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SDR-H40 40GB Hybrid HDD SD/SDHC Camcorder
  • 1/6" CCD Sensor
  •  • 42x Optical Zoom
  •  • Advanced Optical Image Stabilization
  •  • 2.7" Wide LCD Display
  •  • Easy Archive Function
  •  • SD/SDHC Card Slot
  •  • 40GB HDD

Mfr # SDR-H40• B&H PASDRH40

Our Price: $ 259.95
Availability: In Stock
This Item Includes

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VW-VBG070A Battery Pack

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AC Adapter

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AV Cable

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AC/DC Cables

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Built-In Lens Cover

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USB Cable

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CD Rom with Editing Software

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1-Year Parts & 90-Days Labor Warranty

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Care & Cleaning


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Post Production


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Premiere Elements 7 Video Editing Software for Windows

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Product Information

Make home movies to your heart's content with the SDR-H40 40GB Hybrid HDD SD/SDHC Camcorder from Panasonic. With this large hard disk drive and the ability to record video footage to SD/SDHC cards you'll virtually never run out of recording space, not to mention never have to worry about carrying extra tapes or DVDs around. This affordable hard disk drive camcorder records in standard definition and features a 2.7" wide LCD display with Power LCD Plus for adjusting screen brightness.

A 1/6" CCD image sensor captures rich, natural-looking video and 640 x 480 stills to SD/SDHC memory cards. Other features include 42x optical zoom, Advanced Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), and the Easy Archive function for direct burning to DVD.

Features

• 40GB Hard Disk Drive

Capture hours of video in standard definition to the 40GB hard disk drive. With no need to change tapes it's perfect for traveling. Even the most avid home movie-maker will have plenty of room on the HDD to store every last memory.

• SD/SDHC Card Slot

Store your still images or extra video footage to either SD or SDHC cards (sold separately).

• 1/6" CCD Image Sensor

The 1/6" CCD image sensor with an effective pixel count of 380,000 in 16:9 and 290,000 in 4:3 captures accurate, clean video for a beautiful shot every time. The sensor captures stills in 640 x 480.

• Advanced Optical Image Stabilization

Panasonic's Advanced Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) works even better than their previous OIS with up to an 8x increase in correction rate. Meaning that obtaining a steady shot is easier than ever for video free from hand shake and blurred motion.

• 42x Optical Zoom

The 42x optical zoom brings your subjects in close and clear without a loss in image quality.

• 2.7" Wide LCD with Power LCD Plus

The 2.7" widescreen LCD displays is great for composing your shots or for when you want to playback video for friends. Power LCD Plus allows you to adjust the screen brightness depending on the situation.

• Easy Archive Function

Use the Easy Archive function to burn your video directly to DVD.

Specifications
Optics
Sensor
1/6" CCD
Lens
1.8-75.6mm f/1.9-4.3
Zoom
Optical: 42x
Digital: 2000x
Recording
System
NTSC
Recording Media
Hard Disk Drive 40GB Video/Image
SD/SDHC  Video/Image
Recording Time
Hard Disk Drive
XP: 9 hours
LP: 36 hours
SD/SDHC
1GB: XP: 12 minutes
1GB: LP: 50 minutes
Video Format
Standard Definition
MPEG2
Still Image Resolution
JPEG: 0.3 Megapixel
Audio Format
2-Channel Stereo
Display
Display Type
LCD
Screen Size
2.7"
Touchscreen
No
Features
Image Stabilization
Optical
Lux
2Magic Pix
Built-in Mic
Yes
Built-in Speaker
Yes
Built-in Light/Flash
Light - No
Flash - No
Accessory Shoe
None
Tripod Mount
1/4"
Input/Output Connectors
Inputs
None
Outputs
1x USB 2.0 
1x USB Mini-A 
1x Analog A/V Output  1
Microphone Input
No
Headphone Jack
No
General
System Requirements
Not Specified By Manufacturer
Battery
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
Power Adapter
Not Specified By Manufacturer
Dimensions (WxHxD)
2.64 x 2.8 x 4.57" / 67.06 x 71.12 x 116.08mm
Weight
0.75 lbs / 340.19g