Panasonic AJ-HDC27HE manual

AJ-HDC27H V ariable Frame-Rate HD Camera-Recorder[...]

2 Panasonic continues to expand the boundaries of video production with br eakthrough digital image technologies that put more expr essive power in the hands of movie, TV commercial, and episodic TV pr ogramme cinematographers. Introducing the AJ-HDC27H, the second-generation variable frame rate HD camera-recor der that's suitable for producin[...]

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V ariable Frame Rate The Panasonic AJ-HDC27H is the video camera able to emulate the "undercranking" and "over cranking" 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 3.0º to 350.0º (0.8% to 97.2%) of the frame rate, you can create a w[...]

Normal Shooting at 24 fps (for Film) or 25 fps (for TV programme) Normal cinematic shooting is done at true 24 fps, the same rate as in film cameras, or at the 25 fps used for TV programmes and commer cials. Discrete 720p images and a specially developed film gamma curve create images with the same tonal characteristics as film. Lower -speed Shooti[...]

6 Film Gamma Selection The extremely wide r eproductive 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 AJ-HDC27H also lets you switch betwe[...]

7 Video Ganmma Image Film Ganmma Image Film User Menu Screen Three Gamma Curves • Video gamma: The conventional gamma curve used for broadcast video cameras. Includes a low setting for clipping. • Cine gamma (V .REC) : Designed for cr eating film-like TV programmes or videos, with virtually the same recor ding style that you currently use. • [...]

8 The optional HD gamma corrector and frame rate converter give you total operating ease with the AJ-HDC27H two key features – the cine gamma curves and variable frame rate. Add a DVCPRO HD VTR with the HD/SD multi-format function and IEEE 1394 and HD-SDI digital interfaces, and a nonlinear editing system that supports DVCPRO HD, and you're [...]

9 Speed Effects Achieved with Frame Rate Conversion Y ou can create a variety of speed ef fects by running sources r ecorded with the variable frame rate function through the frame rate converter . The AJ-FRC27 Frame Rate Converter extracts the effective frames fr om the input source, then outputs the data at the desir ed frame rate. It also includ[...]

10 Camera section: Captures a wide range of images for use in cinematic or broadcast productions. • Newly developed 3CCD system provide F12 (2,000-lux) sensitivity , minimum illumination of 0.7 lux • 12-bit A/D converter improves gradation • Selectable frame frequency (60.0 Hz for P AL area/59.94 Hz for NTSC area) • Same tungsten/daylight s[...]

11 • V ariable frame rate from 4 to 60 fps, including the traditional "film look" rate of 24 fps • Up to 8 setup data files can be stored on an SD Memory Card (Panasonic) • Up to 64 lens files can be written to an SD Memory Card (Panasonic) • The following functions can be assigned to the USER1/USER2 buttons: Rec SW , Y -GET , Fra[...]

12 AJ-FRC27 Frame Rate Con verter Check V ariable Frame Rate Effects On-Site, Line-Convert from 720p to 1080p, and Down-Convert to SD The AJ-FRC27 converts the frame rates of images recorded using the AJ-HDC27H. It extracts the frames you designate, records them to an internal HDD, and plays them back. This lets you play fast-motion or slow-motion [...]

13 AJ-GBX27 HD Gamma Corr ector Use Monitor and Movie Content for TV Production by Giving F .REC Mode Images a T elecine Look The AJ-GBX27 corrects images recor ded in cine gamma (F .REC mode) for converting monitor and content data, and for a variety of other uses. The AJ-GBX27 is extremely easy to use -- simply choose the desired correction mode.[...]

14 SUPPOR TING CAST AJ-HD1700 Full-F eatured Studio VTR The AJ-HD1700 is a DVCPRO HD high-end studio master VTR that answers today’ s most advanced needs in high-definition production and broadcasting. Featuring the new DVCPRO HD-LP format, the AJ-HD1700 records and plays up to 126 minutes with an XL cassette. It can record three types of HD imag[...]

15 Equipped with an F .REC gamma corrector , these 16:9, HD-ready monitors convert images recorded with AJ-HDC27H in F .REC mode into the appropriate gamma curves for viewing. This simplifies F .REC acquisition, eliminating the need for a separate HD gamma corrector . The BT -LH1700W offers the superior image quality and advanced functions needed f[...]

16 24P/25P SYSTEM FLO W 24P System Flo w 25P System Flo w 1. Shooting and On-Site Previewing F rame-Rate Conv ersion On-Line Editing 2. V ariable Frema Rate-Compatible Non-Linear Editing 3.Film Recording 4.TV Broadcast Footage 5. 24 fps Non-linear Editing Off-Line Editing (Standard Definition) V ariable Frame Rate Materials 24p Materials 720/24p ov[...]

17 1.On-site Previewing Use the AJ-FRC27 Frame Rate Converter to check the results of fast-motion or slow-motion ef fects right after recor ding. Combine it with the BT -LH900 HD LCD Monitor (which features gamma corr ection) or the AJ-GBX27 HD Gamma Corrector , and you can view images with gradation that closely approximates that of the finished i[...]

18 OPTIONS Cinema Accessories • Optical Filter and Mat Box • Lens Control System • Follo w Focus System • EVF Extender • Bridge Plate and Adaptor Plate • CIne Style T ripod System Microphone AJ-MC700P Microphone Kit AJ-HVF27BP 2.0" HD VF ABUL2S Anton/Bauer Ultra light Anton/Bauer Gold Mount Plate Anton/Bauer Batteries Anton/Bauer B[...]

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SP-HDC27HE1 16K507ZM-1 Printed in Japan Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Systems Business Group 2-15 Matsuba-cho, Kadoma, Osaka 571-8503 Japan Phone +81 6 6905 4650 F ax +81 6 6908 5969 https://eww .pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Argentina +54 1 308 1610 Australia +61 2 9887 6222 Austria +43 (0)1 610 80 773 Bahrain +973 252292 Belgium +32 (0)[...]