Panasonic HD AJ-SPX900E DVCPRO CAMERA

Progressive CCD for High Sensitivity and High Image Quality AJSPX900E

The AJ-SPX900 features a 2/3″ 520,000-pixel (NTSC), 2/3″ 600,000-pixel (PAL) 3CCD imaging system, plus progressive scanning capability and an F13 lens with high sensitivity. You can shoot in light as low as 0.01 lux* with minimal smear. With 750 lines of resolution and a 65-dB S/N, the AJ-SPX900 meets virtually any recording need.
And it’s versatile, with menu-selectable 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios.
*At maximum gain (using digital super gain 6P mode plus 20 dB with the +48-dB gain setting).
Digital Super Gain (Cumulative Mode)

The AJ-SPX900 has a digital super gain function (in cumulative mode) that allows extra gain of +12 dB (at 15 fps) and +20 dB (at 6 fps). Unlike conventional gain adjustment, digital super gain is virtually noise-free*, so picture quality remains outstanding.
With high gain and digital super gain, the AJ-SPX900 allows ultra-high-sensitive shooting at up to +68 dB.
*At maximum gain (+68 dB) there may be a slight amount of noise.

Digital Super Gain (Cumulative Mode)

The AJ-SPX900 has a digital super gain function (in cumulative mode) that allows extra gain of +12 dB (at 15 fps) and +20 dB (at 6 fps). Unlike conventional gain adjustment, digital super gain is virtually noise-free*, so picture quality remains outstanding.
With high gain and digital super gain, the AJ-SPX800 allows ultra-high-sensitive shooting at up to +68 dB.
*At maximum gain (+68 dB) there may be a slight amount of noise.

2x Digital Zoom
You can digitally enlarge the viewfinder image to twice the normal lens magnification, producing images four times the normal size. Progressive images retain their superior resolution even with zooming, and ?unlike when a lens extender is used ?brightness is not reduced. Ideal as both a shooting technique and focusing support.

24p/30p Progressive Cine-Like Shooting (NTSC)
The frame rate can be switched between the normal 60i (60 fields/sec), 24p (24 frames/sec) and 30p (30 frames/sec)*. In both 24p and 30p modes, a complete progressive scan image is produced for each frame. The cine-like gamma curve produces a tone similar to movie film, making the AJ-SPX800 ideal for producing documentaries, commercials, and music video clips or up-converting for HD.

P2 Card Recording and a Multi-Card Slot
Recording on memory cards gives you high reliability and instant response. The P2 cam’s five slots allow continuous recording.
Data protection: You cannot overwrite data unless you delete the file or re-format the card.
Hot-swap recording: You can insert a new memory card while recording.
Loop recording: You can loop-record over a fixed area.
?Pre-rec: You can “go back” and record up to 15 seconds (for DVCPRO) that you otherwise would have missed.

P2 Card Recording and a Multi-Card Slot
Recording on memory cards gives you high reliability and instant response. The P2 cam’s five slots allow continuous recording.
Data protection: You cannot overwrite data unless you delete the file or re-format the card.
Hot-swap recording: You can insert a new memory card while recording.
Loop recording: You can loop-record over a fixed area.
Pre-rec: You can “go back” and record up to 15 seconds (for DVCPRO) that you otherwise would have missed.

General Specification
Power Source: DC 12V (11.0V to 17.0V)
Power Consumption: 24W (without option, LCD monitor off)
27W (with SDI & IEEE 1394 option, LCD monitor on)
Operating Temperature : 0C to 40C
Storage Temperature: 0C to 60C
Operating Humidity: 10% to 85% (relative humidity)
Continuous Operation Time: Approx. 120 min. without option, LCD monitor off and
using AntonBauer Hytron50 battery
Weight: Approx. 4.2 kg (9.26 lbs) (main unit only, without VF mount)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 137 x 209 x 318 mm (5-3/16″ x 8-1/2″ x 12-91/2″)
without handle and wireless option cover