Panasonic HC-V10KE Entry HD Camcorder (PAL)

Main Features

Enhanced Optical 70x Zoom

The compact, easy-to-carry camcorder features Enhanced Optical 70x Zoom function that uses the effective area of the sensor to further extend their zooming power at the wide-angle setting. The V10KE's zoom with HD image quality allows you to capture beautiful images of sweeping landscapes and pull in distant subjects for truly dynamic close-ups

Power O.I.S. with Active Mode

Power O.I.S. with Active Mode lets you get beautiful images with minimal blurring even while you're moving, shooting and holding the camcorder in your hands. Plus, you get images with minimal blurring even when shooting with an unstable posture, such as bending over or kneeling down

1280 x 720 HD Recording

The V10KE offers high definition recording and 70x Enhanced zoom in a compact body. HD video can be recorded in the MP4 format, which offers broad compatibility and high compression that results in small files that are easy to share. The camera also includes the option to record in the iFrame format, which is designed to speed up video editing. With iFrame, the video in your camera is the same format you'll edit, so it's fast to import and edit with compatible video editing applications

High-Quality 31.6 mm Wide-Angle Panasonic Lens

The 31.6 mm wide-angle setting fits more people and more of the background into the frame than conventional models. This is especially handy when you want to take a group photo in a small room. It fits your subjects in even when you shoot from up close, and makes it possible to pick up even small sounds with the mic

Simultaneous 0.9 Megapixel Still Picture Recording

The V10KE can capture 0.9 megapixel still images while simultaneously shooting video. Plus, when playing back the videos you shot, you can cut out 0.9 megapixel still images of any scene you want

iA (Intelligent Auto)

This powerful function senses the shooting conditions and automatically makes the settings and activates functions that will deliver optimal results. iA does the bothersome settings for you and makes it easy to capture beautiful, well-focused images with little effort on your part

Quick Start (0.8 Seconds)

To use the Quick Start mode, simply flip open the LCD and you're ready to shoot in just 0.8 seconds. When Eco-Mode is also used, the power turns off whenever the camcorder has not been operated for five minutes. This reduces wasted power consumption and enables a longer battery life

MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Format Compatibility

MPEG-4 files are widely used because they combine video and sound in the same file. As a result, the files can be quickly and easily saved onto a PC and then uploaded onto blogs or social networking sites to share with friends and family

Ideal for Mac & PC Users

The V10KE lets you record videos in the iFrame format. With iFrame, the video in your camera is the same format you'll edit, so it's fast to import and fast to edit with the compatible video editing software. iFrame is based on standards, so it works with a number of applications, including iMovie

Transferring, Editing, Uploading & Sharing

After shooting in iFrame, transfer data quickly to your computer via USB 2.0. Then, go straight to editing with either Panasonic's Windows editing software or iMovie for Mac (sold separately). After editing and archiving, upload your home movies and share on YouTube and Facebook. Plus, you can enjoy your footage on any portable mobile device with network access

World Time (Easy Time Setting)

Handy for travelers, this function makes it easy to set the camcorder time when you cross time zones and again when you return home. Simply select your destination from the displayed map and the camcorder is automatically set for that time zone. The time for two different places can be set - such as home and destination - and you can switch between the times by simply pressing a button

Scene Mode

Automatically selects the most suitable shutter speed and aperture for the shooting location and situation. Choose from scene modes like Sports, Portrait, Low Light (motion image only), Spot Light, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Scenery, Night Scenery and Night Portrait (still image only)

Color Night Rec/Color Night View

Color Night Rec and Color Night View deliver images with color, even in dim lighting

Pre-Rec Function

This smart function records three seconds of images even before you actually begin shooting. The images are held temporarily in the camcorder's internal memory, before recording begins

AGS (Auto Ground-Directional Standby)

The O.I.S. linear motor system can detect when the camera is in an unusual shooting position - such as when you've inadvertently left it on in recording mode. In these cases, the camera automatically stops recording, saving both battery power and media storage space

HDMI Interface

You can quickly connect your HD camcorder to an HDTV using the HDMI interface. It allows you to use a single cable to playback your videos in high-definition

VIERA Link

Connect your HD camcorder to a VIERA or compatible Blu-ray Disc player via an HDMI mini cable and you can control both units in synchronized operation with a single remote control. This kind of simple, easy operation makes it enjoyable to view your recordings

Playback with SD Card

Just slip the SD card from your camcorder into the SD card slot on your VIERA TV or Blu-ray Disc player and you're ready to view your Full-HD moving images

HD Writer HE 1.0 Editing/Archiving Software

HD Writer HE 1.0 software, included with the camcorder, makes it easy to play or edit videos on your PC and have more fun when the shooting's done

Importing Data

When the camcorder is connected to a PC, the software automatically starts up. Importing data takes only a few clicks of the mouse

Easy YouTube & Facebook Uploading

The videos you've recorded are easily uploaded to YouTube or Facebook in their original high quality format. Plus, HD Writer LE 1.1 lets you share your videos worldwide

Editing

It's easy to add titles, rearrange scenes, provide transition effects and edit images in single frame units

PAL Recording Camcorder

The V10KE camcorder is designed for use outside of North America. It's made for countries that support the PAL color encoding system. Phase Alternating Line or PAL recording is used in several regions around the world - including: North Africa, East Africa, Western Europe, Central Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, South America (Brazil/Argentina), Great Britain, Australia and Oceania (South Pacific Islands). PAL camcorders usually record using 25p, 50i or 50p frames per second (fps), while NTSC camcorders usually record using 60p/60i/30p fps. North America supports NTSC recording, which means this PAL camcorder is not compatible with TVs and HDTVs in the United States and Canada

Other Features

Effective Pixels (Motion Image): 0.56 - 0.44 megapixels (16:9)

Effective Pixels (Still Image): 0.56 - 0.44 megapixels (16:9)

35 mm Film Camera Equivalent (Motion Image): 31.6 - 2261.5 mm (16:9), 31.6 - 2254.4 mm (16:9)

63x Optical Zoom, 70x Enhanced Zoom, 37x, 100x Digital Zoom and 3500x (maximum value of zoom magnification)

White Balance: Auto, Indoor1, Indoor2, Sunny, White Set and Cloudy

Shutter Speed (Motion Image 50i): 1/25-1/8000 sec with Auto Slow Shutter on and 1/50-1/8000 sec with Auto Slow Shutter off

Auto/Manual Iris

Recording / Playback Modes: 720/50p (15Mbps / VBR), (1280 x 720) / 480/50p (6Mbps / VBR), (640 x 480) / iFrame (28Mbps / VBR), (960 x 540)

Thumbnail Display: 20 thumbnails/page, 9 thumbnails/page or 1 thumbnail/page

AAC (2ch) audio recording for all recording modes

Simultaneous Recording: 0.9MP / 16:9 (1280 x 720) and 0.3MP / 4:3 (640 x 480)

Power Consumption (max): 2.7W (recording) and 5.3W (charging)