenses

•Dynamic Range Stretch to automatically suppress blocked shadows and blown highlights

•Chromatic Aberration Correction compensates for the inherent color deficiencies found in some lenses

•Advanced gamma settings including Film-Rec •14-Bit Digital Processing with 12-Axis Color
Correction

•High F10 sensitivity at 2,000 lx, Minimum illumination of 0.021 lx (at 1 fps VFR and +30-dB gain-up)

•Electronic shutter that offers seven shutter speeds up to a maximum 1/2000 second (plus a Half mode) and unique angle settings (similar to a film camera)

•Newly-designed grip handle with five threaded holes for mounting accessories and a 3-point locking viewfinder mount for precise adjustment (color viewfinder compatible)48-kHz/16-bit, four-channel digital
audio recording

•Multiple system Interfaces, including three HD-SDI Outputs, USB 2.0 and down-converted SD video output and IEEE 1394 output (DVCPRO HD codec recording only)