Panasonic AG-HPX300 Brochure & Specs page 6

Cine-like Functions
The gamma, variable frame rate and other advanced functions let you capture images with a
cinema-like feel, expanding your creative and expressive possibilities.
7-Mode Gamma for Richer Gradation
Drawing on technologies developed for the VariCam, Panasonic has
equipped the AG-HPX300 with advanced gamma functions that address
seven different shooting scenarios and enhance your creative abilities.
This includes the Cine-Like Gamma, which produces the characteristic tone
of film recordings.
AG-HPX300 Gamma Modes
HD NORM: Suitable for standard HD recording
LOW: Works to flatten out a high contrast scene
SD NORM: Normal setting for SD
HIGH: Provides more contrast and color gradation
B.PRESS: Provides more contrast and blacks in low contrast scenes
CINE-LIKE D: The Cine-Like mode shifted to prioritize dynamic range
CINE-LIKE V: The Cine-Like mode shifted to prioritize contrast
HD NORM Mode
20-Step Variable Frame Rate
Like the VariCam, the AG-HPX300 allows undercranking and overcranking
common in film cameras, to create fast-motion and slow-motion effects. In
720p mode,* the frame rate can be set to any of 20 steps.
*In 1080 and 480 modes, the frame rate can be set only to 24p or 30p.
Frame Rate Speed Effect in 24p base
12p 200%
15p 160%
18p 133%
20p 120%
21p 114%
22p 109%
24p 100%
25p 96%
26p 92%
27p 89%
28p 86%
30p 80%
32p 75%
34p 71%
36p 67%
40p 60%
44p 55%
48p 50%
54p 44%
60p 40%
CINE-LIKE D Mode
Speed Effect in 30p base
(Quick) 250% (Quick)
(Quick) 200% (Quick)
(Quick) 167% (Quick)
(Quick) 150% (Quick)
(Quick) 143% (Quick)
(Quick) 136% (Quick)
(Standard) 125% (Quick)
(Slow) 120% (Quick)
(Slow) 115% (Quick)
(Slow) 111% (Quick)
(Slow) 107% (Quick)
(Slow) 100% (Standard)
(Slow) 94% (Slow)
(Slow) 88% (Slow)
(Slow) 83% (Slow)
(Slow) 75% (Slow)
(Slow) 68% (Slow)
(Slow) 63% (Slow)
(Slow) 56% (Slow)
(Slow) 50% (Slow)
• Normal cinematic shooting (at 24 fps or 30 fps) refers to the same rate as
used in film cameras. The AG-HPX300 can record in 1080/24p or 480/24p
(over 60i) mode, as well as 720/24p mode. 30 fps is the standard frame rate
used in the production of TV commercials, music videos and video
software. The AG-HPX300 can also record in 1080/30p or 480/30p (over
60i) mode, as well as 720/30p mode.
• Higher-speed shooting (at over 25 fps*) produces slow-motion effects.
This is especially effective for high-action scenes like car chases or crashes,
or to create a dramatic impact in a scene.
* When the standard speed is 24 fps. For a standard speed of 30 fps, anything over 32 fps will be
overcranked.
• Lower-speed shooting (at under 22 fps*) lets you attain a fast-motion
effect. This technique can be combined with a warp-speed effect to give
special emphasis to flowing water, fast-moving clouds, etc.
* When the standard speed is 24 fps. For a standard speed of 30 fps, anything under 28 fps will be
undercranked.
Shown above is a sample of operation style.