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P2HD Memory Card Camera Recorder
AJ-PX380
P2HD Shoulder-Mount Camcorder
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Key Features

1/3-type 2.2 megapixel 3MOS sensor delivers Full HD resolution with sensitivity of F12 (50Hz) or F11 (59.94Hz) in a lightweight body of 2.7kg

Equipped with CAC to maximise lens performance and DRS to compensate for lighting variations

Built-in AVC ULTRA recording that features AVC-Intra 200/500/50 and AVC-LongG50/25/12

Two P2 slots supports both relay and simultaneous recording capabilities

Integrated studio camera adapter which enables easy configuration into a fully-functional studio camera system by connecting to the optional AG-BS300G base station through two standard HD-SDI cables

P2HD Shoulder-Mount Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA recording and studio camera configuration

The AJ-PX380G has been thoughtfully created to cater to your video production needs and to undoubtedly enhance your operations. This shoulder-type camera recorder with interchangeable lens not only provides broadcast picture quality and enhances network-based workflows whilst boasting compact, lightweight mobility and low-cost operation it can equally be used as a camera recorder or in studio/live applications. The camcorder's 1/3-type 2.2-megapixel 3MOS sensor features high sensitivity; and high S/N. Broadcast-level AVC-ULTRA*1 codecs (AVC-Intra, AVC-LongG, and AVC-Proxy) further enhance recording quality. 

With this variety of options, you can effortlessly select the codec which is most suited to your needs. Not only does this high definition camcorder offer high-quality 4:2:2 10-bit recording to low-rate HD streaming and FTP transmission, it also supports 1080/50p, 59.94p acquisition and 3G-SDI output. It comes equipped with a P2 card slot*2 and microP2 card slots. Network functions** support wired LAN, wireless LAN, and 4G/LTE connectivity. New workflow functions include Wireless Preview/ Remote with PC/Mac, tablet device or smartphones, Rec during Uploading, and On-Air Streaming. An SDI input and wireless slot are also featured, providing all-round networking support.


The AJ-PX380G also features an integrated studio camera adapter, enabling easy conversion of this versatile camera into a fully functional studio camera system. Connecting to the optional AG-BS300G base station by just two standard HD-SDI cables*3 the system provides full remote control of camera function and recording*4 in addition to return images and intercom functions.

The AJ-PX380G also comes in two variations, one consisting of only the high definition camera recorder,*5 and the other AJ-PX380GF comes complete with a FUJINON 17x Zoom Lens and AG-CVF15G Colour HD Viewfinder. 

*1: AVC-ULTRA is the name of Panasonic's professional video codec family. The AJ-PX380G does not support all of the formats included in the AVC-ULTRA family.

*2: The AJ-P2AJ1G memory card adaptor cannot be used.

*3: maximum cable length 100 meters.

*4: The optional AG-EC4 extension control unit is required.

*5: This model is not available in some regions. ** For 4G/LTE 3rd party module is required, availability of this function may very dependent on area, Optional wireless module AJ-WM30 required for wireless LAN functions, see ‘Service and Support’ on the Panasonic website http://pro-av.panasonic.net for more details. The use of DCF Technologies is under license from Multi-Format, Inc

AJ-PX380G High Definition Camcorder Studio System Example:

panasonic, broadcast camera, hd camcorder, studio camera system

 

Other Features

  • Featuring the 2.2-megapixel 1/3-type 3MOS image sensor, this advanced camera recorder achieves high F12 (50Hz) / F11 (59.94 Hz) sensitivity and excellent picture quality.
  • 1080/50p supported, 1080/50i, 25p, 720p multi-format HD and SD recording. Switchable between 50 Hz and 59.94 Hz for 60i, 60p, 24p and 30p support*1.
  • Features the AVC-ULTRA*2 multi-codec family, including the popular AVC-Intra100/50, the AVC-LongG50/25 with low-bit-rate Full-HD (1920 x 1080) 4:2:2 10 bit picture quality, and the AVC-LongG12 (8 bit 4:2:0) for extended recording.
  • Dual-codec recording with the low-bit-rate AVC-Proxy further enhances network operation.
  • Intrigued studio camera adaptor for fully functional studio applications.
  • Two standard-equipped microP2 card slots dramatically reduce media costs and enable Simultaneous Rec. and Hot-Swap Rec. One P2 card slot*3 is also equipped. The use of DCF Technologies is under license from Multi-Format, Inc. Versatile Network Functions** Include FTP Data Transfer and Streaming
  • Wired LAN, wireless LAN, and 4G/LTE connectivity. FTP server uploading and Streaming are supported.
  • A new function, Rec during Uploading, automatically uploads recorded clips to an FTP server or cloud server. Uploading is done in the background, and recording/playback continues during the transfer.
  • On-Air Streaming can also be conducted while recording. In addition to selecting from 800 kbps to 6 Mbps (Full-HD), a QoS (Quality of Service) mode is available for streaming. It automatically controls the bit rate and frame rate to match the network conditions, for stable streaming performance.
  • When connected by wireless LAN, recorded clips can be previewed and metadata can be checked and edited with a PC/Mac, smartphone or tablet device.
  • P2 ROP App for iPad, is provided, enabling an advanced wireless camera remote function.

Please click here for a list of operation manuals to download.
 

*1: 60i, 60p, 24p, and 30p are actually recorded in 59.94i, 59.94p, 23.98p, and 29.97p, respectively.

*2: Not all AVC-ULTRA formats are supported.

*3: The AJ-P2AJ1G memory card adaptor cannot be used. 

 

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  • Brochures
  • AJ-PX380G Brochure PDF (English)
    Brochure: AJ-PX380G
  • 2022 Broadcast and Pro AV Quick Reference Guide
    2022 Broadcast and Pro AV Quick Reference Guide
  • Broadcast and Professional Video Product Lineup Catalog PDF [Aug. 2019]
    Catalog PDF : Professional Video Product Lineup Catalog
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Service and Support
  • AJ-PX380G Brochure PDF (English)
    AJ-PX380G Brochure PDF (English)
    Brochure: AJ-PX380G
    Sun, 07/10/2018 - 08:37
    Download pdf - 5.29 MB
    2022 Broadcast and Pro AV Quick Reference Guide
    2022 Broadcast and Pro AV Quick Reference Guide
    2022 Broadcast and Pro AV Quick Reference Guide
    Tue, 11/08/2020 - 15:32
    Download pdf - 2.2 MB
    Broadcast and Professional Video Product Lineup Catalog PDF [Aug. 2019]
    Broadcast and Professional Video Product Lineup Catalog PDF [Aug. 2019]
    Catalog PDF : Professional Video Product Lineup Catalog
    Thu, 11/07/2019 - 06:06
    Download pdf - 10.18 MB
  • AJ-PX380 Operating Manual
    AJ-PX380 Operating Manual
    AJ-PX380 Operating Manual
    Mon, 31/10/2022 - 11:50
    Download pdf - 23.24 MB
    Broadcast & ProAV Operating Manual Database
    Broadcast & ProAV Operating Manual Database
    Link to the Panasonic global Operation Manual Database for Broadcast & ProAV Products
    Mon, 12/02/2018 - 13:50
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    OLD Broadcast & ProAV Firmware Database
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    Tue, 08/11/2022 - 13:06
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    AJ-PX380 Series Firmware
    AJ-PX380 Series Firmware
    Ver 38.03 [Aug. 4, 2016] AJ-PX380 G/GF AJ-PX398 MCF
    Tue, 14/08/2018 - 09:37
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Specifications

General
Power DC 12 V (11.0 V to 17.0 V)
Power Consumption 19 W (body only, 1080/60i, AVC-Intra 100 standard recording status, LCD ON) 58W (with all optional accessories connected and maximum power supplied from each output terminal)
Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating Humidity 10% to 85% (relative humidity)
Storage Temperature -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Weight Approx. 2.7 kg (6.0 lb) (body only, excluding the battery and accessories)
Dimensions 144 mm (W) x 267 mm (H) x 348 mm (D) (5-21/32 inches x 10-1/2 inches x 13-11/16 inches) Body only, excluding protrusion
Camera Unit
Pickup Devices 1/3 type 2.2 million pixels, MOS x 3
Lens Mount 1/3 type bayonet
ND Filter 1: CLEAR, 2: 1/4ND, 3: 1/16ND, 4: 1/64ND
Gain Setting NORMAL mode: 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 15 dB, 18 dB HIGH SENS mode: -3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 15 dB, 18 dB
Super Gain (S.GAIN) Selectable from 24 dB, 30 dB, 36 dB
Shutter Speed 60i/60p mode: 1/60 (OFF) sec., 1/100 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec. 30p mode: 1/30 (OFF) sec., 1/50 sec., 1/60 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec. 24p mode: 1/24 (OFF) sec., 1/50 sec., 1/60 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec. 50i/50p mode: 1/50 (OFF) sec., 1/60 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec. 25p mode: 1/25 (OFF) sec., 1/50 sec., 1/60 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec.
Synchro Scan Shutter 60i/60p mode: 1/60.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec. 30p mode: 1/30.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec. 24p mode: 1/24.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec. 50i/50p mode: 1/50.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec. 25p mode: 1/25.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec.
Slow Shutter Speed 60i/60p mode: 1/15 sec., 1/30 sec. 30p mode: 1/15 sec. 24p mode: 1/12 sec. 50i/50p mode: 1/12.5, 1/12.5 sec. 25p mode: 1/12.5 sec.
Shutter Open Angle 3.0 deg to 360.0 deg (in 0.5 deg steps, angle display)
Sensitivity NORMAL mode: F8 (2000 lx, 3200 K, 89.9% reflection, 1080/59.94i) F9 (2000 lx, 3200 K, 89.9% reflection, 1080/50i) HIGH SENS mode: F11 (2000 lx, 3200 K, 89.9% reflection, 1080/59.94i) F12 (2000 lx, 3200 K, 89.9% reflection, 1080/50i)
Horizontal Resolution 1000 TV or higher (center)
Memory Card Recorder
Recording Media P2 card x1, microP2 card x2
System Format 1080/59.94p, 1080/59.94i, 1080/23.98psF, 720/59.94p, 480/59.94i, 1080/50p, 1080/50i, 720/50p, 576/50i
Recording Format AVC-Intra100/AVC-Intra50/AVC-LongG50/AVC-LongG25/ AVC-LongG12/DVCPRO HD/DVCPRO50/DVCPRO/DV formats switchable
Recording Video Signal 1080/59.94p, 1080/59.94i, 1080/29.97pN, 1080/23.98pN, 720/59.94p, 720/29.97pN, 720/23.98pN, 480/59.94i, 480/29.97p, 1080/50p, 1080/50i, 1080/25pN, 720/50p, 720/25pN, 576/50i, 576/25p
Recording/Playback Time* | AVC-Intra 100/DVCPRO HD 30 GB x 1: Approx. 30 min., 32 GB x 1: Approx. 32 min. 60 GB x 1: Approx. 60 min., 64 GB x 1: Approx. 64 min.
Recording/Playback Time* | AVC-Intra 50/AVC-LongG 50/DVCPRO50 30 GB x 1: Approx. 60 min., 32 GB x 1: Approx. 64 min. 60 GB x 1: Approx. 120 min., 64 GB x 1: Approx. 128 min.
Recording/Playback Time* | AVC-LongG 25/DVCPRO/DV 30 GB x 1: Approx. 120 min., 32 GB x 1: Approx. 128 min. 60 GB x 1: Approx. 240 min., 64 GB x 1: Approx. 256 min.
Recording/Playback Time* | AVC-LongG12 30 GB x 1: Approx. 225 min., 32 GB x 1: Approx. 240 min. 60 GB x 1: Approx. 450 min., 64 GB x 1: Approx. 480 min.
Digital Video
Sampling Frequency | AVC-Intra100/AVC-LongG25/AVC-LongG12 Y: 148.3516 MHz, PB/PR: 74.1758 MHz (1080/59.94p) Y: 148.5000 MHz, PB/PR: 74.2500 MHz (1080/50p)
Sampling Frequency | AVC-Intra100/AVC-LongG50/AVC-LongG25/AVC-LongG12/DVCPRO HD Y: 74.1758 MHz, PB/PR: 37.0879 MHz (59.94 Hz) Y: 74.2500 MHz, PB/PR: 37.1250 MHz (50 Hz)
Sampling Frequency | DVCPRO50 Y: 13.5 MHz, PB/PR :6.75 MHz
Sampling Frequency | DVCPRO Y: 13.5 MHz, PB/PR: 3.375 MHz
Quantizing AVC-Intra100/AVC-Intra50/AVC-LongG50/AVC-LongG25: 10 bit AVC-LongG12/DVCPRO HD/DVCPRO50/DVCPRO/DV: 8 bit
Video Compression AVC-Intra100/AVC-Intra50: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Intra Profile AVC-LongG50/AVC-LongG25/AVC-LongG12: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 DVCPRO HD/DVCPRO50/DVCPRO: DV-Based Compression DV: DV Compression
Digital Audio
Recording Audio Signal AVC-Intra100/AVC-Intra50: 48 kHz/16 bit, 4 CH and 48 kHz/24 bit, 4 CH switch AVC-LongG50/AVC-LongG25: 48 kHz/24 bit, 4 CH AVC-LongG12/DVCPRO HD/DVCPRO50/DVCPRO/DV: 48 kHz/16 bit, 4 CH
Headroom 18 dB/20 dB (switchable with menu)
Proxy
Video Compression Format H.264/AVC Baseline Profile, H.264/AVC High Profile
Audio Compression Format AAC-LC, Linear PCM
Approx. Recording Time* (1GB) AVC-G6 2CH MOV: Approx. 13 min. SHQ 2CH MOV: Approx. 25 min. HQ 2CH MOV: Approx. 78 min. LOW 2CH MOV: Approx. 135 min.
Video Input/Output
SDI Out1 BNCx1 HD SDi (3G/1.5G), SD SDI: 0.8 V [p-p], 75 ohms
SDI Out2/In BNCx1, SDI OUT2, SDI IN (menu selection) (Can be switched to HD SDI/SD SDI on SmartUI.) HD SDi (1.5G), SD SDI: 0.8 V [p-p], 75 ohms
GL In/Video Out BNC x1, GENLOCK IN, VIDEO OUT (menu selection) GENLOCK IN: 1.0 V [p-p], 75 ohms VIDEO OUT: Composite, 1.0 V [p-p], 75 ohms
HDMI Out HDMI x 1 (HDMI type A terminal, not compatible with VIERA Link)
Audio Input/Output
Audio In CH1/3, Audio In CH2/4 XLR (3 pin) x 2, LINE/MIC (switch selection) LINE: 0 dBu MIC: -50 dBu/-60 dBu (menu selection), +48 V ON/OFF (switch selection)
MIC In XLR (3 pin) x 1, +48 V supported (selectable menu) -40 dBu/-50 dBu/-60 dBu (selectable menu)
Wireless In 25 pin, D-SUB, -40 dBu, 2 CH supported
Audio Out Pin jack x 2 (CH1, CH2), Output level: 600 ohms, 316 mV
Phones Out 3.5 mm diameter stereo mini jack x1
Speaker 20 mm diameter, round x 1
Other Input/Output Signal
TC In/Out BNCx1, IN/OUT (menu selection) IN: 0.5 V [p-p] to 8 V [p-p], 10 k ohms OUT: 2.0 ±0.5 V [p-p], Low impedance
LAN 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T
USB 2.0 (Device) Type B connector, 4 pin
USB 2.0 (Host) Type A connector, 4 pin
USB 2.0 (Sub Host) Type A connector, 4 pin (exclusively for wireless module AJ-WM30)
DC In XLR x 1, 4 pin, DC 12 V (DC 11.0 V to 17.0 V)
DC Out 4 pin, DC 12 V (DC 11.0 V to 17.0 V), maximum output current 1.5 A
Remote 10 pin
Lens 12 pin
EVF 20 pin
Included Accessories Shoulder strap, Mount cap
Note * These are reference values for continuous recording using the Panasonic products. The recording time may differ depending on the scene or the number of clips.