Panasonic AG-HPX500 Brochure - Page 6

Shooting Performance A Host of Features and Functions, Including a Variable Frame Rate Function for Cine-Like Video Production Variable Frame Rate In 720p mode,* the frame rate can be set from the conventional 24p/30p to any of 11 steps between 12p and 60p (or 50p). Like the VariCam, the AG-HPX500 allows undercranking and overcranking common in film cameras, to create fast-motion and slow-motion effects. * In 1080 and 480 modes, the frame rate is fixed at 24p/30p (25p in the 50-Hz mode). • Higher-rate shooting produces a slow-motion effect. This is especially effective for high-action scenes like car chases or crashes, or for scenes to create dramatic impact. • Lower-rate shooting creates a fast-motion effect. This technique can be combined with a Slow Shutter Speed to emphasize movements, such as flowing water or fast-moving clouds. Table of Frame Rate and Speed Effect 60Hz Mode Supported Frame Rate Speed Effect in Speed Effect in 24p base 30p base 12 fps 18 fps 20 fps 22 fps 24 fps 26 fps 30 fps 32 fps 36 fps 48 fps 60 fps 200% Faster 250% Faster 133% Faster 167% Faster 120% Faster 150% Faster 109% Faster 136% Faster 100% Standard 125% Faster 92% Slower 115% Faster 80% Slower 100% Standard 75% Slower 94% Slower 66% Slower 66% Slower 50% Slower 62% Slower 40% Slower 50% Slower 50Hz Mode Supported Frame Rate Speed Effect in 25p base 12 fps 18 fps 20 fps 23 fps 25 fps 27 fps 30 fps 32 fps 37 fps 48 fps 50 fps 208% Faster 138% Faster 125% Faster 108% Faster 100% Standard 92% Slower 83% Slower 78% Slower 67% Slower 52% Slower 50% Slower Native and Over-60p (50p) Modes •720p Native Mode: The AG-HPX500 records images at the frame rate set in the camera. Using the AG-HPX500 to play back the recording at the normal rate, you can preview the speed effect right on the spot, without using a frame rate converter. Native mode also extends the recording time. •720p over 60p (or 50p) Mode: The unit can output a DVCPRO HD stream from the IEEE 1394 connector as it records. This lets you produce a backup copy using a connected external hard disk recorder, such as the Panasonic AJ-HD1400 DVCPRO HD recorder or the Focus Enhancements FireStore FS-100.