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Panasonic Introduces New 3CCD High Definition AVCHD Camcorders
New Pricing Announced at New York Event
NEW YORK, March 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic recently announced two
all- new High Definition video camcorders designed to keep pace with the
continued evolution in video toward larger TV screens and higher definition
video content. The new HDC-SD1 and HDC-DX1 record beautiful, detailed High
Definition video images and clear, high-quality sound that make for
exceptional viewing on today's most advanced home theater systems.
The HDC-SD1 records onto high capacity, solid-state SDHC Memory Cards.
This tough, compact model debuts as the world's smallest and lightest 3CCD
High Definition video camcorder(1). Because there are no moving parts in
the recording section, the HDC-SD1 is also exceptionally resistant to
impact. The user can count on reliable, virtually error-free recording.
The HDC-DX1 records onto convenient DVD discs. There is never a need to
rewind or fast-forward, so users can play back a scene immediately after
recording. The video image and sound data are recorded directly onto the
disc for easy storage.
Both models use the high-resolution AVCHD format and feature the kind
of 3CCD video recording system used in many professional broadcast cameras.
The HDC-SD1 provides about 1 hour of High Definition recording on a 4GB
SDHC Memory Card and the HDC-DX1 provides about 40 minutes of High
Definition recording on a dual-layer DVD-R disc.
"We're excited to introduce Panasonic's first consumer High Definition
video camcorders," said Rudy Vitti, national marketing manager, Panasonic
Consumer Electronics Company. "We've implemented our black box
technologies, such as our 3CCD camera system and Optical Image
Stabilization to deliver the best image quality to consumers. These two
camcorders offer quality and accessibility, with the scalability of SD
memory with the HDC-SD1 or the convenience of recording to DVD discs with
the HDC-DX1."
Panasonic, which has devoted extensive research and development to
improving the image and sound quality of home-use video cameras, believes
that the 3CCD camera system is essential to creating High Definition video
cameras with the level of image quality demanded by consumers today. In a
3CCD camera system, the light received through the lens is split into its
three primary color components (red, green and blue), and the signal from
each is processed by one of the three CCDs (charge-coupled devices or
chips). Compared with conventional 1CCD camera systems, Panasonic's 3CCD
system provides more vivid, true-to-life colors, greater detail and richer
gradation.
These two new models also incorporate Panasonic revolutionary Optical
Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.) that minimizes the effect of the slightest shake
of the hands, resulting in crisp, clear images that are beautiful on a
large screen. Because this system is optical and not digital, there is no
loss of quality and images are captured in all of their original beauty.
O.I.S. is truly necessary in the age of large-screen, high-resolution TVs,
when every image imperfection is easily visible.
The HDC-SD1 and HDC-DX1 feature the world's first 5.1-channel surround
sound system with 5 microphones(2). When recordings made with these models
are played on a 5.1-channel home theater system, viewers are surrounded by
a clear, detailed sound that makes them feel as if they are right in the
middle of the action. A Zoom Mic function links the microphone's action to
the camera's action. When zooming in on a subject in the distance, for
example, the microphones also zoom in and record the sounds specific to
that subject. When recordings made with the HDC-SD1 and HDC-DX1 are viewed
on a large- screen, high-resolution TV with 5.1-channel surround sound, the
result is the kind of detailed, vibrant images and acoustic performance
that make High Definition a truly revolutionary technology.
The Leica Dicomar lens featured in the HDC-SD1 and HDC-DX1 has 13 lens
elements in 10 groups, with 21 multi-coated surfaces, and uses
low-dispersion optical glass to reduce chromatic aberration(3). This
advanced lens also minimizes harmful reflections, so images are crisp,
clear and free of flare and ghosting.
With the HDC-SD1 and HDC-DX1, Panasonic has set new image and sound
quality standards for today's video cameras, while giving home users a tool
for making their own High Definition recordings.
Both high definition camcorders will be available in March, with an SRP
of $1,299.95.
(1) As of Dec. 6, 2006
(2) For Video Camera, as of Dec. 6, 2006.
(3) Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH, and
Dicomar is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company is a
division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North
American subsidiary of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. ( MC)
and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D
operations. Information about Panasonic and its products is available at
www.panasonic.com. Additional company information for journalists is
available at www.panasonic.com/pressroom.
HDC-SD1 Specifications
Power source DC 7.2 / 9.3 V
Power Consumption 8.0 W
Signal system 1080 lines, 60 fields
Weight (w/o Battery) 430g
Dimensions (W x H x D) 74 x 69 x 142 mm
Image Sensor 1/4-inch 3CCD image sensor
Total pixels approx. 560 K x 3
Effective pixels Motion Picture:
approx. 520 K x 3(16:9)
Still Picture: 520 x 3 (16:9)
Lens Auto iris, 12X power zoom
F 1.8 to 2.8(f = 3.0 to 30.0mm)
35mm equivalent
Motion picture: 38.5 to 462 mm (16:9)
Still picture: 38.5 to 462mm (16:9)
Filter diameter 43 mm
Zoom 12X optical zoom, 30/120X digital zoom
Monitor 3'' wide LCD monitor
(approx. 250K pixels)
Microphone Stereo 5ECM, 5.1-ch Surround Sound,
Zoom Microphone, Wind Noise Reduction
Speaker Dynamic type
White balance adjustment Auto / White Set / Indoor / Outdoor
(with IR sensor)
Standard illumination 1,400 lx
Minimum required illumination 6 lx (2 lx in Color Nigh View mode)
High-speed shutter 1/60 - 1/8000 (Motion Picture),
1/60- 1/8000 (Still Picture)
Recording media SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
USB Card reader / writer function
(No copyright protection support)
High-Speed USB (USB2.0) (miniB)
Pict Bridge-compliant
Flash Available flash range:
approx. 1m to 2.5m
Standard accessories AC Adaptor, Battery Pack, IR Remote
Controller, USB Cable, D component
Cable, AV / S-Cable (Multi-cable),
SDHC Memory Card (4GB), CD-ROM (HD
Writer Ver1.0E for SD1)
Motion pictures
Compression MPEG4-AVC / H.264
(AVCHD standard compliant)
Transfer rate HF: Approx. 13 Mbps (CBR)
HN: Approx. 9 Mbps (VBR)
HE: Approx. 6 Mbps (VBR)
Audio compression Dolby Digital (Dolby AC3),
5.1ch or 2ch
Still pictures
Compression JPEG (DCF/Exit2.2 compliant)
Picture size 1920 x 1080 / 2.1MEGA (16:9)
HDC-DX1 Specifications
Power source DC 7.2 / 7.3V
Power Consumption 11.4W (EVF)/ 8.3W (LCD)
(HN mode using for RAM disc)
Signal system 1080 lines, 60 fields
Weight (w/o Battery) 680g
Dimensions (W x H x D) 92 x 91 x 174(163 without Battery) mm
Image Sensor 1/4-inch 3CCD image sensor
Total pixels approx. 560 K x 3
Effective pixels
Motion Picture: approx. 520 K x
3(16:9)
Still Picture: 520 x 3 (16:9)
Lens Auto iris, 12X power zoom
F 1.8 to 2.8 (f = 3.0 to 30.0mm)
35mm equivalent
Motion picture: 38.5 to 462 mm (16:9)
Still picture: 38.5 to 462mm (16:9)
Filter diameter 43 mm
Zoom 12X optical zoom, 30/120X digital zoom
Monitor 3'' wide LCD monitor
(approx. 250K pixels)
Microphone Stereo 5ECM, 5.1-ch Surround Sound,
Zoom Microphone, Wind Noise Reduction
Speaker Dynamic type
White balance adjustment Auto / White Set / Indoor / Outdoor
(with IR sensor)
Standard illumination 1,400 lx
Minimum required illumination 6 lx (2 lx in Color Nigh View mode)
High-speed shutter 1/60 - 1/8000 (Motion Picture),
1/60- 1/8000 (Still Picture)
Recording media 8cm DVD-RAM Ver2.1 / DVD-R for General
Ver2.0 / DVD-RW Ver1.1 2x-speed
(2x /1x) / DVD-R for DL Ver3.0 /
SD/SDHC Memory Card
USB Card reader / writer function (No
copyright protection support)
High-Speed USB (USB2.0) (miniB)
Pict Bridge-compliant
Flash Available flash range:
approx. 1m to 2.5m
Standard accessories AC Adaptor, Battery Pack, IR Remote
Controller, USB Cable, D component
Cable, AV / S-Cable (Multi-cable)
Motion pictures
Compression MPEG4-AVC / H.264
(AVCHD standard compliant)
Transfer rate HF: Approx. 13 Mbps (CBR)
HN: Approx. 9 Mbps (VBR)
HE: Approx. 6 Mbps (VBR)
Audio compression Dolby Digital (Dolby AC3),
5.1ch or 2ch
Still pictures
Compression JPEG (DCF/Exit2.2 compliant)
Picture size 1920 x 1080 / 2.1 MEGA (16:9)
SOURCE Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company