Compact, Lightweight and Perfectly Balanced• 28mm wide-angle zoom lens — widest in the class*• ProgressiveCCD with low noise and low smear• 20-step variable frame rate selection• Comes equipped for HD-SDI output• Waveform Monitoring, vector scope and histogram display*HD camcorders with integrated lens and 1/3-inch CCD, as of September 2009 (according to a Panasonic survey)At 1.9kg, thesuper-compactAG-HPX170series is thelightest memberof the P2 family.It combines smallsize and lightweight with anideal balance -the center of gravity is in the hand grip – to bringexceptional comfort and maneuverability tohandheld recording.The zoom lens further enhances shooting easeand convenience, letting the AG-HPX170 serieshandle a wide range of applications withoutrequiring a conversion lens.P2 Memory Card Recorder: Lower Operating Costs, Better for the EnvironmentP2 Reduces Total Cost of Ownership(1) Faster, easier editing because digitization is not necessary(2) Lower media costs because memory cards are reusable(3) Lower maintenance costs because there is no movingmechanismReducing editing, media and maintenancecosts, P2 can help improve your bottom line.Users can also take advantage of a special five-year free-repair service program that Panasonicoffers for P2 HD equipment.The P2 Card Helps Preserve the Environment:Repeated Reusability and Low Power ConsumptionAllowing repeated file copying andinitialization, a single P2 card can be usedand re-used, again and again. Whencombined with an IT-based workflow thatrequires no dubbing, P2 cards can greatlyreduce storage media expenses.ReuseInitializationRecordingP2 Cardobility to Video production and News GatheringAdvanced Functions