New Entry HD Camcorder

For those looking for their first HD camcorder, Panasonic’s new HC-V10 is the perfect option. A compact camcorder with an easy-to-use dynamic 70x zoom and HD recording, the V10 is the perfect combination of superb image quality, ease of use, and stunning good looks.

Highlighting Panasonic’s commitment to providing what consumers what – the new V10 allows users to enjoy high zoom with full HD quality. This high zoom has previously only been available with Panasonic’s standard definition camcorders – Panasonic is pleased to now offer high zoom to consumers looking for the superior image quality of high definition.

See Things in the Distance with an Optical 63x Zoom / Enhanced Optical 70x Zoom

The V10’s compact size belies its powerful 63x optical zoom lens. Allowing users to capture subjects in the distance, this impressive zoom lens can be further extended with the Enhanced Optical 70x Zoom function that uses the effective area of the sensor to further extend their zooming power at the wide-angle setting. This allows the user to capture beautiful images of sweeping landscapes and pull in distant subjects for truly dynamic close-ups, without the image degradation that occurs with a digital zoom. Panasonic’s POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) produces clear, blur-free images even when handheld using the 70x zooming.

Record in Beautiful HD

Slim and compact, yet perfectly technically specified, the HC-V10 offers high definition recording, allowing users to capture their special moments in breathtaking detail. HD video can be recorded in the MP4 format, which offers broad compatibility and high compression that results in smaller files that are easy to share. The HC-V10 also includes the option to record in the iFrame format, which is designed to speed up video editing. With iFrame, the video in your camera is the same format you'll edit, so it's fast to import and edit with compatible video editing applications.

Blurry Images? No thanks

The HC-V10 is equipped with a high-quality optical hand-shake compensation function essential for a compact, lightweight body. The POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) suppresses hand-shake without degrading the image quality, allowing users to enjoy clear, blur-free images even when using the Enhanced Optical 70x zooming. The O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) also features an Active mode to assure clear, beautiful images across the entire range from wide-angle to telephoto. Because it is an optical system, it causes no image degradation. As a result, the original image quality captured by the lens remains intact, all the way from wide-angle to powerful zoom.

iA (Intelligent Auto) – Simple to Use, Superb Results

The iA function automatically selects the most suitable shooting mode at the press of a button. The iA function consists of four functions: POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer), Intelligent Scene Selector, Face Detection and Intelligent Contrast Control. As mentioned the POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) detects low-frequency hand-shake due to breathing rhythms or the surrounding wind, which are often difficult to suppress no matter how hard the person tries to hold the camcorder steady, and eliminates blurring. Intelligent Contrast Control prevents blown highlights and blocked shadows to retain natural, highly nuanced images with proper contrast. Intelligent Scene Selector detects the situation and switches the scene mode automatically. And Face Detection captures faces beautifully even in dim or backlit scenes. Each of these modes is activated, as required, by simply pressing the iA button. This allows users to capture beautiful, optimized images quickly and easily. Face Detection automatically senses the ambient lighting and adjusts the exposure accordingly. The focus also prioritizes the faces, and skin tones are smoothed for up to 15 faces at once. Faces are bright and recognizable.

Capture those Special Moments with Pre-Rec Function

When the Pre-Rec function is on, the camcorder continuously records three seconds of images into an internal buffer memory. Then, provided that the camcorder is aimed at the subject in advance, when the Record button is actually pressed, the three seconds immediately prior are added at the beginning of the clip being recorded. For example, this can be used to capture a soccer player in the act of kicking the ball even if the Record button wasn't pressed until after a goal was made. The Pre-Rec function is especially helpful in capturing sudden shooting opportunities.

Share and Enjoy!

Sharing footage is effortless with the V10 – whether it’s SD Networking with a VIERA TV and a Blu-ray DiscTM Player , using VIERA link or uploading to YouTubeTM and FacebookTM effortlessly, the V10 is fully equipped to handle all requirements.

Expand the Possibilities with Optical Accessories

A host of optional accessories are available to expand the possibilities for shooting fun. The Video DC Light (VW-LDC103) is suitable for illuminating dark scenes. Its switchable Spot/Wide function allows the lighting range to be selected according to the scene. The Shoe Adaptor (VW-SK12) lets the user attach multiple accessories on the camcorder to help capture images with full detail.

Designed with users in mind, the V10 enjoys a large 2.7inch LCD and can also capture 9 megapixel still images in addition to the HD video recording. With features such as HD video, high zoom, blur free images and ease to use, it’s hard to find a reason not to buy the V10!