Panasonic AG-HVX200 PROLINE Camcorder

Panasonic Updated: 2007-06-28

• True high definition image quality with low-compression DVCPRO HD intraframe recording

• Multiple formats: DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO 50, DVCPRO, DV selectable

• High definition recording formats: 1080/60i, 1080/24p, 1080/24pA, 1080/30p, 720p (variable frame rates)

• Standard definition recording formats: 480/60i, 480/24p, 480pA, 480/30p

• CineSwitchTM technology for variable frame rates in 720p mode: 12, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 30, 32, 36, 48, 60fps

• 1/3" 16:9 native high-sensitivity progressive 3-CCD with 1080/60p scanning

• New DSP with 14-bit A/D conversion and 19-bit internal processing for unprecedented accuracy

• 16:9/4:3 switchable for standard definition recording, 16:9 native for HD

• Wide angle Leica Dicomar HD lens with optical image stabilizer (motorized/manual mode switchable)

• High resolution 235,000 pixel .44" electronic viewfinder (EVF) with 90 degree tilt and detail function (for easier focusing)

• High resolution 210,000 pixel flip-out 270 degree 3.5" LCD display

• Thumbnail display for easy searching and file information

• Auto/manual focus with focus assist (even during recording)

• Cam-driven manual zoom

• 13X zoom range: focal length = 4.2 to 55mm (35mm equivalent: 32.5 to 423)

• Advanced gamma functions and eight gamma settings including two CineGammaTM modes and NewsGammaTM mode

• Advanced image adjustments: color matrix, detail, chroma phase, color temp, knee points

• Two ND filters: 1/8, 1/64

• 82mm filter diameter

• Two P2 card slots with hot swap capability

• Hot swap, loop, pre-record (3 seconds in HD, 7 seconds in SD), one shot, and interval recording functions

• Mini-DV tape transport for DV recording

• Internal downconversion and frame rate conversion from HD source recorded on P2 cards to Mini-DV tape

• 48kHz 16-bit 4-channel PCM audio (2 XLRs with phantom power)

• Built-in stereo microphone (unidirectional microphone optional)

• Audio dials and flexible input selection

• Analog component (Y, Pb, Pr) output

• Composite input/output

• S-Video input/output

• Standard IEEE 1394 interface

• External recording to FOCUS FireStore FS-100 via IEEE 1394 streaming

• Host mode for transferring previously recorded content on P2 cards to an external hard drive via IEEE 1394

• Compatible with nonlinear editing systems from Apple, Avid and Canopus

• USB 2.0

• SD memory card slot for sharing scene files

• Remote control for zoom, record (start/stop)

• Remote control for focus, iris control

• SMPTE timecode reader/generator with timecode matching with multiple cameras via IEEE 1394

• SMPTE color bars

• Three programmable user buttons

• Six pre-set scene files (user programmable)

• Shot marker function

• Slow, synchro and high speed shutter

• White balance with auto tracking white function

• Trigger and zoom control on upper handle grip

• Ultra-tough magnesium alloy chassis

• Supplied accessories include CG-AD54SE/1B Lithium-Ion 7.2V / 5400mA snap-on battery, AG-B15 AC adaptor/battery charger, microphone holder, component video cables with RCA-BNC adaptors, remote control, shoulder strap and instruction manual