Panasonic HDC-TM300 HD PAL Camcorder (Black) gives you high end features and the flexibility of flash memory recording. You can record full 1920 x 1080 high def video to the 32GB built-in memory with the option to store overflow footage to SD/SDHC memory cards.

Features

Designed with the aspiring film maker in mind, the Panasonic HDC-TM300 HD PAL Camcorder (Black) gives you high end features and the flexibility of flash memory recording. First off, you can record full 1920 x 1080 high def video to the 32GB built-in memory with the option to store overflow footage to SD/SDHC memory cards. The camera's Relay Recording function ensures that you won't run out of space because it automatically switches recording from the built-in memory to SD/SDHC memory card when it's full, or vice versa. 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, 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-TM300 rounds out its features with solid optics, including a Leica Dicomar lens, 12x optical zoom, and Advanced O.I.S.

Full 1920 x 1080 HD Recording

The HDC-TM300 records in true 1920 x 1080 high definition, resulting in fine detail and high resolution - a must for viewing on HDTV

Record to HDD and Flash Memory

Forget about bulky media - record to the camera's 32GB built-in flash memory or to removable SD/SDHC memory cards. The Relay Recoding function automatically switches recording from the built-in memory to the SD/SDHC card when it fills up, or vice versa

1/4.1" 3MOS System

This three CMOS sensor system, called "3MOS" by Panasonic, consists of three 1/4.1 inch CMOS sensors that provide a total of 9.15MP (3 x 3.05MP) for HD video and 10.6MP for stills (8.3MP simultaneous record with video)

Leica Dicomar Lens with 12x Optical Zoom

The Lecia Dicomar lens boasts multi-coatings and 7 elements for clean images with natural color. The 12x 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 Capture

The HDC-TM300 doubles as a digital still camera. Still images in the JPEG format easily upload to the Internet for sharing

Advanced Optical Image Stabilization

Advanced O.I.S. uses a corrective lens that shifts to compensate for blur from hand shake or a moving subject at 4,000 times per second

Creative Control and Workflow Features

Remote Control

Electronic viewfinder

Manual control ring

Mic and headphone jacks

5.1 channels surround sound system

Compatibility with Mac for editing in iMovie

Networking with Panasonic VIERA TV or Blu-ray players

Auto Focus (AF) Tracking: automatic focusing on subject picked via touch screen

Intelligent Auto mode automatically adjusts for the scene, includes Face Detection & Scene Detection

Optics

Sensor 1/4.1" 9.15Mp 3MOS (3 x 3.05Mp)

Lens Leica Dicomar lens

Focal length=4-48mm

F/Stop=1.8-2.8

Zoom 12x Optical

30-700x 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 (O.I.S.)

Lux Standard illumination: 1400 lux

Minimum illumination: 1.6 lux (1/30 Low Light Mode), 1 lux (Magic Pix)

Recording Media 32GB Built-in flash memory

SD/SDHC memory card

Recording Time 32GB Built-in flash memory

HA: 4 hours HE: 12 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 Yes

Camera Features

Manual Controls: Focus, White Balance, Shutter Speed, Iris

Built-in Speaker Yes

Built-in Mic Yes

Accessory Shoe Yes-cold

Built-in Flash Yes

Digital Still Mode

Still Recording Media 32GB HDD

SD/SDHC Memory Card



Resolution 10.6Mp (3984 x 2656)

7Mp (3264 x 2176)

4.5Mp (2592 x 1728) record)

Input/Output Connectors



Inputs 3.5mm stereo mini in

Output AV

USB 2.0

HDMI Mini

Component

3.5mm stereo mini out

Microphone Input Yes

Headphone Jack Yes

General

Languages English, French, Spanish

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 Not specified by manufacturer

Dimensions (WxHxD) 2.75 x 2.83 x 5.54" (70 x 72 x 141mm)

Weight 0.85 lb (385g)

This is a "PAL" product and CANNOT be used in the USA. It is designed for use with video products built to PAL TV standards.