Panasonic's AG-HPG10 P2 Portable Player/Recorder Takes To The Field

Panasonic’s new AG-HPG10 P2 solid-state portable player/recorder brings in-the-field viewing, playback, and backup recording for broadcast, production, independent filmmaking, event coverage, and more.
In addition to providing playout of audio, video, and clip thumbnails from two P2 card slots, the new player/recorder enables backup to an external hard drive or other supported storage device via an IEEE 1394 or USB 2.0 connection. The HD-SDI output can be used for non-linear editing, monitoring, or for microwave transmission.
The AG-HPG10 features a built-in speaker, a flip-up 3.5-inch LCD monitor, and easy-to-use controls for recording and playout.
The system can automatically downconvert HD content to SD and is capable of playing media out in multiple formats including 1080i (24p, 24pA, 25p, 30p, 50i, 60i), 720p (24p, 24pN, 25p, 25pN, 30p, 30pN, 50p, 60p), 576i (25p, 50i), and 480i (24p, 24pA, 30p, 60i).
Despite its heavy-duty, shock-resistant design, the compact unit measures just 10.16 centimetres by 8.64 centimetres by 12.19 centimetres and weighs less than 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds).
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