Product Details
Panasonic Black High Definition 3D Lens Ready Camcorder, Model HDCHS900K
Key Features:
- Advanced 3MOS System
Capture colorful and exuberant true-to-life HD footage in any lighting conditions.
- 1080/60 Progressive Recording
Create intricate detail and silky smooth motion for a more natural look.
- 3D Lens Ready
Capture beautiful 3D images with a convenient, attachable 3D lens. The optional
VW-CLT1 3D Conversion Lens is required for shooting 3D images
- 220GB HDD
Built-in 220GB HDD allows you to store up to 100 hours of stunning HD video.
Features:
- High Quality Picture & Sound Superb color expression from a high-sensitivity
sensor 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). The 3MOS Sensor splits the light information
captured by the lens into the three primary colors - red, green and blue -
and processes each color with its own individual sensor. This reduces light
loss compared to the 1MOS sensor, and renders colors, details and gradation
all with intricate detail and natural beauty. This superb color reproduction
maximizes the inherent quality of Full-HD progressive images.
- A bright, high-performance lens. 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. They also suppress
ghosting, flare, and distortion at the image edges. Even in strong sunlight,
these superb lenses maintain high contrast and resolution. A bright new F1.5-F2.8
lens with a 46mm filter diameter has been created for the 900 Series and SD800.
Efficient light collection allows the new lens to capture bright, clear images
even in dim lighting or at high shutter speeds. This high-end lens brings
out all the beauty of Full-HD images. * Leica is a registered trademark of
Leica Microsystem IR GmbH, and Dicomar is a registered trademark of Leica
Camera AG.
- Intricate details from Intelligent Resolution Technology. 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. It produces smooth,
high-resolution zoom shots even when the range exceeds the limit for optical
zooming. Crystal Engine PRO clearly delineates even the tiniest details of
your subject, with extremely natural beauty. In addition, its Noise Reduction
(NR) technology has been completely redesigned. The low-frequency noise that
occurs when recording in dim lighting has been further minimized. Compared
to previous Panasonic models, noise has been reduced by approximately 45%.*
And Intelligent Resolution Technology ensures sharp and crisp pictures, resulting
in bright and beautifully colored motion images. * Compared with the HDC-SD700,
HDC-TM700, and HDC-HS700
- Sharpens details and enhances smooth areas. Intelligent Resolution Technology
The Intelligent Resolution Technology incorporated in the Crystal Engine PRO
uses edge detection technology to confirm the edges of objects within the
image, then emphasizes the edges for optimal clarity. For example, it brings
crisp definition to patterns and the outlines of objects like flowers. Conversely,
it reduces noise and enhances the natural smoothness of parts without edges,
like the sky. The increased sharpness is especially effective for images with
delicate details. This highly advanced technology maximizes the beauty of
Full-HD images.
- Beautiful zoom shots of distant subjects. **New** 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. You
get sharp images of highly detailed objects without the blurry edges. Plus,
the 900 Series and SD800 are equipped with HYBRID O.I.S, an image stabilization
system that corrects hand-shake blurring by combining the action of its hybrid
optical and electrical image stabilization systems. Even when zooming, where
hand-shake often occurs, both optical and electrical hand-shake correction
make it possible to record beautiful images with approximately 2 times* the
hand-shake suppressing effect as conventional models. * Compared with the
HDC-SD700, HDC-TM700, and HDC-HS700.
- Captures large groups, even when shooting from up close. 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. * 35mm camera equivalent
- Capturing voices over a wide area for a more life-like sound. 5.1-Ch
Surround Sound System (HS900/TM900) & 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. The Zoom Mic function improves noise-reducing performance
and handles higher zooming power, allowing you to clearly capture target sounds.
You get a realistic sound space that's a perfect match with the true-to-life
HD images. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and
the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
- Wide Mode 1x
Picks up audio from all directions to reproduce a natural, lifelike sound
field.
- Zoom Mode 12x
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.
- Shooting Functions Easily save important scenes in 3D. 3D Image Recording*
When the 3D Conversion Lens is attached, the 900 Series and SD800 produce
an effect called visual disparity. Right and left images are captured simultaneously
by the two lenses, and recorded using the side-by-side method. To play back
3D videos, simply insert an SD Memory Card in the slot of a Panasonic VIERA
3DTV.** Or you can use an HDMI mini cable to connect the camcorder to a VIERA
3DTV or another 3D TV that is compatible with the side-by-side method. * The
optional VW-CLT1 3D Conversion Lens is required for shooting 3D images. **
Some models of VIERA 3DTV may require a firmware update to play 3D images
from an SD card. For details, please visit http://panasonic.net/avc/viera/information_3dviv/
- Makes optimal settings automatically for both motion and still images.
iA (Intelligent Auto)
This powerful function senses the shooting conditions and automatically makes
the settings and activates functions that will deliver optimal results. With
both motion and still images, iA does the bothersome settings for you and
makes it easy to capture beautiful, well-focused images. * The functions included
in iA may not be applied when conditions do not call for them.
- Active Mode **New** HYBRID O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer)
Active mode comes in handy when shooting while walking or playing with your
children. The wide correction area corrects even relatively large hand-shake
motion. It's especially good for active video shooting.
- Craft images with intuitive ease. Manual Ring HS900, TM900, SD900
The manual ring gives you easy, fingertip control over the focus, zoom and
exposure settings. You'll find using the ring a much more intuitive, comfortable,
user-friendly process than accessing a menu screen. With the manual ring and
manual operation, the HD900 Series is a pleasure to use and gives you the
freedom to craft unusually expressive images.
- Zoom
Just rotate the ring to zoom in and out. You have full control of the zooming
speed and can zoom in or out to the precise degree you want.
- Focus
Just rotate the ring to focus. You can focus on the exact point you want,
even if it's not in the center of the frame. You can also change the focus
as you shoot, to get the kind of creative shots you sometimes see in movies.
- White Balance
Select from Auto, Indoor, Outdoor and White Set according to the location,
weather or type of lighting. You'll always get the best possible coloring
even if the light source changes.
- Shutter Speed
The shutter speed can be adjusted from 1/24 to 1/8,000 of a second.* Use a
high shutter speed when shooting sports events or fast-moving subjects, and
you can get clear, sharp, incredible action shots. * In PAL areas, 1/25 to
1/8,000 of a second.
- Iris
Use the ring to adjust the aperture to regulate the amount of light let in.
You can also use this setting to attain a shallow depth of field, blur the
background, or create frames that emphasize the foreground, for creating movie-like
expressions.
Specifications:
- Records Onto: HDD (220GB), SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card
- Image Sensor: 1/4.1" MOS x 3
- Total Pixels: 9.15 megapixels (3.05 megapixels x 3)
- F Value: F1.5(WIDE)/2.8(TELE)
- Optical Zoom: 12x
- Intelligent Zoom: 20x
- Intelligent Zoom OFF: 12x
- Digital Zoom: 30x / 700x (The maximum value of zoom magnification)
- Focal Length: 3.45-41.4mm
- Filter Diameter: 46mm
- 35mm Film Camera Equivalent:
- 35.0-420mm (16:9) [Motion Image]
- 35.7-428mm (3:2), 35.0-420mm (16:9), 38.8-466mm (4:3) [Still Image]
- Lens Type: Leica Dicomar Lens
- Image Stabilizer: HYBRID O.I.S. [Optical Image Stabilizer]
- Still Picture Recording:4:3: 14.2 megapixels (4608 x 3072), 8.6 megapixels
(3600 x 2400), 5.5 megapixels (2880 x 1920) [3:2]
- Still Picture Recording:3:2: 13.3 megapixels (4864x2736), 8.3 megapixels
(3840 x 2160), 5.3 megapixels (3072 x 1728) [16:9]
- Still Picture Recording:16:9: 12.2 megapixels (4032 x 3024), 7.7
megapixels (3200 x 2400), 4.9 megapixels (2560 x 1920), 0.3 megapixels (640
x 480) [4:3]
- Shutter Speed: Motion Image
- [60i / 60p] Auto Slow Shutter ON : 1/30-1/8000 OFF : 1/60-1/8000
- [24P] Auto Slow Shutter ON : 1/24-1/8000 OFF : 1/48-1/8000
- Shutter Speed: Still Image: 1/2-1/2000, video flash: 1/2-1/500
- Minimum Illumination:
- 1.6 lx (1/30 Low Light scene mode)
- 1 lx (Color Night Rec)
- Standard Illumination: 1400 lx
- Focus: Auto/Manual
- White Balance: Auto/Indoor1/Indoor2/Sunny/Cloudy/White Set
- Iris: Auto/Manual
- Backlight Compensation: Yes
- LCD Monitor: 3.5 Wide LCD ( 460,800 dots)
- Simultaneous Recording: 13.3 megapixels (4864 x 2736), 8.3 megapixels
(3840 x 2160) , 2.1 megapixels (1920x1080) [16:9]
- Creating Still Picture from Motion Picture: 2.1 megapixels (1920
x 1080) [16:9]
- Microphone: 5.1ch Surround, Zoom and Focus Microphone [iFrame] 2ch
Stereo
- Speaker: Dynamic type
- On-Screen Display Language: English / French / Spanish
- Flash: Yes
- Media Remaining Indication: Yes
- Signal System: 1080 / 60p, 1080 / 60i, 540 / 30p
- Recording Mode: 1080/60p (28Mbps/VBR),(1920x1080) HA(17Mbps/VBR),(1920x1080)
HG(13Mbps/VBR),(1920x1080) HX(9Mbps/VBR),(1920x1080) HE(5Mbps/VBR),(1920x1080)
- Playback Mode: 1080 / 60p (28Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080) HA (17Mbps
/ VBR) , (1920 x 1080) HG (13Mbps / VBR) , (1920 x 1080) HX (9Mbps / VBR)
, (1920 x 1080) HE (5Mbps / VBR) , (1920 x 1080) iFrame (28Mbps / VBR) , (960
x 540)
- Image Sensor (Effective)-Motion Image: 7.59 megapixels (2.53 megapixels
x 3) [16:9]
- Image Sensor (Effective)-Still Image:
- 7.89 megapixels (2.63 megapixels x 3) [3:2]
- 7.59 megapixels (2.53 megapixels x 3) [16:9]
- 6.96 megapixels (2.32 megapixels x 3) [4:3]
- Compression (Recording Format): 1080 / 60p : MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (original
format) HA / HG / HX / HE : MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (AVCHD standard compliant)
- Audio Compression: 1080 / 60p / HA / HG / HX / HE : Dolby Digital
(5.1ch) iFrame : AAC (2ch)
- DPOF: Max. 999 images
- HDMI: Yes (mini)
- USB: 2.0 Hi-Speed
- Microphone (Stereo mini): Yes
- Headphone (Stereo mini): Yes
- Accessory Shoe: Yes (Cold)
- AC Adaptor: Yes
- USB Cable: Yes
- Stylus Pen: Yes
- IR Remote: Yes
- Included Software: HD Writer AE 3.0
- Rechargeable Battery Pack: min. 1250 mAh / Lithium-Ion
- Power Supply: DC7.2V / 9.3V
- Power Consumption: Max. 7.4W (Recording) / Max. 10.9W (Charging)
- AV Multi: Yes
- AV Multi Cable: Yes
- EVF: Yes
- AC Cable: Yes
- DC Cable: included AC Adaptor
- F Value (with 3D Conversion Lens (VW-CLT1)): F3.2
- Focal Length (with 3D Conversion Lens (VW-CLT1)): 2.5mm
- 35mm Film camera Equivalent (with 3D Conversion Lens (VW-CLT1)):
58mm (16:9) [Motion Image]
- Minimum Illumination (with 3D Conversion Lens (VW-CLT1)): 28 lx (1/30)
- STANDARD ACCESSORIES (with 3D Conversion Lens (VW-CLT1)): Lens Front
Cap, Lens Rear Cap, Lens Pouch
Approximate Dimensions:
- Camcorder:
- Height: 2.32"
- Width: 3.07"
- Depth: 3.82"
Approximate Weight:
- Unit: 1 lbs
- Shipping: 4 lbs
Warranty Information:
- Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer): One Year Parts
And Labor
Footnotes:
- As digital magnification increases, resolution significantly decreases.
- Leica Dicomar products are manufactured by using Leica-Certified measuring
instruments and quality assurance systems based on rigorous quality standards
approved by Leica Camera AG. Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems
IR GmbH and Dicomar is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice
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