Panasonic HDC-SD80 (black)
Manufacturer: Panasonic Part number: HDC-SD80K
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Panasonic HDC-SD80 (black) price range: $199.99
- Reviewed by: Lori Grunin
- Reviewed on: 05/19/2011
- Released on: 03/15/2011
The good: The Panasonic HDC-TM80, SD80 and HS80 camcorders provide manual controls in a functional, if somewhat boring, design.
The bad: The sub-HD resolution sensor produces merely satisfactory video.
The bottom line: A functional trio of camcorders, the Panasonic HDC-SD80, TM80, and HS80 are notable for their manual exposure controls, unusual for their price class, and well designed touch-screen interface but otherwise you can find better options. Of the three, the SD80 is the best choice simply on price.
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- Manufacturer: Panasonic
- Part number: HDC-SD80K
- Description: The model 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. 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 iA (Intelligent Auto), consists of six functions: Face Recognition, 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 settings for you and makes it easy to capture beautiful, well-focused images.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Camcorder - 1080i
- Enclosure Color Black
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 1.5 megapixels
- Effective Video Resolution 1.3 megapixels
- Digital Zoom 2000 x
- Effective Photo Resolution 1.3 megapixels
- Camcorder Interpolated Photo Resolution 3 megapixels
- Camcorder Media Type Flash card
- Optical Sensor Size 1/5.8"
- Optical Sensor Type MOS
- Min Illumination 1 lux
- Analog video format NTSC
- Digital Video Format iFrame,
AVCHD - Image Stabilizer Optical (HYBRID O.I.S.)
- Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec
- Image Processor Crystal Engine PRO
- Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec
- Shooting modes Digital photo mode
- White Balance Automatic,
Presets,
Custom - White Balance Presets Cloudy,
Sunlight,
Indoor - Exposure Modes Program,
Automatic - Image Recording Format JPEG
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
- AV Interfaces HDMI,
Composite video/audio Lens System
- Type 34 x x Zoom lens - 2.38 mm - 81 mm - F/1.8-4
- Lens aperture F/1.8-4
- Features Built-in lens shield
- Optical Zoom 34 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 2.38 mm
- Max focal length 81 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 33.7 - 1240 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual,
Automatic - Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Built-in Light Yes
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Additional Features HD-to-SD downconversion,
Intelligent Auto (iA),
DPOF support,
Face detection,
Auto Ground-Directional Standby (AGS),
Built-in speaker,
Pre-Rec function,
Intelligent Contrast Control,
YouTube capture mode,
Intelligent Resolution Technology,
AF/AE tracking,
Backlight compensation,
Auto power save,
Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording,
Touch-screen control,
Automatic display brightness adjustment,
Intelligent Scene Selector,
Takes photos while movie recording,
Face Recognition,
Smile Detection technology,
USB 2.0 compatibility - Software Panasonic HD Writer AE 3.0,
Drivers & Utilities - Included Accessories Component video cable,
USB cable,
Power adapter,
Audio / video cable,
Pen stylus Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type None
Display
- Type 2.7 in LCD display
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x HDMI output,
1 x Hi-Speed USB,
1 x Component video output,
1 x Composite video/audio output,
1 x DC power input Microphone
- Microphone Features Wind noise reduction,
Zoom
Memory / Storage
- Media type Flash card
- Memory Card Slot SD card
- Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card
- Image Storage JPEG 2304 x 1296,
JPEG 2064 x 1376,
JPEG 1856 x 1392,
JPEG 1920 x 1080,
JPEG 640 x 480 - Video Capture AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 17Mbps,
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 13Mbps,
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 9Mbps,
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 5Mbps,
iFrame - 960 x 540 - 28Mbps - Video Recording Modes HE,
HX,
HG,
HA System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows XP SP3,
MS Windows 7,
MS Windows Vista - Peripheral Devices USB port,
CD-ROM drive Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1790 mAh ( Included )
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Features Rotating
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2 in
- Depth 4.3 in
- Height 2.3 in
- Weight 6.8 oz
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Panasonic HDC-SD80 (black)
$199.99
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Specs: MOS,
6.8 oz,
4.3 in,
2.3 in,
34 x x Zoom lens - 2.38 mm - 81 mm - F/1.8-4,
Panasonic HDC-SD80 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card,
2 in
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Panasonic HDC-SD80 (Red)
$604.95
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Specs: MOS,
6.8 oz,
4.3 in,
2.3 in,
34 x x Zoom lens - 2.38 mm - 81 mm - F/1.8-4,
Panasonic HDC-SD80 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card,
2 in
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