New Panasonic 32GB P2 Memory Cards Now Shipping
December 10, 2007
Secaucus, NJ - Panasonic Broadcast has announced the availability of the 32GB P2 solid-state memory card (model AJ-P2C032RG) for its P2 HD and P2 product line. Available at a suggested list price of $1,650, the reusable 32GB P2 card provides recording time greater than media for most tape-based and disc-based systems.
On a single 32GB P2 card, wedding and event videographers can record for 32 minutes in AVC-Intra 100 or DVCPRO HD, 40 minutes in AVC-Intra 100 in native 1080/24p, 80 minutes in AVC-Intra 100 or DVCPRO HD in native 720/24p, 64 minutes in DVCPRO50 and 128 minutes in DVCPRO.
For an AJ-HPX3000 or an AJ-HPX2000 P2 HD camcorder, which have five P2 card slots, record times quintuple. For example, videographers can record for up to 200 minutes of master-quality AVC-Intra 100 1080/24p video with a five-slot HPX3000.
In addition to a 32GB P2 card, Panasonic also offers the AJ-P2C032RG 16GB P2 card at the suggested list price of $900.
Panasonic notes their P2 card is based on ultra-reliable, solid-state memory, consisting of four SD cards, like those now used in digital still cameras, packaged in a rugged, die-cast frame that weighs only 0.099 lbs (45 grams). This convenient card has four times the capacity and four times the transfer speed of a single SD card.
The P2 card is reusable and connects instantly with P2 decks, drives, laptops and major non-linear editing systems to eliminate the time-consuming task of digitizing. These PCMCIA-based cards can be easily connected to laptops using ExpressCard technology with simple, highly affordable third-party adapters.
The P2 card is resistant to impact (up to 1,500G), vibration (up to 15G), shock, dust and environmental extremes including temperature changes. It operates in temperatures from -4° to 176°F (-20 to 60°C), and can be stored in temperatures from -40° to 176°F (-40 to 80°C).
Unlike tapes and discs, the P2 card has no rotating parts. The solid-state P2 memory card can transfer data at speeds up to 640Mbps to provide the professional user with fast, easy operation. Compared to tape or disc, P2 acquisition requires no media consumption, resulting in tremendous savings in media costs.
The new 32GB card is fully compatible with the current 16GB P2 card, so users who’ve upgraded their P2 product(s) and computer system for 16GB operation are ready for 32GB operation. For P2 users who haven’t completed this upgrade, it is a requirement to take advantage of 32GB operation. For more information about Panasonic’s solid-state P2 cards, visit www.panasonic.com/broadcast.
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