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P2HD Solid-State Camcorder: AJ-HPX2000 Overview

2/3" 3-CCD 16:9 P2 HD Camcorder

Overview

The AJ-HPX2000 P2 HD shoulder-mount camcorder integrates native HD progressive 2/3" 3-CCD performance with the ultra-high reliability and speed of P2 solid-state recording. As one of the most flexible, full production-quality cameras available, the AJ-HPX2000 records pristine high-quality images in over 30 HD and SD formats ranging from 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i and 576i. With the new AVC-Intra codec option board (AJ-YBX200G), the AJ-HPX2000 can deliver 10-bit, 4:2:2 master-quality video for outstanding video production and news acquisition.

AVC-Intra, the industry's most advanced compression technology, is a professional intra-frame video codec with bit rates of 50 and 100Mbps, utilizing the High-10 and High-422 profiles of H.264 respectively. AVC-Intra provides high-quality 10-bit intra-frame encoding in two modes: AVC-Intra 100 for full-raster mastering video quality, and AVC-Intra 50 Mbps for DVCPRO HD quality at half the bit rate, thereby doubling the record time on a P2 card.

The AJ-HPX2000 holds up to five P2 cards offering users extended recording time. With five 32GB P2 cards, professionals can record over 5 hours of content with AVC-Intra 50 and over 6 ½ hours in DVCPRO HD 720p native.

• Compatible with DVCPRO HD/50/25 and optional AVC-Intra 50/100
  
• Multi-format recording system that supports a total of 30 HD and SD U.S. and international formats, including 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/29.97p, 1080/25p, 1080/23.98p, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 720/29.97p, 720/25p 720/23.98p and more
  
• Offers DVCPRO HD Native recording frame rates, including 720 23.98p / 25p / 29.97p
  
• 2/3" 3-CCDs with 14-bit A/D processing
  
• One-clip REC function that records up to 99 consecutive cuts as a single clip, greatly facilitating NLE news or documentary editing
  
• Time lapse
  
• High-speed file transfers are easy with industry-standard IT interfaces, including USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394
  
• Ultra-reliable, solid-state recording for superior reliability in harsh environments including temperature change, vibration and shock
  
• New Dynamic Range Stretching (DRS) automatically adjusts the camera's aperture when moving from dark to light areas or shooting scenes with mixed dark and light areas
  
• 12-color correction matrix for precise color adjustments
  
• Top performer in low and bright light conditions, with a high sensitivity of F11 at 2000 lux and a minimum illumination of 0.007 lux (at +74 dB gain)
  
• Powerful digital super gain
  
• Records full 48-kHz/16-bit digital audio on four channels
  
• Extensive signal connectivity and control capability comes standard with the camera, including IEEE 1394 (AVC) and USB 2.0 interfaces, HD/SD-SDI, genlock, SMPTE time code and composite video. A 10-pin RCU terminal connects the optional AJ-RC10G remote control unit. GPS mapping connection is also available
  
• Optional recording boards, such as Proxy Data and HD/SD line recording, allow for a variety of recording options compatible with common studio news systems and applications (news flashes, etc.)
  
• 4-position optical filter
  
• Up to 4X Digital Zoom due to increased magnification of the lens by either 2X, 3X or 4X. HD images remain in their superb resolution while maintaining brightness
  
• 5-year warranty (1-year regular, plus 4 years extended upon registration)
• U.S. List Price: $27,000.00

Resources:

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