Panasonic TM700 Full HD Camcorder

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$867.00

Overview

Features

1080p Progressive Recording. Record smooth, highly detailed images with a moving picture resolution that exceeds Full HD

3MOS Sensor & F1.5 LEICA DICOMAR Lens. 3 separate video sensors and a F1.5 lens deliver great HD video in any lighting condition.

35mm Wide Lens with 20X Intelligent Zoom. Enjoy the benefits of a wide angle lens without giving up the performance of a long zoom.

Optical Image Stabilizer.

Built-in Memory/SD Card Twin Memory

The Panasonic HDC-TM700 HD video camera uses the progressive method to record twice as much image data as the interlace method.
Whereas interlacing requires two images to produce a complete picture, the progressive method records a single image as a complete picture.
Plus, the 60 Progressive Recording of the Panasonic HDC-TM700 digital video camera produces 60 images per second.

This extremely dense image information creates intricate detail and silky smooth motion. Even when subjects move quickly, afterimages are minimized to create more natural images.
The progressive method is most effective when shooting detailed designs where moir patterns tend to occur, or when capturing scenes during sports events where the subjects are intensely moving around.
Also, the recorded images are displayed clearly even when they are made into still images, so it is possible to preserve stunning photos when clipping them from videos.

Leica Dicomar Lens
Panasonic HD camcorders use Leica Dicomar lenses, which are renowned for their ability to render sharp images and excellent shading.
They also suppress ghosting, flare, and distortion at the image edges.
Even in strong sunlight, these superb lenses maintain high contrast and resolution.
A bright new F1.5-F2.8 lens with a 46mm filter diameter has been created for the Panasonic HDC-TM700 HD video camera.
Efficient light collection allows the new lens to capture bright, clear images even in dim lighting or at high shutter speeds.
This high-end lens brings out all the beauty of Full-HD images. *Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystem IR GmbH, and Dicomar is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.

35mm Wide-Angle Lens
The 35mm wide-angle lens on the Panasonic digital video camera HDC-TM700 fits more people and more of the background into the frame than a conventional 44.9mm lens.
This is especially handy when you want to take a group photo in a small room.
*35mm-lens equivalent

18x Intelligent Zoom

The Panasonic HDC-TM700 HD video camera features a 12x optical zoom and an Intelligent Zoom function that goes all the way up to 18x.
When using Intelligent Zoom, Intelligent Resolution Technology lets you shoot at high zoom rates while preserving image sharpness.
You get crisp images of highly detailed objects – without the blurry edges.

MEDIA
Records Onto Built-in memory (32GB), SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card Recording Format 1080 / 60p : MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (original format)
HA / HG / HX / HE : MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (AVCHD standard compliant) / JPEG

LENS
Image Sensor (Total) 1/4.1″ MOS x 3 Image Sensor (Effective)
Motion Image: 7.59 megapixels (2.53 megapixels x 3)[16:9]
Still Image: 7.89 megapixels (2.63 megapixels x 3 ) [3:2]
7.59 megapixels (2.53 megapixels x 3) [16:9]
6.96 megapixels (2.32 megapixels x 3 ) [4:3]
Total Pixels 9.15 megapixels (3.05 megapixels x 3)
F Value F1.5(WIDE)/2.8(TELE)
Optical Zoom 12x Intelligent Zoom
18x Digital Zoom 1 30x / 700x (The maximum value of zoom magnification)
Focal Length 3.45-41.4mm
Filter Diameter 46mm 35mm Film Camera Equivalent 35.0-420mm (16:9) [Motion Image]
35.7-428mm (3:2), 35.0-420mm (16:9), 38.8-466mm (4:3) [Still Image]
Lens Type Leica Dicomar Lens 2

CAMERA
Image Stabilizer POWER O.I.S. [Optical Image Stabilization]
Still Picture Recording:4:3 12.2 megapixels (4032 x 3024), 7.7 megapixels (3200 x 2400), 4.9 megapixels (2560 x 1920), 0.3 megapixels (640 x 480) [4:3]
Still Picture Recording:3:2 14.2 megapixels (4608 x 3072), 8.6 megapixels (3600 x 2400), 5.5 megapixels (2880 x 1920) [3:2]
Still Picture Recording:16:9 13.3 megapixels (4864×2736), 8.3 megapixels (3840 x 2160), 5.3 megapixels (3072 x 1728) [16:9]
Shutter Speed: Motion Image [60i / 60p]
Auto Slow Shutter
ON : 1/30-1/8000 , video flash: 1/30-1/500
OFF : 1/60-1/8000, video flash: 1/60-1/500
[24P] Auto Slow Shutter
ON : 1/24-1/8000 , video flash: 1/24-1/500
OFF : 1/48-1/8000, video flash: 1/48-1/500
Shutter Speed: Still Image 1/2-1/2000, video flash: 1/2-1/500
Minimum Illumination 1.6 lx (1/25 Low Light scene mode)
1 lx (Color Night View)
Standard Illumination 1400 lx
Focus Auto/Manual
White Balance Auto/Indoor1/Indoor2/Sunny/Cloudy/White Set Iris Auto/
Manual Backlight Compensation Yes
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) Yes
LCD Monitor 3.0″ Wide LCD (230,400 dots)
Simultaneous Recording 13.3 megapixels (4864 x 2736), 8.3 megapixels (3840 x 2160) , 2.1 megapixels (1920×1080) [16:9]
Creating Still Picture from Motion Picture 2.1 M (1920 x 1080) [16:9]
Microphone 5.1ch Surround, Zoom and Focus Microphone
Speaker Dynamic type
On-Screen Display Language English, French, Spanish
Flash Yes
Media Remaining Indication Yes

RECORDING & PLAYBACK
Signal System 1080 / 60p, 1080 / 60i
Video Recording Format 1080 / 60p : MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (original format)
HA / HG / HX / HE : MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
(AVCHD standard compliant) Recording Mode 1080 / 60p (28Mbps / VBR) , (1920 x 1080)
HA (17Mbps / VBR) , (1920 x 1080)
HG (13Mbps / VBR) , (1920 x 1080)
HX (9Mbps / VBR) , (1920 x 1080)
HE (5Mbps / VBR) , (1920 x 1080)
Playback Mode 1080 / 60p (28Mbps / VBR) , (1920 x 1080)
HA (17Mbps / VBR) , (1920 x 1080)
HG (13Mbps / VBR) , (1920 x 1080)
HX (9Mbps / VBR) , (1920 x 1080)
HE (5Mbps / VBR) , (1920 x 1080)
Audio Recording System Dolby Digital (5.1ch / 2ch)

SD CARD FEATURES
DPOF Max. 999 stills

JACKS
HDMI Yes (mini)
USB 2.0
Hi-Speed Microphone (stereo mini) Yes
Headphone (Stereo mini) Yes
Accessory Shoe Yes (Cold)

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
AC Adaptor Yes USB Cable Yes Stylus Pen Yes IR Remote Yes Included Software HD Writer AE 2.1 Rechargeable Battery Pack min. 1250 mAh / Lithium-Ion

GENERAL
Power Supply DC 7.2/9.3 V Power Consumption Max. 6.0W (Recording) AV Multi Yes AV Multi Cable Yes Weight (w/o Battery) approx. 380g/.84lb Dimension (W x H x D) 2.59″ x 2.71″ x 5.43″ AC Cable Yes DC Cable Yes Lens hood Yes Shoe adaptor Yes

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Product Specifications

Brand:panasonic
Model : HDC-TM700K
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1080p Progressive Recording. Record smooth, highly detailed images with a moving picture resolution that exceeds Full HD

3MOS Sensor & F1.5 LEICA DICOMAR Lens. 3 separate video sensors and a F1.5 lens deliver great HD video in any lighting condition

35mm Wide Lens with 20X Intelligent Zoom. Enjoy the benefits of a wide angle lens without giving up the performance of a long zoom

Optical Image Stabilizer

Built-in Memory/SD Card Twin Memory

Reviews

>Reviews of the Panasonic TM700 Full HD Camcorder at Amazon.com
Average Rating: 4.0
R. Rivera Rating: 4 Stars out of 5

4.0 out of 5 stars Great camcorder, lacking manual My last camcorder purchase was a DV tape standard video camcorder. I purchased the Panny tm700 based upon the excellant info provided here by the previous reviews, especially... Read more Published 2 days ago by B. Allen

5.0 out of 5 stars Pleased so far. Picture quality is great, and it is not difficult to use, as I had read in some reviews. Battery life and features are also very good. Read more Published 4 days ago by Jim

5.0 out of 5 stars Fan Noise is no big deal - this is really a GREAT camcorder!! I am a photo and video prosumer. I have been involved in various levels of photography and graphic arts production since for over 40 years. Read more Published 7 days ago by SeaSalt

5.0 out of 5 stars video quality is EXCELLENT. Got the TM700K for a couple of weeks and shoot some swim events of my kids and tested at home. The video quality is shockingly good -- literally better than the Bluray movies! Read more Published 13 days ago by HIFI enthusiast

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Pleased For our trip to South Africa, my wife and I extensively previewed all the new camcorders for 2010, and we decided on the HDC-TM700 hands down for its performance compared to other... Read more Published 16 days ago by S. Brister

4.0 out of 5 stars A Consumer Camcorder that Produces Professional Results I upgrade my Sanyo HD2000A to Panasonic TM700 for its optical image stabilizer, eye-level viewfinder, 3MOS sensor technology and wider zoom lens. Read more Published 1 month ago by T. Chan

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good near prosumer level camera Preliminary review: I bought this cam primarily for the 60P and 'advanced OIS' features and the cam does DELIVER on those two fronts! Read more Published 1 month ago by John M. Godden

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