PANASONIC HDC HS9

  60GB 3CCD Hard Disk Drive/SD Hybrid Full-High Definition Camcorder 

NEW! 60GB 3CCD Hard Disk Drive/SD Hybrid Full-High Definition Camcorder with1920x1080-Pixel Recording, Advanced Optical Image Stabilizer, Leica Lens, 10x Optical Zoom, Face Detection and 5.1 Surround Sound, Records to Internal Hard Drive and SD Memory Card

 HDD + SD = Up to 29 Hours of Recording Time
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 seperately).

*1 GB = one billion bytes. Usable capacity will be less.

Never Miss a Detail with 1920x1080 Full-HD Recording
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.

New Face Detection Function is a First for Video Cameras
With Face Detection — offered for the first time for recording moving pictures with a video camera — Panasonic makes it easy to capture beautiful faces and clear backgrounds even in dim or backlit scenes. This new function, which can detect up to five faces at once, automatically adjusts the exposure and smooths skin tones according to the ambient brightness, so faces are bright and easy to see.

Shoot and View Magnificent Scenes Every Time with Intelligent Shooting Guide/Selection Playback
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.

Advanced O.I.S. Reduces Camera Shake
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.

World-Class Leica Dicomar Lens Delivers Superior
HD Images
Developed specifically for full-HD digital camcorders, the world-class Leica Dicomar* lens system is made using a multi-coating process that prevents light reflection and glare, which can make colors bleed and images appear washed out. It also prevents rings of light, or "ghosts." 

 

MEDIA
Records Onto	SD/SDHC Memory Card, Hard Disk Drive
Recording Format	AVCHD (Motion Image)
LENS
Image Sensor (Total)	1/6" CCD (560K x 3 pixels)
Image Sensor (Effective)	16:9 -- 520K x 3 (Moving Picture/Still Picture)
F Value	F1.8 (Wide) / F2.8 (Tele)
Optical Zoom	10x Variable Speed Zoom
Focal Length	3.0 - 30 mm
Filter Diameter	37mm
35mm Film Camera Equivalent	42.9 - 429 mm (16:9) (Moving Picture/Still Picture)
Lens Type	Leica Dicomar
CAMERA
3CCD Camera System	Yes
Image Stabilizer	Yes (Advanced O.I.S.)
Still Picture Recording	yes (2.1 Megapixel 16:9)
Minimum Illumination	5 Lux (1/30 Low Light Mode), 1 Lux (Magic Pix® Mode)
Focus	AF/Manual
White Balance	Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/White Set
High Speed Shutter	60i: Auto Slow Shutter ON: 1/30-1/8000, OFF: 1/60-1/8000 (Motion Image)(Still Picture, Progressive: 1/30-) 24p: Auto Slow Shutter ON: 1/24-1/8000, OFF: 1/48-1/8000 (Motion Image)(Still Picture, Progressive: 1/24-)
Iris	Auto/Manual
Backlight Compensation	Yes
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)	No
LCD Monitor	2.7" Wide (300,000 Dots)
Power LCD	Yes(Extra)
Wide Viewing Angle LCD	170° (Vertically & Horizontally)
Pure Color Engine	HD Advanced
Soft-Skin Mode	Yes
Easy-to-Use Mode Dial	Yes
MagicPix Images	Yes
Simultaneous Motion Video & Still Picture Recording	Yes
Microphone	Dolby Digital/5.1 ch, Zoom Microphone
Date Recording	Auto Date (in Date Code)
Fade in/out	Yes
On-Screen Display Language	English / Canadian French / Spanish
Digital Zoom 1	25x-700x
Flash	1m - 2.5m (approx.)
Quick Start	0.6 seconds
RECORDING & PLAYBACK
Applicable Disc	No
Cue and Review	No
Skip	No
Video Recording Format	AVCHD (Motion Image)
Recording Mode	HD: HA (17 Mbps/VBR), HG (13 Mbps/VBR), HX (9 Mbps/VBR), HE (6 Mbps/VBR)
Playback Mode	HD: HA (17 Mbps/VBR), HG (13 Mbps/VBR), HX (9 Mbps/VBR), HE (6 Mbps/VBR)
Audio Recording Format	Dolby Digital (Dolby AC3) / 5.1-channel
Recording Time	HDD: 60GB: HA (7hrs 40mins)/HG (10hrs 10mins)/HX (15hrs 20mins)/HE (23hrs) SDHC: 16GB: HA (2 hrs)/HG (2hrs 40mins)/HX (4hrs)/HE (6hrs), 8GB: HA (1hr)/HG (1hr 20mins)/HX (2hrs)/HE (3hrs), 4GB: HA (30mins)/HG (40mins)/HX (1hr)/HE (1hr 30mins)
Still Picture	JPEG Picture Size: 2.1 MEGA: 1920 x 1080 (16:9)
Still Picture Recording Number	HDD: 60GB: High Picture Quality: 55470, Normal Picture Quality: 87170 SDHC: 16GB: (13470, 21170), 8GB: (6690, 10520), 4GB: (3290, 5160)
Counter	Yes
Remaining Indication	Yes
Pre-Rec Function	Yes
Intelligent Contrast Control	Yes
One-Touch Navigation	Yes
Help Mode	Yes
Tele Macro	Yes (50cm)
AGS (Auto Ground-Directional Standby)	Yes
Disc Copy Function	Yes (when using a DVD Burner (VW-BN1), data from SD Memory Card can be copied to a 12-cm DVD Disc)
SD CARD FEATURES	.
Built-in SD Slot	Yes (SD/SDHC)
DPOF	Max. 999 stills
PictBridge Compatible	Yes
JACKS	.
Video Component	Yes
HDMI	Yes (mini)
USB	Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)(mini AB)
Analog In/Out	Out only
Accessory Shoe	No
AV	Out
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES	.
AC Adaptor	Yes
Battery Pack	Lithium-Ion
Video Component Cable	Yes
AV Cable	Yes
USB Cable	Yes
IR Remote	Yes
Lens Cap	No
Software	HD Writer 2.5E
Other Cables	AC/DC Cables
Free DVD Burner	No
GENERAL	.
Power Supply	DC 7.2/9.3 V
Power Consumption	6.8W

 

MEDIA	.
Records Onto	SD/SDHC Memory Card, Hard Disk Drive
Recording Format	AVCHD (Motion Image)
LENS
Image Sensor (Total)	1/6" CCD (560K x 3 pixels)
Image Sensor (Effective)	16:9 -- 520K x 3 (Moving Picture/Still Picture)
F Value	F1.8 (Wide) / F2.8 (Tele)
Optical Zoom	10x Variable Speed Zoom
Focal Length	3.0 - 30 mm
Filter Diameter	37mm
35mm Film Camera Equivalent	42.9 - 429 mm (16:9) (Moving Picture/Still Picture)
Lens Type	Leica Dicomar
CAMERA
3CCD Camera System	Yes
Image Stabilizer	Yes (Advanced O.I.S.)
Still Picture Recording	yes (2.1 Megapixel 16:9)
Minimum Illumination	5 Lux (1/30 Low Light Mode), 1 Lux (Magic Pix® Mode)
Focus	AF/Manual
White Balance	Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/White Set
High Speed Shutter	60i: Auto Slow Shutter ON: 1/30-1/8000, OFF: 1/60-1/8000 (Motion Image)(Still Picture, Progressive: 1/30-) 24p: Auto Slow Shutter ON: 1/24-1/8000, OFF: 1/48-1/8000 (Motion Image)(Still Picture, Progressive: 1/24-)
Iris	Auto/Manual
Backlight Compensation	Yes
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)	No
LCD Monitor	2.7" Wide (300,000 Dots)
Power LCD	Yes(Extra)
Wide Viewing Angle LCD	170° (Vertically & Horizontally)
Pure Color Engine	HD Advanced
Soft-Skin Mode	Yes
Easy-to-Use Mode Dial	Yes
MagicPix Images	Yes
Simultaneous Motion Video & Still Picture Recording	Yes
Microphone	Dolby Digital/5.1 ch, Zoom Microphone
Date Recording	Auto Date (in Date Code)
Fade in/out	Yes
On-Screen Display Language	English / Canadian French / Spanish
Digital Zoom 1	25x-700x
Flash	1m - 2.5m (approx.)
Quick Start	0.6 seconds
RECORDING & PLAYBACK
Applicable Disc	No
Cue and Review	No
Skip	No
Video Recording Format	AVCHD (Motion Image)
Recording Mode	HD: HA (17 Mbps/VBR), HG (13 Mbps/VBR), HX (9 Mbps/VBR), HE (6 Mbps/VBR)
Playback Mode	HD: HA (17 Mbps/VBR), HG (13 Mbps/VBR), HX (9 Mbps/VBR), HE (6 Mbps/VBR)
Audio Recording Format	Dolby Digital (Dolby AC3) / 5.1-channel
Recording Time	HDD: 60GB: HA (7hrs 40mins)/HG (10hrs 10mins)/HX (15hrs 20mins)/HE (23hrs) SDHC: 16GB: HA (2 hrs)/HG (2hrs 40mins)/HX (4hrs)/HE (6hrs), 8GB: HA (1hr)/HG (1hr 20mins)/HX (2hrs)/HE (3hrs), 4GB: HA (30mins)/HG (40mins)/HX (1hr)/HE (1hr 30mins)
Still Picture	JPEG Picture Size: 2.1 MEGA: 1920 x 1080 (16:9)
Still Picture Recording Number	HDD: 60GB: High Picture Quality: 55470, Normal Picture Quality: 87170 SDHC: 16GB: (13470, 21170), 8GB: (6690, 10520), 4GB: (3290, 5160)
Counter	Yes
Remaining Indication	Yes
Pre-Rec Function	Yes
Intelligent Contrast Control	Yes
One-Touch Navigation	Yes
Help Mode	Yes
Tele Macro	Yes (50cm)
AGS (Auto Ground-Directional Standby)	Yes
Disc Copy Function	Yes (when using a DVD Burner (VW-BN1), data from SD Memory Card can be copied to a 12-cm DVD Disc)
SD CARD FEATURES	.
Built-in SD Slot	Yes (SD/SDHC)
DPOF	Max. 999 stills
PictBridge Compatible	Yes
JACKS	.
Video Component	Yes
HDMI	Yes (mini)
USB	Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)(mini AB)
Analog In/Out	Out only
Accessory Shoe	No
AV	Out
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES	.
AC Adaptor	Yes
Battery Pack	Lithium-Ion
Video Component Cable	Yes
AV Cable	Yes
USB Cable	Yes
IR Remote	Yes
Lens Cap	No
Software	HD Writer 2.5E
Other Cables	AC/DC Cables
Free DVD Burner	No
GENERAL	.
Power Supply	DC 7.2/9.3 V
Power Consumption	6.8W