Overview

The AJ-HPX3100 is Panasonic's most compact, lightweight 2/3" P2 HD shoulder-mount camcorder ever. Featuring three 2/3" high density 2.2 million pixel CCDs, the HPX3100 acquires full-raster 1920 x 1080 resolution imaging with 4:2:2 10-bit sampling using the advanced AVC-Intra codec. Offering a new compact size (similar to the AG-HPX370) for added mobility, the two P2 slot camcorder records in multiple worldwide formats, in HD in AVC-Intra and in DVCPRO HD at 1080 in 24p, 25p, 30p, 50i and 60i, and in SD (480i/586i) in DVCPRO50, DVCPRO and DV. AVC-Intra, the industry's most advanced compression technology, is a professional intra-frame video codec with bit rates of 50 and 100Mbps, utilizing the High-10 and High-422 profiles of H.264 respectively. AVC-Intra provides high-quality 10-bit intra-frame encoding in two modes: AVC-Intra 100 for full-raster mastering video quality, and AVC-Intra 50 Mbps for DVCPRO HD quality at half the bit rate, thereby doubling the record time on a P2 card.

Designed for scripted programming, documentary, nature, cinema and commercial production, the master-quality HPX3100 offers new features including 24-bit audio in AVC-Intra 100/50, wireless metadata input capability via wireless LAN, and a high-quality proxy recording (option). The HPX3100 is equipped with six advanced gamma settings, including Film-Rec 600% mode (made popular by the VariCam), film-like shutter controls, and intuitive film camera-like operation. It also features a built-in reverse scan that allows unique setups such as mounting the camera upside down or usage of an ultra prime lens or an anamorphic lens adapter to create a 2.35:1 aspect image.

Master-quality 1920 x1080 10-bit video with run-and-gun flexibility

High sensitivity of F11 (2,000 lx) in 1080/59.94i mode or F12 (2,000 lx) in 1080/50i

An HD-SDI input is a standard feature

Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC) function compensates for and reduces lens error that may appear with very high resolution recording

Three-level Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS) function that varies the gamma correction to match the contrast within the image

Advanced 14-bit Digital Signal Processing (DSP) circuit with A/D conversion and 12-axis independent color compensation and detail.

Records on high data transfer speed E-Series P2 cards (capacity up to 64 GB)

Weighs approx. 8.6 pounds

Digital Zoom and Digital Super Gain

One-clip REC function that records up to 99 consecutive cuts as a single clip, greatly facilitating NLE news or documentary editing

2 disc/4 position ND/CC optical filter

Power consumption is only 34 W

High-resolution, flip-out 3.5 color LCD monitor

Optional color or black-and-white type viewfinder

Supports optional camera studio system (camera adaptor, base station, VF adaptor and extension control unit).

Five-year limited warranty (1 year regular, plus 4 years extended upon registration)

New AJ-YDX30 proxy board available in early 2011

Wireless LAN available in early 2011

Specs

Power Supply:	DC12V (11V to 17V)
Power Consumption:	34W (main unit only)
Operating Temperature:	0°C to 40°C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Operating Humidity:	10 % to 85 % (relative humidity)
Keeping Temperature:	–20 °C to 60 °C (–4 °F to 140 °F)
Operating Time:	Approx. 150 min., when using DIONIC90 battery
Weight:	Approx. 3.9 kg/8.6 lbs (main unit only)
Dimensions (W x H x D):	140 mm x 270.5 mm x 335.8 mm (5-9/16" x 10-11/16" x 13-1/4") excluding handle and option cover
CCD Elements:	CCD Elements: CCD x 3 (2/3-type interline transfer type, RGB, 2,200,000 pixel)
Picture Elements:	Total: 2010 (H) x 1120 (V)
Lens Mount:	2/3-bayonet type
Optical Color Separation:	Prism system
CCl Filters:	A: 3200K, B: 4300K, C: 5600K, D: 6300K
ND Filters:	1: CLEAR, 2: 1/4ND, 3: 1/16ND, 4: 1/64ND
Quantizing:	14 bits
Horizontal Drive Frequncy:	59.94 Hz: 74.1758 MHz, 50 Hz: 74.25 MHz
Sampling Frequncy:	59.94 Hz: 74.1758 MHz, 50 Hz: 74.25 MHz
Digital Signal Process:	59.94 Hz: 74.1758 MHz, 50 Hz: 74.25 MHz
Programmable Gain:	–6 dB, –3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 15 dB, 18 dB, 21 dB, 24 dB, 27 dB, 30 dB selectable
Digital Super Gain:	6 dB, 10 dB, 12 dB, 15 dB, 20 dB, 24 dB, 28 dB, 34 dB selectable
Super Gain:	30 dB, 36 dB, 42 dB selectable
Shutter Speed:	1/60 (50 Hz) sec., 1/100 (59.94 Hz) sec.,1/120 sec., 1/250 sec.,1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec., HALF 180.0 deg, 172.8 deg, 144.0 deg, 120.0 deg, 90.0 deg, 45.0 deg
Shutter Speed - Syncro Scan:	1/61.7 sec. to 1/7200 sec. (1080/59.94i, 480/59.94i) 1/30.9 sec. to 1/3600 sec. (1080/29.97p,480/29.97p) 1/24.7 sec. to 1/2880 sec. (1080/23.98p,480/23.98p) 1/51.4 sec. to 1/6000 sec. (1080/50i,576/50i) 1/25.7 sec. to 1/3000 sec. (1080/25p,576/25p)
Sensitivity:	1080/59.94i: F11, 1080/50i: F12 (2000 lx, 89.9 % reflect)
Minimum Luminance:	0.005 lx (F1.4, S.GAIN 42 dB + DS.GAIN 34 dB)
Video S/N:	DNR ON: 59 dB, DNR OFF: 54 dB (standard)
Registration:	Less than 0.03 % (whole zone, without lens distortion)
Horizontal Resolution:	1,000 TV lines (at center standard)
Memory Card Recorder Section:	Recording Media: P2 card Recording Format: AVC-Intra 100/AVC-Intra 50/DVCPRO HD/ DVCPRO50/DVCPRO/DV Format switchable Recording Video Signal: 1080/59.94i, 1080/29.97p over 59.94i, 1080/23.98p over 59.94i, 1080/23.98pA over 59.94i, 1080/29.97pN, 1080/23.98pN, 1080/50i, 1080/25p over 50i, 1080/25pN, 480/59.94i, 480/29.97p over 59.94i, 480/23.98p over 59.94i, 480/23.98pA over 59.94i, 576/50i, 576/25p over 50i Recording Audio Signal: AVC-Intra 100/50: 48 kHz, 16 bit/24 bit switchable, 4ch DVCPRO HD/DVCPRO 50: 48 kHz, 16 bit, 4ch DVCPRO/DV: 48 kHz, 16 bit, 2ch/4ch switchable Recording Playback Time*: 64GB P2card: AVC-Intra 100: P2card x 1: Approx. 64 min. P2card x 2: Approx. 128 min. AVC-Intra 50: P2card x 1: Approx. 128 min. P2card x 2: Approx. 256 min. DVCPRO HD P2card x 1: Approx. 64 min. P2card x 2: Approx. 128 min. DVCPRO 50 P2card x 1: Approx. 128 min. P2card x 2: Approx. 256 min. DVCPRO/DV P2card x 1: Approx. 256 min. P2card x 2: Approx. 512 min. 32GB P2card: AVC-Intra 100 P2card x 1: Approx. 32 min. P2card x 2: Approx. 64 min. AVC-Intra 50 P2card x 1: Approx. 64 min. P2card x 2: Approx. 128 min. DVCPRO HD P2card x 1: Approx. 32 min. P2card x 2: Approx. 64 min. DVCPRO 50 P2card x 1: Approx. 64 min. P2card x 2: Approx. 128 min. DVCPRO/DV P2card x 1: Approx. 128 min. P2card x 2: Approx. 256 min. 16GB P2card: AVC-Intra 100 P2card x 1: Approx. 16 min. P2card x 2: Approx. 32 min. AVC-Intra 50 P2card x 1: Approx. 32 min. P2card x 2: Approx. 64 min. DVCPRO HD P2card x 1: Approx. 16 min. P2card x 2: Approx. 32 min. DVCPRO 50 P2card x 1: Approx. 32 min. P2card x 2: Approx. 64 min. DVCPRO/DV P2card x 1: Approx. 64 min. P2card x 2: Approx. 128 min. *Time shown above is when you record a series of 1 shot to P2 card. Depending on numbers of shots you record, time will get shorter than the number shown above.
Digital Video:	Sampling Frequncy: AVC-Intra 100/AVC-Intra 50/DVCPRO HD: Y: 74.1758 MHz, PB/PR: 37.0879 MHz (59.94 Hz) Y: 74.2500 MHz, PB/PR: 37.1250 MHz (50 Hz) DVCPRO50: Y: 13.5 MHz, PB/PR: 6.75 MHz DVCPRO: Y: 13.5 MHz, PB/PR: 3.375 MHz Quantizing: AVC-Intra 100/AVC-Intra 50: 10 bit DVCPRO HD/DVCPRO50/DVCPRO/DV: 8 bit Video Compression: AVC-Intra100/AVC-Intra50: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Intra Profile DVCPRO HD: DV base compression (SMPTE 370M) DVCPRO 50/DVCPRO: DV base compression (SMPTE 314M) DV: DV compression (IEC 61834-2)
Digital Audio:	Frequncy Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±1.0 dB (reference level) Dynamic Range: More than 85 dB (1 kHz, AWTD, 16 bit) More than 93 dB (1 kHz, AWTD, 24 bit) Distortion: Within 0.1 % (1 kHz, reference level, 16 bit) 0.05 % (1 kHz, reference level, 24 bit) Headroom : 18/20 dB selectable
GENLOCK IN:	BNC x 1, 1.0V [p-p], 75Ω (switchable to VIDEO IN or Return Video on menu)
SDI OUT:	BNC×1 HD SDI: 0.8 V [p-p], 75Ω, SMPTE292M/299M standards SD SDI: 0.8 V [p-p], 75Ω, SMPTE259M-C/272M-A/ ITUR. BT656-4 standards
MON OUT::	BNC×1 (switchable to HD SDI/SD SDI/Composite on menu) HD SDI: 0.8 V[p-p], 75Ω SD SDI: 0.8 V[p-p], 75Ω, SMPTE259M-C/272M-A/ ITUR. BT656-4 standards Composite: 1.0V [p-p], 75Ω
SDI IN::	BNC×1 (switchable for VIDEO IN/Return Video/ GENLOCK IN, on menu) HD SDI: 0.8 V[p-p], 75Ω, SMPTE292M/299M standards SD SDI: 0.8 V[p-p], 75Ω, SMPTE259M-C/272M-A/ ITUR. BT656-4 standards
Audio IN:	CH1/CH2: XLR 3 pin x 2, LINE/MIC/MIC + 48V switchable LINE: 4 dBu (–3 dBu/0 dBu/4 dBu selectable on menu) MIC: –60 dBu (–60dBu/–50 dBu selectable on menu) MIC + 48V: Phantom +48 V, –60 dBu (–60dBu/–50 dBu selectable on menu)
MIC IN:	XLR 5 pin x 1, Phantom +48 V (ON/OFF selectable on menu) –40 dBu (–50dBu/–40 dBu selectable on menu)
Wireless In:	25 pin D-SUB, –40 dBu
Audio Out:	CH1/CH2: XLR 5 pin x 1, balanced, low-impedance 4 dBu (–3 dBu/0 dBu/4 dBu selectable on menu)
PHONES OUT:	Stereo mini jack x 2 (3.5mm diameter)
Speaker:	28mm round shape x 1
TC In:	BNC×1, 0.5 V [p-p] to 8 V [p-p], 10 kΩ
TC Out:	BNC×1, low impedance, 2.0 V [p-p] ±0.5 V [p-p]
DC In:	XLR 4 pin x 1, DC 12 V (DC 11 V–17 V)
DC Out:	4 pin, DC 12 V (DC 11 V–17 V), max 1.5 A.
Lens:	12 pin
Right Connector:	2 pin, DC 12 V (DC 11 V–17 V) Output current: max. 4.5 A (to 50 W)
EVF:	20 pin
Remote:	10 pin for AJ-RC10G, AG-EC4G
GPS:	6 pin for AJ-GPS910G
USB:	2.0: HOST: 4-pin Type-A, DEVICE: 4-pin Type-B
Monitor:	81.28 mm (3.2 inches) LCD monitor, approx. 921,000 dots (16:9)
Included Accessories:	Shoulder Strap, Front Audio Volume Knob (with screw), AUDIO Connector Cap, Mount Cap, XLR Connector Cap, GPS Connector Cap, Software CD-ROM *Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. *The content of this catalog is a thing as of March, 2011. *Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Accessories

	model	description
	TITAN70	Gold Mount 70W Charger Adapter, One Battery Position How to Buy	0
	DIONIC-HCX	Anton Bauer Li-ion Battery (120WH/14.4V) How to Buy	0
	STUDIO-100	100-foot High-Performance Studio Cable How to Buy	0
	P2HD-CASE	PortaBrace Carry-On Camera Bag How to Buy	0
	SHAN-B900	Thermodyne Hard Shell Shipping Case for (AJ-HPX2000/2700/3000/3100/3700/HDX900) How to Buy	0
	CBA-HPX3100	Porta Brace Camera Body Armor (fits HPX3100 / HPX370) How to Buy	0
	RS-22	Porta Brace Rain Slicker (Black - fits P2 Shoulder-mount camcorders) How to Buy	0
	AJ-RC10G	Remote Control Unit How to Buy	0
	Canon-HJ14-CAC-Lens	Canon 2/3" HD CAC Lens with 2x extender How to Buy	0
	AJ-MC900G	Stereo Microphone How to Buy	0
	300Studio	Camcorder Studio System How to Buy	0
	300StudioPlus	Camcorder Studio System How to Buy	0
	P2Studio	Camcorder Studio System How to Buy	0
	P2StudioPlus	Camcorder Studio System How to Buy	0
	AJ-GPS910G	Global Positioning System How to Buy	0
	AJ-SFU3100G	Wireless Software for the AJ-HPX3100 Camcorder How to Buy	0
	AJ-WM30	Wireless Module used with AJ-SFU3100 software How to Buy	0
	AJ-CVF100G	Premium High Resolution Color Viewfinder with LCOS Technology How to Buy	0
	AJ-HVF21G	Electronic 2" 16:9/4:3 Switchable High Definition Viewfinder How to Buy	0
	AJ-HVF21KG	2" B/W Viewfinder for the AJ-HPX3100 How to Buy	0
	AJ-PCD20P	Five-Slot P2 Solid State Memory Drive with USB 2.0/IEEE 1394b Interfaces How to Buy	0
	AJ-PCD2GPJ	Single-slot P2 Memory Card Drive How to Buy	0
	AJ-PCD35	Five-Slot P2 Solid-State Memory Drive with PCI Express Interface How to Buy	0
	ABDIONICPKG	Anton Bauer Dionic90 Battery with Tandem70 AC Adapter and Battery Charger How to Buy	0
	AJ-YA350AG	HD-SDI Input Board How to Buy	0
	AJ-MH800G	Microphone Holder How to Buy	0
	AJ-MC700	Microphone Kit Includes Unidirectional Microphone and Holder How to Buy	0
	RS-25	Portabrace Rain Slicker How to Buy	0
	SHAN-RC700	Rain Cover How to Buy	0
	SHAN-TM700	Tripod Adaptor Plate How to Buy	0

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