The S26 boasts the Optical 70x Ultra Zoom lens, which is designed for shooting with clarity, even at long distances, such as concerts. Other recording features include the 1/8" CCD sensor, 2.7" LCD, and Advanced O.I.S

The Panasonic SDR-S26 SD Card Standard Definition PAL Camcorder is an affordable, user-friendly way to post all your memories to social media sites, such as YouTube. Share video from that party you went to on Friday in just three short steps thanks to VideoCam Suite software. And, because the SDR-S26 records to SD/SDHC memory cards, there's no need to carry around bulky media.

The S26 boasts the Optical 70x Ultra Zoom lens, which is designed for shooting with clarity, even at long distances, such as concerts. Other recording features include the 1/8" CCD sensor, 2.7" LCD, and Advanced O.I.S. In addition, the Intelligent Auto (iA) mode makes shooting even easier because it automatically adjusts for the scene, activating the appropriate mode for the situation.

Record to External Flash Memory

Record to compact and lightweight SD/SDHC memory cards for hassle-free transfer of video and stills to your PC for emailing and easy uploading to social media sites.

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" wide LCD gives you a generous platform on which to compose and playback video and stills.

Digital Still Capture

The SDR-S26 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 a hand shake or a moving subject.

Intelligent Auto Mode

iA Mode automatically adjusts the camcorder to your shooting situation and initiates the appropriate functions, such as Face Detection or Intelligent Scene Selector.

VideoCam Suite

VideoCam Suite software makes uploading to YouTube as easy as 1-2-3. Simply record in Web mode and connect the camcorder to your computer when you're finished. VideoCam Suite automatically starts up and is ready to upload your video - just choose the file you want and click "Upload".

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 Dolby Digital (2 channel), MPEG1 AudioLayer 2

Image Stabilization Advanced Optical Image Stabilization

Lux Standard illumination: 1400 lux Minimum illumination: 6 lux (1/30 Low Light mode), 2 lux (Magic Pix)

Recording Media SD/SDHC memory card (not included)

Recording Time SD/SDHC memory card 1GB: XP: 12 minutes LP: 50 minutes 32GB: XP: 6 hours, 40 minutes LP: 26 hours, 40 minutes

Display

Display Type Wide LCD

Display Size 2.7" (123,200 pixels)

Viewfinder No

Camera Features

Manual Controls Focus, White Balance, Aperture, Shutter Speed

Built-in Speaker Yes

Built-in Mic Yes

Accessory Shoe No

Built-in Light/Flash No/No

Digital Still Mode

Still Recording Media SD/SDHC Memory Cards

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 Not specified by manufacturer

Dimensions (WxHxD) 2.21 x 2.56 x 4.21" (56 x 65 x 107mm)

Weight 0.50 lb (235g)

Note: This is a "PAL" product and CANNOT be used in the USA. It is designed for use with video products built to European, Asian, South American, and African & Australia TV standards