Panasonic P2 HD Camcorder Operating Instructions - Page 9

General Features of Camera unit _ Multi-format By applying the interlace drive/progressive drive (reading all pixels) to the 2.2-mega pixel CCD, the unit supports a variety of recording methods. (Refer to page 48) _ Chromatic Aberration Compensation function The unit is equipped with a function to correct the magnification ratio chromatic aberration of lenses caused by the fact that the refractive index in lenses varies with the wavelength of light (hereinafter referred to as chromatic aberration). By using this function, chromatic aberration around the lens can be corrected and high definition images can be obtained. However, a lens supporting chromatic aberration compensation is must be used. (Refer to page 104) _ Scan Reverse function The Scan Reverse function, as standard configuration, cancels the image inversion that occurs when a lens adapter from Canon or Angenieux is used, and it can be switched through the Menu settings. (Refer to page 162) _ Film-like Gamma function In order to obtain film tone in Varicam (AJ-HDC27 series), the unit is equipped with the FILM-REC gamma almost equivalent to Varicam. _ 2-disk 4-type configuration optical filters The unit is equipped with CC filters for 3200K, 4300K, 5600K, and 6300K. The 5600K filter for outdoor recording is standard. (Refer to page 21) _ DRS (Dynamic Range Stretcher) function With this function, the dynamic range of high brightness areas that may be skipped with white blanks in an ordinary recording method can be expanded by compressing images and maintaining the contrast. (Refer to page 55) _ Lens file function The unit has 8 lens files. By using an SD memory card, 64 lens files can be stored. (Refer to page 99) _ Focus assist function The unit will display a marker to help with focusing when shooting videos. This function provides a visual cue for focusing. (Refer to page 55) _ Data management function Within the unit, one user data file and four sets of scene file data can be saved. By using an SD memory card as the setup cart, up to eight sets of setup data can be stored. (Refer to page 90) _ Color bar The unit employs the SMPTE color bar, ARIB color bar, Split color bar for SNG (Satellite News Gathering) as well as the conventional color bar, which is useful for adjusting the color monitor. (Refer to page 184) _ 14-bit A/D conversion digital signal processing Analog video signals are processed into digital data by a 14-bit A/D converter with sampling frequencies of 74 MHz. It is possible to reproduce images that are more finely detailed. _ Storage type high-sensitivity function (DS. GAIN) The unit uses the storage type gain increase function by driving the CCD progressively. With this function, it is possible to obtain brighter pictures without increasing noise under low light conditions. This is a function that makes it possible to achieve higher sensitivity of up to 34 dB above the regular gain increase. Furthermore, this function can also be used as picture effects. (Refer to page 185) In addition, this function operates when shooting in 59.94i and 50i. SHUTTER mode turns off when in this state. 9 General: Features of Camera unit