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Reviews of the Panasonic AG-HMC70

  • 8.6

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | July 4, 2009

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 91/100. Comparing these reviews to 92379 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 86/100 = Very Good.

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  • No Rating

    videomaker.com

    By John Burkhart | August 20, 2008

    Review Summary: The AG-HMC70's great image qualities and robust audio system make it a suitable solution for event video.

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Manufacturer: Panasonic

Part number: AG-HMC70

General

  • Product Type Camcorder
  • Digital Zoom 700 x
  • Optical Sensor Size 1/4"
  • Optical Sensor Type 3CCD
  • Min Illumination 6 lux
  • Digital Video Format AVCHD
  • Image Stabilizer Optical
  • Digital Scene Transition Black fader, White fader
  • Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec
  • Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec
  • Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
  • Shooting Programs Low light, Spotlight, Sports mode, Surf & snow, Portrait mode
  • White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
  • White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
  • Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
  • Camera Flash None
  • Widescreen Video Capture Yes

Main Features

  • Color Support Color
  • Still Image Format JPEG
  • Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
  • TV Tuner None
  • Supported Resolution 1080i

Pro Camcorder Features

  • Features Zebra pattern, SMPTE Color Bars

Memory / Storage

  • Flash Memory 2 GB Flash - SD Memory Card
  • Supported Flash Memory SD Memory Card
  • Media Type Flash card

Lens System

  • Type Zoom lens - 4 mm - 48 mm - F/1.8-2.8
  • Focal Length 4 mm - 48 mm
  • Lens Aperture F/1.8-2.8
  • Optical Zoom 12 x
  • Lens system type Zoom lens
  • Lens Construction 10 group(s) / 13 element(s)
  • Min focal length 4 mm
  • Max focal length 48 mm
  • Lens Manufacturer Leica
  • Features Aspherical lens, Low dispersion glass
  • Filter Size 43 mm
  • Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 38.5 - 462 mm
  • Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
  • Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

Additional Features

  • Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
  • Digital Still Camera Function Yes
  • Additional Features DPOF support, Date/time stamp, Built-in speaker, PictBridge support, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital noise reduction, Progressive scan CCD system, Takes photos while movie recording, Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording
  • Remote control Remote control - Infrared
  • Software Drivers & Utilities, Panasonic HD Writer 2.5E
  • Included Accessories Eyecup, Lens cap, Lens hood, Camcorder shoulder strap

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Type Electronic
  • Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.44 in
  • Viewfinder Resolution 180,000 pixels

Display

  • Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3 in - Color

Digital Player (Recorder)

  • Type None

Microphone

  • Type Microphone - Built-in

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x Component video output, 1 x Composite video output, 1 x Audio input, 1 x Audio output, 1 x USB, 1 x HDMI output, 1 x Headphones, 1 x Microphone
  • Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

Audio Input

  • Audio input type Microphone
  • Microphone type Built-in
  • Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
  • Microphone Technology Electret condenser

System Requirements for PC Connection

  • Operating System Support MS Windows XP, MS Windows Vista, MS Windows 2000 SP4 or later

Power

  • Power Device Power adapter - External

Battery

  • Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 2640 mAh ( Included )

Viewfinder / Display

  • Display Form Factor Rotating
  • Display Format 251,000 pixels
  • Viewfinder Color Support Color

Environmental Parameters

  • Min Operating Temperature 32 ?F
  • Max Operating Temperature 104 ?F

Physical Characteristics

  • Width 9.2 in
  • Depth 17.1 in
  • Height 9.2 in
  • Weight 6 lbs

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Panasonic AG-HMC70

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