Panasonic HDC-HS700K 240GB HDD High Definition Camcorder

November 10, 2010 by SmartReview
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*New for 2010. The top of the line compact Panasonic HDC-HS700K camcorder features a built-in 240gb HDD (Hard Disk Drive) to record full HD video (you can also use SDHC/SDXC memory cards). This camcorder features High-density, ultra-smooth video at 1080/60p Recording (Full-HD 1920 x 1080, 60 Progressive frames Recording). It also includes a fast F1.5-F2.8 lens that was created for the HDC-TM700 to help in low light situations. The new lens has a wider 35mm wide-angle lens which can fit more people and more of the background into the frame than a conventional lens. The imaging sensor consists of three 1/4.1-inch 3MOS sensors (3 x 3.05mp) which can provide up to 1,920×1,080 of HD resolution. Takes 14.2 megapixel still pictures. Included are advanced features such as optical image stabilization, 12x optical zoom and , Manual controls and a focus ring, electronic viewfinder, 24p, accessory shoe, and microphone input, and Time Lapse Recording. At full resolution the camcorder records to MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (original format) at a 28mbps bit rate. . All other video is recorded with AVCHD. At maximum quality, you can record about 20 hours of video using the built-in 240gb HDD Drive. More with additional memory cards.

This model has an HDMI Mini Connector (output) for best quality when hooking this camcorder directly to an HDTV. Accessory Shoe to add an external light or microphone. Built in Flash for snapshot mode. Features a 3.0″ Wide LCD with (230,400 pixels). Sound recorded by a 5.1ch Surround, Zoom and Focus Microphone. Microphone and headphone jacks. Lens 35mm equivalent range: 35.0-420mm. Card slot can take SDHC and SDXC cards. Filter size 46mm.

Dimensions: 2.55″ x 2.71″ x 5.43″ (0.99 lbs. w/o battery).

Smart-Review Commentary: For 2010, the Panasonic HDC-HS700K has huge improvements over last year’s model, including a higher recording rate of full HD video. This camcorder is capable of recording full HD 1080p at (60 frames/second) which is higher than any camcorder we have reviewed to date. This will give you smoother video, especially for fast moving action, like sports. Editing and viewing this video will require a fast computer. You can take a frame of the video and capture it later as a picture. Also included is a faster brighter lens for low light situations, and a wider angle lens than last year’s model. Its 3MOS imagers were made for low light capability. This camcorder has some of the highest professional ratings for a consumer camcorder that we have seen. In addition, you have a range of inputs, manual control, viewfinder, and other professional features makes this a complete feature rich camcorder. The huge 240gb harddrive can fit many hours of video at maximum quality, and also can use SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards. The HDC-TM700K model (shown below) is identitical to the HDC-HS700K except that it has 32gb of onboard memory instead of an HDD drive and is slightly lighter in weight.

Panasonic HDC-HS700K	HDC-HS700K 240GB HDD Drive	HDC-TM700K 32GB Flash Memory
Camcorder Features *New 2010 Model 1080p Full HD Recording 12x Optical Zoom Wide Angle Lens Built-in 240GB Drive Manual Controls 60p Progressive Mode 24p Progressive Mode HDMI for HDTV Uses SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards Optical Image Stabilization Three 1/4.1-inch imagers	Is this the best price?	Is this the best price?