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28mm Wide-Angle, 13x Zoom Leica Dicomar® HD Lens

The wide-angle zoom lens that gained high popularity in the 
HVX200 Series has been reduced in size, lightened, and further 
widened in this 13x zoom lens. The lens structure combines 13 
lens elements in 10 groups, with 3 aspherical lenses. The 
diameter of the front lens element has been reduced from 67 to 
53.2 mm, while still achieving a 28mm wide angle (35mm 
equivalent), the widest of the class.*
The new lens covers most shooting situations without requiring a 
wide-angle conversion lens. Its minimum object distance (MOD) 
of about 0.6 meter at the telephoto setting helps to maximize the 
handheld camcorder’s inherent mobility. 
The same cam-driven zoom ring that was so popular in previous 
models ensures accurate zooming. The Leica Dicomar lens 
incorporates Leica optical technology and know-how throughout. 
A multi-coating process minimizes flare and ghosting. This results 
in sharp, crisp, beautifully rendered images with delicate nuances 
and exceptional shading.

*HD camcorders with integrated lens and 1/3-inch CCD, as of September 2009 (according to 
a Panasonic survey)

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.

Progressive CCD Raises Sensitivity 

and Lowers Noise and Smear

The 1/3-inch 16:9 progressive 
CCD on the AG-HPX171 further 
raises image quality. It combines 
a significantly improved S/N 
ratio and better low-light 
performance than previous 
models. Backed by a high-
performance digital signal 
processor, the CCD brings 
higher quality to HD images to 
meet the demands of 
broadcasters and high-end video producers.

High-Resolution Native Progressive 1080/50p* Scan

Progressive to interlace conversion, cross conversion and down 
conversion all start with the 1080/50p* scan. That initial 1080p 
native progressive scan offers the highest level of vertical 
resolution possible at this level of camera. Keep in mind that the 
camera does not record this signal but uses it as a basis for all 
captures. The result is an HD or SD recording with a level of 
image quality that cannot be matched by electronically 
processed scans.

*When in 50Hz mode.

Wide, High-Quality Images 

with High Sensitivity from 

Advanced Optical System 

and High-Performance DSP

ø 53mm

Light axis

Image of an angle of view equivalent to 31.4 mm Image of an angle of view equivalent to 28 mm

Configuration of the 13-power zoom lens

Summary of Contents for P2HD AG-HPX171

Page 1: ...AG HPX171 Memory Card Camera Recorder ...

Page 2: ...n broadcasting to provide exceptional HD recording quality The AG HPX171 offers a host of advanced features Two P2 card slots allow hot swapping for extended recording Pre rec and loop rec functions help ensure that you never miss an important shooting opportunity There is also 20 step variable frame rate selection HD SDI output for uncompressed streaming output and a waveform monitor vector scope...

Page 3: ...nvenience letting the AG HPX171 handle a wide range of applications without requiring a conversion lens P2 Memory Card Recorder Lower Operating Costs Better for the Environment P2 Reduces Total Cost of Ownership 1 Faster easier editing because digitization is not necessary 2 Lower media costs because memory cards are reusable 3 Lower maintenance costs because there is no moving mechanism Reducing ...

Page 4: ...nced OIS dramatically reduces the blurring caused by hand held camera work Optical processing with an automatic correction function helps assure consistently clear sharp images Progressive CCD Raises Sensitivity and Lowers Noise and Smear The 1 3 inch 16 9 progressive CCD on the AG HPX171 further raises image quality It combines a significantly improved S N ratio and better low light performance t...

Page 5: ...namic range 7 Mode Gamma for Richer Gradation Drawing on technologies developed for the VariCam Panasonic has equipped the AG HPX171 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 warm tone of film recordings AG HPX171 Gamma Modes HD NORM Suitable for HD recording ...

Page 6: ...nk card spaces there is no need for cueing and the risk of accidentally overwriting valuable data is eliminated The newly released low cost E series 2 AJ P2E016XG AJ P2E032XG AJ P2E064XG provides a new level of lower cost recording capability for those customers budgetary concerns 1 Total card capacity includes space for data management such as system data therefore actual usable area is less than...

Page 7: ...indows 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 Versatile Recording Modes Handle Various Situations Loop recording Using two P2 cards and setting the AG HPX171 for consecutive overwriting you can repeatedly re record during a particular recurring time slot always maintaining a recording of the most recent...

Page 8: ...a dramatic impact in a scene When the standard speed is 24 fps in 59 94Hz mode For a standard speed of 25 fps in 50Hz mode anything over 26 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 in 59 9...

Page 9: ...lurring effect or crystal clear stop motion sports action The AG HPX171 also features a synchro scan function that s suitable for capturing screen shots from a computer monitor VFR in 59 94 Hz Mode VFR in 50 Hz Mode Shown above is a sample of operation styles Side crop Letter box Squeeze Frame rate Effect of 24p standard Effect of 30p standard 12p 200 Quick 250 Quick 15p 160 Quick 200 Quick 18p 13...

Page 10: ...gives you a level of operating ease that approaches an interchangeable lens can be used to control the aperture too by switching the Ring Focus Iris selector You can also add backlight correction or spotlight correction to the auto aperture function Focus Assist and Other Functions A focus assist function with HD compatibility has also been added to the AG HPX171 This is in addition to a center zo...

Page 11: ...rovides an accurate numeric display of the brightness at screen center Standard HD SDI Output An SDI HD SD output terminal enables serial transfer of uncompressed video and audio data In addition to its use in ordinary digital broadcasting environments it also allows synchronized recording with a Panasonic digital recorder P2 HD HD D5 DVCPRO HD AVCHD USB 2 0 and IEEE 1394 PC Interfaces The USB 2 0...

Page 12: ...details see the rear cover page Notes Regarding the Handling of P2 Files Using a PC Acquisition and On site Storage Live switcher AV HS400A HD SDI HD SDI HD SDI HD SDI AG HPX171 AG HPX500 series AJ HD1400 On Air Live switcher AV HS400A HD SDI HD SDI HD SDI HD SDI AG HPX171 AG HPX500 series AJ HD1400 On Air The AG HPX171 comes with a standard HD SD SDI output terminal for the serial digital interfa...

Page 13: ...mory card NEW AJ P2E064XG AJ P2E032XG AJ P2E016XG Memory Card P2 card E series P2 card E series may require to update the software of P2 equipment please go to the P2 support page from the Panasonic web page https eww pavc panasonic co jp pro av NEW NEW NEW AJ P2C064AG AJ P2C032AG AJ P2C016AG Memory Card P2 card A series AJ PCD35 Memory Card Drive P2 drive Interface PCI Express Before using P2 car...

Page 14: ...Details ...

Page 15: ...12dB Shutter 1 24sec Lens Hood Wide field large type Filter Diameter 72 mm Video P2 General DVCPRO HD 1080i 720p Sampling Frequency Y 74 25 MHz PB PR 37 125 MHz Quantizing 8 bits Video Compression System Compression ratio 1 6 7 DCT variable length code Video Recording Bit Rate 100 Mbps Audio P2 General DVCPRO HD 1080i 720p Sampling Frequency 48 kHz Quantizing 16 bits 4ch Frequency characteristics ...

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