P2 HD Camcorder

AG-HPX500

Discontinued

P2 HD Camcorder

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Key features

DVCPRO, DVCPRO50 and DVCPRO HD formats

Variable frame rates

Four P2 Slots

Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC) function
APT (Advanced Progressive Technology)
Standard 2/3 type interchangeable lens mount system
50 Hz/60 Hz selector
SD (480i/576i) recording in DVCPRO 50, DVCPRO or DV multi-codec

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Specifications table

Supply Voltage	DC12V (11V to 17V)
Power Consumption	Approx.23W (when1.5CRT viewfinder, 3.5 LCD monitor used)
Operating Temperature	32°F to +104°F (0°C to +40°C)
Storage Temperature	−4°F to +140°F (−°20°C to +60°C)
Operating Humidity	10% to 85% (no condensation)
Weight	Approx.8.38 lbs (3.8 kg) excluding battery and accessories
Dimensions (W x H x D)	5-5/8' x 10-3/8' x 12-5/8' (140mm x261mm x 318mm) excluding handle and prominent parts
Pickup Devices	3CCD (2/3-inch interline transfer type, and progressive modes supported)

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Accessories & Software

Microphones & Holders

AJ-MC700P

Stereo Microphone Kit

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Microphones & Holders

AG-MC200G

XLR microphone

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Key Features
Super-directional
Provides exceptional targeted pickup isolating signals in noisy environments

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P2HD & AVC-ULTRA Accessories

AG-BS300

This new camera studio system boosts the level of cost-performance for a wide range of P2 HD and DVCPRO HD camera-recorders. BNC cables transmit degradation-free HD digital images up to 328' (100 meters). Plus, in addition to giving you full remote control of camera functions and recording, the system supplies power to the camera and provides return images and signals including mic of intercom. The ability to operate with both AC and DC power brings camera extension system recording to a variety of studio and field applications.

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Key Features
Digital signal transmission ensures high-quality, degradation-free images
The base station and camera adaptor can be separated up to a distance of 328' (100 meters)
Supports both AC (100 to 240 V) and DC (12V) power supplies
Includes two SDI (HD/SD) outputs and a composite video output

P2HD & AVC-ULTRA Accessories

AG-YA500G

This new camera studio system boosts the level of cost-performance for a wide range of P2 HD and DVCPRO HD camera-recorders. BNC cables transmit degradation-free HD digital images up to 328' (100 meters). Plus, in addition to giving you full remote control of camera functions and recording, the system supplies power to the camera and provides return images and signals including mic of intercom. The ability to operate with both AC and DC power brings camera extension system recording to a variety of studio and field applications.

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Key Features
Displays return images in the viewfinder and supports the tally

P2HD & AVC-ULTRA Accessories

SHAN-RC700

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P2HD & AVC-ULTRA Accessories

SHAN-RC700

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Mount Adaptor

SHAN-TM700

Quick Release Tripod Adaptor Plate

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P2HD & AVC-ULTRA Accessories

AG-BS300

This new camera studio system boosts the level of cost-performance for a wide range of P2 HD and DVCPRO HD camera-recorders. BNC cables transmit degradation-free HD digital images up to 328' (100 meters). Plus, in addition to giving you full remote control of camera functions and recording, the system supplies power to the camera and provides return images and signals including mic of intercom. The ability to operate with both AC and DC power brings camera extension system recording to a variety of studio and field applications.

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Key Features
Digital signal transmission ensures high-quality, degradation-free images
The base station and camera adaptor can be separated up to a distance of 328' (100 meters)
Supports both AC (100 to 240 V) and DC (12V) power supplies
Includes two SDI (HD/SD) outputs and a composite video output

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P2HD & AVC-ULTRA Accessories

AG-BS300

This new camera studio system boosts the level of cost-performance for a wide range of P2 HD and DVCPRO HD camera-recorders. BNC cables transmit degradation-free HD digital images up to 328' (100 meters). Plus, in addition to giving you full remote control of camera functions and recording, the system supplies power to the camera and provides return images and signals including mic of intercom. The ability to operate with both AC and DC power brings camera extension system recording to a variety of studio and field applications.

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Key Features
Digital signal transmission ensures high-quality, degradation-free images
The base station and camera adaptor can be separated up to a distance of 328' (100 meters)
Supports both AC (100 to 240 V) and DC (12V) power supplies
Includes two SDI (HD/SD) outputs and a composite video output

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P2HD & AVC-ULTRA Accessories

AG-BS300

This new camera studio system boosts the level of cost-performance for a wide range of P2 HD and DVCPRO HD camera-recorders. BNC cables transmit degradation-free HD digital images up to 328' (100 meters). Plus, in addition to giving you full remote control of camera functions and recording, the system supplies power to the camera and provides return images and signals including mic of intercom. The ability to operate with both AC and DC power brings camera extension system recording to a variety of studio and field applications.

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Key Features
Digital signal transmission ensures high-quality, degradation-free images
The base station and camera adaptor can be separated up to a distance of 328' (100 meters)
Supports both AC (100 to 240 V) and DC (12V) power supplies
Includes two SDI (HD/SD) outputs and a composite video output

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P2HD & AVC-ULTRA Accessories

AG-BS300

This new camera studio system boosts the level of cost-performance for a wide range of P2 HD and DVCPRO HD camera-recorders. BNC cables transmit degradation-free HD digital images up to 328' (100 meters). Plus, in addition to giving you full remote control of camera functions and recording, the system supplies power to the camera and provides return images and signals including mic of intercom. The ability to operate with both AC and DC power brings camera extension system recording to a variety of studio and field applications.

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Key Features
Digital signal transmission ensures high-quality, degradation-free images
The base station and camera adaptor can be separated up to a distance of 328' (100 meters)
Supports both AC (100 to 240 V) and DC (12V) power supplies
Includes two SDI (HD/SD) outputs and a composite video output

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P2HD & AVC-ULTRA Accessories

AG-YA500G

This new camera studio system boosts the level of cost-performance for a wide range of P2 HD and DVCPRO HD camera-recorders. BNC cables transmit degradation-free HD digital images up to 328' (100 meters). Plus, in addition to giving you full remote control of camera functions and recording, the system supplies power to the camera and provides return images and signals including mic of intercom. The ability to operate with both AC and DC power brings camera extension system recording to a variety of studio and field applications.

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Key Features
Displays return images in the viewfinder and supports the tally

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Cables

AJ-C10050G

RC10 50m extension cable - (50 meters / 164 feet)

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Supply Voltage	DC12V (11V to 17V)
Power Consumption	Approx.23W (when1.5CRT viewfinder, 3.5 LCD monitor used)
Operating Temperature	32°F to +104°F (0°C to +40°C)
Storage Temperature	−4°F to +140°F (−°20°C to +60°C)
Operating Humidity	10% to 85% (no condensation)
Weight	Approx.8.38 lbs (3.8 kg) excluding battery and accessories
Dimensions (W x H x D)	5-5/8' x 10-3/8' x 12-5/8' (140mm x261mm x 318mm) excluding handle and prominent parts
Pickup Devices	3CCD (2/3-inch interline transfer type, and progressive modes supported)
Lens Mount	2/3*bayonet type
Optical Colour Separation	Prism system
ND Filter	4 position (Clear, 1/4,1/16, 1/64)
Gain Selection	60i/60p/50i/50p mode: 0/+3/+6/+9/+12/+18 dB 30p24p/24pA/25p mode: 0/+3/+6/+12dB [Slow Shutter Mode, Gain fix (0dB)]
Shutter Speed (Preset)	60i/60p mode: 1/60 (OFF) sec., 1/100 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec.\| 30p mode: 1/30(OFF) sec., 1/50 sec., 1/60 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec.24p/24pA mode:1/24(OFF) sec., 1/50 sec., 1/60 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec. \|50i/50p mode: 1/50 (OFF) sec., 1/60 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec.\|25p mode: 1/25(OFF), 1/50, 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 sec.
Sampling Frequency	48 kHz
Recording Format	DVCPRO HD/DVCPRO 50/DVCPRO/DV selectable
Remote	10 pin
Lens	12pin
EVF	20 pin
Internal Speaker	1.1* (28mm) round shape x 1
LCD Monitor	3.5, LCD color Monitor, 210,000 pixels, 4:3
Supplied Accessories	1.5*, CRT BW Viewfinder (4:3 CRT, NTSC/PAL switchable), Component Video Cable, Shoulder strap, P2 card software driver (CD-ROM)
Shutter Speed (Variable)	60i mode: 1/60.0 to 1/249.8 30p mode: 1/30.0 to 1/249.8 24p/24pA mode: 1/24.0 to 1/249.8 50i/50p mode: 1/50.0 to 1/249.8 25p mode: 1/25.0 to 1/249.8
Shutter Speed (Slow)	60i/60p mode: 1/15, 1/30 30p mode: 1/15 24p/24pA mode: 1/12 (720p mode only) 50i/50p mode: 1/12, 1/25 25p mode: 1/12
Variable Frame Rate	60 Hz mode: 12/18/20/22/24/26/30/32/36/48/60 fps (frame/sec.) 50 Hz mode: 12/18/20/23/25/27/30/32/37/48/50 fps (frame/sec.) F10 (Typical) at 2000 lx
Sensitivity	F10 (Typical) at 2000 lx
Quantizing	16 bit/4CH
Compression	Compression ratio 1/6.7, DCT + variable length code
Head Room	20 dB/18 dB (Selectable)
Audio Recording Format	PCM digital recording 48 kHz /16 bits 4ch (DVCPRO HD / DVCPRO 50), 2ch/4ch selectable (DVCPRO / DV)
Recording Time* (Approx)	DVCPRO HD, 4CH: 64 minutes with one 64GB P2 Card (AJ-P2C064AG) 32 minutes with one 32GB P2 Card (AJ-P2C032RG) 16 minutes with one 16GB P2 Card (AJ-P2C016RG) * 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.
P2 Card Slot	4 Slot (4G, 8G, 16G Card)
SD Card Slot	SD Format standard (MMC not used) 1 Slot (Camera setup, Reading/Writing)
Video Output	BNC x 1, 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω
SDI Out	BNC x 1, 0.8Vp-p, 75Ω (HD:SMPTE292M/296M/299M/ SD:SMPTE259M-C/272M-A/ITU-R.BT656-4 Standard)
TC In	BNC x 1, 0.5 to 8Vp-p, 10kΩ
TC Out	BNC x 1, Low impedance, 2.0 ±0.5V p-p
IEEE 1394	6 pin, Digital In/Out, based on IEEE 1394 Standard
DC In	XLR x 1, 4-pin, DC12V (DC11.0V to 17.0V)
DC Out	4-pin, DC12V (DC11.0V to 17.0V), max 1.5 A.
USB 2.0 (Device)	Type-B, 4-pin (USB ver2.0)
MIC In	XLR x 2 (FRONT1, FRONT2), High impedance, +48V compatible MIC: −40/−50/−60 dBu (Switch on Menu)
Audio In	XLR x 2 (REAR1, REAR2), High impedance, LINE/MIC/+48V switchable LINE: 0 dBu, MIC: −50/−60 dBu (Switch on Menu)
Line Out	Pin Jack x 2 (CH1/CH2), Out: 600Ω, 316 mV
Phones	Stereo Mini Jack, 0.14" (3.5mm) diameter
Recording Bit Rate	100Mbps
Recording File	MXF File
File System	FAT32
Gen Lock	BNC x 1, 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω
Component Output	D4 terminal (Component) , Y: 1.0Vp-p, 75 Ω, PB/PR: 0.7Vp-p, 75Ω

P2 HD Camcorder

AG-HPX500

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AG-MC200G

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SHAN-TM700

AG-BS300

AG-BS300

AG-BS300

AG-BS300

AG-YA500G

AJ-C10050G

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