Panasonic AG-HPX173 - Manual (Page 3)

Compact, Lightweight and Perfectly Balanced
at 1.9kg, the super-compact ag-hPX170 series
debuts as the lightest member of
the P2 family. it combines small size and
light weight with an ideal balance - the center of
gravity is in the hand grip – to bring exceptional
comfort and maneuverability to handheld recording.
the zoom lens further enhances shooting ease
and convenience, letting the ag-hPX170 series
handle a wide range of applications without
requiring a conversion lens.
• 28mm wide-angle zoom lens — widest in the class*
• New progressive CCD with low noise and low smear
• 20-step variable frame rate selection
• Comes equipped for HD-SDI output
• Waveform Monitoring, vector scope and histogram display
*hd camcorders with integrated lens and 1/3-inch CCd, as of July 2008 (according to a Panasonic survey)
Lightest P2 HD Model Brings Even Greater Mobility to Video production and News Gathering
A Handheld Camcorder with 28mm Wide-Angle Lens, Superb Image Quality and Advanced Functions
ecological Benefits —
thanks to Solid-State
technology,
Broadcasting Can help
Conservation.
Because P2 cards are re-usable and
moving parts are substantially reduced,
P2 HD is an environmentally-friendly
technology.
the wear-free and dropout-free memory
card recording system does not need the
tapes required by conventional vCrs.
the memory card system reduces waste
generated when the heads, tape drive
mechanisms, etc., are replaced.
Tape, VTR
Recording tape
Reuse
Initialization
Recording
P2 Card
Camera/recorder heads,
transport mechanism
Disposal