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Slow, synchro and high speed shutter
The shutter speed can be set from a slow speed of 1/6 s up to a maximum speed of 1/7200 s
*1
. Combined with the
variable frame rate functions, this allows you to create blurring or stop motion effects. The AG-HPX300P also features a
synchro scan function that is ideal for capturing screen shots from a computer monitor.
Scene file dial
This dial allows you to instantly retrieve settings that suit shooting conditions. Six preset files are provided, and you can
change the file names and their settings as desired. You can also save up to four files to an SD or SDHC memory card
(both referred to as “SD memory card” below) and load files from an SD memory card.
Shooting assist functions
USERbuttons:
Three USER buttons each of which can be assigned a frequently used function for immediate access.
Focusassist:
Magnifies the center portion of the image and displays a focus bar to facilitate focusing.
Eightfilesforcompensatinglenschromaticaberrationandfourfilesforcorrectingshadingforinterchangeablelenses
areprovided.
Variablecolortemperature:
Allows fine adjustment after setting the white balance.
RECREVIEW:
Provides a quick check of the last few seconds of the most recently recorded clip.
-positionopticalNDfilterprovided.
Chromatic aberration compensation (CAC)
This function automatically corrects the registration error caused by the slight chromatic aberration that the lens cannot
compensate for, in order to minimize color bleeding into surrounding image areas.
Remote control support
The camera supports the AJ-RC10G (optional accessory) remote control unit. The remote control allows you to adjust
camera image and recording controls at a distance while viewing what you are shooting.
Auto Tracking White Balance (ATW)
Automatically adjusts the white balance of the subject in real-time, a convenient function for quick adjustment in
recording situations where there is no time for normal white balance adjustment.
DRS (Dynamic Range Stretcher) function
This function compresses the video signal level while maintaining contrast to extend the dynamic range making it
possible to correctly render highlight areas without overexposure and loss of detail that would otherwise occur.
*2
*1 This is the shutter speed value when 3.0d is configured for the synchro scan mode.
*2 The DRS function is not available in 1080/30P, 1080/24P modes.
