Panasonic AJ-HDX900 DVCPRO HD® Hi-Def camcorder records pristine 100Mbps Hi-Def images in any of 11 video formats, encompassing 60Hz and 50Hz production. The versatile, cost-effective camera provides higher-quality 4:2:2 intra-frame recording that holds up through layers of special effects, graphic overlays and constant editing and processing. Collaboration and content exchange are essential in sports production, cable shows, reality TV and nothing maintains the original image integrity and sound quality like DVCPRO Hi-Def. With 1080i, 720p, 24p and 25p capabilities, the AJ-HDX900 is perfect for long-form HD programming and an invaluable tool for digital cinematography, cable and television production in any format, sports and events, for documentarians and feature crews, and for the video equipment rental companies that serve them.

• Full-size 2/3" CCD block provides superb low-light performance and compatibility with all manufacturers 2/3" lenses for ENG, EFP and digital cinema production
• Multi-format recording system that supports 1080 at 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, 23.98pA and 720 at 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
• 14-bit A/D DSP circuits that provide optimum picture quality, color reproduction and luminance gradation
• Superior 4:2:2 color sampling and independent frame compression
• Records for 33 minutes on a DVCPRO medium-size cassette with 48kHz/16-bit digital audio on all four channels
• Three CineGammaTM modes to replicate the look and feel of film
• Built-in IEEE 1394 digital output helps lower the cost of HD production by allowing you to directly transfer HD video to nonlinear editing systems or other VTRs
• Standard HD SDI output is included for monitoring and line recording
• Built-in downconverter produces a SD output, allowing the use of low-cost SDI accessories
• Outstanding low-light shooting down to 0.032 lux (at+62 dB gain)
• Compatible with a wide range 2/3" quality lenses and accessories
• Two 4-position optical filters (ND: clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64; CC: Cross, 3200K, 4300k and 6300K)
• Electronic shutter (1/100 to 1/2000 sec.) with synchro scan shutter (1/60.3 to 1/249.8 sec.)
• Teams with Panasonic's new AJ-HD1400 compact DVCPRO HD VTR to form at high-performance, mobile acquisition-through-editing system

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Camera Section
CCD elements 2/3" HD Progressive CCD
Picture elements (H x V) Total: 1370 x 744 / Effective: 1280 x 720
Optical system F 1.4 prism system
Optical filters CC: Cross, 3200K, 4300K, 6300K / ND: CLEAR, 1/4ND, 1/16ND, 1/64ND
Quantization 14 bits
Sampling frequency 74.1758 MHz (59.94Hz) / 74.25MHz (50Hz)
Programmable gain -3/0/+3/+6/+9/+12/+15/+18/+21/+24/+27/+30 dB
Super gain +30/+36 dB
Digital super gain +6/+10/+12/+15/+20 dB
Line mix gain +6 dB (On/Off)
Shutter speed 1/60 (50Hz), 1/100 (59.94Hz), 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec. & HALF
Syncro scan shutter 1/60.3 to 1/249.8 sec. (59.94i, 59.94p)
1/30.2 to 1/249.8 sec. (29.97p)
1/24.1 to 1/249.8 sec. (23.98p, 23.98pA)
1/50.2 to 1/209.5 sec. (50i, 50p)
1/25.2 to 1/209.5 sec. (25p)
Sensitivity F10 at 2000 lx, 89.9% reflect
Minimum illumination 0.032 lx at +36 dB +20 dB +6 dB gain
Video S/N 54 dB (typical)
Horizontal resolution 700 TV lines at centre
Registration error Less than 0.03 % (whole zone, without lens distortion)
Lens mount 2/3" Bayonet type
VTR Section
Continuous recording time Approx. 120 minutes with Anton/Bauer Dionic 90
Recording format DVCPRO HD-LP
Tape 6.35 mm wide metal tape (DVCPRO HD M-cassette)
Tape speed 67.640 mm/s (59.94Hz) / 67.708 mm/s (50Hz)
Max recording time Approx. 33 minutes (using AJ-HP33EMG)
FF/REW Time Approx. 1.5 minutes (using AJ-HP33EMG)
Video
Sampling frequency Y: 74.1758 MHz (59.94Hz) / 74.25MHz (50Hz)
PB/PR: 37.0879 MHz (59.94Hz) / 37.125 MHz (50Hz)
Quantization 8 bits
Compression method DCT and Variable-length coding
Compression ratio 1/6.3 (1080-50i/1080-25p) / 1/6.7 (others)
Error correction Reed Solomon product code
Bit rate 100 Mbps
Band width Y: 20MHz / PB/PR: 10MHz
Audio
Sampling frequency 48 kHz (sync. with video)
Quantization 16 bits
Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±1.0 dB (reference level)
Dynamic range More than 85 dB (1kHz, AWTD)
Distortion Within 0.1% (1 kHz, reference level)
Wow & Flutter Below measurable limit
Head room 20 dB
Input
MIC in XLR-5pin x 1, Stereo, -40/-50 dBu, Phantom +48 V
Audio in XLR-3pin x 2 (CH1/CH2)
LINE/MIC/MIC+48 V switchable
LINE: -3/0/+4 dBu, MIC: -60/-50 dBu
MIC+48V: -60/-50 dBu
Wireless in 25-pin D-sub, -40 dBu
Genlock in BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Timecode in BNC x 1, 0.5 to 7.0 Vp-p, high impedance
Output
Video out BNC x 1, HD-SDI/SD-SDI/Composite switchable
HD-SDI/SD-SDI: 0.8 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Composite: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Monitor out BNC x 1, HD-SDI/HD-Y switchable
HD-SDI: 0.8Vp-p, 75 ohms, HD-Y: 1.0Vp-p, 75 ohms
Audio out XLR-5pin x 1, CH1/CH2, -3/0/+4 dBu
Timecode out BNC x 1, 2.0 Vp-p, low impedance
Phones Stereo mini jack x 2
Others
Lens 12-pin x 1
Remote 10-pin x 1, for AJ-RC10G
DC In XLR-4pin, DC11V to 17 V
DC Out 4-pin x 1, DC11V to 17 V, max. 1.5 A
EVF 20-pin x 1 (59.94Hz/50Hz switchable)
DVCPRO 6-pin x 1, IEEE 1394 standard digital Interface
GPS 6-pin x 1, for AJ-GPS900G
Receiver UniSlot®* Wireless Receiver
General
Power supply DC 12 V (11 V to 17 V)
Power consumption 36 W
Operating humidity 10% to 85%
Operating temperature 32°F to 104°F / 0°C to +40°C
Dimensions (W x H x D) 129 x 271 x 329 mm / 5-1/16" x 10-11/16" x 13"
Weight Approx. 9.9 lb (4.5 kg) / Approx. 16.7 lb (7.6 kg) in full-operation