Panasonic 120GB black high definition digital camcorder

HDC-HS250 (Black)

Go pro with the HDC-HS250K high definition camcorder, capable of capturing pristine 1080p video format and 11-megapixel still images. A 3MOS recording system turns once-in-a-lifetime moments into vivid, clear images while iA (intelligent auto) mode helps avoid problems in difficult shooting situations. Advanced O.I.S. suppresses the effect of hand-shake, for both motion and still images.

High definition memories

HD images contain six times as much information as standard images. HDTV has 1,080 horizontal scan lines, SDTV has 480. That translates into much higher resolution and much finer detail. With HD images on an HDTV, pictures are so clear and sharp that you can see textures. Carry high definition capability in the palm of your hand with the Panasonic HDCHS250 camcorder. The HS250 records in 1080p and employs the Advanced Video Codec High Definition (AVCHD) recording format. Record in 1440 x 1080 progressive video that is compressed using the H.264 AVC codec to SD flash memory card or 120GB hard drive. You can watch images in high-resolution HD video if you connect this unit to a high definition TV via an optional HDMI cable and play back the images. High definition images have more than approximately two times the number of available scan lines and more than four times the number of pixels compared with standard images.

3MOS system for stunning images

For videos of important moments you want to preserve, you want high image quality. That's what Panasonic's 3MOS System delivers, with a combination of optical technologies that further enhance the quality of full-HD images. The 3MOS System produces extremely accurate images with superb rendition of differences in darkness and light, rich color expression, and a full 1,080 lines of horizontal resolution.

iA (Intelligent Auto) for smart control

There's nothing more disappointing than shooting a once-in-a-lifetime event on video, only to discover that the images are blurry or poorly exposed because of backlighting. Panasonic's iA helps avoid problems in difficult shooting situations by automatically making the optimal camera settings and activating certain functions. For example, iA now includes AF Tracking, a new function that "locks" on and follows a subject as it moves, so images are sharply focused and properly exposed. This technology is a huge help for everyone.

Advanced O.I.S.

Panasonic's advanced O.I.S. helps suppress the effects of hand-shake as you shoot, for both motion and still images. This system uses gyrosensors to detect even tiny amounts of hand-shake, then shifts a lens and adjusts the optical axis to compensate — all at an astounding 4,000 times per second. It also covers approximately three times the stabilization area of our previous SD9 model. Because the system is optical, there's only minimal loss of image quality even when viewed on a large-screen TV. In addition, to shoot high-resolution still images, the normal O.I.S. Mode 1 is joined by an O.I.S. Mode 2, which has a higher stabilization capability. The O.I.S. corrective lens shifts and stabilizes the image the instant that the shutter button is pressed, to enable greater precision in stabilization. You get all the beauty and minimal blurring.

Supplied accessories

AC adaptor, battery pack (min. 1250 mAh/lithium-ion), video component cable, AV cable, USB cable, IR remote, HD writer AE 1.0 software, AC/DC cables

Comparison Specifications

Zoom power: 12x optical zoom, 30x-700x digital zoom
Capture system: HDD 120GB hard drive, SD/SDHC memory card slot / Still image recording format: JPEG / additional recording formats: MPEG4-AVC/H.264 (AVCHD standard compliant)
View screen: 2.7" wide LCD (230,400 pixels)
Inputs/outputs: AV output, mini HDMI, hi-speed 2.0 USB, video component
Advanced O.I.S., auto/manual image stabilizer
1080p HD video recording and 11 megapixel still photos / 3MOS system
Low light performance: 1.6lx (1/30 low light mode) 1lx (MagicPix®) / Standard illumination: 1400lx
iA AF tracking and touch panel
Still image shutter speed: 1/2-1/2000, video flash: 1/2-1/500

Additional Specifications

Image sensor: 1/4.1" MOS x 3
Total pixels: 9.15 megapixels (3.05 megapixels x 3) / Effective pixels: Motion 6.21 megapixels @ 16:9, 7.95 megapixels @ 3:2; Still 7.53 megapixels @ 16.9, 6.96 megapixels @ 4:3
Lens: Leica Dicomar lens, f1.8-2.8
Focal length: 4-48mm / 35mm film camera equivalent: 41.3-496mm (3:2), 40.8-490mm (16:9), 45.0-540mm (4:3, still image), 43mm filter diameter
Focus: auto, indoor1, indoor2, sunny, cloudy, white set
Shutter speed: 60i auto slow shutter ON: 1/30-1/8000, video flash: 1/30-1/500. OFF: 1/60-1/8000, video flash: 1/60-1/500
24p shutter speed: auto slow shutter ON: 1/24-1/8000, video flash: 1/24-1/500. OFF: 1/48-1/8000, video flash: 1/48-1/500
Signal system: 1080/60i
Iris: manual/auto, backlight compensation
Time lapse recording, built-in MPEG2 converter, 60 shots/sec burst recording, 0.6 sec quick start (SD only)

Manufacturer Specifications

Audio recording system: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch.
Microphone: 5.1ch surround with focus microphone
Speaker: dynamic type
Media remaining indication
Accessory shoe: cold
Built-in flash
DPOF: max 999 images / PictBridge compatible
Power supply: DC7.2V / 9.3V
Power consumption: 7.8W

Dimensional Specifications

Dimensions: 2.72" W x 2.887 H x 5.04" D
Weight: 0.93 lbs.

Panasonic HDC-HS250 Warranty Details

1-year parts, 90-day labor warranty

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