Panasonic HDC-HS900 User manual

2011 CamCorder
HDC-HS900
High Definition Camcorder
AdvAnced 3MOS SySteM
Capture colorful and exuberant true-to-life HD footage in
any lighting conditions.
1080/60 PrOgreSSive recOrding
Create intricate detail and silky smooth motion for a more natural look.
3d LenS reAdy
Capture beautiful 3D images with a convenient, attachable 3D lens.
220gB Hdd
Built-in 220GB HDD allows you to store up to 100 hours of stunning HD video.
•12x Optical & 20x Intelligent Zoom
•Hybrid O.I.S. with Active Mode
•Zoom Microphone/Wind Noise Canceller
•Manual Ring & Electric Viewnder
•3.5"LCD Touch Panel
Screen image
simulated.
HS900 shown with
optional 3D lens.

03/11 Specifications subject to change without notice.
2011 CamCorder
HDC-HS900 High Definition Camcorder
GENERAL
Power Supply (Battery / AC Adapter) DC7.2V / 9.3V
Power Consumption Max. 7.4W (Recording) / Max. 10.9W (Charging)
Weight (w/o Battery) Approx. 1.00 lb (455g)
Dimension (W x H x D) 2.64 x 2.83 x 5.75 [in] (67 x 72x 146 [mm])
Media HDD (220GB), SD/ SDHC/ SDXC Memory Card
On-Screen Display Language Please refer to “OSD” sheet
IMAGE SENSOR
Image Sensor 1/4.1" MOS x 3
Total Pixels 9.15 megapixels (3.05 megapixels x 3)
Effective Pixels 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]
LENS SECTION
Lens Brand Leica Dicomar Lens
F Value F1.5 (WIDE) / 2.8 (TELE)
Optical Zoom 12x
Focal Length 3.45-41.4 mm
35mm Film Camera Equivalent 35.0 - 420 mm (16:9) [Motion Image]
35.7 - 428 mm (3:2), 35.0 - 420 mm (16:9),
38.8 - 466 mm (4:3) [Still Image]
Filter Diameter 46 mm
CAMERA SECTION
Standard Illumination 1400 lx
Minimum Illumination 1.6 lx (1/30 Low Light Scene Mode)
1 lx (Color Night View)
Image Stabilizer HYBRID O.I.S. [Optical Image Stabilizer]
Focus Auto / Manual
White Balance Auto / Indoor1 / Indoor2 / Sunny / Cloudy / White Set
Shutter Speed Motion Image [60i / 60p] Auto Slow Shutter
ON: 1/30 - 1/8000
OFF: 1/60 - 1/8000
[24P] Auto Slow Shutter
ON: 1/24 - 1/8000
OFF: 1/48 - 1/8000
Still Image 1/2 - 1/2000, Video Flash: 1/2 - 1/500
Iris Auto / Manual
Zoom Intelligent Zoom OFF 12X
Intelligent Zoom 20X
Digital Zoom 30X/700X (The maximum value of zoom
magnification)
Backlight Compensation Yes
MONITOR
EVF Yes
Monitor (LCD) 3.5" Wide LCD (460,800 dots)
STILL IMAGE SECTION
Recording Format JPEG
Recording
Image Size
Still Picture 14.2 megapixels (4608 x 3072), 8.6 megapixels
(3600 x 2400), 5.5 megapixels (2880 x 1920) [3:2]
13.3 megapixels (4864 x 2736), 8.3 megapixels
(3840 x 2160), 5.3 megapixels (3072 x 1728) [16:9]
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]
Simultaneous Recording 13.3 megapixels (4864 x 2736), 8.3 megapixels
(3840 x 2160), 2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080) [16:9]
Creating Still Picture From
Motion Picture
2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080) [16:9]
Flash Yes
DPOF Max. 999 images
RECORDING SECTION
Signal System 1080 / 60p, 1080 / 60i, 480 / 60i
Recording Format 1080 / 60p: MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 (original format)
HA / HG / HX / HE: MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 (AVCHD
standard compliant)
iFrame: MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 (MPEG-4 AVC file
format compliant (.MP4)
Recording / 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)
iFrame (28Mbps / VBR), (960 x 540)
Audio Recording System 1080 / 60p / HA / HG / HX / HE : Dolby Digital (5.1 ch)
iFrame: AAC (2 0 ch)
Microphone 5.1 ch Surround, Zoom and Focus Microphone
Speaker Dynamic Type
Media Remaining Indication Yes
INTERFACES
AV –
HDMI Yes (mini)
Microphones (stereo mini) Yes
Headphone (stereo mini) Yes
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
AV Multi Yes
OTHERS
LED Video Light –
Accessory Shoe Yes (Cold)
STANDARD ACCESSORIES
AC Adapter Yes
AC Cable Yes
DC Cable Included AC Adapter
Rechargeable Battery Pack Min. 1250 mAh / Lithium-Ion
AV Multi Cable Yes
AV Cable –
IR Remote Yes
Shoe Adapter –
USB Cable Yes
SD Memory Card –
Included Software HD Writer AE 3.0
Lens Hood Yes
Stylus Pen Yes
3D CONvERSION LENS (vW-CLT1)
GENERAL (When attached to a 3D-ready camcorder)
Weight (w/o Lens Cap, Rear Cap) Approx. 0.43lb (195g)
Dimension (W x H x D) 3.07 x 2.32 x 3.82 [in] (78 x 59 x 97 [mm])
LENS SECTION (When attached to a 3D-ready camcorder)
F Value F3.2
Focal Length 2.5 mm
35mm Film Camera Equivalent 58 mm (16:9) [Motion Image]
Minimum Illumination –
STANDARD ACCESSORIES
Lens Front Cap Yes
Lens Rear Cap Yes
Lens Pouch Yes