PANASONIC HDC-SD100EBK Memory card camcorders

PANASONIC HDC-SD100EBK - Description The SD100 is highly resistant to impact because it records onto SD and SDHC memory cards and thus has no moving mechanism. This plus the compact siz (...) See more See less

e make the SD100 ideal for casual, walk-about shooting fun. After a day of shooting, users can simply take the SD Memory Card from the SD100 and slip it into the card slot on a Panasonic PZ800, PZ700 or PY700 VIERA TV, or a BD50 or BD30 Blu-ray DiscTM Player*, and enjoy easy, instant large-screen viewing of stunning HD images. The SD100 features the 3MOS sensor, developed by Panasonic based on its proven 3CCD technology. Compared with a conventional 1MOS, Panasonic's new 3MOS system captures more vibrant, true-to-life colours, greater detail and richer gradation. Also, the MOS sensor’s light-receiving area is about double* that of a CCD sensor, so sensitivity is higher. That realizes much better low light performance down to 2 lux. * Compared with the HDC-SD9/HDC-HS9 The Manual Ring is provided for users who want more creative freedom in their image production. In the SD100, users can enjoy precise, responsive fingertip control over five key settings -- zoom, focus, iris, shutter speed, and white balance. The iA function automatically activates several convenient shooting functions. These include Advanced O.I.S., which compensates for hand-shake to eliminate blurring; Face Detection, which adjusts the exposure so faces are captured perfectly; and Intelligent Contrast Control, which helps ensure proper contrast. Also included is the Intelligent Scene Selector, which determines the shooting conditions and automatically selects the scene setting that will provide optimal results. (Face/Scenery/Low light/Spot Light) The Leica Dicomer lens system used in the SD100 comprises 12 lenses in 9 groups, including aspherical lenses to improve resolution and contrast and an LD (low-dispersion) lens to prevent colour bleeding. Also, a special multi-coating process is applied to all lens elements to minimise chromatic aberration, so images are crisp, clear, and free of fl (Description excerpted from: Pc Onestopshop)