Panasonic AJ-HPX2000, P2HD AJ-HPX2000 Review

AJ-HPX2000

P2 cam — Memory Card Camera Recorder

HD/SD Multi-Format Recording,

HD/SD Multi-Format Recording,

High Image Quality and Superb Mobility.

High Image Quality and Superb Mobility.

High-End P2 Cam Ushers in a New Era

High-End P2 Cam Ushers in a New Era

of News Acquisition and Video Production.

of News Acquisition and Video Production.

The AJ-HPX2000 is the shoulder-mounted

memory card camera-recorder (P2 cam) to support HD recording.
The AJ-HPX2000 combines a high-image-quality, high-sensitivity HD camera with a memory card
to provide all of the advanced P2 solid-state functions. Its multi-format capability lets you record

in 1080i/720p HD or SD. The AJ-HPX2000 brings new solutions to the production of news and

information programs with the recording functions made possible by P2 multi-card slots,

such as card selection, hot-swap and loop rec. It also provides immediate transmission with a clip

thumbnail display and the convenience of proxy and metadata.

It expands HD's flexibility by putting ING (IT-based news gathering) into your hands with its

Boutstanding mobility, operational readiness and cost-efficiency. The AJ-HPX2000 offers a host of

functionality designed specifically for news acquisition and other broadcasting applications, including high-

sensitivity digital super gain, DRS (Dynamic Range Stretcher), and digital zoom.

BASIC PERFORMANCE: IMAGE QUALITY, SENSITIVITY, AND FORMATS

Input

Output

SD

HD

FILMLIKE1

FILMLIKE2

FILMLIKE3

Progressive HD CCD

In the new system, a progressive CCD lets you shoot 60p images and use
progressive/interlace conversion to attain 1080/59.94i images. This produces
outstanding image quality and high sensitivity. It also provides native progressive

images in 24p/30p mode.

High-Sensitivity F10 Aperture and Digital Super Gain

The high-sensitivity F10 aperture and digital super gain (frame cumulative mode)
let the AJ-HPX2000 record with a high S/N ratio*1 and less of the noise that
commonly comes with higher gain. The AJ-HPX2000 also features a line mix
function for great fast-action images. The gain, digital super gain and line
function can be flexibly combined to achieve highly sensitive recording of up to
+74 dB*2 or to suit different shooting conditions.

Nomal Gain UP Image

*1: Due to the use of image accumulation, the number of recorded frames per second decreases. This results
in a frame-by-frame playback effect. *2: With super gain set at +48 dB, digital super gain (6P cumulative
mode) at +20 dB, and line mix at +6 dB

Digital Super Gain UP Image

DRS (Dynamic Range Stretching) Function

DRS recognizes the average brightness of highlight and shadow areas and then
automatically adjusts the aperture and uses knee control to suppress blown
highlights in the shadow areas. In scenes with mixed dark and light areas, such as
when moving from indoors to outdoors, DRS automatically provides a wider
dynamic range with minimal blown highlights and blocked shadows, eliminating
the need to manually tweak the camera for each specific condition.

DRS "OFF" Image

DRS "ON" Image

Maximum 4x Digital Zoom

The AJ-HPX2000's digital zoom electronically increases the magnification rate of
the lens by 2x, 3x or 4x. HD images retain their superior resolution even with
zooming, and — unlike when a lens extender is used — brightness is not reduced.
It's ideal as both a shooting technique and focusing support.

14 bit Digital Processing with 5-Mode Gamma

In the AJ-HPX2000, we offer a 14 bit A/D conversion system, an upgrade over the
conventional 12 bit system. We also incorporated a new high-performance digital
signal processing (DSP) circuit. The 12-axis color correction matrix lets you make
fine adjustments in specific color regions. Functions such as skin detail let you
further fine-tune the image.
The DSP circuit also has selectable gamma curves. The mode can be selected from
SD, HD, Filmlike 1, Filmlike 2 and Filmlike 3 to expand the video production scope.

Gamma curve

Scene Files and Lens Files

•Scene Files: Store specific camera settings in built-in memory, then retrieve
them when needed for quick, easy setup. Four files with settings can be stored in
the camera's memory. Files can also be copied onto an SD/SDHC Memory Card,
allowing storage of up to eight files.

•Lens Files: Store settings for interchangeable lenses. Eight files can be stored in
the camera unit, and 64 (8 x 8) files can be saved on an SD/SDHC Memory Card.

Shooting Assist Functions

•Three User Buttons: Assign a function to each, and then you can select functions

with pushbutton ease.

•Auto Tracking White Balance

•Focus Assist: Facilitates focusing by displaying the frequency distribution of

video signals on a graph.

•Variable Color Temperature: Color temperature can be adjusted with the jog dial

after the white balance is set.

•Electronic Shutter with Half-Speed: Six fixed speeds of up to 1/2000 sec, plus

"half-speed" (180-degree) slow and synchro-scan capability.

•Rec Review function for easy checking of recorded results

•4-position optical filter