| Panasonic HDC-HS9 AVCHD 3CCD 60GB Hard Drive High Definition Hybrid Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom |
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| List Price: $899.99
Buy New: $579.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (based on 10 reviews)
Sales Rank: 2642
Category: Photography
Publisher: Panasonic
Studio: Panasonic
Brand: Panasonic
Label: Panasonic
Color: silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: 0
Memorabilia: 0
Batteries Included: 1
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Special Features: nv:Sensor^2.1 Megapixel|Size^1/6" CCD Sensor|Image Resolution^1920 x 1080|Memory Included^60GB Internal|Storage Media^SD/SDHC Memory Card|Compressed Format^JPEG|Movie File Format^AVCHD (Motion Image)|Optical Zoom^10x|Digital Zoom^700x|Focal Length^f= 3.0 - 30 mm|Focus Mode^Auto|Focus Mode^Manual|LCD Monitor^2.7 inches|LCD Pixels^300,000 pixels|LCD Coverage^100%|Maximum Aperture^f 1.8 - 2.8|Shutter Speed^1/30-1/8000|White Balance Control^Auto|White Balance Control^Indoor
Optical Zoom: 10
Display Size: 2.7
Maximum Focal Length: 30
Minimum Focal Length: 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 4.5 x 1.2 x 2.5
MPN: HDC-HS9
Model: HDC-HS9
UPC: 037988256679
EAN: 0037988256679
ASIN: B0011G0Q10
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Features:
| • | Capture high-definition video to hard disk drive; 60 GB storage | | • | 10x optical zoom; Advanced Mega Optical Image Stabilizer | | • | Face detection technology; Intelligent Shooting Guide | | • | 5.1-channel surround sound; Zoom mic feature | | • | Compatible with SD/SDHC memory cards |
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Product Description
The HS9 introduces Panasonic's first Face Detection function for use in recording moving pictures with a camcorder.Face Detection automatically locates any faces in the picture and adjusts the exposure, contrast and skin tone to achieve optimal results. Even when the faces are backlit or the lighting is low, the recorded faces are clear and easy to see and not lost in the shadows.With Face Detection, there's no longer a need to use different correction functions in different kinds of shooting situations.To maximize the advantage of Full High Definition 1920 x 1080p (25fps), users must shoot top quality footage. Errors in shooting the footage can often lead to dissapointment.The HS9 assist users and the results are less mistakes.Intelligent Shooting Guide detects when shooting conditions are poor such as when the camcorder is panning too quickly or tilted, the user's hand is swinging, the subject is backlit, or the lighting is too low - and displays operating advice in the LCD. Users become aware of a potential problem before they shoot, rather than later when reviewing or playing back the recording.This gives them a chance to correct the settings and get good, error-free results every time.3CCD camera system works by splitting the light received through the lens into its three primary color components (red, green and blue), and the signal from each is processed by one of the three CCDs. Compared with conventional 1CCD camera systems, Panasonic's 3CCD system provides more vivid, true-to-life colors, greater detail and richer gradation.
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Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
 Great product! September 11, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I researched many HD video cameras and was very happy with this one! I wanted the latest technology and a great picture. The picture quality is fantastic! Just make sure to use the image stabilizer or the video may be a little shaky.
 included software is out of date September 11, 2008
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
The camera is fine but the manual and included software are junk. Software will not install with XP sp3. The manual is poorly organized and very poorly written. I will not buy another item from Panasonic.
Great little cam/camera July 26, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I love this piece of equipment. While it is expensive; I got a great price at Amazon.com compared to going to Best Buy. Versatile and easy to use with beautiful sharp video and snapshots which I paired with a Panasonic Viera HDTV and my video life will never be the same.
Buy GREAT electronics Panasonic - NEVER A SONYq July 26, 2008
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
I have always purchase Sony camcorders but the last few years Sony has become very bad quality and breaks down all the time. I am so pleased and very happy with my new Panasonic camcorder. I have never had a Sony camcorder that could perform like this new Panasonic.
I recommend Panasonic and this camcorder. Also recommend NEVER to purchase any of Sony junk products.
Great camera especially for the cost. June 19, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Love it. The only "bad" thing is how grainy it is when recording inside without a lot of bright light. But from what I've read and heard most are this way.
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