Panasonic SDR-H80 HDD Video Camera
70x Optical Zoom , 60GB HDD , 2.7" Wide LCD Screen , Optical Image Stabilization

Features | Standard Accessories | Technical Specification | Latest Prices | Buy Now

The new hybrid camcorder SDR-H80 can record either on its 60GB built-in hard disk drive or on SD/SDHC Memory Card. Besides the high capacity HDD this camcorder features a powerful 70x optical zoom combined with an advanced optical image stabilization system that corrects hand-shake around 4,000 times per second.

The SDR-H80 camcorder can hold up to 54 hours of recording in LP Mode when the built-in hard disk drive is used. with a 32GB SDHC Memory Card recording time can be as much as 26 hours.

The newly implemented Intelligent Auto Mode function automatically activates several convenient shooting assist functions. These functions include Advanced O.I.S.; Face Detection, which adjusts exposure settings in order to capture faces perfectly; and the Intelligent Scene Selector, which determines shooting conditions and selects scene settings accordingly.

The SDR-H80 camcorder features the new YouTube Uploader function that makes video uploading super easy! Simply set the camcorder to "Web Mode" and it will record the movie in a YouTube compatible format. After shooting connect the camcorder via USB to a PC and the YouTube Uploader automatically starts. Simply follow the procedure to upload your video clips to the YouTube video-sharing site.

The SDR-H80 camcorder offers a function that simplifies the process of copying recordings from the Memory Card or hard disk drive to a DVD. Simply connect the camcorder to a VW-BN1 DVD Burner (optional) and press the button. No PC is required. A DVD disc created this way can be easily played directly from a DVD player..

Salient Features of Panasonic SDR-H80 HDD Video Camera

70 x Optical Zoom & Advanced O.I.S
This 70x zoom lens has the power you need to take dramatic close-ups or get remarkable shots of even distant subjects. But with long-distance zoom shots, even a tiny bit of hand shake has a huge effect on picture quality. That's where optical image stabilizer comes in. Panasonic's Advanced O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabiliser) shifts a corrective lens as you shoot to help eliminate the effects of hand shake, so you get clear, sharp shots even at high zoom levels. It's an essential feature for getting the most out of this incredible zoom lens.

Intelligent Auto
Intellignet Scene Selector

This function analyzes the shooting situation and automatically switches the camcorder to the Scene mode that will give you optimal results.

Face Detection
Face Detection automatically senses the ambient lighting and adjusts the exposure accordingly, so faces are bright and easy to see. The focus also prioritizes the faces, and skin tones are smoothed. Faces in the center of the frame serve as the reference for adjustments, but the function can detect up to 15 faces in all.

Easy Uploading to YouTube^TM

• Step 1 : Shoot
  YouTube limits videos to 10 minutes. In Web mode the camcorder uses a 10-minute countdown system, so you're assured that the recording won't be too long for YouTube, and you won't have to edit it down after shooting.
• Step 2: Connect
  The Upload mode in the VideoCam Suite is automatically activated as soon as the camcorder is connected to the PC.
• Step 3: Upload
  To upload, simply choose the image file you want and click the Upload button. Encoding is no longer a hassle, as the software does all the work for you.

Auto Power LCD
The LCD brightness can be adjusted manually to suit the surroundings. In Auto mode, the LCD brightness is adjusted automatically in 16 smooth steps, depending on the surroundings. In darker rooms it adjusts to a lower brightness, making it easier to frame the shot. Outside, it adjusts to almost twice the brightness for easy viewing even on sunny days.

Pure Colour Engine
The Pure Colour Engine converts the CCD output signal from a complementary color signal into an RGB signal at an early stage and extracts the low-frequency luminance component from the RGB signal. This innovative engine also achieves truly superb color reproduction for high-zoomed pictures.

Standard Accessories for Panasonic SDR-H80 SD Video Camera

• Panasonic SDR-H80 Video Camera
• Battery Pack
• Battery Charger
• AC Main Leads
• AV Cable
• USB Cable
• Strap
• Software CD
• Documentation