Panasonic AG-HPX250EN P2 HD AVC-Intra Camera

Description

Product Highlights
1/3"-Type 2.2 Mp 3MOS Imager
Integrated 22x (28-616mm Equiv) Lens
10-Bit AVC-Intra Recording at 100 Mb/s
DVCPRO HD & SD Recording
Variable Frame Rates & 24p Modes
3.45" 1920 x 480 LCD Monitor
Dual P2 Card Slots
Manual Zoom, Iris, Focus Rings
HD-SDI, HDMI & Composite Outputs
NTSC & PAL

The Panasonic AG-HPX250 P2 HD Handheld Camcorder is the first handheld professional camcorder model to record the extremely high-quality AVC-Intra 100 Mb/s (10-bit 4:2:2) codec. Featuring an integrated 22x zoom lens and a 2.2 Mp 1/3"-type 3MOS imager, the versatile HPX250 records not only AVC-Intra but also several flavors of DVCPRO (including DVCPRO HD) as well as DV. A variety of frame rates are possible in DVCPRO modes, for native slow- and fast-motion effects.

For video that will later endure heavy processing in the form of effects and other processes, the intra-frame compression options of the HPX250 are crucial. The AVC-Intra 100 codec is a perfect choice for any projects that involve tasks such as greenscreen shooting. The HPX250 could thrive as the second camcorder on an independent feature production, or as the go-to model for a freelance videographer who does a variety of jobs, from SD to HD – and with support for PAL/NTSC signal systems, it will cross oceans without missing a beat. Its compact size makes it hard to leave at home.

For rock-solid reliability, professional P2 cards (sold separately) provide more peace of mind than their SD brethren from the world of mass-market consumer electronics. With two slots, you can record either simultaneously (for creating an instant back-up) or sequentially, with hot-swap support.