Panasonic AJ-HDC27F VariCam

($30,000 - $35,000)

(I am Currently using this camera in a production, and will post on it once I have had finished my experience with it...till then, here are the specs, and some links.)

Specifications:
Pick-Up Device (size & type) - 2/3-inch HD progressive 3-CCD
Picture Elements (pixels)
Quantization - 10-bit
Signal Processing - 74.1758 MHz (59.4Hz), 74.25 MHz (60Hz)
Sensitivity - F 12.L180 at 2000 lux, 89.9% reflect, 23.98P, 50% shutter
Minimum Illumination - 0.7 lux (F 1.4, +36dB gain 59.94P)
Horizontal Resolution - 700 lines (center)
Aspect Ratio
Lens - Interchangeable, 2/3" bayonet mount (optional)
Focus - Manual
Media Format - DVCPRO (large)
Recording Format - DVCPRO HD (720/60P, 720P/59.94P)
Frame Rates - 4-60P (in single frame increments)
Shutter Speeds (sec.) - 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000
Synchro-Scan Shutter (sec.) - 20 to 99.5%
CineSwitch Technology - Yes
CineGamma Software - Yes
Assignable Scene Files - Yes

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