High-Powered Lens, High-Sensitivity Sensor and High-Quality Full-HD 10 Bit 4:2:2 Recording - Shoulder-Type Performance in a Handheld Camera for Broadcasting and Production Work

Progressive-compatible U.L.T. (Ultra Luminance Technology) image sensor (1/3-type 2.2-megapixel 3MOS sensor)
22x Zoom Lens with Wide Coverage from Wide-Angle to Telephoto
Full P2HD Image Quality with AVC-Intra Codec Recording
High-End Operation with Multi-Camera Synchronizing and VFR Recording
4-position (clear, 1/4 ND, 1/16 ND, 1/64 ND) optical neutral density filter wheel

The AG-HPX250EJ Memory Card Camera Recorder is a new handheld model for Panasonic's broadcasting and professional P2HD Series. Incorporating new technology in the lens, camera section and recorder section, this compact unit offers a level of performance that approaches full-size, shoulder-type broadcasting camera recorders. It's also the first handheld model to support AVC-Intra codecs. Combined with the high-sensitivity, low-noise, 1/3-type 2.2-megapixel U.L.T. (Ultra Luminance Technology) 3MOS image sensor, it enables high-quality recording of Full-HD (1920 x 1080), 10 bit, 4:2:2 full sample broadcast-level images. In addition to covering a wide range, from wide-angle to telephoto, the lens is provided with three rings - a cam-type zoom ring, a focus ring and an iris ring - for the same kind of manual operation that you get with interchangeable lenses.
The AG-HPX250 also features GENLOCK input and TC input/output for synchronizing multiple cameras. Together with HD SDI output, this provides smooth operation in a live relay and recording system for multi-camera broadcasting and production work. A variable frame rate (VFR) function for slow-motion and quick-motion images, and a cine-like gamma setting also bring versatile expression to all kinds of image production. This stunning image quality, operating ease and handheld camera mobility work together to open a new dimension in news gathering and image recording.

Power Voltage
DC 7.2 V (when the battery is used)
DC 7.9 V (when the AC adaptor is used)

Power consumption: 15.0 W (when the LCD monitor is used)
Operating Temperature: 0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF)
Operating Humidity: 10% to 80% (no condensation)
Weight: Approx. 2.5 kg (5.5 lb) excluding battery and accessories

Dimensions (W x H x D):
180 mm x 195 mm x 438 mm
(7 inches x 7-11/16 inches x 17-1/4 inches)
excluding battery, accessories and protrusions

Camera Section

Pickup Devices: 1/3-type progressive, 2.2-megapixel, 3M0S sensor
Effective Pixels: 1920(H)x1080(V)

Lens:
Optical image stabilizer lens, 22x motorized zoom,
F1.6 - 3.2 (f=3.9 mm - 86 mm),
35 mm conversion: 28 mm - 616 mm (16:9)

Filter Diameter: 72 mm
Optical System: Prism color separation
ND filter: OFF, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
Minimum Shooting Distance: Approx. 1 m
Hood: Large-sized lens hood with wide angle of view

Gain Settings:
0/+3/+6/+9/+12/+15/+18/+24/+30 d B,
(+24 dB, +30 dB: USER SW allocation only)

Shutter Speed Settings:
- 60i/60p mode: 1/60 (OFF), 1/100, 1/120, 1/250,
1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec.
- 30p mode: 1/30 (OFF), 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/250,
1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec.
- 24p mode: 1/24 (OFF),1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/250,
1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec.
- 50i/50p mode: 1/50 (OFF),1/60, 1/120, 1/250,
1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec.
- 25p mode: 1/25 (OFF),1/50, 1/60, 1/120, 1/250,
1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec.

Shutter Opening Angle: 3 degrees to 359.5 degrees in 0.5 degree increments

Frame Rates:
59.94 Hz mode:
1080p: 1/2/4/6/9/12/15/18/20/21/22/24/25/26/
27/28/30 fps (frames per second) 17 step
720p: 1 /2/4/6/9/12/15/18/20/21 /22/24/25/26/
27/28/30/32/34/36/40/44/48/54/60 fps, 25 step
50 Hz mode:
1080p: 1/2/4/6/9/12/15/18/20/21/22/23/24/25 fps
(frames per second) 14 step
720p: 1 /2/4/6/9/12/15/18/20/21/22/23/24/25/
26/27/28/30/32/34/37/42/45/48/50 fps, 25 step

Sensitivity:
59.94 Hz mode: (at 2000 Ix, 3200 K, 89.9% reflection)
F7 (1080/59.94i, PAP FILTER: TYPE2)
F10 (1080/59.94i, PAP FILTER: TYPE1)
50 Hz mode: (at 2000 Ix, 3200 K, 89.9% reflection)
F8 (1080/50i, PAP FILTER: TYPE2)
F11 (1080/50i, PAP FILTER: TYPE1)

Minimum Illumination:
0.2 Ix (F1.6, Gain +30 dB, shutter speed 1/30 sec, PAP FILTER: TYPE1)

Digital Zoom: x2, x5, x10

Recorder Section

Recording Media: P2 card
Recording Formats: AVC-lntra 100/AVC-lntra 50/DVCPRO HD/DVCPR050/DVCPR0/DV formats switchable

Digital Video Specification

Recorded Video Signals:
1080/59.94i, 1080/29.97p, 1080/29.97pN,
1080/23.98p, 1080/23.98pA, 1080/23.98pN,
720/59.94p, 720/29.97p, 720/29.97pN, 720/23.98p,
720/23.98pN, 480/59.94i, 480/29.97p, 480/23.98p,
480/23.98pA, 1080/50i, 1080/25p, 1080/25pN,
720/50p, 720/25p, 720/25pN, 576/50i, 576/25p

Sampling Frequency:
AVC-lntra 100/DVCPRO HD:
Y: 74.1758 MHz, PB/PR: 37.0879 MHz (59.94 Hz)
Y: 74.2500 MHz, PB/PR: 37.1250 MHz (50 Hz)
DVCPR050: Y: 13.5 MHz, PB/PR: 6.75 MHz
DVCPRO: Y: 13.5 MHz, PB/PR: 3.375 MHz

Quantizing:
AVC-lntra 100/AVC-lntra 50: 10 bits
DVCPRO HD/DVCPR050/DVCPR0/DV: 8 bits

Video Compression:
AVC-lntra 100/AVC-lntra 50:
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Intra Profile
DVCPRO HD: DV-Based Compression (SMPTE 370M)
DVCPR050/DVCPR0:
DV-Based Compression (SMPTE 314M)
DV: DV Compression (IEC 61834-2)

Digital Audio Specification

Recording Audio Signal:
AVC-lntra 100/AVC-lntra 50/DVCPRO HD:
48 kHz/16 bits, 4CH
DVCPR050:48 kHz/16 bits, 4CH
DVCPRO/DV: 48 kHz/16 bits, 2CH/4CH switchable

Video Input/Output

GENLOCK IN: BNCx 1, 1.0 V [p-p], 750
VIDEO OUT: Pin jack x 1, 1.0 V [p-p], 750
SDI OUT: BNCx 1,0.8 V [p-p], 750, HD/SD switching via menu, 10 bit 4:2:2 via camera through out
HDMI OUT: HDMI TypeA

Audio Input/Output

Built-in MIC IN: Supports stereo microphones

AUDIO IN:
XLR3 pin x 2 (INPUT 1, INPUT 2)
UNE/MIC/+48V switchable,
UNE:0dBu,
MIC: -40 dBu/-50dBu/-60 dBu switching via menu

AUDIO OUT:
Pin jack x 2 (CH1 /CH2), Output: 316 mV, 600 Ohm

Headphone: D3.5 mm stereo mini jack x 1

Other Input/Output

TC IN/OUT:
BNCx 1,
IN: 0.5 V [p-p] to 8 V [p-p], 10 kOhm
OUT: low impedance, 2.0+/-0.5 V [p-p]

Camera Remote:
2.5 mm diameter, Super mini jack x 1 (ZOOM, S/S)
3.5 mm diameter Mini jack x 1 (FOCUS, IRIS)

IEEE 1394: 6 pin, digital input/output

USB 2.0 (DEVICE): Type-miniB, 4 pin USB
USB 2.0 (HOST): Type-A, 4 pin USB

Monitor, EVF and Speaker

LCD Monitor:
87.63 mm (3.45 inches) color LCD monitor
with approx. 921,000 dots (16:9)

Viewfinder:
11.43 mm (0.45 inches) color LCD monitor
with approx. 1,226,000 dots (16:9)

Internal Speaker: 20 mm diameter x 1