Panasonic's handheld P2 hd camcorders are packed with advanced video technologies. the ag-hvX200 iswidely praised as a revolutionary professional production tool for an array of applications, from filmmaking throughbroadcasting.the P2 card's excellent mobility, reliability and instant playback ability were proven in demanding applications inthe field, from the one-chance-to-capture-it pressure of the olympic games to the extreme weather of the iditarodin alaska. Features like the dvCPro hd codec's high image quality, variable frame rate recording — the first everin a handheld camcorder — and the hd/Sd multi-format with built-in dv tape drive were appreciated by videocreators everywhere. the original ag-hvX200 continues to provide new solutions to the production of movies,documentaries, short movie features, and more.now, the P2 handheld camera takes another step forward. the new ag-hvX200a series with its newly-developedCCd raises the signal to noise performance while enhancing the low-light performance of the camera as well.Coupled with a new 30mm wide-angle zoom lens, this new version of the hvX200 addresses even moreapplications and meets the needs of user with more critical needs.the ag-hvX200a series — P2 hd Camcorderfor a Wide range of video Productions.The Winter Olympic Games in Torino, ItalyIditarod - Sled dog race in AlaskaNews gathering in Antarctica1