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Panasonic HDC SD800 HD Flash Memory Camcorder:
R 9 399.00
The HDC-SD800 High Definition Camcorder is a high-end HD offering from
Panasonic. Right off the bat a few of the camera's most desirable
features include: 1920 x 1080/60p recording, an SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card
slot, the option to record in 3D and a quality image sensor system.
These features alone 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, like-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.
Of course the sensor and engine wouldn't be able to do their job without
a high-quality lens. The SD800 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 3.0" 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 SD800 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 SD800 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. And when
it comes time to share what you've shot, the SD800 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 3.0" Wide LCD
with Intuitive Touch Operation: The easy-to-view 3.0" LCD allows
intuitive fingertip touch operation |
| iA (Intelligent
Auto): This powerful function senses the shooting conditions and
automatically makes the settings and activates functions that will
deliver optimal results |
| Face
Recognition: The Face Recognition function recognizes the faces of
registered subjects and automatically optimizes the focus and
exposure for those special people |
| AF/AE Tracking:
Touch the LCD screen to indicate the subject, such as a person or an
animal, that you want to focus on and let AF/AE Tracking do the rest |
| Intelligent
Scene Selector: The Intelligent Scene Selector function analyzes the
shooting situation and automatically switches the camcorder to the
suitable scene mode that will give you optimal results |
| Face Detection:
Face Detection automatically senses the ambient lighting and adjusts
the exposure accordingly, so faces are bright and easy to see |
| Intelligent
Contrast Control: Intelligent Contrast Control detects the ambient
light level and adjusts the exposure accordingly, helping to prevent
blown highlights and blocked shadows |
Specifications:
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Sensor |
3x 3.05 Megapixel
1/4.1" CMOS Sensors |
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Lens |
3.45-41.4mm
f/1.5-2.8 |
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Zoom |
Optical: 12x
Intelligent (Optical): 20x |
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System |
NTSC |
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Recording Media |
SD/SDHC, SDXC |
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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 |
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Video Format |
High Definition
MPEG AVC/H.264: 1920 x 1080p, 1920 x 1080 (60/60 fps) |
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Still Image Resolution |
JPEG: 14.2
Megapixel, 4608 x 3072
JPEG: 13.3 Megapixel, 4864 x 2736
JPEG: 12.2 Megapixel, 4032 x 3024 |
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Display Type |
LCD |
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Screen Size |
3.0" |
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Touchscreen |
Yes |
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Image Stabilization |
Optical |
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Lux |
1400
1.6 (1/30 Low Light scene mode)
1 (Color Night Rec) |
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Built-in Mic |
Yes |
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Built-in Speaker |
Yes |
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Built-in Light/Flash |
Light - Yes
Flash - No |
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Accessory Shoe |
Cold |
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Tripod Mount |
1/4" |
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Outputs |
1x Mini HDMI
1x USB 2.0
1x A/V |
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Microphone Input |
No |
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Headphone Jack |
No |
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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 |
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Battery |
Rechargeable
Lithium-Ion Battery Pack |
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Dimensions (W x H x D) |
2.60 x 2.83 x 5.75"
/ 66 x 72 x 146mm |
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Weight |
0.87 lb / 395g |
What's in the box?
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Panasonic HDC-SD800K High Definition Camcorder
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AC Adapter
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AC Cable
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Rechargeable Battery Pack
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A/V Multi Cable
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IR Remote
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USB Cable
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Shoe Adapter
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Stylus Pen
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Lens Hood
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CD-ROM
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Panasonic Warranty
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