Recording Format MPEG2 (Motion Image); JPEG (Still Image)
Image Sensor (Total) 1/8 CCD
F Value F1.9 (WIDE)/5.7(TELE)
Optical Zoom 70x
Description
Panasonic's 60GB HDD/SD Card Standard Definition Camcorder features Optical 70x Ultra Zoom, Advanced Optical Image Stabilization and easy uploading to YouTube.
This 70x zoom lens has the power you need to take dramatic close-ups or get remarkable shots of even distant subjects. But with long-distance zoom shots, even a tiny bit of handshake has a huge effect on picture quality. That's where optical image stabilization comes in. Panasonic's Advanced O.I.S. shifts a corrective lens as you shoot to help eliminate the effects of hand shake, so you get clear, sharp shots even at high zoom levels. It's an essential feature for getting the most out of this incredible zoom lens.
Make optimal settings automatically, for both still and motion images with iA (Intelligent Auto). With the S79, you can use the iA function whether you're shooting in motion or still images. In iA mode the camera detects the shooting situation and automatically activates whichever functions, such as Advanced O.I.S., Face Detection, and Intelligent Scene Selector, will deliver the optimal results. Forget about bothersome settings during important scenes and trust iA to give you the optimal shots.
Focal Length 1.5-105mm Image Stabilizer Advanced O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization) Still Picture Recording 0.2 M [640 x 360] [16 - 9], 0.3 M [640 x 480] [4 - 3] Focus Auto/Manual White Balance Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/White Set High Speed Shutter 1/30-1/8000 (Motion Image); 1/30-1/500 (Still Picture) LCD Monitor 2.7 Wide (123,200 Dots) Microphone Stereo mic, Zoom mic Still Picture JPEG; 0.2 M [640 x 360] [16 - 9], 0.3 M [640 x 480] [4 - 3] USB 2.0 Hi-Speed PictBridge Compatible Audio Output Battery Pack min. 725 mAh/Lithium-Ion Unit Dimensions (HxWxD) - 2.64'' x 2.09'' x 4.21'', Weight - 0.66 lbs.
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For features per price, you won't find better Feb 26, 2010
By Kevin Dietrich Before buying this video camera, I checked and compared with several others and thought that this one had the better features for the price. In fact, I would say that when I bought it for $250, I could have easily spent $350 on another model for the same features. And so far (2 months in), I am loving it!
First, the camera is so easy to use that my 14- and 8-year olds took to it right away -- I haven't needed the manual yet. The camera is extremely light, even with the butter cube-sized battery, and its compact profile is really easy to get the hand around. The record/play button is near the thumb, and the zoom is on top of the camera near the index or middle finger. Zooming in or out is made easy, with a graduated switch that allows for smooth transitions. The pop-out LCD panel has good rotation and is very clear. The onboard software is very intuitive, and the screen shows hints on each button's features so it's really hard to mess anything up.
The hard drive takes a long time to fill up, and I'm glad I don't have to fiddle with DVDs or SD cards. The battery lasts a long time -- one charge has gotten me through whole sporting events plus family shots -- and charges up in about 3 hours. And the video camera also takes still pictures, which also look great; taking videos and stills with the same camera makes life so much simpler.
The only thing that I had to get used to, originally, was the OIS (image stabilization). I started taking videos at my daughter's gymnastics meets, so I was trying to sweep across the areas quickly to capture the motion. The OIS was trying to keep up by refocusing the image as I moved. Then I realized (duh!) that I didn't need to move the camera so much. Now I've recording a few meets and a couple of hockey games, and the OIS keeps the image clear during the heaviest action from some great distances.
That brings me to the best feature: the lens. At 70X _optical_ zoom, there is almost nothing that I can't see with this camera. As I wrote earlier, I've recording some hockey games, and I've been able to capture distinct faces on players from the nosebleed section. At gymnastics meets, I can capture every smile or grimace without having to leave my viewing spot.
Overall, I'm not sure that you could find a better camera for the money.
Panasonic product are excellent Aug 28, 2011
By Luis Alberto Acosta Hoenicka Although the camera claims to be 100% HD, the images are not quite sharp, yet it has a very easy handling, an incredible weight and interesting features, the ability to zoom images (X) is very good. I recommend it.
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