Panasonic Varicam AJ-HDC27FP (DVCPRO HD) video camera Start Price USD 15,000.00 Current Price USD 15,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, October 07, 2008 End Time Tuesday, October 14, 2008 Location Salt Lake City, UT See more about 'Panasonic Varicam AJ-HDC27FP (DVCPRO HD) video camera' Description You are looking at a Panasonic Varicam Model AJ-HDC27FP (DVCPRO HD) camera body!  The camera is in excellent working condition with very minor nicks along the body that do not affect the recording whatsoever.  We are the original owners of this camera.  New chip blocks were installed by Panasonic Service Department in February of 2008.The camera has a mount for a Sony camera plate- camera plate is not included in this auction.Auction includes:Panasonic Varicam Model AJ-HDC27FP- camera bodyPanasonic HD ViewfinderHead hours are as follows:Operation 2210Drum Running 1340Threading 8410--------------------------------------------------------------Varicam- General Information:Possibly the most versatile HD camcorder in production, the Varicam is the first variable frame-rate DVCPRO HD camcorder available for the professional cinematographer. It offers a wide variety of frame rate capabilities: still-frame, step-frame, 24-fps, 30-fps and 60-fps. Such versatility combined with a cinema-quality 720p HD image lends the camcorder to high-end documentary projects and feature-filmmaking.With a weight of only 15lbs (WITH battery & cassette) and approx 25% smaller than other broadcast camcorders, the Varicam is a superb in-the-field camera which makes light work of day-long handheld shoots yet still provides the quality and features of top-of-the-line broadcast equipment. It offers a high degree of light sensitivity (f11@ 2000 lux, equivalent of 1000ASA) and the image clarity possible at 60-fps enables the camera to both capture the candle-lit scene of a historical drama and the fast action of a championship basketball game.While documentary filmmakers will appreciate the low-weight and extreme light-sensitivity of the camera, the cinematographer of a dramatic piece will be thankful for the three different gamma curves the camera offers. These, together with 12 different, distinct camera set-up memories, allow the operator to manipulate the image in the field to match shots or the look of certain film stocks, etc. The need for color correction in post will be dramatically decreased and time can be spent on the shot rather than the set up of the camera.Lastly, the DVCPRO HD format enables the operator to shoot up to 32 minute loads on small, relatively inexpensive 1/4" cassettes thereby reducing budgets and allowing a concentration on content not format.FEATURES      Variable frame rate from 4 fps to 60 fps      Records up to 32 minutes on DVCPRO HD cassettes      High light sensivity of 2000 lux at f12      Twelve camera set-ups can be loaded into the camera's memory; eight can be downloaded on to a memory stick.      Ability to achieve in-camera effects such as "motion-blur" and "warp-speed" by shooting low frame-rates without a shutter.      Interval time recording      Two HD-SDI outputs      Three separate gamma curves-----------------------------------------------------------------*All sales will have a 3 day inspection period to ensure satisfaction.*Buyer pays all shipping.*$100.00 cost of shipping is based on a FedEx estimate for "Express Saver" (3day).  Other shipping options are available- please notify us to your preference and location and we will look up specific rate.**PLEASE NOTE: We are posting this camera on several high-end production websites; we may end this eBay auction if the camera is sold on another site.Thank you for looking and please contact us with any questions!Ron Hill Imagery, Salt Lake City, UT  Place a Bid!