AG-HPX600EJ

The AG-HPX600, a new P2 HD camcorder with 10-bit, 4:2:2 AVC-Intra recording and the lowest weight of any 2/3 type shoulder-mount unit. Weighing less than 3 Kg*1 and using low power, the HPX600 incorporates a newly-developed 2/3 type MOS sensor to produce beautiful HD and SD images. The HPX600 will achieve the high sensitivity of F13 (at 50 Hz) and a signal-to-noise ratio of 59 dB. It supports AVC-Intra100/50, DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO, and DV as standard. It is 50 Hz and 59.94 Hz switchable for worldwide use.

The HPX600 will allow the user to upgrade his camera as new functionality becomes available*4. This future-proof camera will provide inventive functionality and improved workflows, with options such as wireless metadata input, proxy recording, and variable frame rates, and then AVC-ULTRA recording. The HPX600 also features wireless and wired connection ability with Wi-Fi, USB and Gigabit Ethernet.

Ideal for virility of applications, this interchangeable lens camcorder will be equipped with Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC) to maximize lens performance, Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS) function to help compensate for wide variations in lighting, and a highly accurate flash band detection and compensation software that eliminates this effect. Original features will include a smart user interface that permits accessibility to the camera’s extensive functions from an LCD display on the side of the camera. The HPX600 will offer two P2 Card Slots and an SD Card Slot.

• The 2/3-type lens mount accommodates a large variety of existing interchangeable lenses.
• Comes standard with AVC-Intra100/50, DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO and the DV format.
• 50 Hz/60 Hz switchable (standard equipped).
• An optional upgrade will be available for compatibility with the new AVC-ULTRA family of codecs.*3
• Built-in versatility with a range of optional functions, users can select and install only the functions they need *4.

Note:
*1: As a 2/3-type shoulder-type HD camera recorder (as of Apr. 2012).
*2: Development target value.
*3: Compatibility scheduled for the future. Not all AVC-ULTRA formats will be supported.
*4: Optional functions will not be free.