Panasonic AG-HSC1U ProLine 3-CCD Camcorder and 40GB SD Store Drive

Weighing only 1.1 lbs., this compact, handheld camcorder records beautiful, highly-accurate 1080i images in 16:9 in the new AVCHD format onto an SDHC memory card. Entry-level professionals will find the camcorder ideal for capturing natural, professional-level high definition recordings. The AG-HSC1U features 3-CCD's, a highly-sensitive 12X Leica Dicomar lens system with Optical Image Stabilizer to ensure ultra-steady, crisp shooting of both moving pictures and still images with high resolution. The camcorder has a 3" widescreen (16:9) LCD monitor and 5.1-channel surround sound five-microphone system. It can also capture 2.1 megapixel 16:9 still pictures even during video recording.

The AG-HSC1U comes standard with a portable 40GB media storage unit for off-loading content from the 4GB SDHC memory card. The 40GB hard disk drive can hold the contents of ten 4GB SDHC memory cards and has a built-in rechargeable battery. The camera also comes standard with a 4GB SDHC memory card and a one-year parts and labor warranty.

When recordings made with the AG-HSC1U are played back in a 5.1-channel studio system, viewers are surrounded by a clear, detailed sound that makes them feel as if they are right in the middle of the action. A Zoom Mic function links the microphone's action to the camera's action. While zooming in on a distant subject, the microphones also zoom in and record the sounds related to that subject.

The 12X Leica Dicomar lens featured in the AG-HSC1U has 13 lens elements in 10 groups, with 21 multi-coated surfaces, and uses low-dispersion optical glass to reduce chromatic aberration. This advanced lens also minimizes harmful reflections, so images are crisp, clear and free of flare and ghosting. (43 mm Ø)

The AG-HSC1U also comes with the highly-portable 40 GB SD Store to off load your SD cards. It is small enough to fit in a shirt pocket, yet it can hold ten 4 GB cards worth of data. Just insert the SD card and press the COPY button and it will transfer the material recorded on the SD card to the built-in HDD. (Transfer speed is 6MByte / second so a 4 GB card takes 11 min.) The SD Store comes with an external AC adapter which powers the unit and also allows users to recharge the SD Store's built-in battery, for use in the field.

• 3-CCD camera records 1080/60i 16:9 onto SDHC & SD memory cards
• 12X Leica Dicomar Lens with smooth, slow zoom & built in Lens Cap
• f/1.8 - 2.8 f=4mm - 48mm, (35mm equivalent 38.5 - 462mm), Filter diameter size: 43 mm
• Optical Image Stabilization suppresses camera shake without loss of image quality
• No tape mechanism, heads, guides, pinch rollers or dropouts for trouble-free performance
• Faster record startup. (only 1.7 seconds from the time the monitor is opened)
• Records high quality widescreen still images (even during video recording)
• Fast, accurate Auto Focus with no hunting! (Manual Focus as well)
• No noise from a tape or disc transport to get into the on board microphone
• 5.1 channel surround sound audio recording with 5 microphones on board (Dolby AC-3)
• Super directivity Zoom Mic function. 2 channel external Mic input (3.5mm phone plug)
• 3" widescreen LCD side screen (251,000 pixels), Digital Zoom Off, 1-30X, 1-700X
• Uses the latest compression scheme (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)
• Five program AE modes in manual mode, Fades to Black or White with Audio Fade
• Three modes of Audio: Auto / Manual / Manual + AGC audio levels
• Directional keys make it easy to navigate the On Screen Menu (center button is enter key)
• Color reproduction optimized for the professional… natural and accurate
• Graphite Body color suppresses reflections
• HDMI Interface
• One year Parts & Labor Warranty

• AG-HSC1U Camcorder
• 40GB SD Store
• SDHC 4 GB memory card
• AC adaptor, power cable
• DC cable
• 1320 mAh 7.2V battery
• wireless remote controller
• D terminal cable
• A/V & USB Cables
• software CD-ROM (HD Writer, Version 1.0J for SD Store)