Worldwide, there is a strong and growing trend toward large-screen, high-image-quality televisions and high definition (HD) broadcasting. In line with this, manufacturers are... more
function automatically activates several convenient shooting functions. These include Advanced O.I.S. which compensates for hand-shake to eliminate blurring; Face Detect...
function automatically activates several convenient shooting functions. These include Advanced O.I.S. which compensates for hand-shake to eliminate blurring; Face Detect...
records direct to Secure Digital (SD) memory cards, which are both a very versatile and compact format; you can fit a summer’s worth of weddings and holidays easily ...
records direct to Secure Digital (SD) memory cards, which are both a very versatile and compact format; you can fit a summer’s worth of weddings and holidays easily ...
recordinghigh definition images (1920x1080 pixels) on SD and SDHC cards, the HDC-SD20 iscompact, lightweight and solid enough to follow you anywhere. Its unique Leica...
recordinghigh definition images (1920x1080 pixels) on SD and SDHC cards, the HDC-SD20 iscompact, lightweight and solid enough to follow you anywhere. Its unique Leica...
televisions and high definition (HD) broadcasting. In line with this; manufacturers are transitioning to HD quality in all other types of video equipment too.
Panasonic HDC-SD20 - Black
Panasonic have just announced a new addition to their HD Camcorder range- the HDC SD20! ... more
Worldwide- there is a strong and growing trend toward large-screen- high-image-quality televisions and high definition (HD) broadcasting. In line with this- manufacturers are transitioning to HD quality in all other types of video equipment too. Panasonic- consistent with its long-time position as a leader in the video field- is now introducing its new Full HD Camcorders including the HDC-SD20. The iA function automatically activates several convenient shooting functions. These include Advanced O.I.S.- which compensates for hand-shake to eliminate blurring; Face Detection- which adjusts the exposure so faces are captured perfectly; and Intelligent Contrast Control- which helps ensure proper contrast. Also included is the Intelligent Scene Selector- which determines the shooting conditions and automatically selects the scene setting that will provide optimal results. And AF Tracking keeps the subject in focus even if it moves around to ensure continuously perfect image quality.
televisions and high definition (HD) broadcasting. In line with this- manufacturers are transitioning to HD quality in all other types of video equipment too. Panasonic- consistent with its long-time position as a leader in the video field- is now introducing its new Full HD Camcorders including the HDC-SD20. The iA function automatically activates several convenient shooting functions. These include Advanced O.I.S.- which compensates for hand-shake to eliminate blurring; Face Detection- which adjusts the exposure so faces are captured perfectly; and Intelligent Contrast Control- which helps ensure proper contrast. Also included is the Intelligent Scene Selector- which determines the shooting conditions and automatically selects the scene setting that will provide optimal results. And AF Tracking keeps the subject in focus even if it moves around to ensure continuously perfect image quality.
Panasonic HDC-SD20 - Red
Worldwide- there is a strong and growing trend toward large-screen- high-image-quality ... more
televisions and high definition (HD) broadcasting. In line with this- manufacturers are transitioning to HD quality in all other types of video equipment too. Panasonic- consistent with its long-time position as a leader in the video field- is now introducing its new Full HD Camcorders including the HDC-SD20. The iA function automatically activates several convenient shooting functions. These include Advanced O.I.S.- which compensates for hand-shake to eliminate blurring; Face Detection- which adjusts the exposure so faces are captured perfectly; and Intelligent Contrast Control- which helps ensure proper contrast. Also included is the Intelligent Scene Selector- which determines the shooting conditions and automatically selects the scene setting that will provide optimal results. And AF Tracking keeps the subject in focus even if it moves around to ensure continuously perfect image quality.
recordinghigh definition images (1920x1080 pixels) on SD and SDHC cards, the HDC-SD20 iscompact, lightweight and solid enough to follow you anywhere. Its unique Leica lenswith 16x optical zoom lets you shoot details at any distance. TheHDC-SD20 has advanced automatic settings like an optical stabiliser, facedetection, intelligent contrast control, and AFTracking keeps the subject in focus even if it moves around, giving you continuouslyperfect image quality. The touch screenlets you browse the settings easily so that technical set-up won't get in yourway while shooting. With theHDC-SD20, the sound is as good as the picture - thanks to Dolby Digital 5.1surround sound, you'll get realistic sound like never before.
recordinghigh definition images (1920x1080 pixels) on SD and SDHC cards, the HDC-SD20 iscompact, lightweight and solid enough to follow you anywhere. Its unique Leica lenswith 16x optical zoom lets you shoot details at any distance. TheHDC-SD20 has advanced automatic settings like an optical stabiliser, facedetection, intelligent contrast control, and AFTracking keeps the subject in focus even if it moves around, giving you continuouslyperfect image quality. The touch screenlets you browse the settings easily so that technical set-up won't get in yourway while shooting. With theHDC-SD20, the sound is as good as the picture - thanks to Dolby Digital 5.1surround sound, you'll get realistic sound like never before.
Panasonic HDC-SD20, great compact HD camcored for less then $600
A review by entros on Panasonic HDC-SD20 May 23rd, 2009
Author's product rating:
Ease of use
Excellent
Recording quality
Good
Picture quality
Average
Sound quality
Good
Value for money
Good
Advantages:
Some great features are the optical image stabilization and Intelligent Auto (iA) technology .
Disadvantages:
Microphone is not in a very good place .
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
Full review
The Panasonic HDC-SD20
This is a great compact high definition camcorder for the price. The small design allows for easy travel, it can fit in your purse, a large pocket and doesn't take up much room in your luggage when going on vacation. Very light weight only 270g, made of plastic, in my opinion it looks a little cheep. However here are some great details: Full HD 1080 resolution (1920 x 1080) Has a HDMI input that allows you to connect to your HDTV so you can view your footage. You can also use the USB cable to transfer your video to your computer. This model has a 16X ( optical) zoom lens and a 40x - 1000x (digital zoom) along with Optical (lens based) Image Stabilization, great for filming objects from a distance. The LCD screen s 2.7" and is touch screen. Once I started playing around with features and got use to the layout then making selections were easy. There are many different features including face detection, shutter speed, red eye reduction, and there are also 9 scene selections. One great feature that I really like is the Intelligent Auto (iA) technology. This setting allows the camcorder to automatically judge the scene or image you are recording , and then choose the best possible setting, so you get the best picture without fiddling with it yourself. I usually keep mine on this setting. One thing I didn't like was the location of the microphone, wasn't placed well, sometimes I found stray fingers covering, or blocking it, especially if you wanted to hold it with both hands. The battery life is ok last less then 10 hours, but over all this is a great little HD camcorder, for less then $600.00.
Additional Features: Direct print, USB 2.0 compatibility, touch-screen control, built-in speaker, backlight compensation, DPOF support, PictBridge support, Dolby Digital 5.1 channel recording, takes photos while film recording, automatic face tracking technology, face detection
Built-in Light: Yes
Digital Still Camera Function: Yes
Low Lux / Night Mode: Yes
Self Timer Delay: 10 sec
Self Timer: Built-in
Lens system
Features: Built-in lens shield
Lens Manufacturer: Leica
Filter Size: 43 mm
Zoom Adjustment: Motorised drive
Optical Zoom: 16 x
Lens Aperture: F/1.8-3.3
Focus Adjustment: Automatic, manual
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera: 44.1 - 706mm
Focal Length: 2.95 mm - 47.2 mm
Type: Zoom lens - 2.95 mm - 47.2 mm - f/1.8-3.3
Manufacturer's product description
Worldwide, there is a strong and growing trend toward large-screen, high-image-quality televisions and high definition (HD) broadcasting. In line with this, manufacturers are transitioning to HD quality in all other types of video equipment too. Panasonic, consistent with its long-time position as a leader in the video field, is now introducing its new Full HD Camcorders including the HDC-SD20.
Camera flash
Features: Flash +/- compensation
Effective Flash Range: 1 m - 2.5 m
Red Eye Reduction: Built-in
Flash Modes: Fill-in mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
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