Panasonic HDC-SD100 Flash Memory High Definition Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom

Panasonic is proud to present the latest edition to it's High-Definition suite of products, the HDC-SD100 -- one of the world's first AVCHD camcorder with a 3MOS system which provides superb video image quality. The HDC-SD100 records to SD Memory Card. HDC-SD100 includes manual functions for the user wanting more precise control over zoom, focus, iris, shutter speed and white balance. SD100 also includes Panasonic’s new Intelligent Auto (iA) mode, an intuitive set of technologies that automatically activate, making video shooting an easy, seamless process.

Technical Details
* Panasonic's first AVCHD camcorder with 3MOS system -- provides improved color reproduction.
* Comes with Advanced O.I.S.; HD advanced pure color engine.
* Includes a new Leica Dicomar lens -- with improved resolution and contrast.
* 'iA' mode enables image stabilization, contrast correction and face detection to be automatically activated.
* 12x optical zoom; Records to SD Memory Card.



HDC-SD100 Highlights
1. 3MOS System
2. Advanced O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization).
3. HD Advanced Pure Color Engine.
4. New Leica Dicomar Lens.
5. Manual Ring- controls zoom, focus and exposure settings.
6. On-Screen Assist
7. Mic Input and Headphone Jack - Sounds that are hard to pick up with the internal mic, like birds singing and water flowing, are clearly captured by an external mic.
8. 1.9-sec Quick Power-On
9. 0.6 sec Quick Start
10.iA (intelligent Auto)-In iA mode the image stabilization, contrast correction and face detection functions are automatically activated.
11.Face Detection
12.Hand-Shaking Detection - Advanced O.I.S
13.Contrast Detection - Intelligent Contrast Control
14.Scene Detection - Intelligent Scene Selector
15.Rre-Rec Function
16.5.1-Ch Surround Sound & Zoom microphone & Focus microphone.
17.Zoom Mode
18.Focus Mode
19.12x Optical Zoom
20.24 Frames/Sec High-Speed Burst Shooting.

PROS:
Good image quality and compact.
CONS:
Low light performance.