Panasonic introduces new High Definition Camcorder

The compact and stylish HDC-HS60, TM60, TM55 and SD60 are perfect for anyone who wants to easily enjoy HD image quality. The hybrid-type HS60 records onto its 120-GB HDD and an SDXC, SDHC, or SD Memory Card. The twin-memory TM60/55 records onto its 16-GB/8GB built-in memory and an SDXC, SDHC, or SD Memory Card, and the SD60 records onto an SDXC, SDHC, or SD Memory Card.

Despite their ultra-compact size, the models all feature a powerful 25x optical zoom, which is further enhanced by Intelligent Resolution Technology in the Crystal Engine Pro image-processing circuit, to produce the new 35x Intelligent Zoom. The new zoom achieves even greater image detail. All of the new 1MOS HD models are also equipped with a 35.7mm wide-angle lens that is ideal for many different shooting situations, such as self-portraits and group photos indoors, and landscape shots outdoors.

Not one to rest on its laurels, the new Wind Noise Canceller, which has evolved from Panasonic’s previous Wind Cut function, automatically detects and suppresses only wind noise, to maintain natural sounds with lifelike ambience.

The new models will be available from February 2010.