Panasonic introduces two new HD camcorders - the HDC-SD5 and the HDC-SX5
Two more high definition camcorders will soon be available in the consumer market. Panasonic announced that they will be introducing two new HD camcorders in September - one of which is the smallest palm sized 3CCD full HD camcorder yet. The new models are the HDC-SD5 and the HDC-SX5, both of which feature:
- Utilizes the AVCHD format to record full HD video with 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution
- Come with Panasonic’s original 3CCD camera system
- Comes with Panasonic’s new Advanced Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.) system to minimize hand shake
As mentioned above, the Panasonic HDC-SD5 is supposedly the world’s smallest palm style 3CCD full HD camcorder. Features of the HDC-SD5 include:
- USB Host function for improved data storage and playback ease
- Supports SDHC/SD memory cards
- Support for optional DVD burner (model VW-BN1)
- MSRP of $999.95 and available in September
Meanwhile, the Panasonic HDC-SX5 features:
- Records full HD motion images on both SDHC/SD memory cards and DVD discs
- Records up to 180 minutes of video on an 8GB SDHC card and 60 minutes on a 3 inch DVD-R dual layer disc
- Able to copy recorded video from an SDHC/SD memory card to a 3 inch DVD disc internally with the touch of a single button without connecting to a PC
- Video can also be recorded on a DVD disc in SD format
- MSRP of $899.95 and due in Septemeber
Perhaps what’s most impressive about these two new HD camcorders is the MSRP. With prices in the $900 to $1000 range, expect these camcorders to be priced below that during the holiday season with sales and promotions kicking in.