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Panasonic P2HD AG-HPX172 Brochure & Specs
Panasonic P2HD AG-HPX172 Brochure & Specs

Panasonic P2HD AG-HPX172 Brochure & Specs

Ag-hpx170 series memory card camera recorder
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Memory Card Camera-Recorder
(AG-HPX172/AG-HPX173/AG-HPX174)

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Summary of Contents for Panasonic P2HD AG-HPX172

  • Page 1 AG-HPX170 series Memory Card Camera-Recorder (AG-HPX172/AG-HPX173/AG-HPX174)
  • Page 2 Lightest P2 HD Model Brings Even Greater M A Handheld Camcorder with 28mm Wide-Angle Lens, Superb Image Quality and The AG-HPX170 series is the lightest member of the P2 Series of camcorders that have revolutionized news gathering and video production. Thanks to an exclusive, P2 card recording design, the AG-HPX170 series weighs in at only 1.9 kg, assuring exceptional mobility.
  • Page 3: Advanced Functions

    *HD camcorders with integrated lens and 1/3-inch CCD, as of September 2009 (according to a Panasonic survey) P2 Memory Card Recorder: Lower Operating Costs, Better for the Environment P2 Reduces Total Cost of Ownership...
  • Page 4 Image of an angle of view equivalent to 31.4 mm Image of an angle of view equivalent to 28 mm Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) Panasonic’s advanced OIS dramatically reduces the blurring caused by hand-held camera work. Optical processing with an automatic correction function helps assure consistently clear, sharp images.
  • Page 5 DSP with 14-Bit A/D Conversion and 19-Bit Processing 7-Mode Gamma for Richer Gradation The digital signal processor Drawing on technologies developed for the VariCam, Panasonic developed for the AG-HPX170 has equipped the AG-HPX170 series with advanced gamma series’s video signals uses...
  • Page 6 *2: When using the P2 card E Series, software updates are necessary for certain P2 devices. For details, visit the Panasonic website at https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/. Advanced P2HD Immediate Startup and Better Data Protection...
  • Page 7 Text Memo button at any of up to 100 locations and a blank text memo label is registered. *This function requires P2 viewer or P2CMS software for Windows PC or Mac computers, which P2 users can download for free. Visit https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ and click “P2 Support and Download.”...
  • Page 8 20-Step Variable Frame Rate Panasonic’s VariCam — named for its ground-breaking variable frame rate capability — is widely used in the production of movies, TV programs and commercials. The first application of the variable frame rate function to a handheld camera came with the AG-HVX200 series, and proved extremely popular.
  • Page 9 Framerate 208% 167% 139% 125% 119% 114% 109% 104% 100% Effect of 25p standard (Quick) (Standard) (Slow) 1080/576 25p Shooting Mode 16:9/4:3 Aspect Ratio Conversion The 1080 and 576 progressive recording systems convert The 16:9/4:3 Conversion mode can be used with SD-recorded recordings to 50i in 25p shooting mode.
  • Page 10 Superb Mobility for Low-Angle Shots and Interviews • The 1.9kg weight (lowest in the class) and comfortable weight balance provide highly stable handheld shooting, while the magnesium alloy diecast chassis boosts ruggedness and durability. • The upper part of the handle grip contains both the Rec Start/ Stop button and a lens zoom speed control (three speed).
  • Page 11 In addition to its use in REC CHECK: Rec check function ordinary digital broadcasting environments, it also allows SPOTLIGHT: Spotlight compensation synchronized recording with a Panasonic digital recorder (P2 HD/ HD-D5/DVCPRO HD/AVCHD). BACKLIGHT: Backlight compensation BLACKFADE: Black fade in/out USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394 PC Interfaces...
  • Page 12 AJ-HD1400 AJ-HD1400 Compatibility with Nonlinear Editing Systems In developing P2 products, Panasonic has been working in collaboration with a number of strategic P2 Partners. There are many nonlinear editing products in the market which have already supported DVCPRO HD-P2 and so many P2 customers are using such editing systems.
  • Page 13: Optional Accessories

    Memory Card (P2 card E series*) * P2 card E series may require to update the software of P2 equipment. please go to the P2 AG-HPG10 support page from the Panasonic web page Memory Card Portable Recorder https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ “P2 Gear”...
  • Page 14 Details...
  • Page 15: Specifications

    Specifications GENERAL Memory Card Power Supply: DC7.2V (with Battery) Recording Format: DVCPRO HD: DC7.9V (with AC adaptor) 1080/50i, 1080/25p (over 50i), 720/50p, 720/25p (over 50p), 720/25pN (Native) Power Consumption: 10.9W (when LCD monitor is not used.) DVCPRO 50/DVCPRO/DV: 11.7W (when LCD monitor is used.) 576/50i, 576/25p (over 50i) 13.8W (MAX) Audio Recording Format:...
  • Page 16 P2 store. The included P2 driver is compatible with Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000 and Mac OSX. For other operating requirements, refer to the P2 installation manual. The P2 driver and the P2 installation manual can be downloaded free from a Panasonic website. Visit https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ and click "P2 Support and Download."...

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