The Invaluable Guide to the AG-HVX200 at DVinfo.net

David Tamés · May 29th, 2006, 11:34 AM

"The Invaluable Guide to the AG-HVX200" is a delightful document from Panasonic that provides a detailed description of the features and capabilities of the AG-HVX200 in a format that's easy to read like a brochure, but with substance and details like you'd expect to find in a well-written manual along with lots of great illustrations. If you're thinking about purchasing or renting the camera, or have a friend who's thinking about buying or renting the camera, check it out at: http://panasonic.biz/sav/p2/ (you can download the PDF document in versions for either the AG-HVX200E (Pal/European) or AG-HVX200P (US/NTSC) cameras).

Chris Hurd · May 29th, 2006, 02:10 PM

The direct link is http://panasonic.biz/sav/p2/guidebook_e.html

An instant "sticky" -- thanks David!

Robert Lane · May 29th, 2006, 04:24 PM

This is way cool. Not only does it cover the features of the camera and make for a nice quick, visual reference tool but it also clearly points out the benefits of DVCPRO vs. the other HD codecs.

I'm printing this out to compliment the owners guide.

Chris Hurd · May 29th, 2006, 05:39 PM

I would like to see Panasonic offer a printed hard-copy version.

David Saraceno · May 30th, 2006, 09:17 AM

I got it printed and bound locally for less than $10.00.

Mark Wells · May 31st, 2006, 07:43 PM

...but I gotta make note of the following.
Page 19
*2...

"In the Native mode, AG-HVX200 record only active flames."

Eric Peltier · June 3rd, 2006, 01:36 AM

how come the PAL guide looks so much better than the NTSC, the pictures are all pixelated.
Any other link to get a better looking pictures in the NTSC version?
thanks

Peter Jefferson · June 8th, 2006, 11:52 AM

what made me laugh... shooting vertical 16:9...
hmm.. ok, if i was going to downcovert to SD, maybe but cmon.. thats NOT a reason to buy this camera..

Jon Fairhurst · June 8th, 2006, 06:05 PM

The only place where I've seen 9x16 video is at tradeshows. They just mount the monitors on their sides.

One of the coolest tradeshow demos I've seen had three HD monitors that rotated. They must have had three synchronous rotating cameras as well - and maybe a rotating editor!

I can't remember if it was CES or NAB, but it was about four years ago...

Sideways video would be an interesting gimmick for a DVD. (Regal Cinemas might not be interested.) Just ask the consumer to turn his TV on its side - or watch the movie laying down!

Bird Youmans · July 11th, 2006, 09:02 PM

vertical 16:9 may not be the reason to buy this camera, but I bought it because it rocks! I still don't believe what it is and does. I love it!

Bird

Greg Boston · July 12th, 2006, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Jefferson

what made me laugh... shooting vertical 16:9...
hmm.. ok, if i was going to downcovert to SD, maybe but cmon.. thats NOT a reason to buy this camera..

Maybe not, but I have seen it used at a restaurant in Las Vegas. The monitors hang on the wall with a picture frame around them. They look like paintings that move! It's a cool effect. For all I know, they may have shot it with the camera laying at 90 degrees knowing that it was for playback in this restaurant. All in glorious HD.

C'mon Peter, you have to push the envelope somewhere. (grin)

-gb-

Michael Rapadas · September 13th, 2006, 08:20 PM

does it matter if I use the PAL book or not? I mean, the same stuff right?

Peter Jefferson · March 19th, 2007, 08:32 PM

re PAL/NTSC

the differences are the available framerates within the cranking features of the cam

NTSC cannot shoot 25fps.. but it can do 24-26... the PAL model (from memory) cant shoot 60p.. only up to 50p...

Also in SD on tape, recording is done to each respective locations resolutions/Framerates

Sergio Perez · March 26th, 2007, 03:55 AM

Also, Pal HVX Records the 1080 signal at the size of 1440x1080, a bit more than the 1280x1080 of NTSC.

Dave Williams · June 20th, 2007, 02:02 PM

9x16 has been good for business. It even attracted OPRAH to one of our client's booths!

http://www.dvideography.com/blog/200...cts-oprah.html

May 29th, 2006, 11:34 AM	#1
David Tamés Kino-Eye Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 457	The Invaluable Guide to the AG-HVX200 "The Invaluable Guide to the AG-HVX200" is a delightful document from Panasonic that provides a detailed description of the features and capabilities of the AG-HVX200 in a format that's easy to read like a brochure, but with substance and details like you'd expect to find in a well-written manual along with lots of great illustrations. If you're thinking about purchasing or renting the camera, or have a friend who's thinking about buying or renting the camera, check it out at: http://panasonic.biz/sav/p2/ (you can download the PDF document in versions for either the AG-HVX200E (Pal/European) or AG-HVX200P (US/NTSC) cameras). __________________ David Tames { blog: http://Kino-Eye.com twitter: @cinemakinoeye }

May 29th, 2006, 02:10 PM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	The direct link is http://panasonic.biz/sav/p2/guidebook_e.html An instant "sticky" -- thanks David! __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

May 29th, 2006, 04:24 PM	#3
Robert Lane Go Go Godzilla Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ USA Posts: 2,823 Images: 15	Yeah, Baby! This is way cool. Not only does it cover the features of the camera and make for a nice quick, visual reference tool but it also clearly points out the benefits of DVCPRO vs. the other HD codecs. I'm printing this out to compliment the owners guide.

May 29th, 2006, 05:39 PM	#4
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	I would like to see Panasonic offer a printed hard-copy version. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

May 31st, 2006, 07:43 PM	#6
Mark Wells New Boot Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 5	Thanks for the link ...but I gotta make note of the following. Page 19 *2... "In the Native mode, AG-HVX200 record only active flames."

May 30th, 2006, 09:17 AM	#5
David Saraceno Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Inland Northwest Posts: 490	I got it printed and bound locally for less than $10.00.

June 3rd, 2006, 01:36 AM	#7
Eric Peltier Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Francisco/Paris Posts: 121	how come the PAL guide looks so much better..? how come the PAL guide looks so much better than the NTSC, the pictures are all pixelated. Any other link to get a better looking pictures in the NTSC version? thanks __________________ Sights Sounds Stories www.tinboxtwo.com www.reardenstudios.com

June 8th, 2006, 11:52 AM	#8
Peter Jefferson Inner Circle Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Aus Posts: 3,884	what made me laugh... shooting vertical 16:9... hmm.. ok, if i was going to downcovert to SD, maybe but cmon.. thats NOT a reason to buy this camera..

June 8th, 2006, 06:05 PM	#9
Jon Fairhurst Inner Circle Join Date: May 2006 Location: Camas, WA, USA Posts: 5,513	The only place where I've seen 9x16 video is at tradeshows. They just mount the monitors on their sides. One of the coolest tradeshow demos I've seen had three HD monitors that rotated. They must have had three synchronous rotating cameras as well - and maybe a rotating editor! I can't remember if it was CES or NAB, but it was about four years ago... Sideways video would be an interesting gimmick for a DVD. (Regal Cinemas might not be interested.) Just ask the consumer to turn his TV on its side - or watch the movie laying down! __________________ Jon Fairhurst

July 11th, 2006, 09:02 PM	#10
Bird Youmans Tourist Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Covington, GA Posts: 3	vertical 16:9 may not be the reason to buy this camera, but I bought it because it rocks! I still don't believe what it is and does. I love it! Bird __________________ http://www.thebirdsneststudio.com

September 13th, 2006, 08:20 PM	#12
Michael Rapadas Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South San Francisco, CA Posts: 91	does it matter if I use the PAL book or not? I mean, the same stuff right?

March 19th, 2007, 08:32 PM	#13
Peter Jefferson Inner Circle Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Aus Posts: 3,884	re PAL/NTSC the differences are the available framerates within the cranking features of the cam NTSC cannot shoot 25fps.. but it can do 24-26... the PAL model (from memory) cant shoot 60p.. only up to 50p... Also in SD on tape, recording is done to each respective locations resolutions/Framerates

March 26th, 2007, 03:55 AM	#14
Sergio Perez Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Macau Posts: 331	Also, Pal HVX Records the 1080 signal at the size of 1440x1080, a bit more than the 1280x1080 of NTSC. __________________ If you don't believe in your film, no one else will.

June 20th, 2007, 02:02 PM	#15
Dave Williams New Boot Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 16	9x16 9x16 has been good for business. It even attracted OPRAH to one of our client's booths! http://www.dvideography.com/blog/200...cts-oprah.html