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Shoulder-Type Performance and Functions in a Handheld Camera Recorder for Broadcast Use The high-performance AG-HPX255/HPX250 P2 handheld camera recorders fill out the P2HD Series by incorporating the newest technologies throughout — in the lens, camera and recorder sections. The 22x zoom lens covers a wide shooting range, from wide-angle to telephoto, and features three manual rings for precise control.
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22x Panasonic Lens — Zooming in on New Levels of Image Expression AG-HPX255/HPX250 AG-HPX255/HPX250 Packed with Panasonic Optical Technology Optical Image Stabilizer, Digital Zoom, and ND Filter The high-performance zoom lens was developed specifically for • Hand-shake correction with the Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS).
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• Knee point settings: Auto, Low, Mid and High. Seven Mode Gamma for Richer Gradation Drawing on technologies developed for the VariCam, Panasonic has equipped the AG-HPX255/HPX250 with advanced gamma functions that address seven different shooting scenarios, including two Cine-Like Gammas.
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*3: When you select 25 FRAME in VFR mode in DVCPRO HD 50p mode. *1: You may need to update its firmware. Please refer to the “service and support” on the Panasonic Website (http://pro-av.panasonic.net/). Requires the optional AJ-P2AD1G Memory Card Adapter to use the microP2 Card .
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• Normal cinematic shooting (at 24 fps, 25 fps or 30 fps) refers to the same rate as used in film cameras. The AG-HPX255/HPX250 can record The Variable Frame Rate (VFR) function was inherited from the Panasonic in 24 fps. Note that 25 fps and 30 fps are the standard frame rates used VariCam, which is widely used for producing movies, TV series, and TV in the production of TV commercials, music clips and video media.
64 kbps, 48 kHz AAC-LC *1: You may need to update AG-HPX255/HPX250 firmware. Please refer to "Service and Support" on the *4: For the latest information, see "Service and Support" on the Panasonic website Panasonic Website (http://pro-av.panasonic.net/). (http://pro-av.panasonic.net/). *2: Proxy data cannot be recorded when using the Loop REC or Interval REC function. Proxy data is a *5: SHQ/HQ/LOW are HD modes.
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AG-HPX255 AG-HPX255 A Camera Remote Function Prepares the AG-HPX255 for Studio Use AG-EC4G Extension Control Unit • Compatible camera recorders: AG-HPX255, AG-HPX370 series, New 10-pin Remote Terminal AG-HPX500 series, AG-HPX600, AJ-HPX3100G, AJ-PX5000 A remote terminal is provided for • The maximum length of the remote control cable is 50 m (164 feet). the optional AG-EC4G Extension •...
AVC-Intra 100 footage. Includes embedded audio, and supports Rec S/S synchronization. Images can be synched and output to a switcher, linked backup recording with a Panasonic recorder equipped with HD SDI providing the same level of operation as many shoulder-type models.
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USB 3.0 AJ-MPD1G uploading data to a network. * You may need to update AG-HPX255/HPX250 firmware. Please refer to "Service and Support" on the Panasonic Website (http://pro-av.panasonic.net/). Field Recording Workflow for TV Program Production microP2 card Combination with the AG-HPD24 P2...
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*1: It can be used as a battery charger only. It cannot be used as a AC adaptor for AG-HPX255/HPX250. *2: For P2 Viewer Plus download and operating requirement information, visit https://eww.pavc.panasonic. co.jp/pro-av/. *3: Update to a 24 bit compatible version is necessary. For details, please refer to "Note Regarding 24 bit Audio" below. *4: For P2 Viewer Plus download and operating requirement information, see “P2 Viewer Plus”...
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As of June, 2013 AG-HPX255/HPX250 Specifications General Specification Supply Voltage: DC 7.2 V (when the battery is used) Recording/Playback Time* : AVC-Intra 100/DVCPRO HD: approx. 32 min DC 7.9 V (when the AC adaptor is used) with a 32 GB P2 card AVC-Intra 50/DVCPRO50: approx.
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HD content on Windows PCs and Macs. For P2 Viewer Plus or P2 CMS download and operating requirement information, visit http://pro-av.panasonic.net/. For operating requirements and details of other P2 editing software, visit the website of the relevant software manufacturer.
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