The entry-level HDC-HS20-K HDD/SD Card Hybrid Full HD PAL Camcorder from Panasonic gives you high definition recording at an affordable price. Whether you want to record all the moments of your babys first few years or show off your intimidating skateboard skills, the HDC-HS20-K has solid features and the flexibility of hard drive and SD/SDHC memory card recording, which lends well to Internet sharing

Features

The entry-level HDC-HS20-K HDD/SD Card Hybrid Full HD PAL Camcorder from Panasonic gives you high definition recording at an affordable price. Whether you want to record all the moments of your baby's first few years or show off your intimidating skateboard skills, the HDC-HS20-K has solid features and the flexibility of hard drive and SD/SDHC memory card recording, which lends well to Internet sharing. If you're looking to do a little more with your memories, take advantage of the HS20-K's compatibility with Mac for editing in iMovie. You don't have to worry about not getting that once in a lifetime moment, either. The camera's Intelligent Auto (iA) mode takes the confusion out of recording by automatically adjusting for your specific situation with features such as Face Detection and Scene Detection. Other advanced features like the Leica Dicomar lens and 16x optical zoom give you an added edge.

The HDC-HS20-K provides the quality of HD, and ease-of-use, at a manageable price.

Full 1920 x 1080 HD Recording

The HDC-HS20-K records in true 1920 x 1080 high definition, resulting in fine detail and high resolution - a must for viewing on any HDTV

Record to HDD and Flash Memory

Forget about bulky media - record to the 80GB hard disk drive in the HDC-HS20-K or to external SD/SDHC flash memory cards

1/6" CMOS Image Sensor

The 1/6" CMOS image sensor captures life-like high definition video (MPEG4) and still (JPEG) images

Leica Dicomar Lens & 16x Optical Zoom

The Leica Dicomar lens boasts multi-coatings and 7 elements for clean images with natural color. 16x optical zoom brings far off subjects up close with little to no loss in image quality

2.7" Wide LCD Display

The 2.7" wide LCD gives you a generous viewing surface on which to compose and playback video and stills

Digital Still Recording

The HDC-HS20-K doubles as a digital still camera. Still images in the JPEG format easily upload to the Internet for sharing

Creative Control and Workflow Features

Intelligent Auto mode automatically adjusts for the scene, includes Face Detection & Scene Detection

5.1 channel surround sound

Auto Power LCD and quick power on

Compatible with Mac for editing in iMovie

Networking with Panasonic VIERA TV or Blu-ray player

Optics

Sensor 1.47Mp 1/6" CMOS Sensor

Lens Leica Dicomar lens

Focal length=2.95-47.2mm

F/Stop=1.8-3.3

Zoom 16x Optical

40-1000x Digital

Filter Size 43mm

Recording

System PAL

Format MPEG4-AVC/H.264 (AVCHD standard compliant)

Audio Dolby Digital (5.1 channel)

Image Stabilization Advanced Optical Image Stabilization

Lux Standard illumination: 1400 lux

Minimum illumination: 9 lux (1/30 Low Light mode), 1 lux (Magic Pix)

Recording Media 80GB Hard disk drive

SD/SDHC memory card (not included)

Recording Time 80GB HDD

HA: 10 hours 30 minutes HE: 33 hours 20 minutes

SD/SDHC Memory Card

1GB: HA: 7 minutes HE: 21 minutes

32GB: HA: 4 hours HE: 12 hours

Display

Display Type Wide LCD

Display Size 2.7" (230,400 pixels)

Viewfinder No

Camera Features

Manual Controls Focus, Shutter Speed, White Balance

Built-in Speaker Yes

Built-in Mic Yes

Accessory Shoe No

Built-in Light/Flash Yes/Yes

Digital Still Mode

Still Recording Media SD/SDHC Memory Card

Resolution 2.1Mp (1920 x 1080)

Input/Output Connectors

Inputs No

Output AV out

USB 2.0

Component

HDMI Mini

Microphone Input No

Headphone Jack No

General

Languages English, French, Spanish

Compatible Operating Systems Windows XP, 2000, Vista

Mac OS X 10.4 or higher for iMovie'08 7.1.2 or later (HD writer AE 1.0 is not available for Mac)

Power Requirements 110-240VAC, 50/60Hz

Dimensions (WxHxD) 2.52 x 2.72 x 5.04" (64 x 69 x 128mm)

Weight 0.79 lb (360g)

Note: This is a "PAL" product and CANNOT be used in the USA. It is designed for use with video products built to European, Asian, South American, and African & Australia TV standards