Panasonic S50

Panasonic SDR-S50K Camcorder - 800 KP - 70 x optical zoom - Black

Panasonic - Non-HD - MPEG-2 - Standard SD - SDHC - SDXC - 70 x optical zoom - 7.5 ounce

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 wher...

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Technical specifications


General
Product TypeCamcorder
Width2.2 in
Depth4.2 in
Height2.5 in
Weight7.5 oz
Enclosure ColorBlack
Main Features
Camcorder Sensor Resolution800 Kpix
Camcorder Effective Video Resolution520 Kpix
Camcorder Effective Still Resolution0.52 Mpix
Widescreen Video CaptureYes
Media TypeFlash card
Color SupportColor
Optical Sensor TypeCCD
Optical Sensor Size1/8"
Min Illumination2 lux
Analog Video FormatNTSC
Digital Zoom3500 x
Recording SpeedSP, LP, XP, LLP, LSP, LXP
Shooting ModesDigital photo mode
Shooting ProgramsSpotlight, portrait mode, scenery, fireworks, low light, night scene, sports mode, sunset, beach, snow
Image StabilizerOptical (Advanced O.I.S.)
Max Shutter Speed1/8000 sec
Min Shutter Speed1/30 sec
Exposure ModesProgram, automatic, manual
Face DetectionYes
White BalanceCustom, automatic, presets
White Balance PresetsCloudy, sunlight, indoor, outdoor
Digital Video FormatMPEG-2, H.264
Still Image FormatJPEG
Memory / Storage
Supported Flash MemorySD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
Image StorageJPEG 640 x 480 JPEG 640 x 360
Lens System
TypeZoom lens - 1.48 mm - 104 mm - f/1.9-5.7
Focal Length1.48 mm - 104 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera32.8 - 2571mm
Focus AdjustmentAutomatic, manual
Auto FocusTTL contrast detection
Lens ApertureF/1.9-5.7
Optical Zoom70 x
Zoom AdjustmentMotorized drive
FeaturesBuilt-in lens shield
Additional Features
Low Lux / Night ModeYes
Digital Still Camera FunctionYes
Additional FeaturesDirect print, USB 2.0 compatibility, built-in speaker, backlight compensation, DPOF support, display brightness control, PictBridge support, Intelligent Scene Selector, Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording, takes photos while movie recording, AF/AE tracking, Intelligent Contrast Control, Pre-Rec function, face detection, built-in help guide, YouTube capture mode, automatic display brightness adjustment
Display
TypeLCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7" - color
Display Form FactorRotating
Display Format123,200 pixels
Microphone
TypeMicrophone - built-in
Microphone TechnologyElectret condenser
Microphone Operation ModeStereo
Microphone FeaturesZoom, wind noise reduction
Connections
Connector Type1 x USB 1 x composite video/audio output 1 x DC power input
Expansion Slot(s)1 x SD Memory Card
Software
SoftwareDrivers & Utilities, Panasonic VideoCam Suite
System Requirements for PC Connection
Operating System SupportMS Windows XP SP2 or later, MS Windows 7, Apple Mac OS X 10.6.x, Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8, MS Windows Vista
Peripheral DevicesUSB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
Cables IncludedA/V cable USB cable
Power
Power DevicePower adapter - external
Battery
Supported Battery Details1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 895 mAh ( included )
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support1 year warranty
Service & Support DetailsLimited warranty - 1 year
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature32 °F
Max Operating Temperature104 °F
Universal Product Identifiers
BrandPanasonic
Part NumberSDR-S50K
GTIN00085170002504, 00885170002500


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