Panasonics SDR-H80 SD HDD PAL Camcorder (Black) is an entry-level option for the budget-minded. This lightweight camera features hybrid recording to both the 60GB hard disk drive and to removable SD/SDHC memory cards. It also features included VideoCam software for easy uploading to YouTube.

Features

Panasonic's SDR-H80 SD HDD PAL Camcorder (Black) is an entry-level option for the budget-minded. This lightweight camera features hybrid recording to both the 60GB hard disk drive and to removable SD/SDHC memory cards. It also features included VideoCam software for easy uploading to YouTube. If you're intimidated by menus and numerous functions, the Intelligent Auto (iA) mode keeps things simple. iA mode automatically adjusts the H80's settings depending on the scene, allowing features like Face Detection and Scene Detection to take over, making sure you get the best shot possible.

The SDR-H80 also boasts Panasonic's Optical 70x Ultra Zoom lens for zooming in on far off subjects with little to no loss in image quality. Advanced O.I.S., another useful tool, corrects for blur caused by motion and hand shake.

Record to HDD and Flash Memory

Forget about bulky media - record to the 60GB hard disk drive in the SDR-H80 or to external SD/SDHC flash memory cards

1/8" CCD Image Sensor

The 1/8" CCD image sensor captures standard definition, video (MPEG2) and still (JPEG) images

Optical 70x Ultra Zoom Lens

The Optical 70x Ultra Zoom lens brings even far off subjects up close with little to no loss in image quality

2.7" Wide LCD Display

The 2.7" LCD display gives you a platform to compose and playback all your shots

Digital Still Recording

The SDR-H80 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

Creative Control and Workflow Features

VideoCam Suite software for easy uploading to YouTube

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

Optics

Sensor 0.8Mp 1/8" CCD

Lens Panasonic 70x Ultra-Zoom Lens

Focal length=1.5-105mm

F/Stop=1.9-5.7

Zoom 70x Optical

70-100x Digital

70-3500x Super

Digital Filter Size 37mm

Recording

System PAL

Format Standard Definition: MPEG2

Audio HDD: Dolby Digital (2 channel)

SD: Dolby Digital (2 channel), MPEG1 AudioLayer 2

Image Stabilization Advanced O.I.S.

Lux Standard illumination: 1400 lux

Minimum illumination: 6 lux (1/30 Low Light mode), 2 lux (Magic Pix)

Recording Media 60GB Hard disk drive

SD/SDHC memory card (not included)

Recording Time 60GB HDD

XP: 14 hours LP: 54 hours

SD/SDHC memory card

1GB: XP: 12 minutes LP: 50 minutes

32BG: XP: 6 hours, 40 minutes LP: 26 hours, 40 minutes

Display

Display Type Wide LCD

Display Size 2.7" (123,200 pixel)

Viewfinder No

Camera Features

Manual Controls White Balance, Aperture, Shutter Speed, Focus

Built-in Speaker Yes

Built-in Mic Yes

Accessory Shoe No

Built-in Light/Flash Flash No/No

Digital Still Mode

Still Recording Media 60GB HDD

SD/SDHC Memory Card

Resolution 0.30Mp (640 x 480)

Input/Output Connectors

Inputs No

Output AV out

USB 2.0

Microphone Input No

Headphone Jack No

General

Languages English, French, Spanish Compatible

Operating Systems Windows 2000, XP, Vista

Mac OS X 10.5.6 or higher (iMovie '09 is required - not included. Mac is not compatible with VideoCam Suite 2.0)

Power Requirements 110-240VAC, 50/60Hz

Dimensions (WxHxD) 2.09 x 2.64 x 4.21" (53 x 67 x 107mm)

Weight 0.66 lb (300g)

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.