AG-HPX255EN: Overview
The Panasonic AG-HPX255 EN P2 hand-held camcorder, like its sister model, the AG-HPX250, offers advanced high-performance features including a high-sensitivity 1/3" 2.2 megapixel 3-MOS
image sensor, (Ultra Luminance Technology (U.L.T.), and an AVC-Intra codec to enable high-quality recording of Full-HD (1920 x 1080), 10 bit, 4:2:2 full sample images
And exclusive to the Panasonic HPX255 is a remote terminal that makes it compatible with Panasonic's AG-EC4 Paint Box remote control. This optional remote control unit has the ability to control virtually
all menu, set-up and gamma functions that can be accessed directly through the camcorder's on-board menu, including shutter, iris, gain, filter positions and detail. The optional EC4 comes with a 10
meter BNC cable that will output the menu onto a monitor. This combines with Genlock input, TC input and output, and HD SDI output to allow multi-camera operation that includes camera control.
Weighing 5.5 pounds, the Panasonic AG-HPX255 offers a 22X zoom lens for a wide 28mm to 616mm (35mm equivalent) with 3 independent adjustable rings (Zoom/Focus/Iris), which allows it to cover most shooting
situations without the need for a wide-angle conversion lens. The 22X lens also features an Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.) function that ensures stable images during shooting. Additional
advanced focusing functions, including Focus in Red and Expand.
The Panasonic AG-HPX255 EN offers variable frame rate (VFR) capability in 1080p from 1fps to 30fps (17 steps) as well as 720p from fps to 60fps (25 steps) at 60Hz for
under cranking/over cranking to create fast or slow-motion effects. This allows the HPX255 to offer a level of performance that approaches shoulder-type P2 models, while providing easy operation for image production and broadcasting use.
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Features
• 10-bit, 4:2:2, full-resolution, independent-frame, AVC-Intra 100
• 1/3" 2.2M 3MOS imager U.L.T. (Ultra Luminance Technology)
• 22X wide HD fixed lens
• Mechanical zoom, 3 rings (Zoom/Focus/Iris)
• HD/SD formats, frame rates, Variable Frame Rates (720p/1080p)
• Professional input/outputs, including Genlock, timecode, HDSDI, HDMI
• Easy Operation with 4 user buttons
• Digital Zoom (2X/5X/10X)
• Flash Band Compensation (FBC)
• Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS)
• Built-in SMPTE time-code generator/reader
• 4-position ND optical filter controls
• Auto focus with face detection, white balance, mode display, zebra display, color bar, tally lamps, slow shutter and synchro-scan shutter functions
• Widescreen LCOS color viewfinder and LCD color flip-out monitor
• Two P2 card slots
• Power consumption of only 15 watts
• Turbo-speed one-push auto-focus
• Seven-mode selectable gamma, such as cine-like mode, for rich gradation
• Scene file, user buttons, and waveform/vectorscope display functions
• The one-clip recording function records multiple cuts in a single clip
• Pre-rec, loop rec, one-shot rec and interval rec capability
• Text memos and shot markers can be added
• 5-year limited warranty program (1 year + 4 additional years with registration)
• Support for the optional proxy recorder (FOCUS FS-P250) for proxy recording and wireless connection1
• USB 2.0 (Host/Device) and IEEE 1394a (AVC)2 interface
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Specifications
| Power Supply: |
DC7.2V (using battery)
7.9V (using AC adaptor) |
| Power Consumption: |
15.0 W (when the LCD monitor is used)
17.5 W (when the LCD monitor and
AG-EC4G are used) |
| Operating Temperature: |
0°C to 40°C |
| Operating Humidity: |
10% to 80% (no condensation) |
| Weight: |
Approx. 2.5 kg (camcorder only) |
| Dimensions (WxHxD): |
180 mm × 195 mm × 438 mm, excluding the projection part |
| Pick-up Device: |
1/3 Type Progressive, 2.2Mil Pixels, 3MOS |
| Number of Effective Pixels (HxV): |
1920 x 1080 |
| Lens: |
Panasonic lens with optical image stabilizer, motorized/manual mode switching, 22x zoom,
F1.6 - 3.2 (f=3.9mm to 86mm / 35mm equivalent: 28 mm to 616 mm, 16:9) |
| Filter Diameter: |
72 mm |
| Optical Color Separation: |
Prism system |
| ND Filter: |
OFF, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64 |
| Minimum shooting distance: |
Approx. 1 meter |
| Gain Selection: |
0/+3/+6/+9/+12/+15/+18/+24/+30dB (+24 & +30 dB are to be allocated only for USER SW) |
| Shutter Speed (Preset): |
• 60i/60p mode: 1/60 (OFF), 1/100, 1/120, 1/250,
1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec.
• 30p mode: 1/30 (OFF), 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/250,
1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec.
• 24p mode: 1/24 (OFF),1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/250,
1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec.
• 50i/50p mode: 1/50 (OFF),1/60, 1/120, 1/250,
1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec.
• 25p mode: 1/25 (OFF),1/50, 1/60, 1/120, 1/250,
1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec. |
| Slow Shutter Speed: |
• 60i/60p mode: 1/15 sec., 1/30 sec.
• 30p mode: 1/7.5 sec., 1/15 sec.
• 24p mode: 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec.
• 50i/50p mode: 1/12.5 sec., 1/25 sec.
• 25P mode: 1/6.25 sec., 1/12.5 sec. |
| Shutter Speed (Synchro Scan): |
• 60i/60p mode: 1/60.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec.
• 30p mode: 1/30.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec.
• 24p mode: 1/24.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec.
• 50i/50p mode: 1/50.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec.
• 25p mode: 1/25.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec. |
| Aperture Angle: |
3 degree to 359.5 degree, by 0.5 degree step selectable |
| Sensitivity: |
50 Hz mode:
F8 (2000lx, 3200K, 89.9% reflection, 1080/50i, P.A.P. FILTER: TYPE2)
F11 (2000lx, 3200K, 89.9% reflection, 1080/50i, P.A.P. FILTER: TYPE1)
59.94 Hz mode:
F7 (2000lx, 3200K, 89.9% reflection, 1080/59.94i, P.A.P. FILTER: TYPE2)
F10 (2000lx, 3200K, 89.9% reflection, 1080/59.94i, P.A.P. FILTER: TYPE1) |
| Minimum Luminance: |
0.2 lx (when F1.6, +30dB of gain, and 1/30 sec. of shutter speed, P.A.P. FILTER: TYPE1) |
| Digital Zoom: |
2x / 5x / 10x |
| Recording Media: |
P2 Card |
| Recording Format: |
AVC-Intra 100 / AVC-Intra 50 / DVCPRO HD / DVCPRO50 / DVCPRO / DV |
| Recording Time: |
AVC-Intra 100/DVCPRO HD:
Approx. 16 min. with a 16GB P2 card
Approx. 32 min. with a 32GB P2 card
Approx. 64 min. with a 64GB P2 card
AVC-Intra 50/DVCPRO50:
Approx. 32 min. with a 16GB P2 card
Approx. 64 min. with a 32GB P2 card
Approx. 128 min. with a 64GB P2 card
DVCPRO/DV:
Approx. 64 min. with a 16GB P2 card
Approx. 128 min. with a 32GB P2 card
Approx. 256 min. with a 64GB P2 card
*Time shown above is when you record a series of 1 shot to P2 card. Depending on numbers of shots you record, time will get shorter than the number shown above. |
| Recording Video Format: |
1080/50i, 1080/25p, 1080/25pN, 720/50p, 720/25p, 720/25pN, 576/50i, 576/25p,
1080/59.94i, 1080/29.97p, 1080/29.97pN, 1080/23.98p, 1080/23.98pA, 1080/23.98pN,
720/59.94p, 720/29.97p, 720/29.97pN, 720/23.98p, 720/23.98pN, 480/59.94i, 480/29.97p, 480/23.98p, 480/23.98pA |
| Sampling Frequency: |
AVC-Intra 100/DVCPRO HD:
Y: 74.2500 MHz, PB/PR: 37.1250 MHz (50Hz)
Y: 74.1758 MHz, PB/PR: 37.0879 MHz (59.94Hz)
DVCPRO50:
Y: 13.5 MHz, PB/PR: 6.75 MHz
DVCPRO:
Y: 13.5 MHz, PB/PR: 3.375 MHz |
| Quantizing: |
AVC-Intra 100/AVC-Intra 50: 10 bits
DVCPRO HD/DVCPRO50/DVCPRO/DV: 8 bits |
| Video Compression: |
AVC-Intra 100/AVC-Intra 50: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Intra Profile
DVCPRO HD: DV base compression (SMPTE 370M)
DVCPRO 50/DVCPRO: DV base compression (SMPTE 314M)
DV: DV compression (IEC 61834-2) |
| Recording Audio Signal: |
AVC-Intra 100 / AVC-Intra 50 / DVCPRO HD: 48kHz/16bits, 4CH
DVCPRO50: 48kHz/16bits, 4CH
DVCPRO/DV: 48kHz/16bits, 2CH/4CH switchable |
| GENLOCK IN: |
BNC x 1, 1.0Vp-p, 75 Ω |
| GENLOCK IN Additional Information: |
BB or HD-Y |
| VIDEO OUT: |
Pin jack x 1, 1.0Vp-p, 75 Ω |
| SDI OUT: |
BNC x 1 (10 bits 4:2:2 camera through), 0.8Vp-p, 75 Ω, HD/SD switchable |
| HDMI OUT: |
HDMI x 1, Type A |
| Built-in Microphone: |
Stereo microphone |
| Audio IN: |
XLR (3 pins) × 2 (INPUT 1, INPUT 2)
LINE / MIC / +48V switchable
LINE: 0 dBu
MIC: -40 / -50 / -60 dBu (selectable in menu) |
| Audio IN Additional information: |
Headroom 12dB |
| Audio Out: |
Pin jack x 2 (CH 1, CH 2), Output: 316 mV, 600 Ω |
| Headphone: |
Stereo mini jack (3.5 mm diameter) × 1 |
| Built-in Speaker: |
20 mm (round) × 1 |
| Remote: |
10 pin, for AG-EC4G (AG-HPX255 only) |
| TC IN/OUT: |
BNC × 1
IN: 0.5 to 8 Vp-p, 10 kΩ
OUT: 2.0±0.5 Vp-p, low impedance |
| CAM REMOTE: |
2.5 mm diameter, Super mini jack × 1 (ZOOM, S/S)
3.5 mm diameter Mini jack × 1 (FOCUS, IRIS) |
| IEEE 1394 IN/OUT: |
6 Pin, Digital IN/OUT, based on IEEE 1394 Standard |
| USB2.0 (DEVICE): |
Type mini B connector (compliant with USB ver. 2.0) |
| USB2.0 (HOST): |
Type A connector (compliant with USB ver. 2.0) |
| LCD Monitor: |
87.63 mm (3.45 inches) color LCD monitor
with approx. 921,000 dots (16:9) |
| Viewfinder: |
11.43 mm (0.45 inches) color LCD monitor
with approx. 1,226,000 dots (16:9) |
| Standard Accessories: |
AC adaptor Battery charger, AC cord, DC cord, 5400 mAh battery pack,
Wireless remote controller with button-type battery, Microphone holder,
Eye cup, Shoulder strap, P2 card driver software install CD-ROM |
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