Worldwide, there is a strong and growing trend toward large-screen, high-image-quality televisions and high definition (HD) broadcasting. In line with this, manufacturers are transitioning to HD quality in all other types of video equipment too. Panasonic, consistent with its long-time position as a leader in the video field, is now introducing its Full HD Camcorders including the HDC-SD20.
The iA function automatically activates several convenient shooting functions. These include Advanced O.I.S., which compensates for hand-shake to eliminate blurring; Face Detection, which adjusts the exposure so faces are captured perfectly; and Intelligent Contrast Control, which helps ensure proper contrast. Also included is the Intelligent Scene Selector, which determines the shooting conditions and automatically selects the scene setting that will provide optimal results. And AF Tracking keeps the subject in focus even if it moves around to ensure continuously perfect image quality.
The SD20 records on both SD and SDHC Memory Cards. Because SD Memory Cards require no transport mechanism, the SD20 is highly resistant to external impact. This combines with its small size and weight to achieve unmatched mobility.
Highlights of the Panasonic HDC-SD20 Full HD SD - Red
- Full HD 1920x1080 recording
- SD card slot
- Leica dicomar lens with 16x optical zoom
- Intelligent auto mode and AF tracking
- Touch acreen operation
- Product Description
- Panasonic HDC-SD20EB-R - camcorder - flash card
- Product Type
- Camcorder - 1080i - Widescreen Video Capture
- Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 6.4 cm x 12.7 cm x 6.7 cm
- Weight
- 270 g
- Colour
- Red
- Media Type
- Flash card
- Supported Flash Memory
- SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
- Analogue Video Format
- PAL
- Sensor Resolution
- 1.47 Mpix
- Effective Sensor Resolution
- Video: 1.17 Mpix - Still: 1.17 Mpix
- Shooting Modes
- Digital photo mode
- Lens System
- 16 x zoom lens - 2.95 mm - 47.2 mm - f/1.8-3.3
- Focus Adjustment
- Automatic, manual
- Digital Zoom
- 1000 x
- Image Stabiliser
- Optical (Advanced O.I.S.)
- Camera Flash
- Built-in flash
- Red Eye Reduction
- Built-in
- Microphone
- Microphone - built-in - electret condenser - surround
- Display
- LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7" - colour
- Supported Battery
- 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 725 mAh ( included )
Detail
General
- Product Type
- Camcorder - 1080i
- Width
- 6.4 cm
- Depth
- 12.7 cm
- Height
- 6.7 cm
- Weight
- 270 g
- Enclosure Colour
- Red
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution
- 1.47 Mpix
- Camcorder Effective Video Resolution
- 1.17 Mpix
- Camcorder Effective Still Resolution
- 1.17 Mpix
- Widescreen Video Capture
- Widescreen Video Capture
- Media Type
- Flash card
- Colour Support
- Colour
- Optical Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Optical Sensor Size
- 1/6"
- Min Illumination
- 1 lux
- Analogue Video Format
- PAL
- Digital Zoom
- 1000 x
- Shooting Modes
- Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs
- Spotlight, portrait mode, scenery, fireworks, low light, sports mode, sunset, beach, snow
- Image Stabiliser
- Optical (Advanced O.I.S.)
- Max Shutter Speed
- 1/8000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed
- 1/2 sec
- Exposure Modes
- Programme, automatic, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
- Face Detection
- Built-in
- White Balance
- Custom, automatic, presets
- White Balance Presets
- Cloudy, sunlight, indoor, outdoor
- Digital Video Format
- AVCHD, H.264
- Still Image Format
- JPEG
- Remote Control
- Remote control - infrared
Memory / Storage
- Supported Flash Memory
- SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash
- Built-in flash
- Flash Modes
- Fill-in mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
- Red Eye Reduction
- Built-in
- Effective Flash Range
- 1 m - 2.5 m
- Features
- Flash +/- compensation
Lens System
- Type
- Zoom lens - 2.95 mm - 47.2 mm - f/1.8-3.3
- Focal Length
- 2.95 mm - 47.2 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera
- 44.1 - 706mm
- Focus Adjustment
- Automatic, manual
- Lens Aperture
- F/1.8-3.3
- Optical Zoom
- 16 x
- Zoom Adjustment
- Motorised drive
- Filter Size
- 43 mm
- Lens Manufacturer
- Leica
- Features
- Built-in lens shield
Additional Features
- Self Timer
- Built-in
- Self Timer Delay
- 10 sec
- Low Lux / Night Mode
- Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function
- Yes
- Built-in Light
- Yes
- Additional Features
- Direct print, USB 2.0 compatibility, touch-screen control, built-in speaker, backlight compensation, DPOF support, PictBridge support, Dolby Digital 5.1 channel recording, takes photos while film recording, automatic face tracking technology, face detection
Display
- Type
- LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7" - colour
- Display Form Factor
- Rotating
- Display Format
- 230,400 pixels
Microphone
- Type
- Microphone - built-in
- Microphone Technology
- Electret condenser
- Microphone Operation Mode
- Surround
- Microphone Features
- Zoom
Connections
- Connector Type
- 1 x HDMI output , 1 x USB , 1 x composite video/audio output , 1 x component video output
- Expansion Slot(s)
- 1 x SD Memory Card
Software
- Software
- Drivers & Utilities, Panasonic HD Writer AE 1.0
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Peripheral Devices
- USB port, CD-ROM Drive
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories
- Stylus
- Cables Included
- Component video cable , A/V cable , USB cable
Power
- Power Device
- Power adapter and battery charger - external
Battery
- Supported Battery Details
- 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 725 mAh ( included )
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature
- 0 °C
- Max Operating Temperature
- 40 °C
