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Panasonic HC-V201 HD Camcorder
- Price: $243.99
- Free Shipping (USA)
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- B&H # PAHCV201K
- Mfr# HC-V201K
Product Highlights
- 1/5.8" BSI MOS Sensor
- Records up to 1080/60p HD Video
- 38x Optical Zoom & 72x Intelligent Zoom
- Fast f/1.8 Maximum Aperture
- Captures up to 10MP Still Photos
- 2.7" Wide LCD Monitor (230,400 dots)
- Uses SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards
- Power O.I.S. Image Stabilization System
- AVCHD and iFrame Format Modes
Remember the Essentials
Recording media is required but not included with this item. Please be sure to purchase recording media for this item.
The Panasonic HC-V201 HD Camcorder features a 1/5.8" BSI MOS sensor for recording Full HD 1080/60p video. The lens has a maximum aperture of f/1.8 for excellent low light capabilities, and the 38x optical zoom is supplemented by a 72x Intelligent Zoom with Power O.I.S. for increased sharpness. In addition to HD video, the HC-V201 can capture 10MP still photographs while simultaneously shooting video. Other features include a 2.7" LCD monitor, intelligent Auto (IA) mode, Highlight Playback function and an SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot.
- BSI Sensor
- The 1/5.8" MOS sensor incorporates Back Side Illumination (BSI) technology for improved sensitivity that enables the sensor to record easy-to-see, clear images even in dimly lit situations.
- Intelligent 72x Zoom
- The HC-V201 features an ultra-telephoto Intelligent 72x zoom. This powerful zoom brings faraway subjects right up close to capture dynamic images that fill the entire frame.
- Power O.I.S. Image Stabilization
- The Power O.I.S. Image Stabilizer corrects slight hand-shake. Even high-power zoom shots, which are highly susceptible to hand-shake, now come out sharp and clear, maintaining image quality from wide-angle to telephoto.
- iA and Scene Modes
- iA (Intelligent Auto) senses the shooting conditions and automatically adjusts settings for optimal results. iA makes the bothersome settings for you and makes it easy to capture beautiful, well-focused images. Scene modes include Sports, Portrait, Low Light (motion image only), Spot Light, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Scenery, Night Scenery, Night Portrait (still image only), and Soft Skin Mode.
- Focus Assist
- This function shows which subjects are in-focus by displaying their outlines in blue. You can easily check the focus on the LCD monitor when manually focusing, to ensure sharp images.
- Pre-Rec Function
- This smart function records three seconds of video even before you actually begin shooting. Before recording begins, the images are held in temporary, internal memory. This helps ensure that you won't miss the start of a moment you want to record, such as when an event begins all of a sudden.
- Color Night Rec / Color Night View
- Color Night Rec captures images with color even in dim lighting (1 lux). Shooting with Color Night Rec with Color Night View enabled improves color saturation for a more pleasing image.
- Auto Ground-Directional Standby
- The Auto Ground-Directional Standby (AGS) system works in conjunction with the O.I.S. linear motor system, which can detect when the camera is in an unusual shooting position and automatically stops recording, saving both battery power and media storage space.
- Advanced Highlight Playback Mode
- The camera detects zooming, panning, scene changes, faces, etc., in recorded images as "highlights" by using the I.I.S. (Intelligent Index System). This allows you to play back the footage you've just shot and have the camera playback images with transitions for you based on preferences you select.
- HD Writer
- HD Writer software, included with the camcorder, makes it easy to play or edit videos on your PC and have more fun when the shooting is done. The Short Movie Story function makes it possible to transform still images and videos into dramatic short videos. Once the still images / videos, a theme, and background music are selected, the software takes over to automatically produce the movie. It's easy to add titles, rearrange scenes, provide transition effects, and edit images in single frame units.
- Eye-Fi Compatible
- The HC-V201 is compatible with Eye-Fi memory cards (sold separately), which allow you to wirelessly transfer recorded content to a PC or upload it to social networking sites. You can also directly transport the data to your smartphone, tablet or other compatible devices without connecting another access point.
| Camera | |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 1x 1/5.8" MOS Sensor |
| Backside Illumination | Yes |
| Pixel Gross | 2510000 |
| Effective Pixels |
2200000 @ Video 16:9 2200000 @ Photo 16:9 |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 2.35 - 89.3 |
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length | 32.3 - 1365 @ Aspect Ratio: 16:9 |
| Maximum Aperture | 1.8 - 4.2 |
| Zoom |
Optical: 38x Intelligent Off: 42x Intelligent On: 72x Digital: 100x Maximal Value: 2500x |
| Filter Size | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Recording | |
|---|---|
| Recording Media | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Recording Time |
SD/SDHC GB 135 |
| Video Format |
AVCHD (MPEG4) 1920 x 1080p / 60 fps (28Mbps) 1920 x 1080p / 60 fps (17Mbps) 1920 x 1080p / 60 fps (13Mbps) High Definition AVCHD (MPEG4) 1920 x 1080p / 60 fps (5Mbps) iFrame 1920 x 1080 (28Mbps) MP4 960 x 540 (1.5Mbps) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Still Image Resolution |
JPEG: 10 Megapixel, 4224 x 2376 (16:9) JPEG: 2.1 Megapixel, 1920 x 1080 (16:9) |
| Channels | 2-Channel Stereo |
| Audio Format |
AAC Dolby Digital 2ch |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Display Type | LCD |
| Screen Size | 2.7" |
| Pixel Count | 230400 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Rotation | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Scene Modes | Preset: Yes |
| Lux |
1400 (Standard Illumination) 4 (Scene Mode Low Light 1/30) 1 (Color Night Rec.) |
| Shutter Speed | 1/30-1/8000sec |
| White Balance Modes |
Auto Cloudy Daylight Indoor 1 Indoor 2 Manual |
| Built-in Mic | Yes |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes |
| Tripod Mount | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Inputs | 1x USB 2.0 (power ) |
| Outputs |
1x USB 2.0 (power and data) 1x A/V 1x HDMI C (Mini) |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Headphone Jack | No |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Languages |
English French Spanish |
| Battery | Rechargeable Battery Pack, 3.6VDC, 970mAh Hours per Charge |
| Charging Method |
AC Adapter USB |
| Charging Time | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Power Adapter | 5-VAC |
| Power Consumption |
Recording: 3.57 W Charging: 7.7 W |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 2.1 x 2.4 x 4.5" / 53 x 60 x 114 mm |
| Weight | 0.40 lb / 184 g (without battery and SD card) |
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