AG-HVX203AMC Panasonic HD camcorders

Handheld HD P2 hand-held camcorder DV tape P2 cards and dual recording system can record DV, DVCPRO, DVCPRO 50, DVCPRO HD format optical wide-angle zoom lens Leica Dicomar 13 portable handheld design supports variable frame rate shooting movie Gamma-style shooting 1/3 inch 16: 9 progressive scan 3CCD review applications designed for high-definition Leica Dicomar 13 times zoom lens system New Progressive CCD and DSP brings higher sensitivity and image quality DVCPRO HD: broadcasters claim The picture and sound quality encoding format records multiple semiconductor memory, leading modern advanced technologies P2: a new generation of storage media 12fps-50fps variable frame rate capabilities provide superior film performance force equipped for a preview of the "Native" mode and "based on 50p" mode Cine gamma curves provide a sense of warm tones of film professionals equipped with manual zoom, focus, iris and gain adjustment function in order to shoot faster and easier, with the scene files, user button and automatic function for shooting faster and easier, with a scene file, user buttons and automatic functions throughout the ergonomics of the viewfinder, monitor and handle System Interface review Panasonic P2 HD handheld camcorder one integrates many advanced video technology. Launched in 2006, the AG-HVX200 as a revolutionary professional production tool and acclaimed films to be used to make a range of applications from broadcast. P2 card has excellent portability, reliability and instant playback capability, these demanding applications, also prepared by the test, withstood the "only one chance to capture" the pressure of the Olympics has been to the extreme Alaska Ai Dita Rhodes outdoors climate. Video producers around the world are to enjoy such as variable frame rate recording (for the first time appeared in a hand-held camera) and the like characteristics, such characteristics as well as high-quality DVCPRO HD encoding formats, with built-in DV tape drive HD / SD multi-format capability. Original AG-HVX200 has always been committed to filmmaking, documentary production, video production and other new solutions. Now, P2 handheld camera has taken a big step forward. The new AG-HVX203A is equipped with a newly developed CCD, to improve the signal to noise ratio performance, but also enhances the camera in low-light environments expression. With the new 30 mm wide zoom lens together, the new version of AG-HVX203A may face a wider range of applications, to meet the more demanding user requirements. For HD applications designed Leica Dicomar 13 times zoom lens system Leica Dicomar HD lens The lens system is designed for HD recording and specially developed, 82mm (diameter) filter 11 member group of 15 shots, including 3 aspherical . The Leica Dicomar Leica lens combines advanced optical technology. Low dispersion glass reduces color distortion and increases resolution, while a multi-coat process also minimize the effects of flicker and smear. It is these produce a sharp image reproduction effect, the fine detail and unique shadow effects. ※ Leica and Dicomar is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. Powerful 13x zoom wide-angle 13x zoom lens specifically designed for the HD recording has a very wide viewing angle of 30mm (35mm equivalent angle of view). The new lens on Panasonic's acclaimed wide-angle lens design technology, without wide conversion lens that is covering most shooting situations. The Macro lens (MOD) in telephoto mode about 0.6 meters, which help maximize the highlights of this handheld camcorder natural portability. Early models are equipped with a very popular camera-driven zoom ring, both to ensure the accurate zoom, and so minimize the effects of flicker and smear. It is these produce a sharp image reproduction effect, the fine detail and unique shadow effects. Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) Panasonic's advanced Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) to effectively reduce the picture distortion caused by hand-held camera shake. Optical processing capability with automatic correction function is always to ensure a clear and sharp picture. New Progressive CCD and DSP brings higher sensitivity and image quality New Progressive CCD increases sensitivity, weakening the noise and trailing AG-HVX203A with some new 1/3 inch 16: 9 progressive CCD to further improve the image quality. Compared with the previous models, both significantly improved signal to noise ratio, but also has better low-light performance power. The CCD with high-performance digital signal processor (DSP) to support, bringing a higher-definition picture quality to meet the broadcasters and the needs of high-end video producers. DSP AG-HVX203A has a 14-bit analog to digital conversion capability and 19-bit processing capabilities for 1080 / 60p video signal, digital signal processor (DSP) using a 14-bit A / D conversion and 19-bit internal processing, unprecedented accuracy. Although the AG-HVX203A not record 1080 / 60p material, but they are based on 1080 / 60p capture and generate all other signals. DSP section can be a variety of adjustments, including eight kinds of gamma settings; each gamma settings are divided into R, G, B channel individually adjustable. It also converts the signal to HD or SD format. Because this new DSP performance equivalent to processors used in many high-end HD cameras, so it helps to bring the entire AG-HVX203A beautiful graphics video formats. High Resolution Native Progressive 1080 / 60p Scan Progressive to interlace conversion, cross conversion and down conversion all with 1080p / 60 scan basis. The initial 1080p Native Progressive Scan camera brings the level of the highest level of vertical resolution. The camera itself does not record this signal, but will it as a basis for all capture. The resulting image quality levels shoot those HD / SD Recorder electronic process of scanning and acquiring images can not be compared. DVCPRO HD: picture and sound quality broadcasters requested more excellent image quality encoding format records DVCPRO HD encoding format / quality DVCPRO HD Winter Olympic Games in Turin using AG-HVX203A camcorders record DVCPRO HD encoding format adopted system, a file format recording quality / sound quality is excellent HD video on a P2 card. This encoding method using a low compression ratio of 100Mbps (1080 / 50i, 720 / 50p) stream and easily editable intra-frame compression system, suitable for recording fast-moving subject without sports I like, and motion blur. 4: 2: 2 sampling rate to the maximum extent eliminates jagged edges chroma phenomenon, has certain advantages in image compositing and motion tracking. Meanwhile, DVCPRO HD, uncompressed 16-bit, 4-channel audio recording capability, brings excellent sound quality. HD / SD Multi-Format Recording AG-HVX203A can record 1080 / 25p ※ 1,1080 / 50i or 576 / 50i HD formats on a P2 card, and it also is compatible with currently used in the field of television production standard definition (576i) format. The camera system allows the use of multiple encoding formats DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO or DV ※ 2 format models record - Select the desired format according to the customer's needs. ※ 1: In the 1080 / 25p format, will use the 2: 2 pull-down mode in 50i frame rate recording images. ※ 2: P2 card can be used to record any video encoding format. Mini-DV tapes can record DV-format video. SD 16: 9/4: 3 aspect ratio Amplitude, HD only supports 16: 9 ratio type. AG-HVX203A supported video formats and encoding format video recording mode recording media of the time encoding HD 1080 / 50i DVCPRO HD P2 card 64 minutes 1080 / 25p (over 50i) 720 / 50p 720 / 25p (over 50p) 720 / 25pN ( Native) * 1 128 分钟 HD 576 / 50i DVCPRO 50 128 分钟 576 / 25p (over 50i) 576 / 50i DVCPRO / DV 256 分钟 576 / 25p (over 50i) 576 / 50i DV 75 分钟 576 / 25p (over 50i) mini -DV Tape ※ 1: In the "Native" mode, AG-HVX203A records only active frames ※ 2: using two 32GB P2 cards. (Halved when using a card.) DV: using a mini-DV tape AY-DVM63MC semiconductor memory, leading modern advanced digital technology ultra-thin, high-capacity, high-speed P2 is Professional Plug-in (professional plug-in) shorthand ; P2 card is a compact solid-state memory card designed for professional AV use of. Essentially, four SD / SDHC memory cards packaged together to obtain a P2 card. Technology enables concurrent read and write speeds transmission speed P2 card is a 4-fold SDHC card. P2 card using a precision die-casting type of housing has become a solid, reliable storage device (6). A thin, high-capacity 32GB ※ 1 P2 card (AJ-P2C032RMC) can hold 32 minutes of DVCPRO HD encoding format recording material, however, only about 45 grams weight. P2 card complies with PC Card Standard (II class), the laptop can be plugged directly into the card slot ※ 2. AV data on the P2 card can be instantly loaded, each segment will be treated as an MXF file. Data can be digitized without immediately for non-linear editing system; Alternatively, data can be transmitted over the network. P2 cards transfer speed is far more than all other AV storage media. P2 card data transfer speeds of up to 640Mbps ※ 3-- This greatly speeds up the production process. ※ 1: The total capacity of the card for data management (such as system data) space; therefore, the actual available storage area is smaller than the capacity indicated on the card. ※ 2: PC P2 drivers must be installed in order to load the supplied P2 card. If it comes to editing, PC must also be equipped with a P2-compatible editing software (from a lot of companies can buy). See the back cover of "Caution should be used when handling P2 files PC to consider." ※ 3: This data transfer speed is a theoretical value. The actual transmission speed and operating conditions, and other related auxiliary equipment. High reliability, can be used repeatedly, even in very harsh environments, P2 cards can also provide high reliability. P2 cards can withstand 1500G of shock and 15G vibration, the operating temperature is -20 ℃ to 60 ℃, storage temperature of -40 ℃ to 80 ℃. In durability, P2 cards also far better than ordinary PC cards. For example, its connector is specifically designed for professional use by the professional plug test. P2 card has a write-protect switch prevents accidental data deletion. Since there is no mechanical structure, solid-state memory has the unique advantage of support rewritable. You can use the same one for years repeatedly P2 cards; this slashing media costs and operation and maintenance costs, while also minimizing the impact on the environment. P2: When the next-generation storage medium instant and better data protection in the standby mode Press Record (record) button, AG-HVX203A instantly finds a blank area on the P2 card and begins recording. Even when you are using it to preview video, you can instantly start recording. Camera section without power, restart; you can jump record mode from playback mode within 2 seconds. No chance accidentally erase the recorded material. Unless you intentionally delete a file or initialize the P2 card, it would not erase the recorded content. Hot-swap recording and many other hot-swap recording record: AG-HVX203A has two card slots, you can hot-swap P2 cards for continuous, uninterrupted recording. Use more than one P2 card, you can record for hours without interruption. You can also use a portable video recorder AG-HPG10, unload the contents of the card to a USB device or 1394 devices. Thus, after the uninstallation is completed and confirmed, you can format the card again recorded good preparation. Loop recording: Using two P2 cards and set the AG-HVX203A flash continuous recording mode, it can repeatedly cycle recorded on the card - the card is always stored with the latest recording material. Different tape, P2 cards do not need to rewind the tape. P2 cards to minimize the time wasted to achieve a seamless, continuous recording. This makes the P2 card is particularly suitable for unattended style shooting. Pre-record: In standby mode, the user can continue to store, and subsequently record up to three seconds of DVCPRO HD video / audio content or up to seven seconds of DVCPRO50 / DVCPRO content. Allows you to record before you press the record button for some content to avoid missing important time of the shooting. One-shot recording: for animation; in this mode, each press Rec Start (recording start) button, record the contents accordingly certain time (from 1-1 seconds). Interval recording: This feature will at intervals specified intervals (length from 2-10 minutes) recording a frame; this mode is useful for monitoring and special ultra-slow motion effect. Clip Thumbnail / Data Function The AG-HVX203A each piece is recorded as a clip (file) and automatically generate a thumbnail image and related file information. If you want to check clip data or on the LCD monitor to preview the clip, you can simply select the clip you want from the list of thumbnails. Shot mark function If desired, you can add a simple OK to each clip during or after recording / NG shot mark. After the P2 card containing marked clips is inserted into the PC ※, PC of P2 Viewer / P2 Content Management Software (P2CMS) and other software will display those clips are marked with an M mark. ※ This feature needs to be installed or P2CMS P2 Viewer software (Windows version or MAC version); P2 users can download the software. Visit the website https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/, click on "P2 Support and Download (P2 support and download)." Directly connected to the PC / Mac to a PC, AG-HVX203A can be connected directly to the PC with Windows operating systems via USB 2.0. As IEEE 1394 device, it can be directly connected to the Mac maker. This allows the AG-HVX203A as P2 card drive, which provides an easy access to the P2 card recording material way. ※ Mac or a PC equipped with Windows systems must have P2 drivers supplied. See the back cover of "Caution should be used when handling P2 files PC to consider." Portable VCR convenient outdoor use battery-powered portable VCR AJ-HPG10 (ie P2 Gear) brings portability required for outdoor use as AG-HVX203A. AJ-HPG10 with two slots and one 3.5-inch LCD monitor, you can quickly view and copy P2 files (card to card). You can also use AJ-HPG10 be line recording, backup recording (via IEEE 1394 interface), or copy files to an external hard drive (via USB or IEEE 1394 interface). Variable frame rate function 12fps-50fps movies brings outstanding expressive 12fps-50fps variable frame rate function of Panasonic's VariCam Series cameras are widely used in film production, television production and advertising production; VariCam name the origin of its outstanding variable frame rate capability, and compact AG-HVX203A camcorder also can use this variable frame rate function. In 720p mode, the frame rate can be set to either traditional 25p, and can be set to between 12p-50p 11 种 any frame rate. And, like VariCam, AG-HVX203A also supports commonly used film cameras to shoot slow / fast beat technology to create fast-motion / slow motion effects. Filming normal 25 frames per second, which, like cameras and film. AG-HVX2003A can record 1080 / 25p (based 50i) format or 576 / 25p (based 50i) format, you can record 720 / 24p format. 25fps is a TV commercial production, the standard frame rate music clips and video software in use. AG-HVX203A can record 1080/25 (based on 50i) format or 576 / 25p (based 50i) format, you can record 720 / 25p format. 27fps * -50fps told to shoot full-motion effects can be obtained. This applies particularly to tell sports scenes (such as a car chase, car crash, etc.) or with a dramatic impact in a scene. ※ If the standard capture rate of 25fps, 27fps above the rate in all shooting belong snapshots. 12fps-23fps Lapse * fast-motion effects can be obtained. This technique can be combined with the speed of contrast effect up, close-up water, Fei and so on. ※ If the standard capture rate of 25fps, 23fps below the rate in all shooting belong to a slow beat. Equipped for the preview of "Native" mode and "based on 50p" frequency mode 720p Native Mode In "Native" mode, AG-HVX203A set using the camera to record images. For example, in 25p mode, it records 25fps format, instead of the usual 25. Using this mode for slow or fast beat beat, only select those records selected frames. Just use AG-HVX203A normal frame rate playback of recorded material, you can preview the speed effect - even need a frame rate converter. "Native" mode also extends the recording time of a P2 card. Based 50p in 720p mode, for example, in 25p mode, you can use 2: 2 pulldown recording 50fps format. Recording time and 1080i or 720p format the same format, but the camera can output DVCPRO HD stream while recording by the IEEE 1394 interface. This allows use of the connected external hard disk recorder (such as FOCUS's FireStore FS-100) to make a backup copy. ※ FOCUS and FireStore are registered trademarks of FOCUS Enhancements, Inc. 1080/576 25p Shooting Mode 1080 and 576 progressive recording systems convert the footage can be recorded to 25p shooting mode 50 i format. When recording data is uploaded via an IEEE 1394 interface compatible non-linear editing system, 25p shooting mode, 2: 2 pulldown, perform 25p / 50i conversion, it can minimize the degree of attenuation images. Thus, the image copying or making multiple version later, still maintain excellent quality. Cine gamma curves provide a sense of warm tones of film 8 kinds of gamma curve to achieve a richer level of use of those technologies VariCam camera system developed by Panasonic AG-HVX203A also equipped with advanced gamma functions; these Gamma function for eight different shooting scenarios and expand the user's creativity. Including Cine-Like (Cine) Gamma (as recorded content gives the film a unique record warm) and NEWS (News) gamma (designed especially for news gathering). NEWS (News): minimal reduction in picture, especially the loss of detail highlights to make the picture more realistic HD NORM (HD standard): Suitable for HD recording LOW (low-light): a high-contrast picture becomes smoother SD NORM (SD standard): SD standard settings (AG-DVC180B camera can use this gamma curve) HIGH (high light): enhanced picture contrast and color B.PRESS (black level suppression): Adjust the master black level, so dark picture of the contrast enhancement CINE-LIKE-D (movie sense - Dynamic Range): Movie style mode, priority dynamic range CINE-LIKE-V (movie sense - Vertical): Movie style mode, prioritized contrast using mini-DV tape create slow motion / fast motion effects