The HDC-HS700 uses the progressive method to record twice as much image data as the interlace method. Whereas interlacing requires two images to produce a complete picture, the progressive method records a single image as a complete picture. Plus, the 60 Progressive Recording of the HDC-HS700 produces 60 images per second. This extremely dense image information creates intricate detail and silky smooth motion. Even when subjects move quickly, afterimages are minimized to create more natural images. The progressive method is most effective when shooting detailed designs where moir patterns tend to occur, or when capturing scenes during sports events where the subjects are intensely moving around. Also, the recorded images are displayed clearly even when they are made into still images, so it is possible to preserve stunning photos when clipping them from videos.

Records onto: 240GB HDD, SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card (NOT included)
35mm wide angle lens with 18x Intelligent Zoom
12x optical zoom with Power O.I.S (Optical Image Stabilization)
30x-700x digital zoom; Leica Dicomar Lens
3.0 inch wide LCD monitor (230,400 pixels)
Wind noise canceller; Face Recognition and Smile Shot
3.45-41.4mm focal length; 3MOS sensor
1920 x 1080 HD video recording and 12.2MP still photos
5.1ch/2ch Dolby Digital; 5.1ch surround, zoom and focus microphone
1 HDMI, USB 2.0 hi-speed; Built-in SD card slot

General Information
Manufacturer    Panasonic
Manufacturer Part Number    HDC-HS700K
Manufacturer Website Address    www.panasonic.com
Brand Name    Panasonic
Product Series    HDC
Product Model    HDC-HS700
Product Name    HDC-HS700 High Definition Digital Camcorder
Product Type    Digital Camcorder
Display & Graphics
Screen Size    3"
Display Screen Type    Color LCD
Display Resolution    230400 Pixel
Number of Image Sensors    3
Image Sensor Size    0.24"
Image Sensor Type    CMOS
Effective Image Resolution    7.9 Megapixel
Effective Video Resolution    7.6 Megapixel
Total Camcorder Resolution    9.2 Megapixel
Aspect Ratio    16:9
Image
Image Formats    JPEG
Maximum Image Resolution    4608 x 3072
Video
Video Formats    MPEG-4
Maximum Video Resolution    1920 x 1080
Maximum Frame Rate    60 fps
Maximum Video Lines    1080
Progressive Scan    Yes
Interlaced Scan    Yes
Video System    NTSC
Audio
Sound System    Dolby Digital
Microphone Technology    Electret Condenser
Audio Channels    Multi-channel
Lens
Focal Length    3.45 mm to 41.40 mm
Aperture Range    f/1.5 to 2.8
Optical Zoom    12x
Digital Zoom    700x
Image Stabilization    Optical
Filter Attachment Diameter    46 mm
Focus Modes    Auto-focus
     Manual Focus
Exposure
Exposure Control    Auto
Program
Aperture Priority
Shutter Priority
White Balance Modes    Auto
Indoor1
Indoor2
Sunny
Cloudy
White Set
Minimum Illumination    1 lux
Shutter Speed    1/30 to 1/8000 Second
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type    Electronic
Storage
Recording Media    Hard Drive
     Memory Card
Recording Formats    AVCHD
Hard Drive Capacity    240 GB
Memory
Memory Card Support    Secure Digital (SD) Card
     Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card
     Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)
Controls/Indicators
Camera Modes   
Scene Modes:
Sports
Portrait
Low Light (Motion image only)
Spot Light
Snow
Beach
Sunset
Fireworks
Scenery
Night Scenery
Night Portrait (Still image only)
Built-in Devices
Built-in Devices    Speaker
     Microphone
     Flashlight
Interfaces/Ports
Interfaces/Ports    1 x USB 2.0 USB
     1 x HDMI Digital Audio/Video Out
     1 x Microphone
     1 x Headphone
     1 x DC Power In
Battery Information
Battery Include    Yes
Battery Rechargeable    Yes
Power Description
Input Voltage    7.2 V DC
     9.3 V DC
Physical Characteristics
Color    Black
Height    2.71"
Width    2.55"
Depth    5.43"
Weight    15.87 oz
Miscellaneous
Package Contents    HDC-HS700 High Definition Digital Camcorder
AC Adapter
USB Cable
Stylus Pen
IR Remote
Software CD (HD Writer AE 2.1)
Rechargeable Battery Pack
Platform Support    PC
Item Details
Part Number    HDC-HS700K
Manufacturer    Panasonic
Category    Home Video
Mfr ID    PAN
Color    Black
UPS Shippable    Y
Shipping Weight    2