Panasonic HDC-SD5 Camcorder w/ VW-BN1 Burner

• Manufacturer: Panasonic
• Part number: HDC-SD5BNDLE
• Description: The HDC-SD5 hi-def camcorder comes bundled with a free Panasonic DVD burner (VM-BN1) included right in the box. Use the camcorder's USB Host function to connect directly to the burner with a USB cable (sold separately). You can also copy recordings from the SD Memory Card to a DVD disc, maintaining the original full-HD format, or use the included software to burn a full-HD recording from an SD Memory Card to a DVD disc on your PC. Images recorded by conventional HD camcorders have only 1,440 horizontal pixels, while full-HD camcorders have 1,920; that's about 30 percent more recording pixels! The result is a level of detail and resolution that goes beyond anything you've ever experienced before. And because full-HD recordings contain a vast amount of picture information, they look beautiful not only on high-definition TVs, but on standard-definition TVs as well. Camera shake happens. Unsteady hands, shooting while in motion: these factors can reduce the quality of your video. But Panasonic has developed its best-ever built-in Optical Image Stabilization, which compensates for hand-shake and helps keep your videos crisp, steady and blur-free. The HDC-SD5 comes with a world-class Leica Dicomar lens, fashioned specifically for high-definition digital camcorders. The superior craftsmanship of Leica's advanced lens system captures stunning images and colors that look magnificent in HD. Combined with Panasonic's advanced 3CCD system, which uses three separate sensors to capture and process light, you can relive your memories in lifelike detail on your HDTV screen.

• General

• Product Type Camcorder - 1080i
• Digital Zoom 700 x
• Bundled with Panasonic VW-BN1 DVD burner
• Optical Sensor Size 1/6"
• Optical Sensor Type 3CCD
• Min Illumination 1 lux
• Digital Video Format AVCHD
• Image Stabilizer Optical
• Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec
• Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec
• Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
• Shooting Programs Low light, Spotlight, Sports mode, Surf & snow, Portrait mode
• White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
• White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
• Exposure Modes Program,  Automatic
• Camera Flash Built-in flash
• Widescreen Video Capture Yes

• Main Features

• Color Support Color
• Still Image Format JPEG
• Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
• TV Tuner None

• Memory / Storage

• Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
• Floppy Drive None
• Image Storage JPEG 1920 x 1080, JPEG 1440 x 1080
• Media Type Flash card

• Camera Flash

• Effective Flash Range 3.3 ft - 8 ft

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 3 mm - 30 mm - F/1.8-2.8
• Focal Length 3 mm - 30 mm
• Lens Aperture F/1.8-2.8
• Optical Zoom 10 x
• Lens system type Zoom lens
• Min focal length 3 mm
• Max focal length 30 mm
• Lens Manufacturer Leica
• Features Built-in lens shield
• Filter Size 37 mm
• Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 42.9 - 429 mm
• Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

• Additional Features

• Self Timer Yes
• Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
• Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
• Digital Still Camera Function Yes
• Additional Features Built-in speaker,  PictBridge support,  USB 2.0 compatibility,  Backlight compensation,  Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording
• Time Code Yes
• Remote control Remote control - Infrared
• Software Drivers & Utilities

• Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type None

• Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color

• Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type None

• Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in
• Microphone Features Zoom

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x HDMI output, 1 x USB, 1 x Component video output, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x Microphone
• Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

• Audio Input

• Audio input type Microphone
• Microphone type Built-in
• Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
• Microphone Technology Electret condenser

• System Requirements for PC Connection

• Operating System Support MS Windows Vista, MS Windows XP SP2, MS Windows 2000 SP4 or later
• Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive

• Miscellaneous

• Cables Included USB cable, Component video cable, A/V cable

• Power

• Power Device Power adapter - External

• Battery

• Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1320 mAh ( Included )

• Viewfinder / Display

• Display Form Factor Rotating
• Display Format 300,000 pixels

• Physical Characteristics

• Width 2.6 in
• Depth 5.3 in
• Height 2.6 in
• Weight 12 oz

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• Website: http://www.panasonic.com/
• Address:

  One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

• Phone: 800/662-3537

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