Panasonic AG-HVX200A - Camcorder - High Definition - professional - widescreen - 1.1 Mpix - optical zoom: 13 x - Mini DV (HDV) flash card

Panasonic's handheld P2 HD camcorders are packed with advanced video technologies. The AG-HVX200 is widely praised as a revolutionary professional production tool for an array of applications from filmmaking through broadcasting. The P2 card's excellent mobility reliability and instant playback ability were proven in demanding applications in the field from the one-chance-to-capture-it pressure of the Olympic Games to the extreme weather of the Iditarod in Alaska. Features like the DVCPRO HD codec's high image quality variable frame rate recording the first ever in a handheld camcorder and the HD/SD multi-format with built-in DV tape drive were appreciated by video creators everywhere. The original AG-HVX200 continues to provide new solutions to the production of movies documentaries short movie features and more.

Now the P2 handheld camera takes another step forward. The new AG-HVX200A series with its newly-developed CCD raises the signal to noise performance while enhancing the low-light performance of the camera as well. Coupled with a new 30mm wide-angle zoom lens this new version of the HVX200 addresses even more applications and meets the needs of user with more critical needs.

Features:

Advanced gamma function address eight different shooting scenarios and enhances your creative abilities 2 XLR audio input terminals with 48-V phantom power for professional use 3.5 LCD Monitor

• Panasonic's advanced OIS (Optical Image Stabilizer) dramatically reduces the blurring caused by hand-held camera work. Optical processing with an automatic correction function helps assure consistently clear sharp images.


• Using the DVCPRO HD codec recording system the AG-HVX200A series records HD video with outstanding image and audio quality onto a P2 card in file format. This codec thanks to a low compression ratio at a video bit rate of 100 Mbps (1080/50i 720/50p) and the easy-to-edit intraframe compression system is suitable for recording fast-moving subjects with no motion artifacts other than motion blur. The 4 - 2 - 2 sampling rate minimizes jaggies at chroma edges and is advantageous in image compos


• P2 card is an AV media for professional use. It features a large capacity of up to 64 GB


• When you press the Record Button in standby mode the AG-HVX200A series instantly finds a blank area of the P2 card and begins recording. It can begin recording immediately even when you're using it to preview video.


• In PC mode the AG-HVX200A series connects directly via USB 2.0 to a PC running Windows. In IEEE 1394 Device mode it connects directly to a Mac. This lets you use the AG-HVX200A series as a P2 card drive providing easy access to recordings on the P2 card. The included P2 driver must be installed in the Windows PC or Mac computerA

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