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WEVA NEWS MINUTE:
Panasonic's HVX200 at HD EXPO
June 22, 2005
Chicago, IL -
Panasonic’s new AG-HVX200 hand-held HD/SD DVCPRO camcorder was displayed at
the HD EXPO in Chicago last month, and WEVA NEWS MINUTE producer Bruce
Himmelblau recorded a close-up “walk-through” of the new unit’s
versatility for WEVA-TV.
Watch video shot from the HD EXPO show floor as Panasonic’s Jeff Merritt
explains how the HVX200’s standard definition, as well as its HD, capabilities
make the unit a practical investment for today, and for the future Click
Here (Allow for QuickTime download. Note: this special WEVA video
feature will move shortly to WEVA-TV, the members-only section of association's
website.)
Calling it the world's first 1080i/720p/480i multi-format camcorder, Panasonic
Broadcast & Television System’s President John Baisley introduced the
AG-HVX200 in April at Apple’s NAB press conference. (To see the WEVA NEWS
MINUTE that captured the unveiling live Click
Here.)
Weighing about 5 pounds, the AG-HVX200
($5,995) shoots on a P2 card and contains six user scene files, three user
set-up buttons, and Camera Set-Up Memory (up to eight camera set-ups can be
saved to an SD Memory card.
Scheduled to ship this fall, the new HVX200 SD/HD camcorder will be on display
for professional wedding & event videographers in August in the Panasonic
Broadcast booth at the 15th
Annual Wedding & Event Video Expo August 8-11).
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interests of videographers worldwide through continuing education, technical
support, group benefits, advocacy committees and professional development
training. For more information regarding professional videography and WEVA
International activities and membership, including the WEVA
EXPO 2005 (August 8-11) visit www.weva.com, or contact the association
office at 941-923-5334 or email: info@weva.com
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