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Designed with the aspiring film maker in mind, the Panasonic HDC-HS300 120GB HDD/SD Card Hybrid High Definition Camcorder is the company's top of the line consumer offering for 2009. First off, you can record up to 50 hours of full 1920 x 1080 high def video to the HDD with the option to store overflow footage to SD/SDHC memory cards. Capturing all that beautiful video would be the three 1/4.1" CMOS sensors which add up to total 9.15MP, named "3MOS", by Panasonic. The sensors also record 10.6MP stills and 8.3MP when recording both video and still images simultaneously. Other features attractive to those looking to hone their video skills include microphone and headphone terminals, which are a must for getting high quality audio. In addition, an electronic viewfinder and manual control ring give you even more flexibility. Another plus would be compatibility with Mac for editing in iMovie. The HDC-HS300 rounds out its features with solid optics, including a Leica Dicomar lens, 12x optical zoom, and Advanced O.I.S.

Specification	Description
Model	HDC-HS300K, HDCHS300K
UPC	037988983179
16 x 9 recording	Yes
Audio Recording	Yes
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard	Yes
Battery Type	Product
Benefits	HD images contain 6 times as much information as standard images, so you get full, rich detailPanasonic's iA helps avoid problems in
Cables Included	A/V cableUSB cableComponent cable
Camera Flash	Built-in
Camera/Camcorder Color Support	Yes
Capacity	1250
Capacity UOM	mAh
Chemistry	Lithium Ion
Connections	Component video (1)HDMI mini (1)Audio out (1)USB mini (1)1/8" stereo microphone in (1)A/V out (1)
Continuous Burst or Capture Mode	Yes
Continuous Shooting Speed	50fps
Country Of Origin	Japan
Description Header	Shoot like Cecil B.
Digital Audio Format	5.1-channel surround
Digital Still Camera Function	Yes
Digital Video Format	H2.64
Digital Zoom	700
Display Catalog Number	55032692
Display Form Factor	Built-in
Display Languages	English, French, Spanish
Display Size	2.7 inches
End Product Indicator	Yes
Features	Full control of the zooming speed and can zoom in or out to the precise degree you wantRotate the focus ring to focus, even change th
Focal Length	4.0 - 48.0 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera	44.9-539mm
Focus Adjustment	Auto/Manual
Humidity Range Operating	10~80%
Image Stabilizer	Advanced O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization)
Image Storage	JPEG; 10.6 M (3984x2656), 7 M (3264x2176), 4.5 M (2592x1728) [3:2], 10 M (4224x2376), 6 M (3328x1872), 3.5 M (2560x1440) [16:9], 9 M (3520x2640), 8 M
Included in the Box	HD Camcorder 120GBBattery & chargerVideo component cableAV cableUSB cableIR remoteHD Wri
Integrated Memory	120
Integrated Memory UOM	GB
JPEG, JPG	Yes
Lens Aperture	F1.8 / F2.8
Lens System Type	Leica Dicomar Lens
Manufacturer Labor Warranty	12
Manufacturer Part Number	HDC-HS300K
Manufacturer Parts Warranty	12
MAP Price	0.0
Max Operating Temperature	104 Fahrenheit
Megapixel Range	<2MP
Microphone Technology	5.1-channel surround
Microphone Type	5.1ch Surround, Zoom and Focus Microphone
Min Illumination	1.6 lux
Min Operating Temperature	32 Fahrenheit
Model	HDC-HS300K
NightShot	Yes
Operating Temperature UOM	° F
Optical Sensor Type	1/4.1" MOS x 3
Optical Zoom	12
PC Operating System Support	Windows XP and later
PictBridge-enabled	Yes
Power Device	Li-ion battery pack
Product Depth	5.74
Product Dimensions UOM	inches
Product Height	2.88
Product Type	Hard drive
Product Weight	1.01
Product Weight UOM	pounds
Product Width	2.75
Rechargeable	Yes
Remote Control Type	Product
Resolution	1.47 Megapixels
Self Timer	Yes
Shooting Programs	HA (17Mbps/VBR) (1920x1080), HG (13Mbps/VBR) (1920x1080), HX (9Mbps/VBR) 1920x1080), HE (6Mbps/VBR) (1440x1080)
Size	Specialty
Software Included	HD Writer AE 1.0
special effects playback	Yes
Still Image Format	JPEG
Supported Flash Memory	SD/SDHC
Supported Languages	English
Technology	IR
time-lapse	Yes
Type	2.7" Wide LCD
Viewfinder Type	EVF
White Balance	Auto/Indoor1/Indoor2/Sunny/Cloudy/White Set
Zoom Adjustment	Manual zoom ring

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"First all the camera has a beautiful image and lcd. I am using it with a Cam Caddie and a Jag35 and I am getting great results. The low light is a little weird and it doesn't like it too low. The image stabilizer is very good and the best I have seen.

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"When I took this baby out of the box I couldn't imagine it was capable of all the things it said in the promotional literature. It seemed so tiny compared to the camcorders of last generation. But the reality has exceeded all my expectations!

I use a camcorder in my work as a professional motiva …" Read Full Review »

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"This camera was purchased to be used as a second camera during production of commercial HD videos in conjunction with a Panasonic HVX-200. It's image quality is excellent, and it's very versatile when it comes to uploading either to PC or MAC for editing. No downsides. "

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"I have only had this camera a couple of weeks but so far have really enjoyed it. It is light weight and easy to handle. It is pretty self explanatory to use. I do wish it's view finder lifted for easier use. It extends some but I like those that also lift up. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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"Great quality, easy to use, great color and contrast, amazing sharpness, smooth zoom and panning, nice stills even! "

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