Panasonic AJ-PX270 microP2 Handheld AVC-ULTRA HD Camcorder

The Panasonic AJ-PX270 microP2 Handheld AVC-ULTRA HD Camcorder is a compact camcorder that draws many of its design features from Panasonic's shoulder-mounted line of camcorders. It features a 1/3" MOS imager that captures 1920 x 1080 at up to 60p and a 22x optical zoom lens, with optical image stabilization. It records at high data rates to a variety of media, including micro P2, as well as full sized P2 media cards, while allowing you to use SDHX/SDXC media cards at lower data rates. It features a single P2 card slot, dual microP2 card slots providing a variety of recording options, and a single SD card slot for recording proxy files and camera settings.

The AJ-PX270 features AVC Ultra recording, which allows expanded recording options. In addition to the standard frame rates, the camera will also record in variable frame rates at 1080p, from 1 to 60 fps in 25 steps. The camcorder features both an OLED viewfinder, and a 3.5" IPS LCD view screen. The lens has built-in manual focus, zoom, and iris rings, providing manual control in addition to the servo control of zoom, and auto focus and iris functions. Taking a page from the larger shoulder mount rigs, the camera features a front mounted audio input, for a camera-mounted mic, and a rear mounted audio XLR input for a second microphone. Audio level controls are at the rear of the camera, however, a second audio level control for the front XLR input is located towards the front of the camera, making it easy to adjust the level on that mic while shooting hand held.

Even though it is designed as a compact hand held camcorder, the AJ-PX270 features connections that let you easily integrated it into multi-camera shoots with large shoulder mounted cameras. First, it features Timecode in and out, and a Genlock in connector, so it can connect to a switcher for live multi-camera shoots. It features a 3G-SDI output for integrating into an SDI infrastructure, and output 1920 x 1080p 60 video from the camera. The HDMI output allows you to monitor on lower cost consumer monitors. The camera features a USB 3.0 connector, with USB Host capabilities, a USB 2.0, and a LAN port. It also features built-in networking protocols that allow you to wirelessly transfer your files when using optional USB dongles.

 

Panasonic AJ-PX270 Specs

Image Device 1/3" 3MOS, 2.2 MP

Resolution 1920 x 1080

Lens 22x Optical Zoom Lens

Minimum Illumination 0.02 Lux (F1.6, Gain 18dB, 1 second exposure, High Sens mode)

Built-in Filters ND Clear

1/4

1/16

1/64

Recording Frame Rate 720 x 480: 59.94i, 29.97p

720 x 576: 50i, 25p

1280 x 720pN 23.98/29.97

1280 x 720p 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94

1920 x 1080i 50/59.94

1920 x 1080pA 23.98 1920 x 1080pN 23.98/29.97

1920 x 1080p 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94

Recording Format AVC Intra

100/50

 

Inter

LongG: G12/G25/G50

LongG6: Proxy

 

DVCPROHD(except 720p/24p,30p,25p)

DVCPRO50/DVCPRO/DV

 

Note: The AJ-PX270 does not support all of the formats included in the AVC-ULTRA family. AVC-200 is announced as an update available June, 2014

Memory Card Slot 2 x Micro P2

1 x P2

1 x SD

LCD Monitor 3.5", QHD, approximately 156k dots

Viewfinder 0.5" OLED, approximately 1.76 MP resolution

Input and Output Connectors Video Input

Timecode: 1 x BNC

Genlock: 1 x BNC (shared with video out)

 

Video Output

3G-SDI: 1 x BNC

Video: 1 x BNC (Combo Genlock in/Video out)

 

Audio Input

Balanced: 2 x XLR 

 

Audio Output

Audio out: 1 x

Headphone out: 1 x

Power Requirements 7.2VDC

Uses: VW-VBD58 battery

Compatible: CGA-D54

Dimensions 6.9 x 6.7 x 13" / 176 x 171 x 329 mm

Weight 4.9 lb / 2.2 kg (body only)

5.7 lb / 2.6 kg (including lens hood, supplied battery, and microphone holder)

Packaging Info

Package Weight 11.9 lb

Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 19.1 x 14.9 x 12.6"