Panasonic SDR-H85 (Black)
Manufacturer: Panasonic Part number: SDR-H85K
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Panasonic SDR-H85 (Black) price range: $470.64 - $499.95
- Reviewed by: Joshua Goldman
- Reviewed on: 03/22/2010
The good: Very good image stabilization; well-designed; manual controls.
The bad: Low-resolution LCD; dated user interface; poor low-light video; no external mic, headphone jacks.
The bottom line: The Panasonic SDR-H85 standard-definition camcorder is worth considering for its manual controls and powerful zoom lens in a very compact body--not video quality.
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show Specifications
- Manufacturer: Panasonic
- Part number: SDR-H85K
- Description: 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. The 33mm wide-angle setting on the Standard Series fits more people and more of the background into the frame than a conventional model. This is especially handy when you want to take a group photo in a small room. It fits your subjects in even when you shoot from up close, and makes it possible to pick up even small sounds with the microphone. This powerful function 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. AF/AE Tracking optimizes the focus and exposure for a selected subject to ensure beautiful results. After you "lock on" to a subject at the center of the screen by pressing the AF/AE button, the camera follows it around, keeping it in sharp focus and properly exposed.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Camcorder
- Digital Zoom 3500 x
- Effective Photo Resolution 0.52 megapixels
- Camcorder Media Type Hard disk drive,
Flash card - Optical Sensor Size 1/8"
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Min Illumination 2 lux
- Analog video format NTSC
- Digital Video Format H.264,
MPEG-2 - Image Stabilizer Optical (Advanced O.I.S.)
- Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec
- Shooting modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Snow,
Beach,
Sports mode,
Sunset,
Low light,
Spotlight,
Fireworks,
Scenery,
Night scene,
Portrait mode - White Balance Automatic,
Presets,
Custom - White Balance Presets Cloudy,
Sunlight,
Outdoor,
Indoor - Exposure Modes Program,
Automatic,
Manual - Image Recording Format JPEG
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
- AV Interfaces Composite video/audio
Lens System
- Type 70 x x Zoom lens - 1.48 mm - 104 mm - F/1.9-5.7
- Lens aperture F/1.9-5.7
- Features Built-in lens shield
- Optical Zoom 70 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 1.48 mm
- Max focal length 104 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual,
Automatic - Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Additional Features DPOF support,
Face detection,
Built-in speaker,
Pre-Rec function,
Intelligent Contrast Control,
YouTube capture mode,
AF/AE tracking,
Backlight compensation,
Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording,
Automatic display brightness adjustment,
Intelligent Scene Selector,
Takes photos while movie recording,
PictBridge support,
Built-in help guide,
USB 2.0 compatibility,
Direct print - Software Drivers & Utilities,
Panasonic VideoCam Suite - Included Accessories USB cable,
Power adapter,
Audio / video cable Display
- Type 2.7 in LCD display
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB,
1 x Composite video/audio output,
1 x DC power input Microphone
- Microphone Features Wind noise reduction,
Zoom
Memory / Storage
- Media type Hard disk drive ,
Flash card - Memory Card Slot SD card
- Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card
- Internal Storage 80 GB Hard disk drive
- Image Storage JPEG 640 x 480,
JPEG 640 x 360 - Video Recording Modes LP,
SP,
LLP,
LSP,
LXP,
XP System Requirements for PC Connection
- 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
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Features Rotating
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2.2 in
- Depth 4.2 in
- Height 2.5 in
- Weight 9.6 oz
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Panasonic SDR-H85 (Black)
$470.64 - $499.95
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Specs: CCD,
9.6 oz,
4.2 in,
2.5 in,
70 x x Zoom lens - 1.48 mm - 104 mm - F/1.9-5.7,
Panasonic SDR-H85 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive,
- Flash card,
2.2 in
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Panasonic SDR-H85 (blue)
$339.00 - $453.35
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Specs: CCD,
9.6 oz,
4.2 in,
2.5 in,
70 x x Zoom lens - 1.48 mm - 104 mm - F/1.9-5.7,
Panasonic SDR-H85A - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive,
- Flash card,
2.2 in
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