Panasonic's HDC-HS250 120GB Full HD Camcorder records in the beauty of HD while boasting top of the line features. Capture true 1920 x 1080 video and 10.6MP stills to the 120GB hard disk drive, with the camera's three 1/4.1" CMOS sensors, called "3MOS" by Panasonic. Should you run out of space, or simply want to record to flash memory, the camcorder also records to SD/SDHC memory cards which are great for uploading footage to the Internet hassle free. The HS250 also comes with a Leica Dicomar lens and 12x optical zoom, not to mention Advanced O.I.S.
If you're nervous about capturing those once-in-a-lifetime shots perfectly, simply use the camera's Intelligent Auto mode. iA mode automatically adjusts for the situation, taking the guess work out of recording and letting you focus on the moment. In addition, Auto Focus Tracking focuses on your subject of choice to ensure a clean, crisp image. The HS250 is also compatible with Mac, giving you the option to edit your video in iMovie for even more flexibility.
| Camera | |
|---|---|
| Sensor |
9.15 Megapixel 1/4.1" CMOS
1
Please Note:3 x 3.05MP close |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens |
4 - 48 mm f/1.8 - 2.8 |
| Zoom |
Optical: 12x Digital: 700x |
| Filter Size | 43 mm |
| Recording | |
|---|---|
| System | NTSC |
| Recording Media |
Hard Disk Drive 120GB Video/Image SD/SDHC 2 Please Note:SD/SDHC memory card not included close |
| Recording Time |
Hard Disk Drive GB HDD: HA: 15 hours, 50 minutes HE: 50 hours SD/SDHC GB 1GB: HA: 7 minutes 1GB: HE: 21 minutes 32GB: HA: 4 hours 32GB: HE: 12 hours |
| Video Format |
High Definition MPEG AVC/H.264 1920 x 1080 1440 x 1080 |
| Still Image Resolution | JPEG: 10.6 Megapixel |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Display Type | LCD |
| Screen Size | 2.7" |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| Lux |
1400 (Standard illumination) 1.6 (1/30 low light mode) 1 (Magic Pix) |
| Built-in Mic | Yes |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes |
| Built-in Light/Flash |
Light - No Flash - Yes |
| Accessory Shoe | None |
| Tripod Mount | 1/4" |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Inputs | None |
| Outputs |
1x A/V 1x USB 2.0 1x Mini HDMI 1x Component Video (out) |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Headphone Jack | No |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Languages |
English Spanish French |
| System Requirements |
Windows System
Macintosh System
Please Note:Mac OS X 10.4 or higher for iMovie'08 close |
| Battery | Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Hours per Charge |
| Power Adapter | 110-240VAC, 50/60HZ |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 2.72 x 2.87 x 5.04" / 69.09 x 72.90 x 128.02 mm |
| Weight | 0.93 lb / 421.84 g |