Panasonic Pro AG-HPX170 3CCD P2 High-Definition Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom | 
| Brand: Panasonic
Category: Photography
Buy New: $5,095.00
New (3) from $5,095.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 51801
Media: Electronics
Optical Zoom: 13
Display Size: 3.5
Maximum Focal Length: 51
Minimum Focal Length: 3.9
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 1 x 1 x 1
MPN: AG-HPX170
Model: AG-HPX170
UPC: 086753091052
EAN: 0791871304266
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Full production quality, 4:2:2 1080/ 720/ SD P2HD Hand-Held camcorder | | • | Includes a Leica Dicomar 13x lens | | • | Comes with a 16 GB P2 card | | • | Includes three different advanced focus assist functions | | • | 1/3-inch progressive 3- CCD imager system which substantially improves signal-to noise (S/N) ratio |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Fully solid-state, the two-slot HPX170 is a 1080p capable camcorder that offers the compelling advantages of P2 technology including: no moving parts unlike tape, hard disk drive, or disc-based systems; instant random access to recorded HD or SD content; a faster IT compatible file-based workflow; and the ability to operate in harsh environments with resistance to temperature extremes, shock and vibration. It is equipped with new advanced 1/3-inch 16:9 3-CCDs and a high-performance digital signal processor with 14-bit A/D conversion and 19-bit processing to deliver broadcast-quality, independent frame recordings. The HPX170 offers a 13X Leica Dicomar zoom lens with a 28mm wide-angle setting (the widest in its class) and a cam-driven manual zoom for smooth, easy and precise operation. For added flexibility, the camera provides auto or manual focus and iris. The multi-format camera records in 20 HD and SD formats; in a variety of 1080i and 720p formats in DVCPRO HD, in 480i in DVCPRO50 and DVCPRO, and in 480i in DV. It's switchable between 16:9/4:3 aspect ratios. The HPX170 offers a 20-step frame rate selection in 720p mode for variable-speed shooting in the 12fps to 60fps range to acquire fast- or slow-motion in-camera effects. For added creative flexibility, professionals can select from a variety of advanced gamma functions and settings including a CineGamma mode.
With its two P2 card slots, record up to 64 continuous minutes of the highest quality DVCPRO HD recording using currently available 32GB P2 cards. Record times will double with the release of Panasonic's 64GB P2 card in the fall. Other user-friendly recording modes include hot swapping for non-stop recording, loop record, pre-record, interval and one-shot recording. A time/date stamp function makes it ideal for use in law enforcement environments. The HPX170 is equipped with an HD/SD-SDI output standard for live feed productions as well as for editin
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| Customer Reviews:
I Love this Camera October 8, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R247XGN4ZTTA4 I bought this camera as part of a technology grant funded by my publisher in order to film interviews. I have only had it for one week, but I love this camera so far. The learning curve has been incredibly fast, and I'm posting a short video I shot today with this camera as a sample of what I've filmed with the Panasonic HPX170.
I love the wide-angle lens. I've never worked with a camera with a lens like this, and so I'm quickly learning about how to use depth of field in some shots.
I love the easy-to-change record settings. It records in about 20 different modes, everything from HD 1080i-60i to DVC Pro 50 to plain DV. I love that it has auto-focus and manual focus (and iris) options.
I like how easy it has been to upload my videos to Final Cut Pro, which I also have only owned for about a week.
Altogether, I have no complaints with this camera after one week's usage. I do wish that additional P2 Cards weren't so expensive. My HPX170 came with a single 16GB card, but I will probably invest in a 64GB card when they come out later this year.
The 16GB card records only 17 minutes in HD. The HPX170 does have two P2 card slots, so you could have two 64GB cards (128GB), which would record for over two hours in HD.
This would be a very sweet set-up with two 64GB cards.
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