The Panasonic AJ-HDX900 (2/3” 3-CCD, 16:9, 1080i/720p, DVCPRO HD) has quickly become THE requested HD rental camera for digital cinematography, cable and television production in any format, sports and events, globetrotting documentarians and feature crews.
Panasonic HDX-900
The full size ENG-style body is a workhorse of the HD world, keeping the traditional physical appearance and button placement of the camera’s predecessors. Compatibility with all manufacturers 2/3” lenses for ENG, EFP and digital cinema production, the HDX900 is also a favorite for commercial and filmmakers who desire the look of standard 35mm lenses via pro35 adaptor.
Pro35 Adapters make use of film lenses on HDX900
The HDX900 further blends the gap between the film and video world by offering a variety of recording options including 1080 at 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, 23.98pA and 720 at 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p. The inclusion of three CineGamma modes to replicate the film look, and 4:2:2 color sampling make this camera the “Guy Friday” of HD cinematography.
The Panasonic HDX-900 is versitile enough for run-and-gun OR high-end commercial production
For those nervous about the emergence of solid state and hard drive based recording systems, the HDX900 records its HD data to standard DVCPRO cassette tapes. No slowdown to download cards and drives and no need to format your original! Moving Picture also can provide HD compatible accessories and monitors, but with a switchable HDSDI/SDI/Composite video out, you can integrate this high-end camera into your current shooting package with little additional cost.
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David Wells - Moving Picture President
David Wells is the President of Moving Picture Rental, where he has the privilege of wearing many hats -- Producer, Director, Cameraman, and Technologist. An entrepreneur at heart, Wells injects creativity and innovation into every role and helps guide producers and filmmakers with their projects. Call David Wells and his team, and they’ll show you how to make your production an outstanding one.
