Panasonic HDC-TM20 HD PAL Camcorder (Black)

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Panasonic HDC-TM20 HD PAL Camcorder (Black)
Key Features
  • 1920 x 1080 HD
  • SD/SDHC Card Slot
  • 1/6" CMOS Sensor
  • Leica Dicomar Lens
The entry-level HDC-TM20 HD PAL Camcorder (Black) 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-TM20 has solid features and the flexibility of 16GB internal flash memory or SD/SDHC memory card recording. If you're looking to do a little more with your memories, take advantage of the TM20'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-TM20 provides the quality of HD, and ease-of-use, at a manageable price.

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Panasonic HDC-TM20 Overview

The entry-level HDC-TM20 HD PAL Camcorder (Black) 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-TM20 has solid features and the flexibility of 16GB internal flash memory or SD/SDHC memory card recording. If you're looking to do a little more with your memories, take advantage of the TM20'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-TM20 provides the quality of HD, and ease-of-use, at a manageable price.

Full 1920 x 1080 HD Recording
The HDC-TM20 records in true 1920 x 1080 high definition, resulting in fine detail and high resolution - a must for viewing on any HDTV
Record to Twin Memory
You have the option of recording to the camera's 16GB internal flash memory or to removable SD/SDHC memory cards. Flash memory is lightweight and perfect for uploading video and stills to the Internet for sharing via email or social media sites
1/6" CMOS Image Sensor
The 1/6" CMOS image sensor captures life-like high definition video (MPEG4) and still (JPEG) images
Leica Dicomar Lens & 16x Optical Zoom
The Lecia Dicomar lens boasts multi-coatings and 7 elements for clean images with natural color. 16x optical zoom brings far off subjects up close with little to no loss in image quality
2.7" Wide LCD Display
The 2.7" wide LCD gives you a generous viewing surface on which to compose and playback video and stills
Digital Still Recording
The HDC-TM20 doubles as a digital still camera. Still images in the JPEG format easily upload to the Internet for sharing
Creative Control and Workflow Features
  • Intelligent Auto mode automatically adjusts for the scene, includes Face Detection & Scene Detection
  • 5.1 channel surround sound
  • Auto Power LCD and quick power on
  • Compatible with Mac for editing in iMovie
  • Networking with Panasonic VIERA TV or Blu-ray player

Panasonic HDC-TM20 Specs

Optics
Sensor
1.47Mp 1/6" MOS Sensor
Lens
Leica Dicomar lens
Focal length=2.95-47.2mm
F/Stop=1.8-3.3
Zoom
16x Optical
40-1000x Digital
Filter Size
43mm
Recording
System
PAL
Format
MPEG4-AVC/H.264 (AVCHD standard compliant)
Audio
Dolby Digital (5.1 channel)
Image Stabilization
Advanced Optical Image Stabilization
Lux
Standard illumination: 1400 lux
Minimum illumination: 9 lux (1/30 Low Light mode), 1 lux (Magic Pix)
Recording Media
16GB Built-in flash memory
SD/SDHC memory card (not included)
Recording Time
16GB Built-in flash memory
HA: 2 hours HE: 6 hours

SD/SDHC memory card
1GB: HA: 7 minutes HE: 21 minutes
32GB: HA: 4 hours HE: 12 hours

Display
Display Type
Wide LCD
Display Size
2.7" (230,400 pixels)
Viewfinder
No
Camera Features
Manual Controls
Focus, White Balance, Shutter Speed, Iris
Built-In Speaker
Yes
Built-in Mic
Yes
Accessory Shoe
No
Built-in Light/Flash
Flash - Yes
Light - Yes
Digital Still Mode
Still Recording Media
16GB Built-in flash memory
SD/SDHC Memory Card (not included)
Resolution
2.1Mp (1920 x 1080)
Input/Output Connectors
Inputs
No
Output
USB 2.0
HDMI Mini
AV out
Component
Microphone Input
No
Headphone Jack
No
General
Languages
English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Czech, Netherlandic, Turkish, Swedish
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows XP, 2000, Vista

Mac OS X 10.4 or higher for iMovie'08 7.1.2 or later (HD writer AE 1.0 is not available for Mac)

Power Requirements
110-240VAC, 50/60Hz
Dimensions
2.52 x 2.64 x 5" (64 x 67 x 127mm)
Weight
0.60 lb (270g)

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