Panasonic AJ-HDC27FP varicam

Model Details

Variable frame rate HD cinema camera enables 46 minutes recording on 1/4” tape in large-sized cassettes
High quality multiple frame-rate production camera with exceptional system ergonomics
1.1-Million Pixel interline transfer (IT) 3-CCD
Resolution of approximately 850 lines for creating rich images
Electronic shutter with optical filter wheel
Switchable frame rates between 4–33 fps (single step) and 36, 40, and 60 fps
Native 720p camcorder but can be used for 60 fps or film-quality 60 fps acquisition
New digital signal processing (DSP) system for high precision color
LCD status menu and diagnostic system
HD-SDI video output and external camera control capability
Low power consumption and no fan, assuring quiet operation.
Ideal for special effects in music videos, sci-fi dramas and dream sequences

Features:

• Three 2/3" IT CCD 1 Million pixels
• Records 720 progressive High Definition signals
• Weighs about 7 kg in full operating condition
• 39 W power consumption
• Maximum recording 46 minutes utilizing DVCPRO HD cassette tapes
• Minimum illumination 0.7 lux
• High sensitivity 2000 lux at F12
• Variable frame rates from 4 fps to 60 fps (in single increments)
• Film gamma curve selectable
• Film user menu
• Scan reverse circuit for image reversal, slide base, and matte boxes
• Electronic shutter plus synchro-scan
• Two HD SDI output lines
• Dual filter wheels: ND and CC
• Genlock video and time code input
• Two channels of 16-bit 48kHz digital audio
• Optional AJ-VF27WP 2" B/W HD viewfinder
• Optional AQ-EC3P extension control unit
• Optional PCMCIA multimedia card to save scene files

 

Specifications:

General
Power Supply	DC 11V to 17V
Power Consumption	33 W (without VF, SAVE REC MODE); 39 W typical operating conditions
Operating Temperature	32° F to 104° F (0° C to 40° C)
Operating Humidity	Less than 85%
Weight	About 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) About 15.4 lbs (7.0 kg) in operation
Dimensions (W x H x D)	5-1/4" x 8" x 12-5/16" (132 x 204 x 313 mm)
Camera Section
CCD Elements	2/3" IT 3-CCD (RGB)
Picture Elements	1,019,280 pixels (total, 1,370 x 744) 921,600 pixels (effective, 1,280 x 720)
Optical Filters	CC: Cross, 3200K, 4300K, 6300K ND: CLEAR, 1/4ND, 1/16ND, 1/64ND
Quantization	10 bits
Processing	74MHz
Gain	Programmable: -6/-3/0/+3/+6/+9/+12/+18/+24/+30 dB
Super Gain	+18/+24/+30/+36 dB
Shutter Speed	1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 and 1/2000 sec.
Syncro Scan Shutter	20~99.5%
Frame Rate	59.94/39.96/35.96/32.97~3.99 (every 0.999p)
Sensitivity	2000 Lux at F12 (89.9% reflection, 23.98p, 50% shutter)
Minimum Illumination	0.7 lux (F1.4, +36 dB gain 59.94p)
Video S/N	54 dB (typical)
Horizontal Resolution	700 TV lines at center
Registration Error	Less than 0.03% (whole zone, without lens distortion)
Geometric Distortion	Below measurable limit
Lens Mount	2/3" Bayonet type
Viewfinder	AJ-HVF27 (optional)
VTR Section
Recording Format	DVCPRO HD (720p, 59.94Hz)
Tape	1/4" DVCPRO HD cassette tape
Tape Speed	135.280 mm/s
Recording Time	Max. 46 minutes using AJ-HP46LP
FF/REW Time	About 3 minutes using AJ-HP46LP
Video
Sampling Frequency	Y: 74MHz, Pb/Pr: 37MHz
Quantization	8 bits
Error Correction	Reed-Solomon product code
Compression Ratio	6.7:1
Bit Rate	100 Mbps
Video Band	Y: 20MHz, Pb/Pr: 10MHz
Audio
Sampling Frequency	48kHz (sync. with video)
Quantization	16 bits/sample
Frequency response*	20Hz to 20kHz, ±1.0dB (reference level)
Dynamic range*	More than 85dB (1kHz, AWTD)
Distortion*	Within 0.1% (1kHz, reference level)
Wow & Flutter*	Below measurable limit
Headroom*	20dB
Input
Audio IN	XLR x 2 (CH1/CH2) MIC/LINE/MIC+48V switchable MIC: -60 dBu LINE: +4dBu
MIC IN	XLR x 1, balanced Phantom +48V (On/Off)
Genlock IN	BNC x 1, 1.0Vp-p 75
TC IN	BNC x 1, 0.5 to 8Vp-p, High-impedance
Output
HD SDI OUT	BNC x 2, 0.8Vp-p 75
Audio OUT	XLR-5pin x 1, +4dBu
TC OUT	BNC x 1, 2.0Vp-p low-impedance
Phones	Stereo mini-jack x 1
Others
DC IN	XLR-4pin 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

*The above specifications were measured by playing back tapes recorded by this unit on standard DVCPRO HD VTRs.Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. These products may be subject to export regulations.