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Panasonic AG-HPX300 P2 HD Camcorder

Turtle Island Productions now features the Panasonic AG-HPX300 P2 HD camcorder. The AG-HPX300 comes packed with Panasonic’s most advanced P2 HD technology. Featuring a newly designed image sensor, the AG-HPX300 supports AVC-Intra, the newest motion image compression codec in addition to the DVCPRO codecs. Data is recorded onto reliable P2 memory cards. With its high picture quality, superb image rendering, long recording time, easy operation and flexible adaptability to IT, the AG-HPX300 is a powerful answer to today’s advanced video production demands.

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Three 1/3"  HD MOS  Image Sensors.  Featuring 2.2-Megapixel, full 1920x1080 imaging. It enables the AG-HPX300 to capture master-quality video for high-end video production.

Fujinon High-Performance 1/3" 17x HD Lens. Features Chromatic Aberration Compensation technology. Optimized for use with the AG-HPX300, this high-performance HD lens incorporates advanced broadcast lens technologies to achieve a compact size, light weight, 4.5mm f-value at the wide end, and excellent zoom response.

Newly Developed 20 bit Digital Signal Processor. The AG-HPX300 incorporates a high performance 20 bit DSP that handles image rendering processes such as gamma and various detail enhancement functions with exceptional precision.

Customized Scene File Settings. Features Cine-like Gamma and Matrix Scene Files.

Variable Frame rate Recording. 20-Step Variable Frame Rate (when shooting in 1280x720p) for over and under cranking.

Native and Over-60p Modes in 1080 and 720 HD Resolutions.

Scan Reverse Function for Use with Film Lenses.

High-quality 1920x1080 pixel, 10 bit, 4:2:2. HD recording using the state-of-the-art AVC-Intra Codec at an astonishing 100 Mbps, 3 times the quality of Sony XDCAM and XDCAM EX at only 35 Mbps. The AVC-Intraframe codec eliminates the bugs and processing heavy drawbacks of Long GOP codecs as well with twice the compression efficiency of MPEG-2 HDV.

Low-Bit-Rate AVC-Intra 50 Mode. Delivers video quality very similar to DVCPRO HD, yet is able to do so at bit rates usually associated with standard definition (e.g., DVCPRO 50). AVC-Intra 50's lower bit rate doubles the recording time per P2 card over DVCPRO HD and lowers storage requirements for editing.

HD Multi-Format Capability, Including Native 24p. The AVC-Intra 100 and 50 codecs let you record in a variety of HD video formats: 1080/23.98p or 29.97p as well as 1080/59.94i. These HD formats bring extra flexibility to all of your production needs. The AG-HPX300 also supports 720p recording for HD image production in a variety of formats, including 60p.

Selectable DVCPRO HD Recording. The AG-HPX300 also supports the conventional DVCPRO HD codec. Because the AG-HPX300 is designed to be used with the AG-HPX170/ HVX200A or a DVCPRO HD VTR, it adapts to a variety of system configurations.

DVCPRO Compatible. Records DVCPRO HD, SD DVC Pro 50, DVC Pro 25, and DV.

48-kHz/16 bit, 4-Channel Digital Audio. The AG-HPX300 can record full 48-kHz/16 bit digital audio on all four channels. You can freely select the audio source for each channel, choosing from mic-in, line-in and wireless receiver.

Recording on P2 Cards

The P2 recorder offers reliable, large-capacity, high-speed memory card recording and a number of advanced functions. P2 cards feature a large capacity of up to 64 GB, a compact size, and light weight. In addition to the high resistance to impact, vibration and temperature change that semiconductor memory is known for, the P2 card also offers outstanding reliability. Unlike tapes and discs, it has no rotating or contact parts. It's built to withstand repeated recording and initialization over many years of use. The P2 card connector is specifically designed to stand up to the repeated insertion and removal involved in professional use.

Immediate Start-up and Better Data Protection

When you press the Record button in standby mode, the AG-HPX300 instantly finds a blank area on the P2 card and begins recording. It can begin recording immediately even when you're using it to preview video. In normal use, there is no chance of accidentally overwriting a recording. Recordings will not be erased unless you intentionally delete a file or initialize the card.

Direct Upload to a PC or Nonlinear Editor

The AG-HPX300 records the A/V data for each recording as a file on the P2 card, which eliminates
the need for digitizing. The files can be used directly in a nonlinear editing system or transferred over a network or simply onto a Hard Disk Drive. The P2 card transfers data at a high speed, giving you faster, easier operation. The P2 card is convenient too — you can plug it directly into the card slot on certain laptops. * PCs must be installed with the  P2 driver in order to mount P2 cards. Available on Panasonic's website.

P2 Card record Times (Based on a 64 GB P2 Card)

System Interface Flexibility

HD/SD SDI Output Terminals and Down-Converter

The AG-HPX300 comes with two different types of outputs. One is composite out which is the down-converted signal from the HD signals and two HD-SDI outputs which could also be switched to be Standard definition. The outputs can be used as needed for monitoring and line recording. The AG-HPX300 also has an internal down-converter that allows output of high-quality SD video for transmission. The aspect mode is selectable.

SDI OUT (HD/SD): Can also output signals with embedded audio. When the AG-HPX300 is set for HD-SDI output, backup recording operation can be interlinked with the Rec Start/Stop controls of an HD-SDI inputequipped Panasonic recorder, such as the AG-HPG20. The AG-HPX300 can also output down-converted SD-SDI from an HD source.

VIDEO OUT: Outputs SD (composite) signals. HD signals are downconverted.

USB2.0 Interface: The AG-HPX300's standard USB2.0 connector supports both Host and Device modes. In Device mode, a P2 card slot can be used as an external PC device, making it easy to upload data to a nonlinear editing system or network server. In Host mode an external hard disk drive can be connected to the slot, making it easy to copy data from the P2 card, write data to the card, or view thumbnails of stored video clips.

IEEE 1394 Interface: The IEEE 1394-compliant DVCPRO (6-pin) output connector lets you input/ output HD/SD compression streams including DVCPRO HD without decoding.* This means you can connect and use a DVCPRO HD VTR for degradation-free backup recording.
* Output is not possible in 720p native mode (24pN 30pN, 25pN), Interval-rec, and One-shot rec mode. AVC-Intra is not supported. Text memo, shot mark can not be added in Loop-rec, Interval-rec, or One-shot rec mode.

TC IN, TC OUT, and GENLOCK IN Terminals: The AG-HPX300 has a built-in SMPTE time code generator/reader. TC IN and OUT terminals make time code throughput possible. The GENLOCK IN terminal permits external time-code lock.

Designed for news gathering, field production and cinematography, the GY-HD200 offers multiple frame rate recording including full-frame 720p/60 imaging and real 24p. New image processing puts this camera at a performance level that can be considered for mainstream HD production.  

• Multiple frame rate recording: 720/24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, and 60p
• Compact Shoulder Professional form factor
• Wide choice of lenses and accessories
• Optional HZ-CA13U Prime Lens adapter
• Built-in image flip recording when using prime lenses
• Built-in 14.4V type Battery Mount
• Dual-media (tape +HDD)recording with DTE
• Cross Convert to 1080i via Component Output
• Next generation super-efficient MPEG-2 encoding
• Enhanced Cinema Gamma
• Advanced 14-bit A/D converter
  • Lower noise in low light
  • Better highlight handling
    
• Anton Bauer battery and charger included!

• JVC GY-HD200U ProHD Camcorder w/Softcase
• Fujinon 17x Broadcast Lens (5mm-85mm)
• JVC AC Power Supply/Charger
• Anton Bauer Dionic 90 Battery Pak (Titan 70 Power
• Supply/Charger, 3 Batteries)
• JVC Quick Release Camera Plate
• Zoe III 8-Pin Zoom Control
• Chrosziel 4x4 DV Matte Box
• Tiffen 4x4 and 82mm Filter Sets (Polarizer, 1/2Black Pro Mist, 1/2 Warm Black Pro Mist, Sunset Grad, ND 6 Grad, Ultra Con 3)
• 20w Camera Light
• Sachtler DV 14 (Two-Stage Carbon Tripod and Video 14 Fluid Head)
• Sony PVM 8044Q 16x9/4:3 Hi Res 8" Color Monitor
• Arri Light Kit (w/Chimeras, flag sets, C-Stands, Stingers, Diffusion, Gels)
  
• Azden SGM-1X Shotgun Mic w/Rycote Fuzzy Windscreen
• (1) Sennheiser Wireless Lav System
• Sony Professional Headphones
• Cobra Walkie-Talkie Set (Up to 8 Miles)

Also Available:
 

JVC BRHD-50 Pro HD (HDV/DV) VTR $200/day

Fujinon 13x Wide Angle Lens $200/day

Sony DSR-11 DVCAM VTR $150/day

Final Cut Pro HD Studio* (FCP 5.1.4) w/editor $75/hr (4 hour min)

*MacPro (2x2.6 GHz Dual Core Intel Xeon, 8GB Ram)

1TB Storage Drive

Panasonic AG-DVX-100B



1/3" 3-CCD
24P/30P/60i
DV Cinema Camera with CineSwitch^TM Technology, CineGamma^TM Software and IEEE 1394 Interface


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Panasonic DVX100B Package $200/day

• Includes Sachtler DV4 Tripod and Fluid Head, Sony PVM 8044Q 16x9/4:3 Hi Res 8" Color Monitor, Zoe Zoom Control, Batts. AC

Record 720p HDV or 480i DV on tape or DTE drive. Designed for ENG, field production and cinematography, the GY-HD200 offers multiple frame rate recording including full-frame 720p/60 imaging and real 24p.

No need to settle for phony progressive frame rate imitations on Sony or Canon HDV cameras. New image processing puts this camera at a performance level that can be considered for mainstream HD production. Currently configured with upgraded Fujinon 17x broadcast lens.

• Multiple frame rate recording: 720/24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, and 60p
• Compact Shoulder Professional form factor
• Wide choice of lenses and accessories
• Optional HZ-CA13U Prime Lens adapter
• Built-in image flip recording when using prime lenses
• Built-in 14.4V type Battery Mount
• Dual-media (tape +HDD)recording with DTE Optional
• Next generation super-efficient MPEG-2 encoding
• Enhanced Cinema Gamma
• Advanced 14-bit A/D converter
  • Lower noise in low light
  • Better highlight handling
• Cross convert to 1080i via Component Output
  

JVC's GY-HD200CHU Picture Improvement Technology

JVC's GY-HD200CHU offers substantially better horizontal resolution and signal-to-noise thanks to advanced image processing technology developed by JVC.

14-bit A/D converter

To improve both the S/N ratio and the horizontal resolution, a new 14-bit A/D converter was specially developed by JVC to prevent signal deterioration and to generate a fourfold increase in radations.

Wideband front end processing

The ProHD camcorder uses a wideband analog front end to process its CCD sampling via the 14-bit A/D converter. This further improves the S/N ratio and horizontal resolution by optimizing the CCD drive circuitry. The new LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signal) interface minimizes any other possible signal degradation and so contributes to the improved S/N ratio.

Newly-developed pixel converter

To enable 720p/60 recording, a new super encoder and a new pixel converter were developed, incorporating an adaptive filter which optimizes the scalar performance of cross-converted signals, including 1080i. The resultant effects are increased resolution and reduced aliasing. Objects thus have much more natural looking edges and images are therefore extremely lifelike in appearance.

Film-Like 24 frame progressive capture and recording

Twenty-four frames per second progressive acquisition produces recorded images that have a more polished, film-like appearance than typical interlaced video cameras.

The Only HDV camera to offer true 24p

Shoot HDV 720p/24p, 30p, or HDV-SD60p in 480/60p. Also capable of recording HDV 576p/25p, and 50p all in Native 16x9 Aspect Ratio. Or record DV at 480/24p, 24p advanced or 60i, and DV in 576/25p, 50i in either Native 16x9 or 4:3 Aspect Ratio.

Bayonet Mount Interchangeable Lenses

The GY-HD200U is delivered with a detachable 16x Servo Fujinon ProHD lens. A truly professional lens offering mechanical control of focus, zoom and iris functions. Other lens options include a Fujinon 13x (3.5mm) wide angle HD zoom lens, a wide-angle converter for the standard 16x lens, and a 1/2 inch video lens adapter.

Focus Assist Function

Precisely focus every scene with JVC's patented focus assist function that highlights detail in the viewfinder to facilitate accurate focusing.

Extensive User Adjustable Parameters

Adjust the camera's gamma, detail and black levels to your preference. A skin tone detection feature automatically reduces the amount of facial enhancement to achieve a less stark, clinical appearance. All custom settings can be stored on an inexpensive SD memory card and transferred to another camera if desired.

Superior Signal Processing

JVC's advanced DSP and 12-bit A/D conversion gives the GY-HD200U the characteristics of a high end production camera. Black levels can be compressed or stretched according to the mood of your shoot.

Progressive Scanning

The GY-HD200CHU uses a progressive scanning system similar to that used in high-end digital cinema cameras. Progressive scanning systems capture and store full frames of information and can be easily converted to interlace signals if desired. Moreover, all flat panel television displays and fixed matrix projectors, such as D-ILA, DLP and LCD, are native progressive scanning systems that eliminate the need to convert when displaying GY-HD200U progressive recordings.

Advanced Encoding System from the Leader in MPEG-2 Technology

JVC is one of the original developers of the MPEG-2 compression system, an 'interframe' encoding system that combines multiple frames of digital picture data into a group of pictures (GOP). It then removes redundant informaton from the GOP resulting in far greater efficiency than with 'intraframe' systems, such as DV, that compress every frame separately.

The GY-HD200CHU incorporates a highly efficient MPEG-2 codec that compresses the full HD resolution without "downsizing the image" used by some competitors.

Reliable Dual Media Recording Capability

The GY-HD200CHU adheres to the HDV™ format adopted by JVC and other manufacturers. Compressed MPEG-2 data is recorded on widely available MiniDV cassettes. Since tape speed is identical to DV, a 63 minute DV cassette will yield 63 minutes of high definition recording. In addition, critical image data is interleaved over the entire 6 frame GOP (corresponding to 60 tracks on the tape) giving the HDV™ format great robustness with respect to dropouts. In addition to recording on reliable, inexpensive tape, the GY-HD200CHU can simultaneously record directly to an optional hard disk module: the JVC DR-HD200.

2 XLR Audio Inputs

Professional XLR connectors are provided for each audio channel. The GY-HD200UCH records CD quality audio at 384Kbps in the MPEG1 Layer 2 format. Independent input level controls are provided for each channel. Audio level indicators are visible in the viewfinder and on the flip-out LCD display.

Smooth Motion Function (patented)

JVC's exclusive smooth motion function captures images at double the normal rate when shooting in 30p or 25p (that is, at 60p or 50p). When the doubled images are merged, they are passed through a newly developed filter that smoothes out the subject's motion by retaining a small percentage of residual image. This eliminates motion judder that typically appears in images shot at 30p or 25p.

Compact shoulder mount

The first fully professional HD camcorder to feature a shoulder-type mount with a compact body, the GR-HD200CHU offers excellent mobility and enhanced usability. The exclusive shoulder-type mount assures ease of handling for anyone, regardless of physical strength. Adjust the position of the shoulder pad and earphone for your personal comfort and stability.

SD Memory Card

Easily store all your custom camera settings and transfer to additional JVC GY-HD200U Cameras for multi-camera shoots.

Panasonic AG-DVX-100B Features 

• 16:9 Aspect Display Mode on EVF and LCD for distortion free Squeeze Mode or Anamorphic Display
• Higher resolution 235,000 pixel .44" BW/color switchable electronic viewfinder (EVF) with superimposed audio metering
  
• Higher resolution 210,000 pixel flip-out 270 degree 3.5" LCD display with superimposed audio metering
  
• Remote focus and iris control with optional VariZoom controller(s) and others
  
• LCD panel has a bit of a break-away beyond the 90 degree point
  
• Single Button Display Character Off for LCD and EVF
  
• What you see is what you get on LCD and EVF
  
• Scene files transfer over FireWire
  
• Time code transfers over Firewire
  
• 1/3" 3-CCD Mini-DV camcorder with exclusive CineSwitchTM technology
  
• Rugged magnesium alloy diecast chassis
  
• Outstanding sensitivity of F11 @ 2000 lux
  
• Supports 480i/60 (NTSC), Cinema-style 480p/24fps, and 480p/30fps image capture
  
• Precision wide-angle Leica Dicomar lens with Servo/Manual Zoom (with stops & barrel markings)
  
• Auto/manual focus F1.6 with 72mm filter size and advanced optical image stabilization
  
• Conventional 4:3 aspect ratio and 16:9 letterbox image capture modes
  
• 16 x 9 anamorphic - letterbox and digital squeeze
  
• Conventional video gamma and CineGammaTM operational modes
  
• Seven gamma settings - L, M, H, CINE-LIKE, + CINE-LIKE D, CINE-LIKE V, Black Press
  
• Four knee settings - Auto, Low, Mid, High
  
• Four color matrix settings - Norm, Enriched, Fluor, Cine
  
• Three vertical detail level settings in progressive mode - Thin, Mid, Thick
  
• Up to +12dB gain in progressive mode
  
• 2-channel XLR audio inputs with phantom power supply (+48V) and manual audio levels
  
• S-Video, Video & Stereo Audio IN and OUT
  
• Standard IEEE 1394 FireWire interface (in/out) for transfer of digital video/audio to NLE platforms
  
• One Shot recording capability
  
• Unique pre-cleaning heads and auto head cleaning to maximize reliability
  
• Well balanced and highly portable: 4.4 pounds in full operating condition
  
• Longer-lasting 5400mA standard battery
  
• Slow Shutter - 24P - 1/6, 1/12, 30P - 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 60i - 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30
  
• Edge enhancement for easy focusing - Peaking (switchable on/off) in LCD and EVF
  
• Auto focus assist in progressive mode
  
• Built-in SMPTE color bars in interlace and progressive modes
  
• Three user-programmable buttons are assignable to any one of 11 functions
  
• Color drop-down display mode for menu choices
  
• End Search Camera function - no longer necessary to go to VCR mode to search up to the end of the recording
  
• Menu change on Tape Protect to read Power Save
  
• MOD (Minimum Object Distance) - 0.6 meter
  
• Two zebra settings - 80-105%
  
• CineSwitchTM Scene File Dial is more protected from unintentional changes
  
• Slower middle zoom speed
  
• Color level, brightness and contrast adjustment - separate LCD and EVF settings
  
• More sensitive on-camera microphone
  
• Audio off tape or live E-E for delay free (echo free) monitoring (menu choice)
  
• Speaker position has moved to top of camera (was behind LCD)
  
• Heavy-duty tripod connection
  
• Black Sapphire color, Barrel Paint is textured to reduce fingerprints
  
• ROHS compliant manufacturing assuring environmentally correct parts and methodology
  
  

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