Lens system
| Filter size |
43 mm |
| Optical zoom |
12 x |
| Focal length range (f-f) |
4 - 48 mm |
| Focal length (35mm film equivalent) |
38.5 - 462 mm |
| Image stabilizer |
Y |
| Digital zoom |
700 x |
Storage
| Camcorder tape type |
N |
| Disc types supported |
N |
| Camcorder media type |
Memory card |
Still image
| Still image resolution(s) |
1920 x 1080 |
| Maximum image resolution |
1920 x 1080 pixels |
Camera
| Camcorder type |
Handheld camcorder |
| On Screen Display (OSD) |
Y |
| Minimum illumination |
2 lx |
Shutter
| Camera shutter speed |
1/50 - 1/8000 s |
Image sensor
| Total megapixels |
1.6 MP |
| Sensor type |
CMOS |
Ports & interfaces
| HDMI |
Y |
| S-Video out |
N |
| Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out |
1 |
3CCD Camera HDC-SD1
<B>The World's smallest HD SD camcorder as of February 2007</B>
High-definition video cameras deliver incredibly realistic images that draw the viewer into an exciting new world, and proprietary Panasonic technologies have reached new heights in HD quality. The beautiful images recorded by a Panasonic high-definition video camera will bring back the emotion of the moment again and again, even years from now. A new peak in HD image quality. Experience it in DVD or SD/SDHC Memory Card style..
The SD1 has been awarded 'Test Winner'in the T3 Magazine: "For eye-popping HD content in your hand, grab this slice of futuristic, movie making genius",T3, July 2007
Recommended AwardMay 2007 : The SD1 has won the Trusted Reviews Recommended Award. Click here to read the review
Digital Video Best Buy, February 2007 Practical Digital Video Editor's Choice Sunday Times Best Buy
"Three CCDs and greatly enhanced image processing circuitry results in a product thats great to pick up and use straight from the box", Digital Video Techniques, Issue 17
"The Panasonic HDC-SD1 is a camcorder that your going to want to make movies on", Digital Video, February 2007
"The HD Footage is exemplary. Filled with bags of detail - you can almost feel the texture of the plants and flowers", Digital Video, February 2007
"We love the SD1. Its intuitive to use, looks feels like a dream and it's so easy to pull footage from either via USB or from the SD Card that it only encourages you to get shooting. A novice's dream with professional results.", Switched On Magazine, February 2007
<B>Compact and stylish</B>
The compact design makes the HDC-SD1 easy to carry about, and with its smart styling you'll want to take it everywhere.
<B>High-definition recording on an SD/SDHC Memory Card in AVCHD format</B>
In the AVCHD format you can record onto an SD or SDHC Memory Card and get up to about 90 minutes* of continuous recording.
<B>Quick start-up - 1.7 sec</B>
In Quick Start mode*, the SD1 begins recording in just 1.7 seconds from the time the LCD is opened. This lets you shoot those sudden shooting opportunities.
<B>Anti Ground Shooting</B>
The O.I.S. linear motor system can detect when the camera is in an unusual shooting position - such as when you've inadvertently left it on in recording mode. In these cases, the camera automatically stops recording, saving both battery power and disc space.
