Panasonic HDC-HS300

Panasonic HDC-HS300 Camcorder - 1080i - 3.05 MP - 12 x optical zoom

Panasonic - FullHD 1080p - HD 1080i - H.264 - Hard Drive - Standard SD - SDHC - 12 x optical zoom - 16.2 ounce

The HDC-HS300 is a hybrid camcorder that records Full HD images either on an SD (or SDHC) Memory Card or the built-in hard disk drive. A SDHC Memory Card can hold around 12 hours of recorded video clips (in HE mode). The HDC-HS300 camcorder can copy recorded video images from the SD Memory Card to the hard disk, or vice versa, with easy operation. The HDC-HS300 camcorder features the Full HD 3MOS sensor, developed by Panasonic based on its proven 3CCD technology. The Panasonic 3MOS sensor system...

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Technical specifications


General
Product TypeCamcorder - 1080i
Width2.8 in
Depth5.6 in
Height2.9 in
Weight16.2 oz
Main Features
Camcorder Sensor Resolution3.05 Mpix
Camcorder Effective Video Resolution2.07 Mpix
Camcorder Effective Still Resolution2.65 Mpix
Widescreen Video CaptureYes
Media TypeHard disk drive, flash card
Color SupportColor
Optical Sensor Type3CMOS
Optical Sensor Size1/4.1"
Min Illumination1 lux
Digital Zoom700 x
Shooting ModesDigital photo mode
Shooting ProgramsSpotlight, portrait mode, night portrait, scenery, fireworks, low light, night scene, sports mode, sunset, beach, snow
Image StabilizerOptical (Advanced O.I.S.)
Max Shutter Speed1/8000 sec
Min Shutter Speed1/2 sec
Exposure ModesProgram, automatic, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Face DetectionYes
White BalanceCustom, automatic, presets
White Balance PresetsCloudy, sunlight, indoor, outdoor
Digital Video FormatAVCHD, H.264
Still Image FormatJPEG
Remote ControlRemote control - infrared
Memory / Storage
Hard DriveHard disk drive - built-in - 120 GB
Camera Flash
Camera FlashBuilt-in flash
Flash ModesFill-in mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red Eye ReductionYes
Effective Flash Range3.3 ft - 8 ft
FeaturesFlash +/- compensation
Lens System
TypeZoom lens - 4 mm - 48 mm - f/1.8-2.8
Focal Length4 mm - 48 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera44.9 - 539mm
Focus AdjustmentAutomatic, manual
Lens ApertureF/1.8-2.8
Optical Zoom12 x
Zoom AdjustmentMotorized drive
Filter Size43 mm
Lens ManufacturerLeica
FeaturesBuilt-in lens shield
Additional Features
Self TimerYes
Self Timer Delay10 sec
Low Lux / Night ModeYes
Digital Still Camera FunctionYes
Additional FeaturesDirect print, USB 2.0 compatibility, touch-screen control, built-in speaker, backlight compensation, DPOF support, PictBridge support, Dolby Digital 5.1 channel recording, takes photos while movie recording, automatic face tracking technology, face detection
Viewfinder
Viewfinder TypeElectronic
Viewfinder Color SupportColor
Viewfinder Diagonal Size0.26"
Viewfinder Resolution113,000 pixels
Image Aspect Ratio (camcorders)16:9
Display
TypeLCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7" - color
Display Form FactorRotating
Display Format230,400 pixels
Microphone
TypeMicrophone - built-in
Microphone TechnologyElectret condenser
Microphone Operation ModeSurround
Microphone FeaturesZoom
Connections
Connector Type1 x HDMI output 1 x USB 1 x composite video/audio output 1 x microphone
Expansion Slot(s)1 x SD Memory Card
Software
SoftwareDrivers & Utilities, Panasonic HD Writer AE 1.0
System Requirements for PC Connection
Peripheral DevicesUSB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
Included AccessoriesStylus
Cables IncludedComponent video cable A/V cable USB cable
Power
Power DevicePower adapter and battery charger - external
Battery
Supported Battery Details1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1250 mAh ( included )
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature32 °F
Max Operating Temperature104 °F
Universal Product Identifiers
BrandPanasonic
Part NumberHDC-HS300


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