Panasonic HDC-MDH1 AVCHD PAL Camcorder

Panasonic s HDC-MDH1 AVCHD PAL Camcorder is a shoulder-mount HD camera with a pro-style form factor that gives you added comfort and stability during long handheld shoots. Capable of capturing full HD 1920 x 1080 or downconverted standard-definition 576i video the camera provides the versatility and convenience necessary for getting your shots the way you want them. A tiltable viewfinder and touchscreen LCD screen help you compose with ease while the 16.8x optical/23x Intelligent zoom lens gets you as close to the action as you re likely to need. At the same time a built-in zoom microphone follows the lens lead making sure that what you see is also what you hear. Whether shooting weddings events or even a low-budget indie the HDC-MDH1 s full manual control over shutter speed aperture white balance and focus--not to mention its large front focus ring--allow you to bring professional polish and finesse to all your videography. Shoulder-Type Design The HDC-MDH-1 offers the stability of shoulder-mount shooting packed into a high-mobility compact package. Comes complete with large grip and zoom lever plus a wide-diameter focus ring for smooth positive operation. External Stereo Microphone Included Connecting the external microphone lets you record high-quality sound while you shoot. Sub Record Button Sub Zoom Lever REC start/stop button and zoom lever are mounted on the top of the hand grip. This is particularly helpful for smooth operation when shooting from low angles. Manual Focus Ring The large easy-to-hold focus ring gives you quick precise focus control. It lets you take both subtle delicate shots and bold expressive ones. Large Eyecup By contacting the camera at three points--the large eyecup the grip belt and the shoulder pad--you gain outstanding stability compared to a conventional handy type camera. Tiltable Viewfinder The viewfinder tilts up and down--a real convenience when making high-angle and low-angle shots. Long Life Battery Included For long events this battery lasts up to 5 hours and lets you concentrate on shooting--without worrying about battery reserves. Built-in Zoom Microphone In proportion to the zoom setting of the lens the two ECMs (electret condenser microphones) adjust automatically to bring sound and images together for exceptional atmosphere. Full-HD 1920 x 1080 Recording The MDH-1 lets you shoot with Full-HD picture quality. You can capture the fine details of important events in high-definition and then enjoy the beautiful results on a large HDTV screen. HD/Standard Recording in AVCHD Format Standard image quality can also be recorded by the camera. Therefore you can choose the optimum format for different playback and editing situations. And since this standard image format is resized from Full-HD picture quality is more attractive and detailed than in conventional DV recordings. Intelligent 23x Zoom Intelligent Zoom which was achieved due to the Intelligent Resolution technology of the MDH-1 s image pro...

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