Panasonic HC-MDH3 - camcorder - storage: flash card | HC-MDH3

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specs

General

  • Depth
    19.6 in
  • Widescreen Video Capture
    Yes
  • Camcorder Media Type
    Flash card
  • Optical Sensor Type
    BSI MOS
  • Optical Sensor Size
    1/3.1"
  • Digital Zoom
    10 x
  • System
    TTL contrast detection
  • Digital Video Format
    AVCHD, H.264, MOV
  • Max Video Resolution
    1920 x 1080
  • Audio Signal Format
    Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel), Linear PCM
  • Interfaces Provided
    HDMI, USB 2.0, composite video/audio
  • Surround Sound
    Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording
  • Digital Zoom
    10x
  • Max Video Resolution
    1920 x 1080
  • Audio Signal Format
    Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel), Linear PCM
  • Optical Sensor Size
    1/3.1"
  • Built-in Light
    LED lights
  • Optical Zoom
    20x
  • Auto Focus
    TTL contrast detection
  • Camcorder Sensor Resolution
    6.03 MP
  • Digital Video Format
    AVCHD, H.264, MOV
  • Widescreen Video Capture
    Yes
  • Optical Sensor Type
    BSI MOS
  • Manufacturer
    Panasonic

Camera Flash

  • Type
    none

Exposure & White Balance

  • Min Illumination
    1.2 lux
  • Exposure Modes
    automatic, program
  • White Balance
    automatic, custom, presets
  • White Balance Presets
    2000K - 15000K, 3200K, 5600K
  • Max Shutter Speed
    1/8000 sec
  • Min Shutter Speed
    1/6 sec
  • Min Shutter Speed
    1/6 sec
  • White Balance
    Custom, automatic, presets
  • Max Shutter Speed
    1/8000 sec
  • Exposure Modes
    Program, automatic
  • Min Illumination
    1.2 lux
  • White Balance Presets
    3200K, 5600K, 2000K - 15000K

Environmental Parameters

  • Min Operating Temperature
    32 °F
  • Max Operating Temperature
    104 °F
  • Humidity Range Operating
    10 - 90% (non-condensing)

Display

  • Type
    3" LCD display

Miscellaneous

  • Color Category
    black
  • Included Accessories
    AC power adapter, diffuser, eyecup, lens cap, lens hood

Lens System

  • Type
    Zoom lens - 20x zoom - 4.08 - 81.6 mm - f/1.8-3.6
  • Optical Zoom
    20 x
  • Lens Aperture
    f/1.8-3.6
  • Min Focal Length
    4.08 mm
  • Max Focal Length
    81.6 mm
  • Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera
    29.5 m
  • Focus Adjustment
    automatic, manual
  • Zoom Adjustment
    manual, motorized drive
  • Filter Size
    49 mm
  • Features
    4-Drive Lens System

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Type
    electronic
  • Viewfinder Color Support
    color
  • Viewfinder Diagonal Size
    0.24 in
  • Viewfinder Resolution
    1555200 pixels
  • Features
    tilting
  • Viewfinder Type
    Built-in - electronic
  • Features
    Tilting
  • Viewfinder Diagonal Size
    0.24"
  • Viewfinder Resolution
    1,555,200 pixels
  • Viewfinder Color Support
    Color

Memory / Storage

  • Video Capture
    H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 50 fps - 50Mbps
    H.264 - 1920 x 1080 i - 50 fps - 50Mbps
    H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 25 fps - 50Mbps
    MOV - 1920 x 1080 p - 50 fps - 50Mbps
    MOV - 1920 x 1080 i - 50 fps - 50Mbps
    MOV - 1920 x 1080 p - 25 fps - 50Mbps
    AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 p - 50 fps - 28Mbps
    AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 i - 50 fps - 24Mbps
    AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 i - 50 fps - 17Mbps
    AVCHD - 1440 x 1080 i - 50 fps - 5Mbps
    AVCHD - 1280x720 p - 50 fps - 8Mbps
    AVCHD - 720 x 576 i - 50 fps - 9Mbps
  • Memory Card Slot
    Dual SD card

Additional Features

  • Additional Features
    Built-in speaker, accessories hot shoe, takes photos while movie recording, Relay Recording, Time-Lapse recording, Level Shot Function, slow motion recording
  • Low Lux / Night Mode
    Yes
  • Features
    Level Shot Function, Relay Recording, Time-Lapse recording, accessories hot shoe, built-in speaker, slow motion recording, takes photos while movie recording

Microphone

  • Microphone Operation Mode
    stereo
  • Microphone Operation Mode
    Stereo

Battery

  • Battery Type
    Manufacturer-specific
  • Details
    1 x 2900 mAh (included)

Header

  • Brand
    Panasonic
  • Product Line
    Panasonic
  • Packaged Quantity
    1

Video Input

  • Type
    camcorder
  • Camcorder Type
    professional
  • Min Illumination
    1.2 lux
  • Digital Zoom
    10 x
  • Digital Video Format
    AVCHD, H.264, MOV
  • Max Video Resolution
    1920 x 1080
  • Frame Rate (Max Resolution)
    50 fps
  • High-Definition Video Support
    1080p
  • Interfaces Provided
    HDMI, USB 2.0, composite video/audio
  • Camcorder Media Type
    flash card
  • Image Stabilizer
    optical (5-axis HYBRID O.I.S. +)
  • Built-in Optical Image Stabilizer
    Yes
  • Features
    Level Shot Function, Relay Recording, Time-Lapse recording, accessories hot shoe, built-in speaker, slow motion recording, takes photos while movie recording

Exposure Parameters

  • Exposure Modes
    automatic, program

White Balance

  • White Balance
    automatic, custom, presets
  • White Balance Presets
    2000K - 15000K, 3200K, 5600K

Shutter

  • Max Shutter Speed
    1/8000 sec
  • Min Shutter Speed
    1/6 sec

Auto Focus

  • System
    TTL contrast detection

Optical Sensor

  • Camcorder Sensor Resolution
    6.03 megapixels
  • Optical Sensor Type
    BSI MOS
  • Optical Sensor Size
    1/3.1"
  • Optical Sensor Size (metric)
    8.2 mm (1/3.1")
  • Sensor Qty
    1 MOS

Camera Display

  • Type
    LCD display
  • Display Form Factor
    rotating (270°)
  • Diagonal Size
    3 in
  • Diagonal Size (metric)
    7.5 cm
  • Display Format
    460,800 pixels

Camera Memory

  • Memory Card Slot
    dual SD card
  • Supported Memory Cards
    SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card

Camera Specifications

  • Surround Sound
    Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording
  • Built-in Light
    LED lights

Camcorder Features

  • Widescreen Video Capture
    Yes
  • Low Lux / Night Mode
    Yes

Pro Camcorder Features

  • Audio Signal Format
    Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel), Linear PCM

Dimensions & Weight

  • Width
    8.1 in
  • Depth
    19.6 in
  • Height
    8.5 in
  • Weight
    5.14 lbs

Dimensions & Weight Details

  • Details
    camera only, camera with battery and memory card
  • Weight
    5.1 lbs, 5.4 lbs

General

  • Manufacturer
    Panasonic