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DSP with 14-Bit A/D Conversion and 19-Bit Processing
The digital signal processor
developed for the AG-HPX170's
1080/60p video signals uses
14-bit A/D conversion and 19-bit
inner processing to attain
unprecedented accuracy.
The DSP performs a variety of
adjustments, including seven
types of gamma settings, for each
of the R, G and B channels. It also
converts the signals to HD or SD format. With a performance
equivalent to the processors used in many higher-end HD cameras,
this DSP delivers beautiful images in all video formats.
Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS)
In scenes with mixed contrast, such as when panning from indoors
to outdoors, the DRS function automatically suppresses blocked
shadows and blown highlights. A gamma curve and knee slope is
estimated to match the contrast of each pixel, and applied in real
time. When dark, bright, and intermediate shades are all contained
in the same scene, this produces excellent gradation for each
shade and minimizes blocked shadows and blown highlights. The
images that result are enhanced by a visually wide dynamic range.
Image with DRS OFF
Blown highlights are suppressed.
Blocked shadows are suppressed.
Image with DRS ON
7-Mode Gamma for Richer Gradation
Drawing on technologies developed for the VariCam, Panasonic
has equipped the AG-HPX170 with advanced gamma functions that
address seven different shooting scenarios and enhance your
creative abilities. This includes the Cine-Like Gamma, which
produces the characteristic warm tone of film recordings.
HD NORM Mode
AG-HPX170 Gamma Modes
HD NORM:
Suitable for HD recording
LOW:
Works to flatten out a high contrast scene
SD NORM:
Normal setting for SD
(this was available in the DVX100 series)
HIGH:
Provides more contrast and color gradation
B.PRESS:
Provides more contrast and blacks in low contrast scenes
CINE-LIKE D:
The Cine-Like mode shifted to prioritize dynamic range
CINE-LIKE V:
The Cine-Like mode shifted to prioritize contrast
Advanced Image Adjustments Built-In
• Matrix setting including a Cine-Like mode
• Adjustable H detail level, V detail level, detail coring and skin detail
• Adjustable chroma level, chroma phase, color temp and master
pedestal
• Knee point settings: Auto, Low, Mid and High
• Scene Files and User files can be saved to an SD Memory Card
and shared with other cameras.
CINE-LIKE D Mode
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