Panasonic HDC-SD9

Panasonic HDC-SD9

The Panasonic HDC-SD9 features 3CCD Camera System, Full HD 1920 x 1080p resolution at 24 fps, Advanced O.I.S., Leica Dicomar Lens, 2.7 inches High Resolution (300K pixel) LCD display, 10x Optical Zoom, Face detection and Intelligent contrast control, pre-record function, record to SD/SDHC memory cards, USB Host function and HD Writer 2.5 software.

Features

The Panasonic HDC-SD9 features 3CCD camera system which uses three distinct CCDs for processing to draw out the full-HD image quality. It features progressive 1080/25p format (25 pictures per second) video shooting in its Digital Cinema mode. The HD camcorder uses a Leica Dicomar lens which uses multi-coating process that eliminate light reflection, glare, rings of light or “ghosts”. Panasonic’s Advanced O.I.S. has an image stabilizing function which provides around eight times higher precision. In addition to this, this feature detects hand-shakes around 500 times per second and works around 4,000 times per second. This camcorder offers high quality wide images using its 2.7 inches wide, 300,000-pixel screen which frame shots when shooting in 16:9 mode. The Panasonic HDC-SD9 offers Face Detection technology which adjusts exposure according to the ambient brightness, detects five faces at one time and capture faces and clear backgrounds in dim or backlit scenes. This camcorder features high-speed burst shooting at 24 frames per second. The Intelligent contrast control produces shots with proper contrast by preventing blown highlights and blocked shadows. This camcorder has pre-rec function which records three seconds of images before the start of shooting. The images are held temporarily in the camcorder’s internal memory before recording onto the SDHC/SD Memory Card or hard disk begins. This camcorder features HD Writer 2.5E software which allows editing of photos using a PC and copying of videos or shots onto a DVD disc in AVCHD or MPEG2 format.

Additional Features

The Panasonic HDC-SD9 offers to connect the camcorder to an HDTV via a single HDMI mini cable. The SDHC/SD Memory Card from the camcorder allows direct view on Panasonic VIETA PZ850 series or Blu-ray Disc Player BD30 card slot. This camcorder has a world timer function which allows time setting for two cities, home and destination. This camcorder is measured at (W x H x D) 65 x 67 x 126 mm.