Panasonic AJ-PD900WA

Model Details

The AJ-PD900WA camcorder features progressive scan technology, wide-screen and standard aspect ratios, and 700 lines horizontal resolution.

Features:

• DVCPRO/DVCPRO50/DVCPRO P Switchable Recording - The AJ-PD900WA Camcorder presents a compelling set of features, in particular it offers a choice of three recording formats in a single camcorder: 25 Mbps, 50 Mbps, or 50 Mbps in progressive scan mode
• Progressive Scan - 480p delivers a rich, progressively scanned picture and refreshes 60 times per second Wide-Screen and Standard Aspect Ratios - 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratios can be selected as needed for programs designed for DTV channels and/or traditional television programming. Progressive scan pictures are traditionally 16:9 aspect ratio but can be set for the conventional 4:3 ratio
• 2/3 inch M-FIT Imager (3-CCDs) - An advanced CCD block divides the progressive signal's 480 lines into odd and even lines. Each set of lines is then run through a 10-bit D/A converter and a 16-bit processor. In turn, the subsequent image sports a wider dynamic range, higher sensitivity and lower smear
• 700 Lines Horizontal Resolution - Designed to provide super sharp images, the AJ-PD900WA delivers exceptionally clean, sharp pictures comparable to that of any high performance standard-definition camera on the market
• Excellent Sensitivity - While a high sensitivity rating of F8 @ 2000 lux allows for shooting low to moderate ambient light levels, an impressive 60 dB signal-to-noise ratio translates to low noise pictures, which make for better chroma keys, especially in progressive scan mode
• Minimum Illumination - With +30 dB gain in place and lens wide open (F1.4), the AJ-PD900WA allows for shooting in near dark (2 lux) environments
• High Gain - When shooting in wide-ranging light-level conditions, optimize signal levels by choosing from -3 dB to +30 dB in 3 dB steps
• 33 or 66 Minutes Record Time - Medium-size DVCPRO cassettes not only reduce storage space requirements in the studio, but also are far more convenient to handle in field production
• Electronic Shutter - A 6-step user-settable electronic shutter allows speeds from 1/100 to 1/2000 second, which serve to reduce blur on fast moving objects. Electronic shutter can also compensate for shaky camera movement, especially when shooting aerial footage
• Synchro-Scan - This subset of the electronic shutter allows for very fine increments to be selected from a range of 1/63.2 to 1/201.9 second. The subsequent result is reduced flicker when shooting electronic displays such as computer monitors or electronic readouts
• Scene File - Camera set-ups can be saved on a conveniently removable PCMCIA Memory card, allowing swift access to user-designed camera settings for given scenes, or matching multiple cameras with the same "look"
• Super Iris - To compensate for backlighting conditions, the Super Iris mode opens the iris the necessary amount (about 1.5 stops) to bring the subject matter up to proper exposure levels, while letting the background run hot (into the soft clippers
• Small Size, Light Weight - Compact, solidly built and comfortable on the shoulder, the AJ-PD900WA camera body weighs in at a scant 10.5 lbs. and comes up to about 14.5 lbs. with viewfinder, battery pack, lens, and tape cassette
• Low Power Consumption - Pulling only 29 Watts power consumption with viewfinder, expect about 90 minutes record time with an Anton/Bauer Trimpack 14 battery
• Filter Wheel - A combination of neutral density and color correction filters is easily accessible and supports 4 positions with three memory sets at each position. Standard filters are: 3200K, 5600K + 1/4ND, 5600K, 5600K + 1/16ND
• Genlock Video Input - Allows for single or multi-camera shoots by locking (synchronizing) all system components together
• SMPTE Time Code - A built-in generator and reader comes as standard equipment
• 2/3 inch Standard Lens Mount - The AJ-PD900WA employs industry standard fixed focal length or zoom 2/3 inch bayonet mount lenses for convenient lens interchangeability
• Digital Audio Recordings - Two channels of digital audio run 16-bit / 48 kHz sampling and 20 dB of headroom. Choose either of 2 line or 3 mic inputs with variable gain or automatic level control. A built-in monitor speaker allows for close range monitoring without headphones

Specifications:

• Continuous Record Time : About 80 min. with Anton/Bauer Trimpac 14 battery
• CCD Elements : 2/3 inch M-FIT 3-CCD
• Picture Elements : 520,000 pixels
• Optical Filter : 3200K, 5600K + 1/4ND, 5600K, 5600K + 1/16ND
• Quantization : 10-bits
• Sampling Frequency : 36 MHz
• Processing : 36 MHz, 16-bits
• Gain : -3/0/+3/+6/+9/+12/+15/+18/+21/+24/+30dB
• Sensitivity : 2000 Lux at F8.0
• Minimum Luminance : 2 Lux at F1.4, +30 dB
• Shutter Speed : 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500,and 1/1000 sec.
• Synchro Scan Shutter : 1/63.2 to 1/201.9 seconds
• Video S/N : 60 dB (typical)
• Horizontal Resolution : 700 TV lines at center
• Vertical Resolution : 450 TV lines
• Registration Error : Less than 0.03% (whole zone, without lens distortion)
• Optical System : F 1.4 prism system
• Lens Mount : 2/3 inch Bayonet type
• Tape : 1/4 inch DVCPR050 cassette tape
• Tape Speed : 67.640 mm/s (DVCPRO50 P/DVCPRO50), 33.820 mm/s (DVCPRO)
• Maximum Record Time : 33 minutes (DVCPRO50 P/DVCPRO50), 66 minutes (DVCPRO)
• FF/REW Time : About 3 min. (using AJ-P66M)
• Sampling Frequency : Y: 13.5 MHz, PB/PR: 6.75 MHz (DVCPRO 50), Y: 27 MHz, PB/PR: 13.5 MHz (DVCPRO P)
• Quantization : 8-bits
• Error Correction : Reed-solomon product code
• Compression Method : DCT and Variable-length Coding
• Compression Ratio : 3.3:1 (DVCPRO50), 5:1 (DVCPRO P/DVCPRO)
• Bit Rate : 50 Mbps (DVCPRO P/DVCPRO50), 25 Mbps (DVCPRO)
• Band Width : Y: 30 Hz to 5.75 MHz, +1.0/-3 dB, PB/PR: 30 Hz TO 2.75 MHz, +1.0/-3 dB
• S/N Ratio : More than 55 dB
• K Factor(2T) : Within 2%
• Y/C Delay : Within 20 ns
• Audio Sampling Frequency : 48 kHz
• Audio Quantization : 16 bits
• Audio Frequency Response : 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +1.0 dB (reference level)
• Audio Dynamic Range : more than 85 dB (1 kHz, AWTD)
• Audio Distortion : Within 0.1% (1 kHz, reference level)
• Wow & Flutter : Below measurable limit
• Audio Head Room : 20 dB
• Audio Emphasis : T1=50usm T2=15us(ON/OFF)
• Audio In : XLR x 2 (CH1/CH3, CH2/CH4), more than 10 kOhms, balanced, MIC/LINE switchable, MIC: -60/-50/-40 dBu, LINE: -6/0/+4 dBu
• Mic In : XLR x 1, 3 kOhms, balanced, -60/-50/-40 dBu selectable, Phantom +48 V
• Genlock In : BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p 75 Ohms
• TC In : BNC x 1, 0.5 to 18 Vp-p, high impedence
• Camera Out : BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p 75 Ohms
• Video Out : BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p 75 Ohms
• Audio Out : XLR x 1 (CH1/CH2/MIX selectable), +4 dBu, balanced, low impedance, 12P multiconnector (CH1/CH2), -20dBu, unbalanced, low impedence
• TC Out : BNC x 1, 1.5Vp-p, low impedence
• Phones : Stereo mini jack x 2
• DC In : XLR 4 x 1, DC11V to 17V
• DC Out : 4P x 1, DC11V to 17V, 100 mA
• Lens : 12P x 1
• ECU : 6P x 1
• EVF : 20P x 1
• VTR : 26P x 1(option)
• Power Supply : 11 to 17 VDC
• Power Consumption : 29 Watts (including VF)
• Operating Humidity : Less than 85%
• Storage Temperature : -20°C to +60°C (4°F to 140°F)
• Height : 8 inches
• Width : 4-13/16 inches
• Depth : 12-5/16 inches
• Weight : About 10.56 lbs. (4.8 kg) including VF, About 14.52 lbs. (6.6 kg) in full-operation