Panasonic AG-HPX250PJ 1/3″ 2.2 megapixel P2 Handheld Camcorder
The New AG-HPX250 P2 HD Camcorder With AVC-Intra Recording
The New Ultra-Portable Handheld Camcorder To Deliver Master Quality Images
The AG-HPX250 is Panasonic’s first P2 HD handheld camcorder with 10-bit, 4:2:2 independent-frame, AVC-Intra recording, an unprecedented level of image quality for a lightweight camera. Weighing 5.5 pounds, the sleek HPX250 incorporates high-sensitivity 1/3″, full-HD 2.2 megapixel 3-MOS imagers and a 20-bit Digital Signal Processor to produce superb low light images in native 1920 x 1080 resolution.
With a wide 28mm to 616mm (35mm equivalent) 22X HD lens with 3 independent adjustable rings (Zoom/Focus/Iris), it offers variable frame rate capability in 1080p up to 30fps (17 steps) as well as 720p up to 60fps (25 steps) for undercranking/overcranking to create fast or slow-motion effects. In addition to AVC-Intra 100/50 recording, the two-slot HPX250 records in DVCPRO HD, as well as standard definition recording in DVCPRO50, DVCPRO and DV. The ideal camera for worldwide use, the HPX250 offers recording in 1080/59.94i, 29.97pN, 23.98pN as well as 720p at 23.98pN and many other formats.
- 10-bit, 4:2:2, full-resolution, independent-frame, AVC-Intra 100
- 1/3″ 2.2M 3MOS imager
- 22X wide HD fixed lens
- Mechanical zoom, 3 rings (Zoom/Focus/Iris)
- HD/SD formats, frame rates, Variable Frame Rates (720p/1080p)
- Professional input/outputs, including Genlock, timecode, HDSDI, HDMI
- Easy Operation with 4 user buttons
- Digital Zoom (2X/5X/10X)
- Flash Band Compensation (FBC)
- Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS)
- Built-in SMPTE time-code generator/reader
- 4-position ND optical filter controls
- Auto focus with face detection, white balance, mode display, zebra display, color bar, tally lamps, slow shutter and synchro-scan shutter functions
- Widescreen LCOS color viewfinder
- Widescreen LCD color flip-out monitor
- Two P2 card slots
- Weighs approx. 5.5 lbs
- Multiple 1/4″ 20 and 3/8″ screw holes (top/bottom) for connection to industry mounting equipment
- Power consumption of only 15 watts
- Five-year limited warranty program (1 year + 4 additional years with registration)