Panasonic SDR-H18 Hard Drive Camcorder at Camcor.com

Panasonic SDR-H18 Hard Drive Camcorder
Camcor Item No.	133419224
Mfg. Part No.	SDR-H18

Features

Extended Recording for Extended Shooting Fun
WThe internal 30GB hard drive holds as much video data as about 22 DVDs. That means you can record continuously for up to 27 hours without changing a disc, tape or other recording medium. The SD Card/Hard Disk camcorder is perfect for taking on a trip or for shooting those extra long events.

Suppress Camera Shake — Even on a Big-Screen TV
Imagine taking video shots on a moving boat and then viewing them on a large-screen TV. They're likely to appear blurry from the boat's movement and from your unsteady hands. Panasonic solves this problem with O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer), which minimizes hand-shake in situations where it is most often a problem, such as with zoom shots — or on a moving boat. The system is optical, so there is no quality loss, and images look clear and beautiful on a big-screen TV.

Always Ready for a Close-Up
You'll rarely need to move in to get a close shot with this camcorder. You can fill the screen with even a distant subject, thanks to a powerful 32x zoom. And because it's optical, there's no loss of clarity or quality. Whether you zoom in or pull back, images always retain their natural beauty.

An LCD That's Easy on the Eyes
In bright sun or a darkened room, your LCD will always be just right, with five brightness levels for optimal viewing. Simply adjust the LCD brightness to match lighting conditions, and enjoy comfortable shooting anywhere you go.

DVDs at the Push of a Button
No more complicated steps to put your memories onto a DVD. Just connect the camera to your PC's USB port and press a single button to copy your video to a 12-cm DVD. And it's just as easy with a DVD writer. Just connect, and with the push of a button, you're done.

Keep Video Safe from Falls
Don't let a dropped camera rob you of your best shots. An Anti-Shock Shield helps protect your valuable footage from damage by lifting the head away from the hard drive when it senses a fall of about 20 cm. And rest assured that those last few seconds of video are safe. If the camera falls, newly recorded data is temporarily stored in an internal buffer, and then transfer to the drive once it resumes operation. To reduce impact, a protective gel also cushions the drive, guarding your video from accidental loss.

Specifications

General

Manufacturer Part Number	SDR-H18
Lens Type	Focal Length: 2.3 - 73.6mm 35mm Equivalent: 4:3: 43.9 - 1405mm (Motion Picture) 16:9: 35.9 - 1149mm (Motion Picture) 4:3: 43.7 - 1398mm (Still Picture) 16:9: 35.6 - 1139mm (Still Picture)
Image Sensor (Total)	1/6" CCD (680K pixels)
Image Sensor (Effective)	4:3 -- 340K x 3 16:9 -- 460K x 3 (Moving Picture) 4:3 -- 350K x 3 16:9 -- 460K x 3 (Still Picture)
Focal Length	2.3 - 73.6 mm
Optical Zoom	32x
Digital Zoom	1000x
Image Stabilization	Optical
Filter Diameter	37 mm
Exposure Control	Program AE
Viewfinder Type	LCD
Recording Media	Hard Drive
Internal Memory	30GB Hard Drive
Storage Media	1 x Secure Digital (SD) Card Supported
Package Contents
Microphone Type	Stereo Zoom Mic Wind Noise Reduction
Video Signals	NTSC
Camera Modes	Scene Modes: Sports Portrait Low Light Spot Light Surf & Snow Fade Colors: Black White
Interfaces/Ports	1 x DC Power Input
Display Screen	2.7" wide Color LCD 123 Kilopixel
Image Sensor	1 x 0.16" CCD
Playback Mode	XP/SP/LP
Recording Mode	XP/SP/LP
Video Recording Format	MPEG2 (Moving Picture)
Audio Recording Format	MPEG1 Audio Layer 2
Recording Time	Approx. XP:7hr, SP:13.5hr, LP:27hr (30GB HDD)
Still Picture	JPEG Picture Size: 0.3 MEGA: 640 x 480 (4:3) 0.2 MEGA: 640 x 360 (16:9)
Built-in SD Slot	Yes (SD/SDHC)
Power Supply	DC 7.9V / 7.2V
Power Consumption	4.4W
Dimensions (H x W x D)	2.87'' x 2.76'' x 4.76''