Product Information
Panasonic AJ-SPC700 ( AJ SPC700 / AJSPC700 ) DVCPRO HD Camcorder,

AJ-SPC700 - Panasonic AJ-SPC700 2/3" 3-CCD 16:9/4:3 DVCPRO® 50/25 and DV CamputerTM P2 Camcorder

Three 2/3" 520,000-pixel 16:9 widescreen progressive scan CCDs

Features:

• DVCPRO 50/25 and DV switchable
• P2 solid-state recording eliminates transports and mechanisms -- resulting in a significant maintenance cost-savings because of the absence of any moving parts that can break down or wear out from repetitive use
• P2 offers resistance to harsh conditions and environmental extremes including shock, vibration, and humidity
• Solid-state P2 card is re-usable, allowing a user to substantially reduce his media budge
• Instant Rec Start - Records instantly after powering up, making it possible to capture unexpected events. Much faster than tape or disc recorders
• Broadcast-quality performance: 750-line resolution, S/N ratio of 63dB, high sensitivity of F11
• Switchable between 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratio shooting
• Low power consumption: 20 watts
• Five P2 card slots and hot swapping functionality allows you virtually unlimited continuous recording
• NewsGammaTM curve for low-light shooting
• 3.5" color LCD monitor facilitates in-camera editing by allowing you to view up to 12 thumbnails at once
• Clip Thumbnail Functions to expedite editing and playback
• Voice Memo and Shot Marker functions
• Proxy data recording with optional Proxy Encoder card - Select from three resolutions (1.5Mbps, 768 kbps or 196 kbps quality)
• Four scene files and customizable user buttons and menus
• USB 2.0 (standard) and IEEE 1394 (optional) interfaces speed up data transfer for editing
• Electronic shutter (1/100 to 1/200 sec.) plus synchro scan capability
• 4-position (ND + CC) optical filter
• Auto Tracking White Balance
• Two channels of digital audio
• 14 Bit A/D Converted Digital Signal Processing Circuit
• 12 Axis Independent Color Correction
• Supports the AJ-EC3 control unit

• Pick-Up Device (size & type) 2/3-inch progressive 3-CCD
• Picture Elements (pixels) 520,000
• Quantization 14-bit
• Signal Processing 18 MHz, 36 MHz
• Minimum Illumination 0.5 lux (F 1.4, +36dB gain)
• Horizontal Resolution 750 lines (center)
• Aspect Ratio 4:3/16:9 switchable
• Lens Interchangeable, 2/3" bayonet mount (optional)
• Focus Manual, Focus Assist with Digital Zoom
• Media Format DVCPRO P2 solid-state card
• Recording Format DVCPRO 50/25, DV switchable
• Frame Rates 60i
• Shutter Speeds (sec.) 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000
• Synchro-Scan Shutter (sec.) 1/60.3 to 1/253.4
• CineSwitch Technology No
• CineGamma Software No
• Assignable Scene Files 4
• Programmable User Buttons 3
• Filter Wheels Single-stage
• Gain Selection (dB) -3, 0, +3, +6, +9, +12, 15, +18, +21, +24, +27, +30; Super Gain: +30, +36
• SMPTE Color Bar Generator Yes
• IEEE 1394 Interface Optional
• SD Memory Card Slot Yes
• LCD Screen 3.5", 200,000 pixels
• Viewfinder 1.5", 2.0", 5.0" (optional)