This is a clip from the first footage that I have shot with my new camera, the incredible AJ-HPX3000 P2. These were links with the tenor Bryn Terfel, for Sky filmed in ‘The Royal Opera House’.
The lights I used, my Balkar soft light for a key, the strip of blue light through the door was achieved with my dedo Hmi light, one more dedo lights the far background with a little blue gel.
I love the look of this new camera, the picture seems a little kinder than my HDW750.
The director Tom Coveney text me to say “the pictures looked lovely” thanks Tom 
This is an HD television programme making tool, of the highest grade. Workflow is easy, recording to P2 card, then I insert them into my seperate device, an MSU10, this transfers the files to the removable hard drive which can hold 8.5 hrs full HD pictures 1080i or 16 hours DVC Pro HD 720i, you take this away to your edit. The files are MXF files, easily read by Final Cut or Avid. This can all be done on the hoof!
The P2 bit can be a bit confusing, this is just the Panasonic’s way of transferring data.
Basically I shoot beautiful panasonic pictures, and you take away a hard drive with the files.
For longer productions we just keep swapping hard drives.
The video clip below, explains how this can work if production supply a drive, and how easy it is.
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Link to download the : For iPhone and other MPEG4 players.
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The camera spec and pictures are in a download PDF link below
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If you fancy a quick ‘geek out’ its a beast! the specs are below
Panasonic developed the AJ-HPX3000G with the goal of achieving the industry’s best-ever HD recording quality in a one-piece camcorder.
This advanced memory card camera-recorder uses three high-density, 2.2-million-pixel CCDs to produce full-raster, 1920 x 1080 HD images. These high-resolution 1080 images are then recorded using full sampling (10-bit/4:2:2) based on advanced AVC-Intra intra-frame compression technology.
The result is a camera-recorder that approaches stunning D-5 HD-level images. The AJ-HPX3000G backs this performance with a host of features that support high-end program production.
Picture-enhancing technologies include Chromatic Aberration Compensation and multi-gamma settings complete with Film-Rec mode. Its 60/50 Hz switching allows use anywhere in the world, and recording is possible in SD (DVCPRO 50, 480i/576i). It has five slots to accommodate 16GB P2 cards to provide you extended recording time, and HD/SD-SDI input is available as an option.
* Up to 1080/29.97p
Versatile HD Camera-Recorder that delivers high-end image quality for 1080i or 1080p productions
2,200,000-pixel 2/3″ CCD for full 1920 x 1080 HD images.
Comes equipped with AVC-Intra codec board that supports AVC-Intra 100 and 50 modes. AVC-Intra 100 uses the same 1920 x 1080 10-bit 4:2:2 sampling as HD-D5 VCRs.
Chromatic Aberration Compensation function compensates for registration error and minimizes lateral chromatic aberration in lenses.
Its Film-Rec mode and a variety of other gamma settings are ideal for filmmaking.
High F10 sensitivity at 2,000 lx (at 1080i).
Minimum illumination of 0.064 lx (at +56dB gain-up).
14-bit A/D processing, 12-pole linear matrix color correction function.
DRS (Dynamic Range Stretcher).
Worldwide HD/SD Recording and Line Recording in Standard Configuration
Switchable between 60 Hz (59.94) and 50 Hz recording for use anywhere in the world.
Switchable to DVCPRO HD codec recording; also supports SD recording with the DVCPRO 50 codec.
Optional HD/SD-SDI input allows line recording from external sources.
Comes equipped with IEEE 1394a In/Out for line recording, uploading to a nonlinear editor, and other uses.
P2 Card Recording and Advanced Functions
Five slots that accommodate 16GB P2 cards allow continuous recording, card selection, hot swapping and loop recording.
Convenient pre-rec, interval rec and one-shot recording. Text memos and shot markers can be added.
Scene file, user buttons, user menu and focus assist functions.
2-wheel (ND and CC) optical filters.
USB 2.0 (host and device) interface.
Genlock input for HD-Y or VBS input use.
This brochure is preliminary. Specifications and functions are subject to change without notice.
CAMERA FEATURES
CCD Elements 2/3-Inch, RGB 3CCD
Picture Elements Total: 2010 (H) x 1120 (V) Effective: 1920 (H) x 1080 (V)
Optical System F1.4 Prizm
Sensitivity F10 (2000 lx, 89.9% reflect, 1080/59.94i)
Minimum Luminance 0.064 lx (F1.4, Super gain +36 dB, Digital super gain +20 dB)
Video S/N 54 db (standard)
Horizontal resolution 1.000 TV lines (at center standard)
Optical Filters CC: 3200K, 4300K, 5600K, 6300K ND: CLEAR, 1/4ND, 1/16ND, 1/64ND
Quantizing 14 bits
Memory Card Recorder Section
Recording Format AVC-Intra 100/AVC-Intra 50/DVCPRO HD/DVCPRO 50 Format switchable
Recording Video Signal 48 kHz/16 bits, 4 CH
Recording Media P2card
Recording Playback Time (when using 16GB P2card AJ-P2C016RG):
AVC-Intra 100
by single card Approx. 16 min.
using 5 card slot Approx. 80 min.
AVC-Intra 50
by single card Approx. 32 min.
using 5 card slot Approx. 160 min.
DVCPRO HD
by single card Approx. 16 min.
using 5 card slot Approx. 80 min.
DVCPRO 50:
by single card Approx. 32 min.
using 5 card slot Approx. 160 min.
Digital Video
Video Compression:
AVC-Intra100/AVC-Intra 50: H.264 High 4:2:2 profile base SMPTE RP2027
DVCPRO HD/DVCPRO 50: DV base SMPTE379M/314M
Quantizing
AVC-Intra100/AVC-Intra 50: 10 bit
DVCPRO HD/DVCPRO 50: 8 bit
Sampling HD Frequency Y: 74.1758 MHz (59.94 Hz), 74.25 Mhz (50Hz)
PB/PR: 37.0879 MHz (59.94 Hz), 37.125 Mhz (50 Hz)
Sampling SD Frequency Y: 13.5 MHz, PB/PR: 6.75 MHz
Digital Audio:
Sampling Frequency 48 kHz (sync. with video)
Quantizing 16 bits
Distortion Within 0.1% (1 kHz, reference level)
Input and Output
Genlock in BNC x 1, 1.0Vp-p, 75 O (switchable to VIDEO IN or Return Video)
Monitor out BNC x 1, 1.0Vp-p, 75 O
Video out BNC x 1(switchable to HD-SDI/SD-SDI/Composite)
HD-SDI: 0.8Vp-p, 75 O (SMPTE292M/299M standards)
SD-SDI: 0.8Vp-p, 75 O (SMPTE259M-C/272M-A/ITU-R.BT656-4 standards)
TC in BNC x 1, 0.5~8Vp-p, 10kO
TC out BNC x 1, low-impedance, 2.0±05Vp-p
IEEE1394a 6-pin (Input and Output)
Transfer speed selectable: 400/200/100Mbps
Data: IEEE 1394-1995/1394a-2000
IEC61883-1, 2, SPMTE396M standards
Control Command: AV/C Command Set
HD/SD SDI-IN (Option: AJ-YA350AG) BNC x 1, 0.8Vp-p, 75O
HD-SD-SDI Input board (AJ-YA350AG)
HD: SMPTE292M/299M standards
SD: SMPTE259M-C/272M-A/ITU-R.BT656-4 standards
AUDIO IN XLR-3pin x 2 (CH1/CH2)
LINE/MIC/MIC+48V switchable
Line: -3/0/+4 dBu selectable
MIC: -60/-50 dBu selectable
MIC+48 V: Phantom +48 V, -60/-50 dBu selectable
MIC IN XLR-5pin x 1, -50/-40 dBu selectable, Phantom +48 V ON/OFF
WIRELESS IN 25-pin, D-SUB, -40 dBu
AUDIO OUT XLR 5-pin (CH1/CH2); -3/0/+4 dBu selectable, balanced, low-impedance
PHONES OUT Stereo Mini Jack x 2
DC IN XLR-4-pin x 1, DC12V (11 to 17V)
DC OUT 4 pin, DC12V (11 to 17V), Max. 1.5A
LENS 12-pin
EVF 20-pin
USB (2.0) Host: 4-pin (Type-A), DEVICE: 4-pin (Type-B)
GPS 6-pin for AJ-GPS910G
RCU 10-pin for AJ-RC10G
STANDARD ACCESSORIES
Shoulder strap
Front audio volume knob (with screw)
Software CD-ROM
User’s manual
SPECIFICATIONS
Power source: DC 12 V (11.0 to 17.0 V)
43 W (excl. SDI-In option, LCD monitor off)
Weight: Approx. 4.8 kg / 10.5 lbs (main unit only)
Dimensions: Approx. 137 x 209 x 318 mm / 5-7/16″ x 8-1/4″ x 12-9/16″ (excl. handle and option cover)
Operating time: Approx. 120 min. when using DIONIC90 battery
Operating temperature: 0° C to 40° C
