Panasonic AG-HPX250 P2 HD Handheld Camcorder

The Panasonic AG-HPX250 P2 HD Handheld Camcorder is the first handheld professional camcorder model to record the extremely high-quality AVC-Intra 100 Mb/s (10-bit 4:2:2) codec. Featuring an integrated 22x zoom lens and a 2.2 Mp 1/3"-type 3MOS imager, the versatile HPX250 records not only AVC-Intra but also several flavors of DVCPRO (including DVCPRO HD) as well as DV. A variety of frame rates are possible in DVCPRO modes, for native slow- and fast-motion effects.

For video that will later endure heavy processing in the form of effects and other processes, the intra-frame compression options of the HPX250 are crucial. The AVC-Intra 100 codec is a perfect choice for any projects that involve tasks such as greenscreen shooting. The HPX250 could thrive as the second camcorder on an independent feature production, or as the go-to model for a freelance videographer who does a variety of jobs, from SD to HD – and with support for PAL/NTSC signal systems, it will cross oceans without missing a beat. Its compact size makes it hard to leave at home.

Image Device 3x 1/3-type progressive 2.2 Mp CMOS

Prism color separation

Lens 22x optical zoom

2x, 5x, 10x digital zoom

3.9-86mm (28-616mm 35mm equivalent)

f/1.6-3.2

18 elements in 12 groups

Minimum Object Distance (M.O.D.) Approx. 3.3' (1 m)

Filter Diameter 72mm

Horizontal Resolution Not specified by manufacturer

Sensitivity 59.94 Hz mode (at 2000 lux, 3200K, 89.9% reflection): F7 (1080i59.94, P.A.P. Filter: TYPE2), F10 (1080i59.94, P.A.P. Filter: TYPE1)

50 Hz mode (at 2000 lux, 3200K, 89.9% reflection): F8 (1080i50, P.A.P. Filter: TYPE2), F11 (1080i50, P.A.P. Filter: TYPE1)

Minimum Illumination 0.2 lux (f/1.6, gain +30 dB, shutter speed 1/30 second, P.A.P. Filter: TYPE1)

Vertical Smear Not specified by manufacturer

Signal System NTSC/PAL

Built-in Filters ND filter: OFF, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64

LCD Monitor 3.45" (87.63mm) color LCD monitor with approx. 921K dots (16:9)

Viewfinder 0.45" (11.43mm) color LCoS monitor with approx. 1226K dots (16:9)

Scan Matching Not specified by manufacturer

Memory Card Slot 2x P2 slots

Shutter Speed 60i/60p mode: 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 second

30p mode: 1/30, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 second

24p mode: 1/24, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 second

50i/50p mode: 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 second

25p mode: 1/25, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 second

Slow Shutter 60i/60p mode: 1/15, 1/30 second

30p mode: 1/7.5, 1/15 second

24p mode: 1/6, 1/12 second

50i/50p mode: 1/12.5, 1/25 second

25p mode: 1/6.25, 1/12.5 second

Synchro Scan Shutter 60i/60p mode: 1/60.0 to 1/249.8 second

30p mode: 1/30.0 to 1/249.8 second

24p mode: 1/24.0 to 1/249.8 second

50i/50p mode: 1/50.0 to 1/250.0 second

25p mode: 1/25.0 to 1/250.0 second

Shutter Opening Angle 3-359.5° in 0.5° increments

Variable Frame Rate 59.94 Hz mode:

1080p: 1/2/4/6/9/12/15/18/20/21/22/24/25/26/27/28/30 fps, 17 step

720p: 1/2/4/6/9/12/15/18/20/21/22/24/25/26/27/28/30/32/34/36/40/44/48/54/60 fps, 25 step

 

50 Hz mode:

1080p: 1/2/4/6/9/12/15/18/20/21/22/24/25 fps, 14 step

720p: 1/2/4/6/9/12/15/18/20/21/22/24/25/26/27/28/30/32/34/36/40/44/48/50 fps, 25 step

Gain Selection 0/+3/+6/+9/+12/+15/+18/+24/+30 db (+24 db, +30 db: USER SW allocation only)

Recording Media P2 card

Recording Formats AVC-Intra 100, AVC-Intra 50, DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO, DV

Maximum Recording Time (With 1x 64 GB P2 card)

AVC-Intra 100, DVCPRO HD: 64 minutes

AVC-Intra 50, DVCPRO50: 128 minutes

DVCPRO, DV: 256 minutes

Signal-to-Noise Ratio Not specified by manufacturer

Video Signals 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, 1080/50i, 1080/25p, 1080/25pN, 720/50p, 720/25p, 720/25pN, 576/50i, 576/25p

Sampling Frequency AVC-Intra 100, DVCPRO HD:

Y: 74.1758 MHz, Pb/Pr: 37.0879 MHz (59.94 Hz)

Y: 74.2500 MHz, Pb/Pr: 37.1250 MHz (50 Hz)

 

DVCPRO50: Y: 13.5 MHz, Pb/Pr: 6.75 MHz

DVCPRO: Y: 13.5 MHz, Pb/Pr: 3.375 MHz

Quantization AVC-Intra 100, AVC-Intra 50: 10-bit

DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO, DV: 8-bit

Video Compression AVC-Intra 100, AVC-Intra 50: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 Intra profile

DVCPRO HD: DV-based compression (SMPTE 370M)

DVCPRO50, DVCPRO: DV-based compression (SMPTE 314M)

DV: DV compression (IEC 61834-2)

Audio Signal AVC-Intra 100/50, DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50: 48 kHz, 16-bit, 4-channel

DVCPRO/DV: 48 kHz, 16-bit, 2/4-channel switchable

Speaker 1x 20mm diameter

Video Outputs Composite: 1x pin jack, 1.0V [p-p], 75 ohm

SDI: 1x BNC, 0.8V [p-p], 75 ohm, HD/SD switching via menu, 10-bit 4:2:2 throughout

HDMI: 1x HDMI Type A

Audio I/O Input:

2x XLR 3-pin (input 1, input 2)

Line/Mic/+48V switchable

Line: 0 dBu

Mic: -40 dBu / -50 dBu / -60 dBu switching via menu

Built-in Mic In supports stereo microphones

 

Output:

2x pin jack (channel 1 / channel 2), 316mV, 600 ohm output

1x 3.5mm diameter stereo mini jack for headphones

Other I/O Connections Genlock In: 1x BNC, 1.0V [p-p], 75 ohm

Time Code In/Out: 1x BNC (In: 0.5V [p-p] to 8V [p-p], 10 k-ohm; Out: Low-impedance, 2.0±0.5V [p-p])

Camera Remote: 1x 2.5mm diameter super mini jack (zoom, shutter speed); 1x 3.5mm diameter mini jack (focus, iris)

IEEE 1394: 1x 6-pin, digital input/output

USB 2.0 (Device): 1x Type Mini B, 4-pin USB 2.0

USB 2.0 (Host): 1x Type A, 4-pin USB 2.0

Power Requirements 7.2V DC via battery

7.9V DC via AC adapter

Power Consumption 15.0W with monitor in use

Operating Temperature 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)

Dimensions (WxHxD) 7 x 7.69 x 17.25" (180 x 195 x 438mm)

Weight Approx. 5.5 lb (2.5 kg) excluding battery and accessories

Packaging Info

Package Weight 12.5 lb

Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 19.5 x 14.8 x 12.5"