Panasonic HX-DC1 Upright HD Camcorder

Bright and Stunning Full-HD (1920 x 1080) Video Recording
Even with its light weight and slim design, the HX-DC1 render images in breathtaking, Full-HD (1920 x 1080) beauty. You can preserve precious memories in stunning image quality for watching on a large-screen TV or sharing on the web.

New High-Quality Image Engine
This New High-Quality Image Engine enables both excellent image quality and a compact body. Its image-processing algorithms and architecture were designed for high-speed processing, signal processing systems were optimized for noise reduction, and power consumption was reduced. In addition to providing motion judgment for the noise elimination process, the 3D Digital Noise Reduction function also lowers random noise. By allotting the bit rate for the noise consuming component to the video signal, compression efficiency is improved for crisp, clear videos.

12x Double Range Zoom
The HX-DC1 features a 12x Double Range Zoom. You can easily switch between the maximum zooming areas of 6x/12x with the press of a Zoom Range button to enable truly dynamic zooming.

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 at once.

E.I.S. (Electrical Image Stabilizer)
The E.I.S. (Electrical Image Stabilizer) system helps to correct the kind of hand-shake blurring that often happens with compact cameras. Record all the images you want, whether you're shooting while walking, or taking self portraits, without having to worry about blurring.

285° Rotating, 7.5 cm/3.0-inch Wide-screen LCD
HX-DC1 feature a 7.5 cm/3.0" wide-screen LCD monitor that allows the brightness to be adjusted in seven levels. It also rotates through approximately 285º, so you can easily position it at your preferred angle. This lets you keep your subject clearly in view, whether you're shooting high, low, or at yourself and your pets.

Twin Shutter
The twin shutter design gives you two separate buttons for shooting photos or videos. Shoot either type of image with single-finger operation, and with no need to switch modes. You can also shoot a photo at the same time as you record a video.

Stereo Microphone
The HX-DC1 use a stereo microphone speaker. It lets you record videos with lifelike stereo sound.

14-Megapixel Still Picture Recording
Depending on the situation, you can flexibly shoot either high-quality photos or videos. You can also capture 2-megapixel still images while recording a video by simply pressing the Still button

High-Speed Reverse Consecutive Shooting
The High-Speed Reverse Consecutive Shooting function continues to capture images while the Still button is pressed, and then, by releasing the button when the desired scene ends, the data that was input just prior to the button release is recorded onto the Built-in Memory as consecutive images. This lets you preserve important memories without missing out on those split-second shutter opportunities.

Macro Shooting
Get as close as 1 cm when shooting small objects such as flowers or accessories. Enjoy creative shooting with high-resolution photos.\

Nine-point Auto Focus
automatically focus on your subject with its nine-point auto focus, even if it isn't located in the center of the frame. This prevents your shots from going out of focus.

Manual Shooting
Select the exposure compensation, aperture priority, and manual mode to shoot. This allows manual shooting to match the situation
 

Standard Accessories for Panasonic HX DC1

• Rechargeable Battery Pack
• USB Cable
• AV Cable
• AC Adapter
• Software CD-ROM
• Manual