Panasonic Hard Drive Camcorder

Panasonic Hard Drive Camcorder

MiniDV: Since its launch in 1966 miniDV has become the standard format for consumers and users semi-professional video camera and remains the standard other formats are judged. The tape format for better quality picture and PCM stereo CD quality and can record 60 minutes at best quality.

Camcorders MiniDV tapes using approximately the same size as a box of matches. This has enabled manufacturers of video cameras over the years, to reduce the size video camera for this "pocket size".

Recorded images can be transferred from a miniDV camcorder to three different ways. First, as an analog signal using composite AV lead compounds, secondly as an S-video analog signal, and finally a DV signal.

The DV signals are transferred using the DV output port, also known as FireWire or i.LINK IEEE1394 and also connected to your computer via a Firewire cable. By transferring the footage of this method is no loss of image quality and audio and this is what makes this format so popular.

Almost all MiniDV camcorders have a DV output port and will have a better quality DV-in port to transfer edited material back to the camcorder. Although other formats are gaining popularity in miniDV still has plenty of life ahead still and video camera are good value for money.

DVD: DVD is increasing in popularity and gain a bigger slice of the market since its introduction in mid 2001. The main advantage of DVD camcorders is convenience. Record your pictures on disk, remove it and play it on the DVD player without wires or connections.

DVD camcorders use 8 cm discs in a variety of recording formats. DVD-R disc is a single-use, compatible with all DVD players and used by all manufacturers of video cameras. DVD-RAM is a rewritable disc offered in camera editing and with the support of Hitachi and Panasonic. DVD-/ + RW is another rewritable format and is supported by Sony.

Originally there were problems compatibility with DVD players, but most DVD players now play a variety of discs and some camcorders offer the ability to format Multiple making them more flexible.

DVD video performance has greatly improved since its introduction, but still has drawbacks. The discs can be recorded only 18 minutes of the best video quality and editing is not as easy as miniDV, but to facilitate the use of the DVD format is a good choice.

Hard drive: hard drive is the latest format to be used in video cameras. Originally introduced by JVC, but now promoted by other manufacturers. Hard drives are now as large as 30 GB and can store 35 hours in standard recording mode and up to seven hours in best quality mode.

Camcorders HDD are still to match the quality of MiniDV camcorders, but its performance is impressive and will undoubtedly be even better. With almost no moving parts HDD camcorders are very compact and could well substitute as the main format miniDV.

An obvious lack of video cameras with hard drive is once the hard drive is full images must be downloaded or written over. This can be a big problem unless you are on vacation for some time and away from your computer.

Memory card: Camcorder manufacturers have been providing a function of digital photographs with their video cameras for some time. Still images are recorded on a memory card of one kind or another, that fit into a card slot on your camcorder. The cameras are now being offered these video images recording on memory cards

The 1GB memory cards are normally only fill up quickly so even though the video is stored in MPEG4 format high compression. A good supply of cards are needed for any long recording. However, this format is suitable for transmission to the Internet or send e-mail. Due to compression of the image quality is inferior to other formats.

The video stored on the Memory Stick or card Memory camcorders are generally the smallest type on the market and are convenient as a handheld video camera. Ongoing development has already been formatted MPEG2 video camcorders used by DVD and HDD. The SDHC card has recently been developed offers sizes up to 32MB.

Panasonic SDR-H60 60 GB Hard Drive Camcorder with 50x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Panasonic SDR-H60 60 GB Hard Drive Camcorder with 50x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

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The SDR-H60 features a super-powerful 50x optical zoom, and boasts Panasonic’s Advanced MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization), which detects and corrects hand-shake approximately 4,000 times per second, about eight times more effective than Panasonic`s previous systems. The high-capacity SDR-H60 can record to either SD (or SDHC) Memory Cards or to its built-in 60GB HDD. The H60 can hold up to 54 hours of recording when the built-in hard disk is used. This model also features an Anti-Shock Shield that helps protect the built-in hard disk from external impact, making it suitable for rugged conditions.

Features

  • Capture video to hard disk drive; 60 GB storage for up to 54 hours of footage
  • 50x optical zoom
  • Anti-Shock Shield for hard drive protection
  • Panasonic’s Advanced Mega OIS technology
  • Compatible with SD/SDHC memory cards
Panasonic HDC-HS80K HD HDD Camcorder (Black)
Panasonic HDC-HS80K HD HDD Camcorder (Black)

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The Panasonic HDC-HS80 HDD High Definition Camcorder covers a wide range of shooting situations from close distances to faraway subjects. Using Intelligent Zoom that employs super-high resolution technology and the Crystal Engine PRO, it offers ultra-telephoto Intelligent Zoom shooting to exceed the magnification range of the optical zoom, up to a high-powered 42x zoom. It also features a 33.7mm wide-angle lens. to realize shooting at a close distance from the subject while fitting both the subject and the surrounding area into the frame. 35mm camera equivalent. HYBRID O.I.S. is a optical/electrical image stabilization system. Further to blurring by vertical/horizontal wrist movements, it detects subtle blurring by vertical/horizontal entire arm movement and corrects them using a lens in the optical system and a sensor in electrical system. In electrical image stabilization, utilizing an unused area of the sensor when zooming, suppresses image degradation. Powerful correction realizes beautiful images even when shooting on the move or zooming. The evolved Zoom Mic links the microphone’s action to the camera’s action. When zooming in on a bird in the distance, for example, the microphones also zoom in on the bird in link with the lens zooming operation. The function also reduces the surrounding noise to about 1/3 (-10 dB)* that of conventional models and realizes recording the sounds with superb clarity. The Wind Noise Canceller automatically detects and suppresses only wind noise to ensure natural sounds. In comparison with 2ch camcorders (SD600/TM60/HS60/SD60). The iA (Intelligent Auto), consists of six functions: Face Recognition, new HYBRID O.I.S., AF/AE Tracking, Intelligent Scene Selector, Face Detection and Intelligent Contrast Control, senses the shooting conditions and automatically makes the settings and activates functions that will deliver optimal results. With both motion and still images, iA does the bothersome setti

Features

  • Intelligent 42x Zoom and HYBRID O.I.S.
  • 33.7mm Wide Angle Lens
  • Zoom Mic and Wind Noise Canceller
  • SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Card Recording,120GB HDD
Panasonic SDR-H40 40GB Hard Drive Camcorder with 42x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Panasonic SDR-H40 40GB Hard Drive Camcorder with 42x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

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40GB hard disk model for extended shooting fun with up to 36 hours of recording time, plus 42x zoom power and image stabilization.

Features

  • Capture video to hard disk drive; 40 GB storage for up to 36 hours of footage
  • 42x optical zoom
  • Anti-Shock Shield for hard drive protection
  • Panasonic’s Advanced Mega OIS technology
  • Compatible with SD/SDHC memory cards
Panasonic SDR-H85K Std-Def Camcorder with 78X Zoom & 80GB HDD (Black)
Panasonic SDR-H85K Std-Def Camcorder with 78X Zoom & 80GB HDD (Black)

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The Panasonic SDR-H85K is a compact camcorder with a 33mm wide-angle, 78x ultra zoom and more! The Enhanced Optical 78x Zoom has been added to the compact body of the easy-to-carry camcorder. By taking maximum advantage of the effective CCD area, the camera makes it easy to capture a wide range of dynamic images, from sweeping landscapes with the 33mm wide-angle scope to close-ups of distant subjects with the 78x zoom, without having to worry about image degradation. However, with long-distance zoom shots, even a tiny bit of hand-shake has a huge effect on picture quality. That’s where Advanced O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization) comes in. It shifts a corrective lens as you shoot to help eliminate the effects of hand-shake, so you get clear, sharp shots even at high zoom levels. It’s an essential feature for getting the most out of this incredible zoom lens.

Features

  • Records Onto HDD (80GB), SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card
  • Recording Format MPEG2, H.264/AVC [Motion Image]; JPEG (Still Image)
  • Image Sensor (Total) 1/8 CCD
  • Image Sensor (Effective) – Motion Image & Still Image- 0.41 megapixels (Tele) – 0.52 megapixels (Wide) [4 - 3]; 0.38 megapixels (Tele) – 0.47megapixels (Wide) [16 - 9]
  • Total Pixels 0.8 megapixels
Panasonic SDR-H80 SD and HDD Camcorder (Black)
Panasonic SDR-H80 SD and HDD Camcorder (Black)

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SDR-H80-K black SD/HDD camcorder

Features

  • 1CCD camera system
  • Records to 60 GB built-in Hard Disk Drive or SD memory cards
  • 70x optical zoom; 100x digital zoom
  • Intelligent Auto Mode automatically selects Face Detection, Scene Selector, Optical Image Stabilizer and Intelligent Contrast Control
  • 2.7-inch widescreen touch-panel LCD
Panasonic HDC-HS250-K Hard Drive High Definition Camcorder (Black)
Panasonic HDC-HS250-K Hard Drive High Definition Camcorder (Black)

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Full-HD images that bring out all the beauty of your memories. The 3MOS System in HDC-HS250 produces extremely accurate images with superb rendition of differences in darkness and light, rich color expression, and a full 1,080 lines of horizontal resolution.

Features

  • AVCHD is a standard developed jointly by Sony and Panasonic for HD digital camcorders.
  • 120 GB Shock-Mounted Hard Disc Drive: Panasonic SD card/hard-drive camcorders are ideal for travel
  • Built-in SD / SDHC Memory Card Drive: SD memory cards are incredibly versatile
  • 3MOS Camera System (3 x 3.05 Megapixels): The HS250 features three of Panasonic’s new 1/4.1-inch 3,050,000-pixel MOS sensors.
  • Shoot in Lighting as Low as 1.6 Lux: You can shoot clear shots in lighting as low as 1.6 lx. With the 3MOS Sensor
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Deluxe 57″ Camera Tripod with Carrying Case For The Panasonic SDR-H18, SDR-H40, SDR-H60, SDR-H80, SDR-H90, SDR-H200, AG-HSC1U Hard Drive Camcorders

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The Digital Concepts TR-60N Camera Tripod is designed for most film and digital cameras as well as camcorders. Featuring a quick-release plate that makes it a breeze to switch to handheld shooting and a professional grip for fluid 3-way panning and tilt, the TR-60N lets you capture images from any angle you can imagine. The tripod can extend to a height of 55 inches when in use, and collapse to just 22 inches for travel or storage. For your convenience, a carrying case is included. Lightweight, versatile, and affordable, the Digital Concepts TR-60N is a great tripod for photographers of all levels of experience.

Features

  • Lightweight and collapsible to 22 inches
  • Suitable for most digital and film cameras, as well as camcorders
  • Quick release mount for easy transition to handheld shooting
  • Professional grip for fluid 3-way panning and tilt
  • Comes with carrying case
Sony DCR-SR68 80GB Hard Disk Drive Handycam Camcorder
Sony DCR-SR68 80GB Hard Disk Drive Handycam Camcorder

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The DCR-SR68 features a built-in 80GB hard disk drive for extended recording, as well as a professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens, which delivers sharp, high-resolution images, an LED video light, and a powerful 60x optical zoom that lets you capture extremely tight shots, even from far away.

Features

  • 80GB Hard disk drive (up to 61hrs in LP mode)
  • 60X Optical / 2000X Digital Zoom
  • Professional quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens
  • 2.7” Clear Photo™ LCD (230 K) display
  • Direct Copy to external HDD w/o PC
Panasonic HDC-HS9 AVCHD 3CCD 60GB Hard Drive High Definition Hybrid Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Panasonic HDC-HS9 AVCHD 3CCD 60GB Hard Drive High Definition Hybrid Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

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The HDC-HS9 hi-def hybrid camcorder boasts an extra-large 60GB* internal hard disk drive, which can hold up to 23 hours of your precious memories (in HE mode). And since this camcorder records to both the internal hard drive and SD card, you can add up to an additional six hours of recording (also in HE mode) onto a 16GB* SDHC memory card (sold separately). Panasonic full-HD camcorders record horizontal pixels at an HD resolution of up to 1920 pixels, which results in a total of around 2,070,000 pixels. And with progressive scanning, our hi-def camcorders provide twice as much data per picture as conventional interlace scanning. This means you get breathtaking images with exceptional resolution and detail. Combine that with a 1080/24p format, which lets you capture scenes with a rich, film-like quality, and you can see why Panasonic full-HD camcorders take visual expression to the next level. The new Intelligent Shooting Guide function helps you get magnificent shots by displaying a text message in the LCD monitor, telling you which settings are best for the current shooting conditions. With Intelligent Selection Playback, poor or inadvertent shots (such as shots of the ground or overly dark scenes) are skipped and all normal scenes are played while viewing. Panasonic’s Advanced Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) suppresses the effects of hand shake as you shoot. The system uses gyrosensors to detect hand shake, then shifts a lens and adjusts the optical axis to compensate. This all happens a remarkable 4,000 times per second. And because the system is optical, no image quality is lost. Thanks to Advanced O.I.S., the images you capture look incredibly clear, sharp and beautiful on a big TV screen.

Features

  • Capture high-definition video to hard disk drive; 60 GB storage
  • 10x optical zoom; Advanced Mega Optical Image Stabilizer
  • Face detection technology; Intelligent Shooting Guide
  • 5.1-channel surround sound; Zoom mic feature
  • Compatible with SD/SDHC memory cards
Panasonic SDR-H18 30GB Hard Disk Drive Camcorder with 32x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Panasonic SDR-H18 30GB Hard Disk Drive Camcorder with 32x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

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Features

  • Built-in 30 GB hard disk drive
  • 32x optical zoom; O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer)
  • Pure Color Engine; MPEG2 engine
  • Large 2.7-inch widescreen LCD
  • One-Touch Navigation for easy, intuitive setting and shooting