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Panasonic AJHDC27H Varicam Body only

The AJ-HDC27HE combines variable frame rates that emulate the speed effects of a film camera with cine gamma image quality that offers the sufficient latitude to take full advantage of the full dynamic range of film theater projection. Capturing smooth, beautiful images, the new variable frame rate debuts as a low-cost, high quality solution to production of content from movies and TV programmes to commercials and music clips.

$400.00 (Price Per Day EX GST)

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Recording Formats: DVCPROHD / AVC-Intra100 / AVC-Intra50 / DVCPRO50 / DVCPRO / DV

Variable Frame Rate

The Panasonic AJ-HDC27HE is the video camera able to emulate the "undercranking" and "overcranking" technique of film cameras to slow down or speed up images. By varying the frame rate from 4 to 60 fps and adjusting the shutter speed from 3.0d to 350.0d (0.8% to 97.2%) of the frame rate, you can create a wide range of cinematic effects. And since the VTR section records at a constant 60 fps, you can edit offline with a conventional DVCPRO HD VTR.

VTR section: High-quality recording of progressive scan images

Records up to 32 minutes on a compact DVCPRO HD cassette.
Two channels of 16-bit/48-kHz digital audio
NEWS REC function prevents start/stop mistakes
One-shot recording for making animation

Film Gamma Selection

The extremely wide reproductive range of film is the key to its lush expression. Panasonic's new gamma curves developed specifically to allow a CCD camera to produce the tonal qualities of film now bring film's natural shading and rich coloration to the video camera. The HDC27HE also lets you switch between video and film gamma modes. Film modes include "Cine Gamma" for film using ARRI laser recorder, High End TV Production, for monitoring and CRT base film recorders. Select the mode that suits your production. The ISO640-equivalent sensitivity which surpasses even film cameras combines with the brightness and superior picture quality to produce an essentially "grainless, high-sensitivity film" effect.

The functions that professionals need in a compact, lightweight unit with low power consumption

Scan Reverse function for cinematic lens adapter
Two isolated HD-SDI outputs
Built-in colour bar, reference audio signal generator
Built-in monitor speaker
Light Weight - approx 4.7kg (7.6kg in operating condition)

General
Power Supply	DC 11V to 17V
Power Consumption	36 W
conditions
Operating Temperature	0° C to 40° C
Operating Humidity	Less than 85%
Weight	About 4.7 kg, About 7.6 kg in operation
Dimensions (W x H x D)	132 x 204 x 313mm
Camera Section
CCD Elements	2/3" IT 3-CCD (RGB)
Picture Elements	1,019,280 pixels (total, 1,370 x 744)
Picture Elements	921,600 pixels (effective, 1,280 x 720)
Optical Filters
CC	Cross, 3200K, 4300K, 6300K
ND	CLEAR, 1/4ND, 1/16ND, 1/64ND
Quantization	12 bits
Processing	74.25MHz (60Hz), 74.1758MHz (59.94Hz)
Programmable Gain	–6/–3/0/+3/+6/+9/+12/+18/+24/+30 dB (–6dB in video menu)
Super Gain	+18/+24/+30/+36dB
Shutter Speed	1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 and 1/2000sec
Syncro Scan Shutter	0.8 % to 97.2 % (3°to 350°)
Frame Rate	4 fps to 60 fps (in single increments)
Sensitivity	2000 Lux at F12 (89.9% reflection, 23.98 p, 50% shutter)
Minimum Illumination	0.7 lux (F1.4, +36 dB gain 59.94 p)
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-HVF27BP (Option)
VTR Section
Recording Format	DVCPRO HD (720p, 60Hz/720 p, 59.94Hz)
Tape	1/4" DVCPRO HD cassette tape
Tape Speed	135.42 mm/s (60Hz), 135.28 mm/s (59.94Hz)
Recording Time	Max. 32 minutes using AJ-HP64ELG
FF/REW Time	About 2.5 minutes using AJ-HP64ELG
VTR Section-Video
Sampling Frequency
Y	74.25MHz
Pb/Pr	37.125MHz (60Hz)
Y	74.1758MHz
Pb/Pr	37.088MHz (59.94Hz)
Quantization	8 bits
Error Correction	Reed-Solomon product code
Compression Ratio	6.7:1
Bit Rate	100Mbps
Video Band
Y	20MHz
Pb/Pr	10MHz
Audio
Sampling Frequency	48.048kHz (60Hz) /48kHz (59.94Hz)
Quantization	16 bits/sample
Frequency response*	20Hz to 20kHz, ±1.0dB (reference level)
Dynamic range*	More than 85dB (1 kHz, AWTD)
Distortion*	Within 0.1% (1 kHz, reference level)
Wow & Flutter*	Below measurable limit
Headroom*	18 dB
Input
Audio IN	XLR x 2 (CH1/CH2), MIC/LINE/MIC+48V switchable
LINE	0 dBu
MIC	–60 dBu
MIC IN	XLR x 1, balanced, –40 dBu)
MIC IN	Phantom +48V (On/Off)
Genlock IN	BNC x 1, 1.0Vp-p 75
TC IN	BNC x 1, 0.5 to 7Vp-p, High-impedance
Output
HD SDI OUT	BNC x 2, 0.8Vp-p 75O
Audio OUT	XLR-5pin x 1, 0dBu
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, 1.5 A
Lens	12P x 1
ECU	6P x 1
EVF	20P x 1