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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. it has now 
been further expanded to 20-step selection* in the ag-hPX170 
series. in 720p mode*, the ag-hPX170 series allows the 
undercranking and overcranking that are used with film cameras 
to create fast-motion and slow-motion effects.

*in 1080 and 576 modes, the frame rate can be set only to 25p.

 
•Normal cinematic shooting (at 25 fps) refers to the same rate as 
used in film cameras. the ag-hPX170 can record in 1080/25p 
(over 50i) or 576/25p (over 50i) mode, as well as 720/25p mode. 
25 fps is the standard frame rate used in the production of tv 
commercials, music clips and video software. the ag-hPX170 
can also record in 1080/25p (over 50i) or 576/25p (over 50i) 
mode, as well as 720/25p mode. 

•Higher-speed shooting (at over 26 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 25fps mode, anything over 26 fps will be overcranked. 

•Lower-speed shooting (at under 24 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 25 fps, anything under 24 fps will be undercranked. 

720p Native Mode

in native mode, the ag-hPX170 series records images at the 
frame rate set in the camera. For example in 25p mode, it only 
records 25 frames instead of the normal 50 frames*. Using the 
ag-hPX170 series to play back the recording at the normal rate,  
you can preview the speed effect right on the spot, without using 
a frame rate converter. native mode also extends the recording 
time of a P2 card.

*in 25pn mode, ag-hPX170 series records only 25 frames instead of the normal 50 frames.

720p over 50p Mode

For example, in 25p mode it records 50 frames by applying a 2:2 
pulldown. the recording time is the same as in 1080i or 720p 
mode, but the unit can output a dvCPro hd stream from the 
ieee 1394 connector as it records. this lets you produce a 
backup copy using a connected external hard disk recorder, 
such as the FOCUS
FireStore FS-100.

•FOCUS and FireStore are registered trademarks of FOCUS Enhancements, Inc..

VariCam Style Expression  

with Expanded, 20-Step 

Variable Frame Rate Selection

Содержание AG-HPX172

Страница 1: ...AG HPX170 series Memory Card Camera Recorder AG HPX172 AG HPX173 AG HPX174 ...

Страница 2: ...proven track record in broadcasting to provide exceptional HD recording quality The AG HPX170 series 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 w...

Страница 3: ...ection Comes equipped for HD SDI output Waveform Monitoring vector scope and histogram display HD camcorders with integrated lens and 1 3 inch CCD as of July 2008 according to a Panasonic survey obility to Video production and News Gathering Advanced Functions Ecological Benefits Thanks to Solid State Technology Broadcasting Can Help Conservation Because P2 cards are re usable and moving parts are...

Страница 4: ...d OIS dramatically reduces the blurring caused by hand held camera work Optical processing with an automatic correction function helps assure consistently clear sharp images New Progressive CCD Raises Sensitivity and Lowers Noise and Smear The new 1 3 inch 16 9 progressive CCD on the AG HPX170 series further raises image quality It combines a significantly improved S N ratio and better low light p...

Страница 5: ...ages that result are enhanced by a visually wide dynamic range 7 Mode Gamma for Richer Gradation Drawing on technologies developed for the VariCam Panasonic has equipped the AG HPX170 series with advanced gamma functions that address eight different shooting scenarios and enhance your creative abilities This includes the Cine Like Gamma which produces the characteristic warm tone of film recording...

Страница 6: ... make it ideal for news gathering include operation in temperatures from 20 to 60 C and storage from 40 to 80 C AV data is recorded in MXF files for direct transfer to nonlinear editors 2 or networks 3 without the need for digitizing 1 Total card capacity includes space for data management such as system data therefore actual usable area is less than the capacity indicated on the card 2 PCs must b...

Страница 7: ...ws 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 HPX170 series for consecutive overwriting you can repeatedly re record during a particular recurring time slot always mai ntaining a recording of the most re...

Страница 8: ...atic impact in a scene When the standard speed is 25fps mode anything over 26 fps will be overcranked Lower speed shooting at under 24 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 25 fps anything under 24 fps will be undercranked 720p Native Mode In Native...

Страница 9: ...corded images or SD output down converted from HD playback You can select from three modes side crop letterbox and squeeze Slow Synchro and High Speed Shutter Used with the variable frame rate function this allows you to create a blurring effect or crystal clear stop motion sports action The AG HPX170 series also features a synchro scan function that s suitable for capturing screen shots from a co...

Страница 10: ...s 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 New Functions A new focus assist function with HD compatibility has also been added to the AG HPX170 series This is in addition to a center zoom function that enlarges the cente...

Страница 11: ... from among 50 to 105 in 5 steps Center marker Provides 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 USB 2...

Страница 12: ...reliable and easy to use the AG HPX170 series is a perfect solution for the news environment as it can get in places that bigger cameras may not be allowed HDTV Program Production Programs for HDTV can be created in the 1080i or 720p format with the AG HPX170 series Recordings can be output to a DVCPRO HD VTR via the IEEE 1394 interface and added to the existing HD production flow When used with t...

Страница 13: ...lick Nonlinear Compatibility Information For the operating requirements and other details of editing software visit the website of the relevant software manufacturer AG MC200G XLR microphone Sensitivity 40 3 5 dB 0 dB 1V Pa 1KHz Maximum Input level 127 dB 1000Hz Distortion within 1 S N More than 69 dB CGA D54 Battery Pack 5 400 mAh AJ P2C016RG AJ P2C032RG R series memory card AG B25 AC adapter kit...

Страница 14: ...Details ...

Страница 15: ...ch Frequency characteristics 20 Hz to 20kHz Memory Card Recording Format DVCPRO HD 1080 50i 1080 25p over 50i 720 50p 720 25p over 50p 720 25pN Native DVCPRO 50 DVCPRO DV 576 50i 576 25p over 50i Audio Recording Format PCM digital recording 48 kHz 16 bits 4ch DVCPRO HD DVCPRO 50 2ch 4ch selectable DVCPRO DV Recording Playback Time Approx 16 minutes Using one AJ P2C016HG DVCPRO HD recording in 1080...

Страница 16: ...tudio are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Avid Xpress Media Composer and NewsCutter are trademarks registered in the United States of Avid Technology Inc or its subsidiaries EDIUS is registered trademarks of Grass Valley Inc MainConcept is a registered trademark of MainConcept AG Matrox is a registered trademark of Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd Microsoft Windows W...

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