Panasonic AG-HPX301E P2 HD camcorder unveiled

Panasonic has unveiled an affordable professional camcorder with 10-bit, 4:2:2, individual frame recording and native 2.2-megapixel imagers. Incorporating a low-profile shoulder-mounted design, the AG-HPX301E P2 HD camcorder offers the flexibility of an interchangeable lens but comes standard with a 17x HD Fujinon lens.

The AG-HPX301E imager incorporates advanced 1/3in 2.2-megapixel 3MOS technology to acquire full native-resolution HD images. With a redesigned optical block and a high-precision prism bonding technology, these advanced 3MOS imagers provide exceptional image quality while minimizing any flare and chromatic aberration. A new 20-bit digital signal processor (DSP) also enhances the HPX301E's image performance.

The AG-HPX301E captures full native 1920 x 1080 HD resolution. Superseding the compromise of 8-bit, long GOP, 4:2:0 recording, the HPX301E provides master-quality, 10-bit, 4:2:2 individual frame capture using Panasonic’s AVC-Intra codec.

Delivering the quality of AVC-Intra 100 and AVC-Intra 50, the HPX301E also records individual frame images in 100Mb/s DVCPRO HD and in SD in DVCPRO50, DVCPRO and DV, which provides faster workflow and less degradation in multigenerational rendering.

The AVC-Intra 100 and 50 codecs let users record in a choice of HD video formats. Moreover, it records in SD frequencies in interlaced and progressive modes. The camera also supports 1080/23.98PsF output (via HD-SDI) for use in high-end movie production. The output of the camera can be set for downconversion or crossconversion with letterbox, 4:3 crop or squeeze.

Via broadcastengineering.com