Why choose between a HD camcorder that records to Hard Disk or SD card?
The Panasonic HDC-SD9 is a full HD format camcorder equipped with both
a 60GB hard drive (up to 23 hours of footage) and an SD/ SDHC card slot
for extra removable storage space.
High quality components
The HDC-HS9 is equipped with a 3CCD image sensor for the
best colour accuracy and also has an Optical Image Stabiliser for
steady shooting without affecting image quality.
Face Detection comes to
Video!
Now Face Detection is possible for camcorders too with the
HDC-HS9. This feature locates any faces in the frame and adjusts
exposure, contrast and skin tone to give the best possible results.
Digital Cinema Colour
Sets the camcorder to record with a colour palette close
to that of Hollywood cinema. If you have a Panasonic Viera Plasma TV
with x.v.Color you can additionally optimise your recording to fully
appreciate its wider colour range.
Leica Optics
The HDC-HS9 is equipped with a Leica Dicomar 10x zoom lens
that has been specially designed for use with High Definition
camcorders. Its advanced coatings also help to further reduce flare and
ghosting. The Tele-Macro capability of this lens means that shooting
from as little as 50cm away is possible at full zoom setting.
HD Advanced Pure Color
Engine
This imaging circuitry has been developed from Panasonic?s
professional video range and is specifically designed for handling huge
quantities of data quickly and efficiently whilst keeping power
consumption to a minimum. LSI Video Compression is also used to make
the most of data space without sacrificing image quality.
Surround Sound with Zoom
and Focus modes
This model is equipped with five built-in microphones to
make full use of Dolby 5.1-channel surround sound. In addition to this
it is possible to focus in on sounds directly in the line of sight of
the camera. Zoom Mode zooms in sympathy with the lens action and Focus
Mode focuses on this area regardless of the zoom setting employed.
High Resolution 16:9 LCD
Monitor
With 300,000 pixel resolution and full 16:9 frame
coverage, it is possible to confidently assess the sharpness and
overall image quality during recording. Its viewing angle of 170
degrees makes viewing from difficult angles far easier. For outdoor
conditions, the Power LCD Extra feature increases brightness by 80% and
increases contrast as well for intense lighting conditions.
Shooting Aid Functions
Equipped with the following to assist with shooting:
Focus Assist- Enlarges
the centre of the image when focusing manually
Composition Guide Lines- Grid lines to keep image level
Pre-Record function- Records 3 seconds as a buffer so you
don?t miss a moment through pressing the Record button too
slowly
Intelligent Contrast Control- prevents burnt-out highlights
and blacked-out shadows
MagicPixImages for smooth images in low light and high 5
Lux sensitivity
Intelligent Shooting Guide
Detects when shooting conditions are potentially poor and
accordingly gives advice to the user- eg. to turn on image
stabilisation when shake is detected or to turn on Low Light Mode when
light is fading. Upon playback, if desired, the Intelligent Shooting
Selection will automatically skip over portions with serious recording
errors.
Burst Mode
Can take up to 24 consecutive shots in a second or 72
consecutive shots in three seconds.
HDMI and SD Connectivity
Either connect via HDMI to your High Definition TV of
alternatively if you have a Panasonic VIERA PZ850 series TV or Blu-ray
Disc? Player BD30 you can insert your SD/ SDHC card and it
will be ready to play back your footage. You can also copy from HDD to
SD/ SDHC card or vice versa without a computer or connect to a DVD
burner through the USB port.
?Features
Record To HDD - Hard Disk Drive, Memory Card,
Battery Reference - Camcorders VW-VBG130/ 260
Standard / High Definition HD - High Definition
Filter - Size 37mm
USB Connection Yes
Video Recording Format SD Memory Card, AVCHD to HDD,
