Panasonic High-Definition Camcorders

Panasonic has announced two new high-definition camcorders the HDC-HS9 and HDC-SD9. Both camcorders have 3CCDs and record video in full high-definition at 1920 x 1080p. Both the HS9 and SD9 use the AVCHD video format, have a Leica Dicomar lens, and Optical Image stabilization through their Advanced MEGA O.I.S. “Consumers will be amazed by the richness and clarity of the video taken with one of these new High Definition camcorders, as this is quality they are accustomed to getting when they go to the movies,” Alex Fried, National Marketing Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. “Panasonic is bringing the benefits of High Definition right into the living room, so anyone can enjoy high-quality videos in the comforts of their home. And with new features such as Face Detection and Intelligent Shooting Guide, these new intuitive technologies help consumers easily produce video content they would be proud to view in High Definition.”

Both camcorders are compatible with Panasonics new VIERA HDTVs and video from the camcorders can be played back on the televisions directly through their built-in SD slots or through an HDMI cable. [

With the VIERA HDTVs users can operate their camcorder using their television remote controls.

Panasonic HS9

The HS9 is a hybrid camcorder that records video onto a 60GB hard drive or a SD/SDHC memory cards. The hard drive can hold 23 hours of video and a 16 GB memory card can hold 6 hours of video which gives the camcorder 29 hours of full-HD recording. The camcorder records video in 5.1 channel surround sound, has high-speed burst shooting at 24 frames/sec, and has a .6 sec quick start.

Panasonic SD9

The SD9 records video directly onto SD/SDHC cards. The successor to the Panasonic SD5, the camcorder can accept SD/SDHC cards up to Panasonics recently announced 32GB SDHC card which can hold 12 hours of full-HD video. The camcorder records video in 5.1 channel surround sound, has high-speed burst shooting at 24 frames/sec, and has a .6 sec quick start.