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Panasonic HDC SD5EG K Full HD SDSDHC Camcorder World's smallest and lightest Full HD SDSDHC Camcorder with 3CCD for highest picture quality .. this is the best consumer camcorder around and goes on sale in September, In Gear, The Sunday Times, 5th August 2007 It did prove far superior to Sony's long awaited new HDR CX6, though it deploys the same technology, In Gear, The Sunday Times, 5th August 2007 The Panasonic HDC SD5 debuts as the world's smallest and lightest 3CCD High Definition video camera, even smaller than its predecessor model, the HDC SD1. Recording direct to SDHC Memory Cards and with no moving parts in the recording section, the compact camcorder is exceptionally resistant to impact and tough conditions. The SD5 also introduces a new USB Host function that significantly improves data storage and playback ease. Using a DVD burner VW BN1 released at the same time, you can copy or play back video recordings in the original AVCHD format, and enjoy easy high definition viewing on a large screen TV.. Both the HDC SD5 and HDC SX5 can record full HD video with 1920 x 1080 pixels plus feature Panasonic's original 3CCD camera system and Advanced O.I.S. Optical Image Stabilizer, which let users record clear, beautiful, blur free images with vibrant colours and when viewed on a high quality big screen TV are simply breathtaking in quality. Leica Dicomar Lens Photographers around the world know Leica Camera AG as a maker of superb cameras and lenses. This company's advanced optical technology has been fused with Panasonic's leading edge digital technology to create the Leica Dicomar lens. Intelligent Contrast Control This intelligent new function continually measures the ambient light intensity and adjusts the contrast as it changes. Providing control over a wider range of lighting conditions than previous functions, Intelligent Contrast Control helps prevent a washed out look in bright parts of an image and black outs in shadowy part. You capture images with natural nuances and contrast. Even when you're shooting toward the light source, Intelligent Contrast Control lets you capture true to life pictures with outstanding depth. Wide Viewing Angle LCD Monitor The SD5 and SX5 incorporate a new LCD that has 300,000 pixels and a wide 170 degree viewing angle both vertically and horizontally. The wider viewing angle is a big advantage in high angle and low angle shooting. It's a big advantage in playback too, allowing several people at the same time to enjoy viewing the video clip you just recorded. Power LCD Extra The brightness of the LCD can be set to either of two levels to match the ambient light condition. At the brighter setting, the LCD provides clear, easy viewing even when you're shooting outdoors on a sunny day. VIERA Link The SD5 and SX5 are compatible with Panasonic's VIERA Link. Connect the SD5 to a VIERA TV via an HDMI cable, and you can operate the camcorder using the TV remote control and following on screen prompts. This adds extra ease and convenience to the fun of viewing the full HD video you record. Direct Viewing with SD Card Slot The SDHCSD Memory Card can simply be taken from the SD5 and slipped into the card slot of a Panasonic VIERA PZ700 to view full HD images recorded in the AVCHD format. JPEG format still images can be viewed with other SD card slot equipped VIERA models. USB Host Function Most people use their camcorders for three main purposes to shoot, play back, and archive video recordings. They want each of these to be as easy as possible. Panasonic has developed new features and functions that respond to these needs. In the past, copying video recordings from an SDHCSD Memory Card to a DVD disc was a two step process that involved transferring the data to a PC, then copying from PC to disc. The SD5 does away with all that, thanks to a USB Host function that makes it easy to play back or store your video recordings on DVD discs. Connect the SD5 via USB cable to a DVD burner VW BN1, and pressing a single button is all it takes to copy recorded video clips from an SDHCSD memory card to a DVD disc in the original AVCHD format. The copied DVD can be played by the DVD burner, so all you have to do to view exciting, large screen images in HD quality is have the DVD burner connected to the SD5, and then connect the SD5 to an HDTV. Power source DC 7.2 9.3 V Power consumption 6.7 W Signal system 1080 lines, 50 fields Weight wo Battery 340g Dimensions W x H x D 65 x 67 x 135 mm Image sensor 16 inch CCD image sensor, Total pixels 560 k x 3, Effective pixels Motion Picture 520 k x 3 169, Still picture 42.9 to 429 mm 169 Lens Auto iris, 10x power zoom, F 1.8 to 2.8 f 3.0 to 30.0mm, 35mm equivalent, Motion picture 42.9 to 429 mm 169, Still picture 42.9 to 429 mm 169 Filter diameter 37 mm Zoom 10x optical zoom, 25700x digital zoom Monitor 2.7 inch wide LCD monitor approx. 300 k pixels Microphone Stereo Zoom Microphone Speaker Dynamic type White balance adjustment Auto White Set Outdoor Indoor with IR sensor Standard illumination 1,400 lux Minimum required illumination 5 lux 125 low light mode 1 lux in Colour Nigh View mode High speed shutter 125 18000 Motion Picture, 125 18000 Still Picture Recording media SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card USB Card reader writer function No copyright protection support, High Speed USB USB2.0 miniAB, Pict Bridge compliant Flash Available flash range approx. 1m to 2.5m Standard accessories AC Adaptor, Battery Pack, IR Remote Controller, USB Cable, component Cable, AV Cable, CD ROM HD Writer Ver2.0 Compression MPEG4 AVCH.264 AVCHD standard compliant Transfer rate HG approx. 13 Mbps CBR HN approx. 9 Mbps VBRHG approx. 13 Mbps CBR HN approx. 9 Mbps VBRHE approx. 6VBR Mbps Picture size HG 1920 x 1080, HNHE 1440 x 1080 Audio compression Dolby Digital Dolby AC3 2ch Compression JPEG DCFExif2.2 compliant Picture size 1920 x 1080 2.1MEGA 169