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Camcorder Review:
Panasonic AG-HVX200 DVCPro HD Camcorder (page 3)

TECH SPECS

Image Device: 3 CCD
Imager Size: 1/3 inch, 16: Native aspect
Lens: Leica Dicomar 13X Zoom, 82mm Filter Diameter
Horizontal Resolution: 1080 lines
Video Signal System: NTSC
Scanning System: 1080 Line Interlace Scan, 720 Line Progressive Scan
Connectors: S-Video, A/V, Component Output, XLR IN (x2), i.LINK, LANC, Headphone stereo mini.
Minimum Illumination: 3 lux
Built in Filters: 1/8 ND, 1/64 ND
Exposure: Auto, Manual
Viewfinder: 0.44 inch B & W/Color Switchable
Audio: Four Channel 48kHz/ 16 bit
Internal Microphone: Yes
Speaker: Mono
LCD Panel: 3.5", Color
Memory Card Slot: SD Memory for Scene-File Sharing, Two P2 for Video
Format: DVCPro HD, DVCPro 50, DVCPRO/DV
Weight: 1 lb, 10 oz.
Power Consumption: 14 Watts (max.)
Dimensions: 6.7 x 7.1 x 15.2 Inches
Weight: 5.2 lbs

STRENGTHS
  • 1080i and 720p switchable
  • True variable framerates from 12 to 60
  • Customizable scene files
WEAKNESSES
  • Cost of P2 media
  • Balance in hand
SUMMARY

The Panasonic HVX200 is on a good track to lure even the oldest luddite into solid state recording.

Andrew Burke is a world-traveling video producer and a member of AIVF.

$5,995
Panasonic Broadcast
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
www.panasonic.com

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