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The entry-level HDC-HS20 80GB Full HD Camcorder from Panasonic gives you high definition recording at an affordable price. Whether you want to record all the moments of your baby's first few years or show off your intimidating skateboard skills, the HDC-HS20 has solid features and the flexibility of hard drive and SD/SDHC memory card recording, which lends well to Internet sharing. If you're looking to do a little more with your memories, take advantage of the HS20's compatibility with Mac for editing in iMovie.
You don't have to worry about not getting that once in a lifetime moment, either. The camera's Intelligent Auto (iA) mode takes the confusion out of recording by automatically adjusting for your specific situation with features such as Face Detection and Scene Detection. Other advanced features like the Leica Dicomar lens and 16x optical zoom give you an added edge.
The HDC-HS20 provides the quality of HD, and ease-of-use, at a manageable price.
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 1.47 Megapixel 1/6" CMOS |
| Lens |
2.95 - 47.2 mm f/1.8 - 3.3 |
| Zoom |
Optical: 16x Digital: 1000x |
| Filter Size | 43 mm |
| Recording | |
|---|---|
| System | NTSC |
| Recording Media |
Hard Disk Drive 80GB Video/Image SD/SDHC 1 Please Note:SD/SDHC memory card not included close |
| Recording Time |
Hard Disk Drive HA: 10 hours, 30 minutes HE: 33 hours, 20 minutes SD/SDHC 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: 2.1 Megapixel |
| Audio Format | 5.1-ChannelStereo |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Display Type | LCD |
| Screen Size | 2.7" |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| Lux |
1400 (Standard illumination) 9 (1/30 low light mode) 1 (Magic Pix) |
| Built-in Mic | Yes |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes |
| Built-in Light/Flash |
Light - Yes Flash - Yes |
| Accessory Shoe | None |
| Tripod Mount | 1/4" |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Inputs | None |
| Outputs |
1x A/V 1x USB 2.0 1x Component Video (out) 1x Mini HDMI |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Headphone Jack | No |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Languages | English, Spanish, French |
| System Requirements |
Windows System
Macintosh System
Please Note:Mac: 10.4 or higher for iMovie '08 close |
| Battery | Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack |
| Power Adapter | 110-240VAC, 50/60HZ |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 2.52 x 2.72 x 5.04" / 64.01 x 69.09 x 128.02 mm |
| Weight | 0.79 lb / 358.34 g |
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Comments about Panasonic HDC-HS20 80GB Full HD Camcorder:
Just received my HS20.[...]great features like the 80GB HDD, 12x optical zoom, HD. Would be better with the accessory shoe and view finder.
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