Panasonic introduces 32GB P2 solid-state memory card

Panasonic
introduced a 32GB P2 solid-state memory card for its popular line of P2
HD and P2 solid-state camcorders and decks. With the availability of the 32GB
P2 card in November, Panasonic will have quadrupled the storage capacity of its
solid-state memory card in just this year, providing HD recording time greater
than most tape-based and disc-based systems.

The 32GB
P2 card, model AJ-P2C032RG, will have a suggested list price of $1,650 and is
scheduled for initial deliveries in November. The new 32 P2 card will be
offered in addition to the 16GB P2 card that has been shipping since May.

Camcorders
equipped with the new 32GB P2 card will offer greater recording capacity than
tape-based and disc-based systems, and offer the proven benefits of no-moving-parts
reliability and fast IT file-based workflow. With five 32GB P2 cards installed,
the AJ-HPX3000 and HPX2000 P2 HD camcorders can record for up to 2.5 hours
(over 3 hours in 24p) in AVC-Intra 100 or DVCPRO HD and 5 hours (over 6.5 hours
in 24p) in AVC-Intra 50 or DVCPRO 50.

Panasonic’s
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 laptops and major
non-linear editing systems to eliminate the time-consuming task of digitizing.

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 or contact 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 as well as environmental benefits.

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.

Deliveries Begin in November.