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HDC-SD9E SDHC Flash Memory 'PAL' Camcorder
  • 1920 x 1080 AVCHD
  •  • 1/6" 3CCD Image Sensor
  •  • 10x Optical Zoom
  •  • Advanced Optical Image Stabilization
  •  • 2.7" LCD Display
  •  • 24p Recording
  •  • Face Detection
  •  • Intelligent Shooting Guide
  •  • 1.7 Second Quick Start
  •  • Records to SDHC Flash Memory Cards

Mfr # HDC-SD9E• B&H PAHDCSD9E
Availability: Out of Stock
Note! WARNING: This is a "PAL" product and CANNOT be used in the USA. It is designed for use with video products built to European TV standards. For use in the USA please choose NTSC.
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90-Day Limited Warranty

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The item(s) listed below are recommended to enhance the use of the selected item above.

Memory Cards


SanDisk
8GB Secure Digital (SDHC) Card

SDSDB-8192-A11
B&H# SASD8GB

Price: 19.95

SanDisk
4GB Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card

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B&H# SASD4GB

Price: 11.95

Bags & Cases


Lowepro
Edit 110 Camera Shoulder Bag

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B&H# LOE110B

Price: 18.95

Lowepro
Edit 120 Camera Shoulder Bag

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B&H# LOE120B

Price: 23.70

Filters


B+W
37mm Circular Polarizer Glass Filter

65045889
B&H# BWCP37

Price: 52.50

Hoya
37mm Introductory Filter Kit

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B&H# HOFIK37

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Lenses & Lens Adapters


Impact
DVP-SWA38-37 Wide-Converter Lens

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Bescor
VB-50 Universal Shoe Mount Adapter

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B&H# BEVB50

Price: 11.00

General Brand
Straight Flash Bracket

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B&H# GBBFS

Price: 8.95

On-Camera Lights


Bescor
LED-14K1 14-watt LED On Camera Light


B&H# BELED14K1

Price: 39.95

CameraBright
X1-W Warm White Digital/Video Camera Light (Silver)

CBX1W
B&H# CAX1RWS

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Tripods & Support


Pearstone
VT-2000 Consumer Tripod System with Case

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B&H# PEVT2000

Price: 53.96

Manfrotto by Bogen Imaging
785B Modo Maxi Tripod

785B
B&H# MA785B

Price: 44.21

Stabilizing Systems


Davis & Sanford
Steady Stick Compact

SS3C
B&H# DACSSQ

Price: 69.95

Manfrotto by Bogen Imaging
Modo Steady 585 Camera Support

585
B&H# MA585

Price: 73.68

Care & Cleaning


Purosol
Optical Cleaner (1 oz) with Cleaning Cloth


B&H# PUOC1K

Price: 13.49

Omega
Popabrella Portable Protective Umbrella

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B&H# OMPOP100

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VC-1M Rain Cape

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Product Information

Panasonic's ultra compact AVCHD HDC-SD9E Flash Memory 'PAL' Camcorder is a true high definition 1920 x 1080 camera. The HDC-SD9E is perfect for traveling because it frees you up from having to carry around extra tapes or DVDs. One 8GB SDHC card will capture up to 80 minutes of video. If you need more recording time just put an extra card or two in your pocket and forget about 'em until you need more storage space. The SD9 also features 24p for recording the moment with that film-look.

The 1/6" 3CCD sensor provides high quality video and 2.1Mp stills while the 10x optical zoom brings your subject up-close and clear. In addition, the Face Detection feature locks in on up to 5 faces for correct exposure, ensuring that your friends and family will look great even when played back on your big-screen TV. The Intelligent Shooting Guide offers suggestions when you need it to improve your recording and the 1.7 second Quick Start lets you start recording in no-time so that you never miss the shot. The HDC-SD9E has everything you need and then some for excellent movie-making without the hassle of bulky tapes or delicate DVDs.

Features

• SDHC Flash Memory Recording

Forget about carrying extra tapes or DVDs with you. The HDC-SD9E records directly to SDHC flash memory cards for up to 80 minutes of footage on an 8GB card. Store your video or 2.1Mp still images on SDHC cards up to 16GB (sold separately). Enjoy fast, easy transfer of files to your PC for emailing, sharing or printing.

• 1/6" 3CCD Image Sensor

The 1/6" 3CCD image sensor captures accurate, clean video for a beautiful shot every time. The sensor captures 2.1Mp stills.

• 10x Optical Zoom

The 10x optical zoom brings your subjects in close and clear with no loss in image quality.

• 24p Recording

With the option to record in 24p you can give all your movies that film-look.

• Face Detection

Panasonic's face detection system detects up to five faces at once, correcting for exposure ensuring that you get the clearest shot every time.

• Intelligent Shooting Guide

Onscreen prompts tell you when your image needs correction. The following six comments pop up when the camera senses that they're needed: Fast Tilt/Pan, Hand Swing, Back Light needed, Cancel Backlight, Low Light mode needed and Cancel Low Light mode. This function is able to be locked out when you prefer not to use it.

• Playback Intelligent Shooting

This guide provides warnings for recorded scenes that could use technical help by indicating: Dark Scene, Fast Tilt/Pan, Hand Swing, Low Light, Ground Shooting and Unfocused. If you choose to re-shoot your footage the camera tells you how to do it better.

• 1.7 Second Quick Start

With a 1.7 second start-up time you'll be able to get the shot you want without having to wait.

• Simultaneous Video & Still Capture

Capture video and still simultaneously with the HDC-SD9E and never miss any moment.

• 2.7" Wide LCD

The 2.7" widescreen LCD displays is great for composing your shots or for when you want to playback video for friends.

Specifications
Optics
Sensor
1/6" 3CCD
Lens
Leica Dicomar Lens
Focal Length=3.0-30mm
f/stop: 1.8-2.8
Zoom
10x Optical
700x Digital
Filter Size
37mm
Recording
System
PAL
Format
Video: AVCHD (1920 x 1080)
Still: JPEG (1920 x 1080)
Audio
5.1 Channel Dolby Digital
Image Stabilization
Advanced Optical Image Stabilization
Lux
5 lux (1/30 Low Light mode)
1 lus (Magic Pix mode)
Line In Recording
No
A/V Dubbing
No
Tape Loading
N/A
Display
Display Type
LCD
Display Size
2.7"
Viewfinder
N/A
Camera Features
Manual Controls
Aperture
Shutter
Gain
Focus
Built-in Speaker
Yes
Built-in Mic
Yes
Accessory Shoe
No
Fader
Yes
Effects
Yes
Built-in Light/Flash
No
Digital Still Mode
Still Recording Media
SDHC (up to 16GB - sold separately)
Resolution
2.1 Mp
Input/Output Connectors
Inputs
DC in
Output
USB 2.0
USB mini (A & B)
Component out
HDMI (mini)
Audio out
Analog out
A/V out
Microphone Input
No
Headphone Jack
No
General
Operating Systems
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Power Requirements
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Dimensions (WxHxD)
2.56 x 2.64 x 4.96"
Weight
0.60 lbs (275g)