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Panasonic HDC HS900 3 MOS
220GB HD Hard Disk Camcorder:
R 13 549.00
The Panasonic HDC-HS900 High Definition Camcorder features 1920 x
1080/60p recording, a 220GB hard disk drive, an SD memory card slot, the
option to record in 3D and a quality image sensor system. These features
give you detailed, beautiful images, a plethora of recording space and
the ability to shoot fun and unique movies in 3D with an optional lens.
Panasonic's proprietary '3MOS' is a 3 sensor CMOS that adds up to 9.15MP
(3 x 3.05MP). These sensors work together with another Panasonic
technology, Crystal Engine PRO. This engine is a fast processor which
writes those gigantic HD files to the HDD or SD card quickly and
efficiently. It also allows for high-res zooming when exceeding the
optical range. In addition, the engine works to reduce image noise,
rendering beautiful, life-like images. These two work together to
produce 1080/60p footage. The "p" means progressive; when
recording in a progressive frame rate the footage captures is more
vibrant and detailed than even "i", or interlaced, HD
recording. In the world of consumer camcorders, 1080p is the gold
standard.
Of course the sensor and engine wouldn't be able to do their job without
a high-quality lens. The HS900 comes with a 35mm Leica Dicomar lens that
sports a 3.45-41.4mm focal length, 12x optical zoom range, 46mm filter
diameter and a 1.5-2.8 f/stop. Lens can zoom up to 20x using the
Intelligent Zoom; and it features a manual ring for more control and
creativity with your shooting. Another way in which the camera works to
create clean video is with HYBRID O.I.S. (optical image stabilization).
This O.I.S. keeps your shots steady when hand-holding the camera. It
reduces the effects of hand-shake for an easy-to-view, clean shot.
Other useful tools of the camera include a very generous 3.5" touch
screen LCD. This screen provides you with options like, "Touch
Zoom" and "Touch Shutter". The zoom function allows you
to zoom in by dragging your finger across the LCD. The shutter function
enables instant touch focus on a particular subject in the frame and the
option to switch to still-image shooting. The camera also features 5.1
channel Dolby Surround Sound recording and 5 built-in electret condenser
microphones. You can capture true Surround Sound that targets your
subject, while minimizing wind and extraneous sounds.
In addition to all these useful features, the HS900 also gives you the
aforementioned option of recording in 3D. Using the optional VW-CLT1
conversion lens from Panasonic, you can capture 3-dimensional footage.
Your 3D videos can then be played back on any 3D TV that is compatible
with the side-by-side method. Giving the camera a 3rd identity would be
its ability to capture up to 14.2MP still images. A dedicated iA mode
will automatically switch to 1 of 5 scene modes for optimized capture.
The HS900 also features numerous shooting controls, like face detection
or Intelligent Auto, which help to take the guesswork out of video
recording. These controls allow you to make recording simple, so you can
focus on the moment and not figuring out the correct settings. Other
notable features include microphone and headphone connections, an
extendable electronic viewfinder and a cold shoe for mounting optional
accessories. And when it comes time to share what you've shot, the HS900
provides you with various options as well, from editing software that
lets you upload to the web to a fun in-camera playback feature.
Features:
| Advanced 3MOS System: The Advanced 3MOS
System records beautifully natural images with powerful colors and
detailed rendering in both bright and dark scenes |
| 3MOS Sensor: The 900 Series and SD800 employ
the 3MOS Sensor, with its three-sensor configuration. This
provides a resolution of 7.59 million effective motion image
pixels (2.53 million x 3) |
| Leica Dicomar Lens: The 900 Series and SD800
use Leica Dicomar lenses, which are renowned for their ability to
render sharp images and excellent shading |
| Intelligent 40x Zoom and HYBRID O.I.S.: The
HD 90 Series features an Intelligent Zoom function that goes all
the way up to 40x. When using Intelligent Zoom, Intelligent
Resolution technology lets you shoot at high zoom rates while
preserving the image resolution |
| O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) Lock: The
image-stabilizing effect is increased by pressing and holding the
O.I.S. Lock indication on the LCD screen, which maximizes the blur
detection sensitivity |
| Crystal Engine PRO: The Crystal Engine PRO
instantly processes the huge amount of data that goes into Full-HD
images and further enhances Full-HD quality |
| Intelligent Resolution Technology: The
Intelligent Resolution Technology incorporated in the new Crystal
Engine PRO uses edge detection technology to confirm the edges of
objects within the image, then emphasizes the edges for optimal
clarity |
| 1080/60p Recording: With its transfer rate
of 28 Mbps, 1,080/60p recording (Full-HD, 1,920 x 1,080, 60
progressive recording) conveys about twice the information of
1,080i (interlace) recording |
| Interlaced Scanning (1080/60i): Only half of
the image data is reproduced in each picture. Fabric patterns run
together and moire patterns appears |
| Progressive Scanning (1080/60p): Reproduces
all of image data in a single picture. Patterns in fabric are
crisp and clear with no color bleeding |
| Intelligent 20x Zoom and HYBRID O.I.S.
(Optical Image Stabilizer): The 900 Series and SD800 feature an
Intelligent Zoom function that goes all the way up to 20x. When
using Intelligent Zoom, Intelligent Resolution technology lets you
shoot at high zoom rates while preserving the image resolution |
| O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) Lock: The
image-stabilizing effect is increased by pressing and holding the
O.I.S. Lock indication on the LCD screen, which maximizes the blur
detection sensitivity |
| 35mm Wide Angle Lens: The 35mm wide-angle
lens on the 900 Series and SD800 fit more people and more of the
background into the frame than a conventional lens. This is
especially handy when you want to take a group photo in a small
room |
| 5.1 Channel Surround Sound System & Zoom
Mic: The 900 Series is equipped with five electret condenser
microphones. The center mic helps capture the sound source and
distance accurately, so you get a more 3-dimensional effect |
| Wide mode: Picks up audio from all
directions to reproduce a natural, life-like sound field |
| Zoom mode: In Zoom mode the microphones are
linked to the lens action. When you zoom in on a subject, the
microphones focus on the sound in that same direction |
| Focus mode: With the five highly directional
microphones, this mode enables the microphones to focus on sounds
coming from right in front of you, even when the lens is not
zooming |
| Wind Noise Canceller: The technology of the
previous Wind Cut function has evolved to form the Wind Noise
Canceller. The new function automatically detects and suppresses
only wind noise, to give you natural sounds with lifelike ambience |
| Bass Setting: You can adjust the level of
low-frequency sound that is included in the audio track while
shooting |
| Progressive 1080/24p NTSC: Set the HD
camcorder to Digital Cinema mode to shoot in the progressive
1080/24p (24 pictures per second) format for NTSC area and in the
progressive 1080/25p format for PAL area |
| Digital Cinema Color with VIERA: Selecting
the Digital Cinema Color mode makes it possible to shoot film-like
images that are ideally suited to the Digital Cinema Color of
VIERA plasma TVs |
| Still Picture Recording at 14.2MP: The still
picture recording mode lets you shoot with a maximum resolution of
14.2MP. You can also simultaneously record still images and video
at 13.3MP |
| Scene Mode: Automatically selects the most
suitable shutter speed and aperture for the shooting location and
situation |
| Soft Skin Mode: When this function detects
skin tones, it softens the focus in that area. This has a skin
beautifying effect, which makes wrinkles and lines appear less
noticeable |
| 3D Image Recording: When the optional
VW-CLT1 3D Conversion Lens is attached, the 900 Series and SD800
produce an effect called visual disparity |
Specifications:
| Sensor |
3x 3.05 Megapixel 1/4.1" CMOS
Sensors |
| Lens |
3.45-41.4mm
f/1.5-2.8 |
| Zoom |
Optical: 12x
Intelligent (Optical): 20x |
| System |
NTSC |
| Recording Media |
Hard Disk Drive 220GB
SD/SDHC, SDXC |
| Recording Time
Hard Disk Drive |
220GB: 1080/60p: 18 hours, 30
minutes; HA: 29 hours; HG: 37 hours, 30 minutes; HX: 57 hours, 30
minutes; HE: 94 hours |
| Recording Time SD |
4GB: 1080/60p: 19 minutes; HA: 30
minutes; HG: 40 minutes; HX: 1 hour; HE: 1 hour, 30 minutes, 16GB:
1080/60p: 1 hour, 20 minutes; HA: 2 hours; HG: 2 hours, 40
minutes; HX: 4 hours, 10 minutes; HE: 6 hours, 40 minutes, 32GB:
1080/60p: 2 hours, 40 minutes; HA: 4 hours, 10 minutes; HG: 5
hours, 30 minutes; HX: 8 hours, 20 minutes; HE: 13 hours, 40
minutes, 64GB: 1080/60p: 5 hours, 20 minutes; HA: 8 hours, 30
minutes; HG: 11 hours; HX: 16 hours, 50 minutes; HE: 27 hours, 30
minutes |
| Video Format |
High Definition MPEG AVC/H.264:
1920 x 1080p, 1920 x 1080 (60/60 fps) |
| Still Image
Resolution |
JPEG: 14.2 Megapixel, 4608 x 3072
JPEG: 13.3 Megapixel, 4864 x 2736
JPEG: 12.2 Megapixel, 4032 x 3024 |
| Display Type |
LCD |
| Screen Size |
3.5" |
| Touchscreen |
Yes |
| Image
Stabilization |
Optical |
| Lux |
1400
1.6 (1/30 Low Light scene mode)
1 (Color Night Rec) |
| Built-in Mic |
Yes |
| Built-in Speaker |
Yes |
| Built-in
Light/Flash |
Light - Yes
Flash - No |
| Accessory Shoe |
Cold |
| Tripod Mount |
1/4" |
| Inputs |
1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo Mini |
| Outputs |
1x Mini HDMI
1x USB 2.0
1x A/V
1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo Mini |
| Microphone Input |
Yes |
| Headphone Jack |
Yes |
| System
Requirements |
Windows: XP (SP3), Vista, 7,
Pentium 4 2.8GHz Processor or greater
Mac: OS X 10.6.3, Core 2 Duo Processor or greater |
| Battery |
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
Pack |
| Dimensions (W x H
x D) |
2.64 x 2.83 x 5.75" / 67 x 72
x 146mm |
| Weight |
1.00 lb / 455g |
What's in the box?
- Panasonic HDC-HS900 220GB HDD High Definition
Camcorder
- AC Adapter
- AC Cable
- Rechargeable Battery Pack
- A/V Multi Cable
- IR Remote
- USB Cable
- Shoe Adapter
- Stylus Pen
- Lens Hood
- CD-ROM
- Panasonic Warranty
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