Panasonic HDC-TM900K 32GB HD camcorder

Effortless video takes a lot of work

The Panasonic HDC-TM900K is exhaustively easy to use. When you're capturing incredible 1080p video onto its 32GB memory — whether it's a relaxing day at the beach or a high-action game of soccer — the intelligent auto shooting options, HYBRID optical image stabilization, a 12x optical zoom, and intuitive shooting controls make capturing your memories easy. But behind the scenes, the 3MOS sensor is capturing and categorizing your footage in three primary colors, reducing light loss for bright and realistic video capture (and allowing for 3D shooting with the optional VW-CLT1 3D conversion lens). The Crystal Engine PRO analyzes and reduces video noise to create an incredibly clear image, and intelligent resolution technology improves edges and emphasizes patterns and outlines for an incredibly sharp focus. Five condenser microphones help capture sound accurately, even at a distance, while codecs and processors developed by Dolby Labratories make sure that it translates into a realistic sound space when it's time to show off your footage on the 3.5" LCD screen, or via HDMI to your Panasonic television. Of course, since all that work is going on behind the scenes, the only hard work you'll need to do is finding your next shot.

In the box

Included with your purchase are: HDCTM900K digital camcorder, battery pack, AC adaptor, AC cable, remote control (built-in battery), AV multi-cable, USB cable, stylus pen, lens hood, shoe adapter, CD-ROM

Comparison Specifications

Zoom power: 12x optical zoom / 30x - 700x digital zoom
Capture system: 1/4.1" MOS x 3 / Leica Dicomar lens (3.45mm - 41.4mm focal length (35mm - 420mm (35mm equivalent)))
View screen: 3.5" LCD
Inputs/outputs: USB 2.0 / mini HDMI out / 3.5mm microphone input / 3.5mm headphone out / A/V out
Stabilization: HYBRID optical image stabilizer
Shooting modes: 1080/60p MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (original format) / HA, HG, HX, HE MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 / iFrame
Low light performance: 1/30 low light scene mode, 1lx color night rec
Manual controls: focus, iris,
Still image: 7.89-megapixels (max) / 2.1-megapixels (stills from motion picture)
Remote control: IR remote

Additional Specifications

3D recording ready (requires optional VW-CLT1 3D conversion lens)
Shutter speed: 1/30 - 1/8000 (60i/60p video Auto Slow shutter on) / 1/24 - 1/8000 (24p video Auto Slow shutter on) / 1/2 - /12000 (still image) 1/2 - 1/500 (still image with flash)
Standard illumination: 1400lx
Microphone: 5.1ch surround, zoom, and focus microphone (2ch stereo)
Speaker: dynamic type
Built-in flash
Memory: 32GB built-in / SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card
Battery: rechargeable Lithium-ion