Panasonic HM-TA20 (orange)
Manufacturer: Panasonic Part number: HM-TA20D
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Panasonic HM-TA20 (orange) price range: $79.95
- Reviewed by: Joshua Goldman
- Reviewed on: 07/17/2011
- Released on: 06/15/2011
The good: The Panasonic HM-TA20 has a comfortable, rugged design, easy operation, and just enough features to keep it competitive.
The bad: For a rugged minicamcorder, the TA20's screen and lens are largely unprotected. It has a narrow lens, and there's no 720/60p resolution option.
The bottom line: As rugged minicamcorders go, the Panasonic HM-TA20 is very good
and definitely deserves consideration.
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- Manufacturer: Panasonic
- Part number: HM-TA20D
- Description: The HM-TA20 is a triple-tough design with waterproofing down to 3 meters for use even in seawater, shock-proofing to withstand a 1.5-meter drop, and a dustproof structure. This tough, compact, easy-to-carry design is ideal for both everyday and highly active use. The HM-TA20 is equipped with Night View mode. When shooting, this function automatically detects dark scenes and the mode selector button lights up on the LCD screen. Simply press the button to start shooting with Night View mode. And you can shoot clear images with minimal noise even in dark scenes, such as dimly lit indoor shots or party scenes. The HM-TA20 has an easy-to-see 3.0-inch touch panel with intuitive operation. The touch panel has a simple button layout and is easy to operate. The vertical configuration makes the camera easy to hold for shooting, while the horizontal 3.0-inch screen simplifies playback. To further increase operating ease, the Rec button is isolated and positioned below the touch panel. So you can simply pick up your mobile camera and start shooting or playback. The linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) system records sounds that are faithful to the original. You can also shoot a photo while recording sounds. Enjoy playing your recorded sounds and photos simultaneously. This is handy for a wide range of applications, including business meetings and lessons.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Camcorder - 1080p
- Enclosure Color Orange
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 5.33 megapixels
- Effective Video Resolution 2.93 megapixels
- Digital Zoom 4 x
- Effective Photo Resolution 5.08 megapixels
- Camcorder Interpolated Photo Resolution 8 megapixels
- Total Pixels 5.33 megapixels
- Camcorder Media Type Flash card
- Optical Sensor Size 1/4.1"
- Optical Sensor Type MOS
- Min Illumination 9 lux
- Digital Video Format H.264,
iFrame - Special Effects Soft Skin,
Sepia,
Monochrome - Image Stabilizer Electronic
- Min Shutter Speed 1/2 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Shooting modes Digital photo mode
- White Balance Automatic
- Exposure Modes Program,
Automatic - Image Recording Format JPEG
- Webcam capability Yes
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
- AV Interfaces HDMI
Lens System
- Type Lens - 4.1 mm - F/2.8
- Lens aperture F/2.8
- Lens system type Lens
- Min focal length 4.1 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 49 mm
- Focus Adjustment Automatic
Additional Features
- Built-in Light Yes
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Additional Features Exif Print support,
DPOF support,
USB charging,
Audio recording,
Built-in USB plug,
Built-in speaker,
YouTube capture mode,
Skype enabled,
Touch-screen control,
USB 2.0 compatibility - Software Panasonic HD Writer PE 2.0
- Included Accessories USB extension cable,
Wrist strap,
Tripod Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type None
Display
- Type 3 in LCD display
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Hi-Speed USB,
1 x Headphones,
1 x HDMI output Memory / Storage
- Media type Flash card
- Memory Card Slot SD card
- Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card
- Image Storage JPEG 3264 x 2448,
JPEG 1920 x 1080,
JPEG 1600 x 1200,
JPEG 640 x 480 - Video Capture H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 12Mbps,
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 9Mbps,
iFrame - 960 x 540 - 24Mbps,
H.264 - 640 x 480 - 3Mbps
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Peripheral Devices USB port
Miscellaneous
- Protection Dust resistant,
Shockproof,
Waterproof - Underwater Depth Up to 9.8 ft
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( 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 Built-in
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2.5 in
- Depth 0.7 in
- Height 4.4 in
- Weight 5.5 oz
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Panasonic HM-TA20 (orange)
$79.95
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Specs: MOS,
5.5 oz,
0.7 in,
4.4 in,
Lens - 4.1 mm - F/2.8,
Panasonic HM-TA20 - Camcorder - Pocket - Flash card,
2.5 in
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Panasonic HM-TA20 (blue)
$406.89
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Specs: MOS,
5.5 oz,
0.7 in,
4.4 in,
Lens - 4.1 mm - F/2.8,
Panasonic HM-TA20 - Camcorder - Pocket - Flash card,
2.5 in
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