Panasonic P2 HD Camcorder AJ-HPX3100 FAQ - Page 1

AJ-HPX3100 FAQ'S 1. What is the AJ-HPX3100? The HPX3100 is the world's only 1080p native 2.2 megapixel 2/3" 3-CCD camcorder at under $20k. This compact, shoulder mount HD camcorder includes all of the features and image performance of the AJ-HPX3000, but, in a compact body - closer to the size of the HPX370. Even better, the HPX3100 adds new features, including 24 bit audio recording, optional wireless metadata input and optional high-resolution proxy. 2. CCD or CMOS? The HPX3100 uses a 2.2 megapixel 2/3" 3-CCD imager. 3. What new features does the HPX3100 provide? The HPX3100 offers many new features, including 24 bit audio recording (* in AVC-Intra mode). In addition, the HPX3100 offers optional wireless metadata input capability and a new, optional high-resolution proxy. 4. Is the HPX3100 HD/SD compatible? Yes. 5. What compression formats does the HPX3100 offer? The AJ-HPX3100 captures in full-raster 1920 x 1080 resolution, including 4:2:2 10-bit color sampling with AVC-Intra 100. It also offers storage-efficient AVC-Intra 50, industry-standard DVCPRO HD and SD recording in the DVCPRO50, DVCPRO and DV formats. 6. Does the HPX3100 offer world-wide format support? Yes. It supports world-wide HD / SD frame rates and formats, including 1080 23.98p/25p/29.97p as well as 1080 50i/59.94i. 7. What about audio support? The 3100 supports 24-bit / 4ch audio (based on compression format). Here is the breakdown: Compresssion AVC-Intra 100/50 DVCPRO HD/DVCPRO 50 DVCPRO/DV kHz/bit 48 kHz, 16 bit/24 bit (switchable) 48 kHz, 16 bit 48 kHz, 16 bit Ch. 4ch 4ch 2ch/4ch 8. What is high-resolution proxy? With the optional *AJ-YDX30 Proxy Board the HPX3100 records proxy video at selectable bit rates up to 3.5 Mbps on SD memory cards, while it simultaneously records video on P2 cards. Even better, this new proxy format supports uncompressed audio. Use proxy for enhanced production workflows, essentially lending an instant off-line file(s) for logging, review and edit on leading *NLE's. This is especially useful for high shoot-ratio projects including Reality TV and long form production. (*availability February 2011. File format and audio support may vary. Contact your NLE provider for updated compatibility). Image size 960×540 640×360 480×270 320×240 File format H.264 (3.5 Mbps) H.264 (1.5 Mbps) H.264 (800 kbps) MPEG-4 (1.5 Mbps) Audio 16 bit/48 kHz 2CH (uncompressed) 16 bit/48 kHz 4CH/2CH 16 bit/48 kHz 2CH 16 bit/24 kHz 2CH 1