Panasonic Standard Definition Camcorders

Panasonic announced six new standard definition camcorders at CES this year. The SDR-H60, SDR-H40, VDR-D50, and PV-GS90 all have optical image stabilization and offer users a variety of SD formats to choose from. “The enhancement of our camcorder line shows we understand there are different consumers who prefer specific recording media, and we want to accommodate them all with high-quality camcorders that will help them capture video in a format that is easiest for them to playback,” said Alex Fried, National Marketing Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. “Our new models offer consumers the versatility they want, and the features they need to capture their memories.” Pasonic also announced the SW20 and S7 SD/SDHC camcorders.

Panasonic SDR-H60 HDD Camcorder

The Panasonic SDR-H60 is a hybrid camcorder that can record video onto its built-in 60GB hard drive or SD/SDHC cards. The H60 has a 50x optical zoom and also has an anti-shock shield that protects the built-in hard drive from losing data if the camcorder is dropped.

Panasonic SDR-H40 HDD Camcorder

The Panasonic SDR-H40 is a hybrid camcorder that can record video onto its built-in 40GB hard drive or SD/SDHC cards. The camcorder has a 42x optical zoom and also has an anti-shock shield that protects the built-in hard drive from losing data if the camcorder is dropped.

Panasonic VDR-D50 DVD Camcorder

The Panasonic D50 is the only DVD camcorder in Panasonics line-up this year. The D50 has a 42x optical zoom. The VDR-D50 is expected to be available in late January 2008 for $349.99.

Panasonic PV-GS90 MiniDV camcorder

The Panasonic D50 is Panasonics only new MiniDV camcorder for 2008. The GS90 has a 42x optical zoom, 200x digital zoom and has an LED light. The Panasonics PV-GS90 is expected to be released in February 2008 for $289.95.

Panasonic SDR-S7

The Panasonic SDR-S7 has a 1/6" CCD, 10 x optical zoom and a 2.7" LCD screen. The camcorder is expected to be released in May 2008 for $299.

Panasonic SDR-SW20

The Panasonic SDR-SW20 has a 1/6" CCD, 10 x optical zoom and a 2.7" LCD screen. The camcorder is waterproof un to a depth of 5 feet and shockproof from 4 feet. The SW20 is expected to be available in February 2008 for $399.