Panasonic HPX-300 ENG-EFP HD P2 Camcorder

This versatile camera is designed as a hybrid to meet the needs of indie filmmakers and ‘run and gun’ videographers.

It features 3 1/3 3-MOS imagers for a full 1920x1080 signal, along with 10-bit 4:2:2 AVC Intra recording. The 24p (23.98 fps) rate makes it perfect for today’s filmmaker, however the HPX-300 is also right at home as an ENG or Studio-EFP camera, ideal for multi-camera live shoots.

In a field of its own, the HPX300 delivers impressive, high-resolution recording using AVC-Intra and industry-standard DVCPRO HD, but also supports standard definition recording in DVCPRO50, DVCPRO and DV formats for complete flexibility. The multi-format camcorder also offers native 24p (23.98 fps), making it an affordable digital cinema solution for indie film production. Its newly designed 3-MOS imager utilizes a redesigned optical block, high-precision prism bonding and a new 20-bit digital signal processor (DSP) to provide exceptional image quality while minimizing any flare and chromatic aberration. Its high resolution LCOS color viewfinder (1,226,000-dot) and 3.2-inch LCD color monitor (921,000-dot) provide clear image reproduction even when shooting in bright outdoor areas.

The HPX300 offers a broad range of creative features including variable frame rates, six advanced gamma functions, Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC), built-in scan reverse, Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS) function, waveform and vector scope display and focus assist tools.

• Records in AVC-Intra, DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO and DV.
• The 1080P and 480P signals are recorded with 2:3 pull down (23.98p) or 2:3:3:2 advanced mode (23.98pA).
• Equipped with six gamma modes - including the VariCam's popular Cine-Like Gamma - for various shooting scenarios.
• Output of the camera can be set for down conversion or cross-conversion with letterbox, 4:3 crop or squeeze.
• Variable frame rates in 20 steps between 12p and 60p for fast- or slow-motion effects (undercranking/overcranking).
• Advanced P2 recording features including hot swapping, loop record, shot-marking, pre-record functions (three seconds in HD and seven seconds in SD), one-shot and interval.
  
• Key interfaces include two SDI outputs, video output (down-converted SD video only), IEEE 1394, USB 2.0 (host mode), built-in SMPTE time code (in/out terminals), genlock and three audio XLR jacks.
• Additional features include 4-position Neural Density optical filter, SD memory card slot, wireless microphone slot with 2-channel UniSlot wireless receiver compatibility and programmable user buttons.
• Very low power consumption of 18 watts.
• Remote controllable with AJ-RC10G (via 10-pin RCU terminal).
•  Can be used in studio configuration.
• Comes standard with high-performance 17x HD Fujinon lens ( model: XT17×4.5BRM-K14).