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The Panasonic AG-HPX170 is a legendary, ultra-reliable handheld P2HD broadcast camcorder that refined the solid-state revolution started by the HVX200. By completely eliminating the legacy tape drive mechanics, the HPX170 achieves a significantly lighter, more durable 4.2-pound chassis while squeezing in high-end broadcast features. Driven by a 14-bit digital signal processor and an advanced 1/3″ 3-CCD sensor array, it records native 100 Mbps DVCPRO HD video with professional 4:2:2 color sampling directly to solid-state P2 cards. Inheriting Panasonic’s famous VariCam cinematic gamma curves and variable frame rates, this agile camera remains an absolute workhorse for independent documentaries, sports shooters, live events, and vintage indie filmmaking.
This massive production package includes a robust power configuration, an expansive master library of high-speed P2 solid-state media cards, and essential field accessories.
CONDITION PROFILE (WELL USED / WORKHORSE GEAR)
This production bundle is graded in Well Used mechanical and cosmetic condition. It exhibits heavy cosmetic battle scars from extensive field deployment, but has been thoroughly bench-tested, remains structurally sound, and is 100% operational.
Chassis Diagnostics: The camera body exhibits 1,107 operational hours on the internal meter. The external shell features numerous scuffs, heavy finish scrapes, and surface scratches distributed across the top handle, side panel housing, and underside chassis plate.
Operational Status: Fully functional. All physical toggle switches, ND filter wheels, XLR audio inputs, the lens zoom/focus rings, and the dual P2 card bay mechanisms load, lock, track, and eject properly.
INCLUDED BUNDLE MANIFEST
Power & Camera Accessories:
1 x System Battery Charger (With AC power cable)
8 x Camcorder Batteries (Varying capacities; providing abundant hot-swap backup power for long production days)
1 x Large Rubber Eyecup
1 x Front Lens Cap
1 x Dedicated Lens Hood
1 x Side Hand-Grip Leather Strap
Master P2 Card Storage Library (8 Cards Total):
4 x 64GB P2 Cards (E-Series): High-speed solid-state memory optimized for fast data transfer rates and high-definition video recording streams.
2 x 64GB P2 Cards (F-Series): Premium, ultra-reliable storage cells engineered to endure extreme temperature shifts and high write/rewrite cycle longevity.
1 x 32GB P2 Card (R-Series): Standard-capacity solid-state card, excellent for quick b-roll sequences or interview segments.
1 x 16GB P2 Card (A-Series): Legacy card, perfect for quick short clips, audio tuning checks, or immediate field ingestion.
High-Sensitivity 3-CCD Sensor & 14-Bit DSP Processing
Advanced 1/3″ Progressive CCDs: Features large, light-receiving pixel architectures that provide significantly lower noise levels and superior low-light sensitivity compared to older compact HD cameras.
14-Bit Digital Signal Processor (DSP): Utilizes 14-bit A/D conversion and 19-bit inner processing to capture images at a native 1080p/60 baseline. While the camera records in broadcast-standard 1080i/60 or 720p, it pulls its downsampled data from this ultra-high-resolution 60p scan, yielding rich color accuracy and an elite signal-to-noise ratio.
Independent RGB Gamma Controls: The advanced DSP allows for fine manual parameter adjustments across the Red, Green, and Blue channels, loaded with eight distinct selectable gamma settings (including Cine-Like gammas) to replicate the look and feel of celluloid film.
Broadcast DVCPRO HD Codec & VariCam Frame Rates
100 Mbps Intraframe Compression: The production-grade DVCPRO HD codec uses easy-to-edit intraframe compression, rendering fast-moving sports and action sequences cleanly with zero interframe motion artifacts.
Professional 4:2:2 Color Sampling: High-fidelity 4:2:2 color space resolution minimizes jagged edges along high-contrast chroma lines, making it incredibly advantageous for green-screen compositing and color grading.
Uncompressed 4-Channel Audio: Captures pristine location sound via uncompressed 16-bit, 48 kHz, 4-channel digital audio loops, supported by dual onboard physical XLR inputs.
Variable Frame Rate (VFR) Functions: Directly inherits the creative core of Panasonic’s cinema VariCam cameras. Supports variable frame rates in 720p mode for fast-action overcranking or slow-motion undercranking effects, running true 24p/30p progressive tracks natively.
High-Performance 13x Leica Dicomar Optic
Upgraded 13x Zoom Lens System: Built with 13 lens elements in 10 groups, including three high-precision aspherical elements. Panasonic shortened the minimum wide-angle focal length to a spacious 28mm equivalent, making it much easier to shoot in cramped interior spaces.
Low-Dispersion Protective Glass: Incorporates specialized low-dispersion glass elements to radically minimize chromatic color fringing, treated with a comprehensive multi-coating process to eliminate ghosting, internal reflections, and harsh lens flare.
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS): Features a responsive optical image stabilization system that counteracts handheld camera tremors, providing glass-smooth tracking movements without any digital degradation.
Professional I/O Connectivity & On-Board Scopes
Uncompressed HD-SDI Output: Outfitted with a professional HD-SDI BNC terminal to stream uncompressed, unencrypted HD video directly into external monitor-recorders or live broadcast switcher bays.
6-Pin Locking FireWire Port: Replaces the fragile consumer 4-pin FireWire connections with a rugged, heavy-duty 6-pin locking IEEE 1394 terminal that prevents accidental cable yanks during tethered capture.
Integrated Production Tools: Includes a built-in hardware Waveform Monitor, Vectorscope, Histogram, and 3 specialized Focus-Assist magnification modes to nail exposure and focus on the fly.
Tactile Workflow Buttons: Features an instant “Delete-Last-Clip” button on the grip, allowing operators to instantly wipe a bad take off the P2 card without having to stop down and dig through the review menus.
Technical Specifications
Imaging Array: 3 x 1/3″ Progressive CCD Sensors
Signal Processing Platform: 14-Bit A/D Conversion | 19-Bit Inner Processing
Lens System: Integrated 13x Zoom Lens, f/1.6 to f/3.0 (28mm-364mm Full-Frame Equivalent)
Filter Thread Diameter: 72mm (Internal element diameter steps down to 53.2mm)
Recording Codecs: DVCPRO HD (100 Mbps), DVCPRO 50 (50 Mbps), DVCPRO (25 Mbps), DV (25 Mbps)
Video Formats: 1080/60i, 1080/24p, 1080/30p, 720/60p, 720/24p, 720/30p, 480/60i
Variable Frame Rates (720p Mode): 12, 15, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 30, 32, 36, 48, 60 fps
Storage Media Bay: Dual Solid-State P2 Slots (Supports A, R, E, and F-Series P2 Cards)
Signal Interfaces: 1 x HD-SDI Out (BNC), 1 x Component Out, 1 x Composite I/O, 1 x 6-Pin FireWire
Audio Interfaces: 2 x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Inputs (Line/Mic Selectable with +48V Phantom Power)
Monitoring Tools: Built-in Waveform, Vectorscope, and Histogram Scopes
Camera Weight: Approx. 4.2 lbs (1.9 kg) Body Only
