The Panasonic AJD900WP is an integrated unit combining a 3-CCD color video camera with M-FIT CCDs and a 520,000-pixel on-chip lens with a DVCPRO format VTR. It features digital signal processing, a setting menu displayed on the viewfinder, and supports various battery packs including Anton Bauer, Panasonic AU-BP402, and Sony models.
The unit allows switching between 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios and offers recording rates of 50 Mbps for high quality or 25 Mbps for longer duration. Key features include a high-function electronic shutter with synchro scan mode, adjustable gain from -3 dB to +30 dB, and the ability to store setup data on SRAM or ATA flash memory cards.
| CCD Type | 3-CCD color video camera |
|---|---|
| Pixel Count | 520,000-pixel on-chip lens |
| Sensitivity | 2000 lux (F9) |
| S/N Ratio | 63 dB (standard) |
| AD/DA Converter | 18 MHz (typ.) 10-bit |
| Gain Range | -3 dB to +30 dB |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 and 4:3 |
| Recording Rates | 50 Mbps or 25 Mbps |
The manual includes a specific section on replacing the backup battery, which is necessary for maintaining time code and date settings.
Yes, SRAM memory cards of 64 kilobytes or greater conforming to PCMCIA standards can be used for setup data, and ATA flash memory cards of 4 MB or more are required for the Picture Link function.