The Panasonic HPX2700 P2 Varicam is the true successor to the original Varicam. The HPX2700 records in DVCPRO HD and the new AVC Intra 100 10-bit, 4:2:2, I-Frame, full raster format. Variable frame rates from 1-60 fps in one frame increments, like the original Varicam, provide off-speed specialty shots that can be played back in-camera. Film-Rec gamma, made popular by the original Varicam, allows for very high contrast scenes up to 600% dynamic range, as well as 10 stops of latitude with AVC Intra and a 3-stage Dynamic Range Stretch capability.
Five 32Gb P2 memory cards provide up to 400 minutes of HD record time in 720/24P Native mode, and 200 minutes in 1080/24P Native mode in AVC Intra 100. Other recording formats include 720/30P, 720/60P, 1080/30P and 1080/60i and more. The HPX2700 offers unsurpassed recording capacity with D5 studio quality, as well as reliability and ease of use. P2 solid state memory cards provide for a proven, dependable work flow for all types of projects, with fast transfer speeds in edit ready, file based formats.
A flip out, color LCD display provides for viewing of live scenes, thumbnails of recorded clips and clip playback. Frame rates can be changed during recording for special effects shots. The HPX2700 provides unsurpassed flexibility in resolution and frame rates and formats, with time lapse, four channels of audio, multiple gamma options, matrix, color correction, knee, detail, scene and lens file menus. Chromatic Aberration Compensation(CAC) corrects for color fringing found in many zoom lenses. Video outputs include three HD SDI BNC video outputs, composite SD, and FireWire.
The HPX2700 comes with five 32Gb P2 cards and a Panasonic PCD20 five card P2 reader, Fujinon XA17X7.6 HD zoom lens and standard support package at no extra charge.
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