DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

Capture All the Beauty in Every Scene. The Panasonic

FULL HIGH DEFINITION

For Scenes You'll Want to Enjoy Forever
World's smallest and lightest*1 FHD model Record full high-definition images onto a convenient SD card
10x Optical Zoom 2.7" Wide Viewing Angle LCD 0.6 sec Quick Start Easy Copying and Playback with the BN1E
*32GB worth of SD/SDHC Memory Card is included, which may come as 1 x32GB
SDHC Memory Card, or 2 x 16GB SDHC Memory Cards.

*Progressive 1080/25p

*1 For 3CCD camcorders complying with AVCHD standards, as of January 6, 2008.

HDD + SD Card Hybrid!

Hybrid HD model with 60GB hard disk holds over 7.5 hours*2 of recording Record full high-definition images onto an SD card or hard disk
2.7" Wide Viewing Angle LCD

60GB HDD

SD/SDHC Memory Card is not included.
10x Optical Zoom 0.6 sec Quick Start Easy Copying and Playback with the BN1E
*2 In Highest Quality (HA) mode

STANDARD DEFINITION

Bring the Fun of Shooting Video Everywhere You Go
An SD card model that is tough, waterproof and shockproof

SD Card

Waterproof up to 1.5 m*3

Shockproof up to 1.2 m*4

Easy Copying to DVD Disc with the BN1
Dustproof *5 2.7" Wide LCD
10x Optical Zoom MPEG 2 (DVD Quality)
-Silver 4GB SD/SDHC Memory Card is included.

Included

0.6 sec Quick Start
A stylish, smart SD card model you'll want to take everywhere
10x Optical Zoom 0.6 sec Quick Start One-Touch DVD Copying 2.7" Wide LCD

-Black

MPEG 2 (DVD Quality)
*1 32GB Optional *2 Usable capacity will be less. *3 IEC60529 IPX8 *4 MIL-STD-810F METHOD 516.5 SHOCK *5 IEC60529 IP5X *6 Waterproof and dustproof characteristics have been evaluated by TUV Rheinland. *7 IEC60529/EN60529 IPX4 Splash proof

Camcorder Line-up.

Enjoy Longer Non-Stop Shooting Fun
30GB hard disk model lets you keep on shooting with up to 7 hours* of recording time, and captures beautiful 3CCD images

30GB HDD

10x Optical Zoom 3.1M Still Picture Recording

2.7" Wide LCD

LED Video Light
* In Highest Quality (XP) mode
60GB hard disk model lets you keep on shooting with up to 14 hours* of recording time, plus 50x zoom power with image stabilisation
50x Optical Zoom One-Touch DVD Copying 2.7" Wide LCD 2.1 sec Quick Start

40GB HDD

40GB hard disk model for extended shooting fun with up to 9 hours* of recording time, plus 42x zoom power and image stabilisation
42x Optical Zoom One-Touch DVD Copying 2.7" Wide LCD 2.1 sec Quick Start
Easy to Shoot, Easy to View, Easy to Enjoy

8-cm DVD SD Card *

DVD model with powerful 42x zoom and image stabilisation
42x Optical Zoom 2.7" Wide LCD
SD/SDHC Memory Card and DVD disc are not included.

Still Only

Have More Fun with the Videos You've Already Made

miniDV Tape

SD Card *
DV tape model that captures beautiful 3CCD images
SD/SDHC Memory Card and miniDV tape are not included.

10x Optical Zoom

3.1M Still Picture Recording

1.7 sec Quick Start

The remarkable clarity and detail of Full-HD progressive* images give you the beautiful
memories you'll enjoy forever
High Definition A Future of Beautiful Memories
High Definition vs. Standard Definition: What's the Difference?
HD images contain 5 times as much information as standard images. HDTV has 1,080 horizontal scan lines, SDTV has 576. That translates into much higher resolution and much finer detail. With HD images on an HDTV, pictures are so clear and sharp that you can see textures. The shift in the industry from SDTV to HDTV is well under way. For shooting once-in-alifetime scenes that you want to capture in full beauty and enjoy forever, an HD camcorder is the best choice. Standard Definition High Definition
Each strand of hair and individual eyelash is captured in clear, distinct detail.
AVCHD is a new standard for recording HD signals onto memory cards, DVD discs, and hard disks. It uses the H.264 standard to achieve more than twice the compression of conventional MPEG2 and MPEG4 standards. AVCHD motion images recorded onto an SD Memory Card or a DVD disc cannot be played from a device that does not support the AVCHD standard. Do not insert a disc containing AVCHD-recorded images into a device that does not support the AVCHD standard. The disc cannot be played on such a device, and it may not be possible to remove the disc once inserted. *In HG (high image quality) mode. 1920 x 1080 full-HD recording with a Panasonic home-use camcorder refers to recording with 1,920 pixels in the horizontal direction and 1,080 pixels in the vertical direction.

The most precious scenes in life those you want to enjoy again and again deserve the beauty only a Full-HD camcorder can provide. Whether it's a glorious sunset that lights up the sky, a bunch of balloons that fill the air with dancing colour, or a perfect moment reflected in a loved one's face, you want a camcorder that captures all the beauty in clear, vivid detail. With their Full-HD 1920 x 1080 progressive images, Panasonic Full HD camcorders give you the beauty of today's most advanced technology. Whether you choose an SD card model or hard disk drive model, you can count on beautiful memories that will remain fresh forever. *Progressive scanning refers to the 1080/25p (25 pictures per second) recording format.

HDCHS9

HDCSD9
Simply Breathtaking: Full-HD 1920 x 1080 Progressive* Images
Why Is the Image Quality So Much Better?
Panasonic Full-HD camcorders record horizontal pixels at Full-HD resolution of up to 1,920 pixels, which results in a total of around 2,070,000 pixels. Panasonic Full-HD camcorders use progressive scanning, which provides twice as much data per picture as conventional interlace scanning. This means you get images with exceptional resolution and detail. The 1080/25p format used by Panasonic Full-HD camcorders lets you capture scenes with a rich, filmlike quality. Add it up and you can see why Panasonic Full-HD camcorders, with their Full-HD 1920 x 1080 progressive* recording, take visual expression a leap ahead. <See page 8 for details.>
*Progressive scanning refers to the 1080/25p (25 pictures per second) recording format.

Progressive Scanning

Reproduces all of the image data in a single picture. Patterns in fabric are crisp and clear, with no colour bleeding.

Interlace Scanning

Only half of the image data is reproduced in each picture. Fabric patterns run together, and flickering appears.
Pick up the world's smallest and lightest* 3CCD Full-HD camcorder and enjoy a world of beauty

*For 3CCD camcorders complying with AVCHD standards, as of 6 January, 2008.
SD Card Full-HD Camcorder

HDC-SD9

See page 11 for the SD9 Full-High Definition Video Camera Kit - perfect for the complete home cinema experience.

Optical Zoom

Maximum Highest Quality Recording Time
(Continuous Recording Time using supplied battery)

Battery Life

2.7" WIDE LCD Included

1 h 45 min

Superb colour reproduction for natural colour Precise hand-shake compensation for blur-free image Capture even delicate, subtle nuances High-speed processing and noise reduction
Capture clear, beautiful faces
Worlds Smallest and Lightest*
Use of the super-small SDHC/SD Memory Card helped us create the world's smallest, lightest 3CCD FullHD camcorder. The SD9 fits comfortably in the hand and 67 mm can be used for long periods without causing fatigue.
Capture voices over a wide area Record even before you begin shooting
No more missed shooting opportunities

126 mm

*1 32GB worth of SD/SDHC Memory Card is included, which may come as 1 x32GB SDHC Memory Card, or 2 x 16GB SDHC Memory Cards. *2 Usable capacity will be less. *3 This is an approximate figure when using the 32GB SDHC Memory Card and shooting in HA mode. *4 When using the supplied battery.
The 60GB hard disk holds a full7 hours* ofof memories over 23 hours* Full High Definition memories. When comes to beauty, the When it comes to beauty, theit3CCD camera system 3CCD camera of difference makes a world system makes a world of difference

*In HA mode.

HDD/SD Card Hybrid Full-HD Camcorder

HDC-HS9

HDD + SD Card Hybrid
Optical Zoom Maximum Highest Quality Recording Time
2.7" WIDE LCD *Optional

7 h 40min*3

1 h 35min
Motion-Image Recording Times (Approx.) (SD9/HS9)
Mode (rec. pixels) / Bit rate HA (1920 x 1080) / 17 Mbps HG (1920 x 1080) / 13 Mbps HX (1920 x 1080) / 9 Mbps HE (1440 x 1080) / 6 Mbps HDD*1 60GB 7 h 40 min 10 h 10 min 15 h 20 min 23 h 32GB*2 4h 5 h 20 min 8h 12 h SDHC Memory Card 16GB*2 8GB*2 2h 1h 2 h 40 min 1 h 20 min 4h 2h 6h 3h 4GB*min 40 min 1h 1 h 30 min
*1 HDD (60GB) : HS9 only *2 Usable capacity will be less. These figures vary depending on the pictures being recorded.
*1 Optional *2 Usable capacity will be less. *3 This is an approximate figure when using the 60GB HDD and shooting in HA mode. *4 This is an approximate figure when using the 32GB SDHC Memory Card and shooting in HA mode. *5 When using the supplied battery.

Film-like beauty: Captures more data to deliver richer images

Digital Cinema Mode

1920 x 1080 progressive 1080/25p

Digital Cinema Colour*

This mode automatically switches the camcorder to the Digital Cinema Colour range, which approaches the digital cinema colour range used in Hollywood digital movie production. Colours recorded in this mode look more vivid than those recorded using the conventional Panasonic standard. For example, the subtle reds and yellows of flowers, and the greens of leafy trees are remarkably true to life.
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Set the SD9 or HS9 to Digital Cinema mode and shoot in the 1920 x 1080 progressive 1080/25p format (25 pictures per second). Progressive scanning captures *Progressive 1080/25p clear, vibrant images with intricate detail. You also get lifelike images in film-like quality.
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Digital cinema colour range HDTV standard
Images are rich and vibrant, just like at the movies.
*When using a TV that is compatible with x.v.Color, images that are recorded in Digital Cinema Colour mode will have a wider colour range than conventional images. *The colour range varies depending on the TV.
Superb colour reproduction faithful, natural colours with delicate nuances

3CCD Camera System

Most professional broadcasting cameras use the 3CCD camera system, with its superior colour reproduction. In a 1CCD system, all of the incoming light information is processed by the same CCD. The more advanced 3CCD system uses three distinct CCDs for processing, so there is absolutely no light loss. The 3CCD camera system draws out the full potential of full-HD image quality.
Optical Axis CCD Colour Filter Dichroic Mirrors

3CCD Optical Axis

B CCD R CCD G CCD

1CCD don't look natural,

The skin tone and vegetables they look artificial.
The skin tone and vegetables have natural colour and look real.
Precise hand-shake compensation: Prevents blurry images caused by unsteady hands as you shoot
Advanced O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabiliser)
Panasonic's Advanced O.I.S. suppresses the effects of hand shake as you shoot. The system uses gyrosensors to detect hand shake, then shifts a lens and adjusts the optical axis to compensate. This all happens a remarkable 4,000 times per second. And because the system is optical, no image quality is lost. Thanks to Advanced O.I.S., the images you capture look incredibly clear, sharp and beautiful on a big TV screen.

O.I.S. Lens

The lens moves up/down or left/right and bends the incoming light to correct handshake.
50" Display (Advanced O.I.S. OFF)

Advanced O.I.S. ON

Both the smiling faces and the background are crisp and razor-sharp. Even on a big screen, the images are virtually blur-free.

Waterproof Shockproof

SDR-S7

Dustproof

up to 1.5 m

up to 1.2 m

2.7" WIDE LCD -Silver

-Silver

2.7" WIDE LCD

Recording Time

32GB SD

4GB SD

(Continuous Recording Time)

6 h 40 min*

50 min*

1h 10 min

4GB SDHC Memory Card is included.
* In highest quality mode (XP Mode)
The Smart, Compact SD Card Camcorder
Built tough so you can shoot in places never before possible
*Waterproof and dustproof characteristics have been evaluated by TUV Rheinland.

SW20 Triple Proofing

Waterproof up to 1.5 m*
Take the SW20 underwater* as deep as 1.5 m and get some great video shots in the pool or ocean. Swim along with tropical fish, capture shots of a beautiful coral reef, or get action footage of a friend snorkeling. Waterproofing also means you can shoot in the rain or snow with no worries. * Do not use underwater continuously
for more than 30 minutes. IEC60529 IPX8

Shockproof up to 1.2 m*

The SW20 is designed to resist damage even if dropped from a height of up to 1.2 m. We fortified the outer body casing, making it thicker for increased rigidity and strength. Additionally, there is an inner resin chassis to cushion and protect the main circuit board and lens. *MIL-STD-810F METHOD 516.5 SHOCK

Dustproof*

A dustproof design keeps the SW20 safe even if handled with dirty hands or used in a place with swirling dust. The SW20 is protected against sand too, so you can take it to the beach or sports field with no worries. And it's waterproof, so if the body gets dirty you can simply wash it off with water. *IEC60529 IP5X
Fun to carry around every day!

Stylish & Compact

Conveniently slips in a pocket or bag. Compact enough to take everywhere you go. This is one stylish camcorder youll never want to be without. Dimensions (W x H x D) S7: 41.0 x 59.0 x 102.0 mm SW20: 33.8 x 63.4 x 115.4 mm Weight S7: 165 g SW20: 224 g

102 mm

The SD camcorder starts up to record quickly. In Quick Start mode*, the SW20 and S7 begin recording in just 0.6 second from the time the LCD is opened. This lets you catch those sudden shooting opportunities. *This mode can be selected from the menu.

Number of Recordable Still Pictures (Approx.) (SW20/S7/S9)
Image Quality 640 x 480 pixels Capacity 16GB* 99999*1 99999*1 SDHC Memory Card 8GB* 55260 99999*1 4GB* SD Memory Card 2GB* 1GB* 6790 13580
XP (Super Fine) SP (Fine) LP (Normal)
*Usable capacity will be less. These figures vary depending on the pictures being recorded.
High Picture Quality Normal Picture Quality These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed. *Usable capacity will be less. *1 These models cannot record more than 99,999 still pictures onto an SD/SDHC Memory Card.
Battery Life (Approx.) (SW20/S7/S9)
Continuous Recording Time VW-VBJh 10 min Actual Recording Time 40 min *This is a guideline that includes time for operations such as starting and stopping the recording, turning the power on and off, and zooming. The actual time is shorter.
*We recommend using SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory cards conforming to class 2 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating or the following SD Memory Cards made by Panasonic for motion-image recording.*Please confirm the latest information about SD/SDHC Memory Cards that can be used for motion-image recording, on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.)
Take it on the road. Hard disk offers extended recording time
50x Zoom and Advanced O.I.S.
(Optical Image Stabiliser)

Advanced O.I.S. OFF

SDR-H60
Enjoy Longer Continuous Shooting SDR-H280

*Optional

SDR-H40
Maximum Highest Battery Life Quality Recording Time (Continuous Recording Time)

2 h *2

14 h*1

1 h 35 min*2

*1 In highest quality (XP) mode *2 When using the supplied battery.
60GB*1 hard disk holds up to 54 hours
Holding as much data as 43 DVD discs, the internal hard disk lets you record continuously for up to 54 hours* 2 without changing a disc, tape or other recording media.
*1 A 60GB hard disk utilizes a portion of the storage space for formatting and other purposes. Usable capacity will be less. 1 GB means 1,000,000,000 bytes." *2 In LP mode

Anti-Shock Shield: Helps protect recorded video data from damage due to jolts and impact
1 The Drop Detect function senses if the camera is falling and moves the head away from the hard disk. 2 The Floating Structure protects the hard disk should the camera fall or be dropped. 3 The Buffer Memory automatically backs up data, while the camera is falling.
If you have a powerful zoom, you need optical image stabiliser
Advanced O.I.S. and up to 50x Optical Zoom
The 50x zoom lens on the H60 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 hand shake has a huge effect on picture quality. That's where image stabilisation comes in. Panasonic's Advanced O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabiliser) shifts a corrective lens as you shoot to eliminate the effects of hand shake, so you get clear, sharp, blur-free shots even at high zoom levels. It's an essential feature for getting the most out of this incredible zoom lens. *The H40 has a 42x optical zoom lens
Panasonic's Advanced O.I.S. is a new image stabilising function that achieves around eight times higher precision than our previous system. The system uses gyro-sensors to detect handshake, then shifts a lens and adjusts its optical axis to compensate. Advanced O.I.S. enables finer, more effective hand-shake compensation.

One-Touch DVD Copying

The HDD camcorder's USB Host function lets you connect directly to a DVD burner via a USB cable. You can then copy recordings from the hard disk to a DVD disc by simply pressing a button.
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) Optional DVD Burner (VW-BN1E)
Anyone can enjoy easy, versatile editing!

VideoCam Suite 1.0

Transfer the motion images to your PC.

Save it onto a DVD disc

You can transfer the motion-image data from the SDHC/SD Memory Card or hard disk right to your PC.
Its easy to put scenes in a different order and delete the ones you don't want.
When youre finished with your video production, you can resave the edited version onto an SD Memory Card and a DVD disc.
System Requirements (H60/H40)
Built-in SD Drive*1 Built-in HDD Drive*1 Interface USB port (Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) recommended) USB port (Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) recommended) Windows 2000 Professional *2 *2 Windows XP Home Edition/ Professional *2 *2 Windows Vista Home Premium/ Home Basic *2 *2 CPU Windows 2000 / XP: Intel Pentium II 300MHz or higher Windows Vista : Intel Pentium III 1.0GHz or higher Mac OS X v10.4 *2 *2 CPU PowerPC G5 (1.8GHz or higher), Intel Core Duo, Intel Core Solo VideoCam Suite 1.0 USB port (Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) recommended) (SP4) (SP2) Intel Pentium III 800MHz or higher -

DVD RAM

36 min*1

1 h 5 min*2

*1 In highest quality mode (XP) *2 When using the supplied battery.

Multi-Format Recording

(DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R DL, DVD-R) You can choose whichever type of disc works best with your DVD player or recorder.

DVD DVD DVD DVD

Easy Shooting, Easy Viewing

Quick, easy operation.

Easy, direct networking.
The DVD camcorder automatically finds a blank section on the disc for recording. The index screen makes it easy to search for a particular scene. You can view, delete and edit quickly and easily.
When you finish shooting, just take the disc from your DVD camcorder and slip it right into your DVD player or recorder. There's no need to connect any cables and you can start viewing right away.
Advanced O.I.S. and 42x Optical Zoom
This 42x zoom lens has the power you need to take dramatic closeups or get remarkable shots of even distant subjects. But with long-distance zoom shots, even a tiny bit of hand shake has a huge effect on picture quality. That's where image stabilisation comes in. Panasonic's Advanced O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabiliser) shifts a corrective lens as you shoot to eliminate the effects of hand shake, so you get clear, sharp, blur-free shots even at high zoom levels.

42x 20x 10x 2x

Using your familiar DVD player makes it so easy
View Your Recordings on a DVD Player
Simply slip the DVD disc into the DVD player. There are no cables to connect. It's that easy. *The disc must be finalised prior to playback.

VDR-D50 DVD player TV

Resave it onto a DVD disc
Just slip the DVD disc right into your PC. Or use the USB cable (included) to connect your DVD camcorder to your PC and transfer the motion-image data that way.
System Requirements (D50)
Built-in SD Drive*1 VideoCam Suite 1.0 USB port (Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) recommended) USB port (Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) recommended) *2 (SP4) *2 (SP2) 2 * Windows 2000 / XP: Intel Pentium II 300MHz or higher Intel Pentium III 800MHz or higher CPU Windows Vista : Intel Pentium III 1.0GHz or higher Mac OS X v10.4 *2 CPU PowerPC G5 (1.8GHz or higher), Intel Core Duo, Intel Core Solo *1 The drive operates as Read Only. *2 USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS The supplied software can not be used on Macintosh. DirectX will be installed automatically during installation of the supplied software. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United states and/or other countries. Apple and Mac OS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Other names of systems and products mentioned in this brochure are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned. Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition. Interface Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Home Edition/ Professional Windows Vista Home Premium/ Home Basic

Motion-Image Recording Times (Approx.) (D50)
Mode DVD-RAM (dual-sided) DVD-RW (dual-sided) DVD-R DL (dual-layer) DVD-R (single-sided) XP (Super Fine) 36 min 36 min 35 min 18 min SP (Fine) 74 min 74 min 69 min 37 min LP (Nomal) 150 min 150 min 138 min 75 min
Number of Recordable Still Pictures (Approx.) (D50)
Capacity Image Quality 640 x 480 pixels (0.3 MB) 640 x 360 pixels (16:9) (0.2 MB) SDHC Memory Card 8GB* 4GB* SD Memory Card 2GB* 1GB* 27660 13600
These figures vary depending on the pictures being recorded.
Battery Life (When Using for DVD-RAM disc) (Approx.) (D50)
XP mode EVF VW-VBG07A VW-VBG130 VW-VBG260 VW-VBGh 05 min 1 h 55 min 4 h 05 min 9 h 25 min LCD 1h 1 h 45 min 3 h 45 min 8 h 40 min Continuous Recording Time SP mode EVF LCD 1 h 15 min 2 h 10 min 4 h 35 min 10 h 40 min 1 h 10 min 2h 4 h 10 min 9 h 40 min LP mode EVF 1 h 20 min 2 h 20 min 4 h 55 min 11 h 25 min LCD 1 h 15 min 2 h 05 min 4 h 30 min 10 h 20 min
High Picture Quality Normal Picture Quality These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed. * Usable capacity will be less.
Actual Recording Time SP mode EVF LCD 40 min 1 h 15 min 2 h 35 min 6 h 10 min 40 min 1 h 05 min 2 h 25 min 5 h 35 min
XP mode EVF 40 min 1 h 10 min 2 h 30 min 5 h 50 min LCD 35 min 1 h 05 min 2 h 15 min 5 h 20 min
LP mode EVF 40 min 1 h 15 min 2 h 40 min 6 h 15 min LCD 40 min 1 h 05 min 2 h 25 min 5 h 40 min
This is a guideline that includes time for operations such as starting and stopping the recording, turning the power on and off, and zooming. The actual time is shorter. We recommend using the DVD discs made by Panasonic for motion-image recording. We recommend using SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory cards conforming to class2 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating or the following SD Memory Cards made by Panasonic for motion picture recording. Please confirm the latest information about DVD discs and SDHC/SD Memory Cards that can be used for motion-image recording, on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.)
Superb miniDV image quality

3CCD and Mega O.I.S.

Without

Interface Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista CPU Mac OS X v 10.4 CPU
(Home Premium/Home Basic) Intel Pentium III 800MHz or higher Intel Pentium III 450MHz or higher (including compatible CPUs. Intel Pentium 4 1.6GHz or higher recommended) PowerPC G5 (1.8GHz or higher), Intel Core Duo, Intel Core Solo
PowerPC G5 (1.8GHz or higher), Intel Core Duo, Intel Core Solo
<About MotionDV STUDIO LE / SweetMovieLife> This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment. This software is not compatible with a multi-CPU environment. Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and not compatible with 64-bit operation systems. In USB connection: Capturing images to a PC is available. In DV connection: Capturing images to a PC & Recording to a digital video camera are available. *1 With NV-GS330EG/EF/E/EP/EB, Recording images from a PC to a digital video camera is not available. <About iMovie 4 / iMovie HD/ iMovie 08> In DV (FireWire) connection: Capturing images to a PC & Recording to a digital video camera are available. *2 With NV-GS330EG/EF/E/EP/EB, Recording images from a PC to a digital video camera is not available. DV (IEEE1394, FireWire) cable is sold separately. <About Web Camera Function> When this function is used, MSN Messenger 7.0 (for Windows 2000) or Windows Live Messenger 8.1 (for Windows Vista/XP) is necessary. (not included) Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only. Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows Me and Windows NT are not compatible. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and / or other countries. Apple, Mac OS, iMovie / iMovie HD / iMovie 08, FireWire are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are generally the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned.
Number of Recordable Still Pictures (Approx.) (GS330)
Image Quality Capacity SDHC Memory Card 4GB*56320 2GB*28160 SD Memory Card 1GB*1 512MB*7040 256MB*3520 CGR-DU06 VW-VBG130 VW-VBG260 VW-VBGx 1512 pixels (3.1 MB) 2048 x 1152 pixels (16:9) (2.4 MB) 1600 x 1200 pixels (2.0 MB) 1280 x 960 pixels (1.0 MB) 640 x 480 pixels (0.3 MB) 640 x 360 pixels (16:9) (0.2 MB)

Battery Life (Approx.) (GS330)
Continuous Recording Time EVF 1 h 15 min 2 h 10 min 4 h 25 min 10 h 10 min LCD 1 h 10 min 2h 4 h 05 min 9 h 25 min Actual Recording Time EVF 30 min 55 min 1 h 55 min 4 h 30 min LCD 30 min 55 min 1 h 50 min 4 h 10 min
High Picture Quality Normal Picture Quality These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed. *1 Usable capacity will be less. We recommend using SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory cards conforming to class2 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating or the following SD Memory Cards made by Panasonic for motion-image recording. Please confirm the latest information about SDHC/SD Memory Cards that can be used for motion-image recording, on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.)
Functions that Give You More Shooting Flexibility
High-performance image processing
Crystal Engine Pure Colour Engine
Crystal Engine and Pure Colour Engine
The Crystal Engine is a special image processing circuit for 3CCD camera systems. It processes the R,G and B signals from the three CCDs individually, so it gives both moving and still pictures exceptional quality. And the Pure Colour Engine converts the CCD output signal from a complementary colour signal into an RGB signal at an early stage and extracts the low-frequency luminance component from the RGB signal. This innovative engine also achieves truly superb colour reproduction for high-zoomed pictures.

H280 GS330

SW20 H60

S7 H40 D50

Without Crystal Engine

With Crystal Engine

For easy, intuitive setting and shooting without taking your eyes off the subject

One-Touch Navigation

With One-Touch Navigation, just press the centre of the joystick to display an operating menu. The operations you use most often are right on the monitor, so it's easy to change settings or operate the camera without looking away from your subject.
Operation Icon Examples (HS9)
Backlight Compensation Help Mode Contrast Mode
*Icon display varies depending on the model.
HDD Recording Mode Card Recording Mode
FadeIN/FadeOUT Soft Skin Mode Colour Night View

Mode Dial

Playback Mode
Just turn the dial and you're ready to shoot or to view the images afterward. Rotate the dial with your fingertip to select the icon that corresponds to the mode you want.
An LCD that's easy to see - indoors or out

Power LCD

Power LCD Extra

Power LCD Plus

Power LCD Extra lets you adjust the LCD brightness in two steps by simply pressing the Power LCD button. Plus 1 mode increases brightness by 80% for easy outdoor viewing, and Plus 2 mode emphasises contrast when shooting in strong sunlight conditions such as when skiing or at the beach.

MPEG2 No Advanced O.I.S. No Pure Colour Engine Yes 42x No VGA No
DV Yes O.I.S. Yes Crystal Engine No 10x No 3.1 MEGA 1.2 MEGA
No No No 2.7" Wide Yes (Extra) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes 50 cm Yes 0.6 sec 2.1 Mega (25 fps) Auto No
1.5 m 1.2 m Yes 2.7" Wide Yes (Extra) No No No Yes No No Yes No Yes No Yes No No 0.6 sec No No No
No No No 2.7" Wide Yes (Extra) No No No Yes Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No No 0.6 sec No Manual No
No No No 2.7" Wide Yes (Plus) No No No No No No Yes No Yes Yes Yes 50 cm Yes No No Manual No
No No No 2.7" Wide Yes (Plus) No No No No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No No 2.1 sec No Manual No
No No No 2.7" Wide Yes (Plus) No No No No No No Yes No Yes No Yes No No 2.1 sec No Manual No
No No No 2.7" Wide No No No No No No No Yes No Yes No Yes No No 1.7 sec No Manual No
No No No 2.7" Wide Yes No No No No No No Yes No Yes No Yes 50 cm Yes 1.7 sec No Lens Cap Cold
Yes *1 High Speed Mode Yes Yes No Yes
No High Speed Mode Yes Yes No Yes
No High Speed Mode Yes Yes Yes Yes
*1 When using a DVD burner (VW-BN1), data from an SDHC/SD Memory Card can be copied to a 12-cm DVD disc.
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
HD Camcorder SD Card Camcorder
GENERAL Power Supply Power Consumption Weight (w/o Battery) Dimensions (W x H x D ) Media LENS SECTION Image Sensor F Value Optical Zoom Focal Length Filter Diameter 35mm Film Camera Equivalent Lens Brand CAMERA SECTION Minimum Illumination Focus White Balance
DC7.2 V/9.3 V 5.8 W 275 g 65 x 67 x 126 mm SD/SDHC Memory Card DC7.2 V/9.3 V 6.8 W 390 g 75 x 74 x 126 mm
DC3.6 V/5.0 V 2.9 W 224 g
DC3.6 V/5.0 V 2.9 W 165 g 41 x 59 x 102 mm
DC7.9 V/ 7.2 V 5.7 W 450g
33.8 x 63.4 x 115.4 mm SD/SDHC Memory Card
70.1 x 73 x 120.8 mm 30GB HDD, SD/SDHC Memory Card 1/6 CCD x 3 (800 k x 3 pixels, Total/630 k x 3 [4:3], 540 k x 3 [16:9] (Motion Image)/710 k x 3 [4:3], 540 k x 3 [16:9] (Still Picture) Effective) F1.8 (WIDE)/F2.8 (TELE) 10 x Variable Speed Zoom 3.030 mm 37 mm 46.1461 mm [4:3]/47.mm [16:9] (Motion Image) 43.mm [4:3]/47.mm [16:9] (Still Picture) Leica Dicomar 1 lux (Colour Night View Mode) AF/Manual Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/White Set (with IR Sensor)

HDD, SD/SDHC Memory Card

SD/SDHC Memory Card 1/6"CCD (800 k pixels, Total/400 k [4:3], 350 k [16:9](Motion Image) /410 k [4:3] (Still Picture)Effective) F1.8 (WIDE)/F2.4 (TELE) 10x Variable Speed Zoom 2.323 mm 44.1441mm [4:3], 44.4444mm [16:9](Motion Image)/ 43.4434mm [4:3](Still Picture) Panasonic 2 Lux (Colour Night View Mode) AF/Manual Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/White Set (with IR Sensor)
1/6CCD x 3 Total pixels: 560 k x 3 1/6CCD x 3 Total pixels: 560 k x 3 1/6"CCD (800 k pixels, Total/400 k [4:3], Effective pixels: 520k x 3 [16:9] (Motion Image Effective pixels: 520k x 3 [16:9] (Motion Image 350 k [16:9](Motion Image) / Still Image) / Still Image) /410 k [4:3] (Still Picture)Effective) F1.8 (WIDE)/F2.8 (TELE) 10x Variable Speed Zoom 3.030.0 mm 37 mm 42.9429 mm [16:9] (Motion Image / Still Picture) Leica Dicomar 5 Lux (1/25 Low Light Mode), 1 Lux (Colour Night View Mode) AF/Manual Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/White Set F1.8 (WIDE)/F2.8 (TELE) 10x Variable Speed Zoom 3.030.0 mm 37 mm 42.9429 mm [16:9] (Motion Image / Still Picture) Leica Dicomar 5 Lux (1/25 Low Light Mode), 1 Lux (Colour Night View Mode) AF/Manual Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/White Set F1.8 (WIDE)/F2.4 (TELE) 10x Variable Speed Zoom 2.323 mm 44.1441mm [4:3], 44.4444mm [16:9](Motion Image)/ 43.4434mm [4:3](Still Picture) Panasonic 6 Lux (1/25 Low Light Mode), 2 Lux (Colour Night View Mode) AF/Manual Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/White Set/Underwater (with IR Sensor)

JPEG Picture size: 640 x 480 [4:3] 0.3 Megapixels
DPOF PictBridge RECORDING SECTION Format Recording Mode
Max.999 stills Yes AVCHD (Motion Image) HD*: HA (17 Mbps / VBR), HG (13 Mbps / VBR), HX (9 Mbps / VBR), HE (6 Mbps / VBR) HD*: HA (17 Mbps / VBR), HG (13 Mbps / VBR), HX (9 Mbps / VBR), HE (6 Mbps / VBR) Dolby Digital (Dolby AC3) / 5.1-channel Yes Yes Out Yes (mini) Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)(mini AB) Yes Yes Yes Yes Lithium-Ion Yes Yes Yes Yes HD Writer 2.5E
Max.999 stills Yes MPEG2 (Motion Image) XP (10Mbps/VBR), SP (5Mbps/VBR), LP (2.5Mbps/VBR) XP (10Mbps/VBR), SP (5Mbps/VBR), LP (2.5Mbps/VBR) MPEG1-Layer2 Yes Yes Out Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) (mini AB) Yes Yes Yes Lithium-Ion Yes (Hand Strap) Yes Yes Motion SD STUDIO 1.3E
Playback Mode Variable Speed Search Audio Recording System Audio Dubbing Counter Media Remaining Indication INTERFACES AV HDMI S-Video Microphone (stereo mini) Headphones DV Input/Output (IEEE1394) USB Video Component Accessory Shoe STANDARD ACCESSORIES AC Adaptor AC Cable DC Cable Rechargeable Barrery Pack Strap Video Component Cable AV Cable Lens Cap IR Remote USB Cable SD Memory Card CD-ROM
*HD: High-Definition/STD: Standard-Definition The remaining battery capacity is displayed in minutes when using the applicable Panasonic battery. When using batteries made by other companies the remaining battery capacity will not be shown. We cannot accept any liability whatsoever for damages to the unit or accidents caused by non-genuine Panasonic batteries (including those that have been certified by Panasonic).
HDD/SD Card Hybrid Camcorder

DVD Camcorder

Mini DV Camcorder
DC7.2 V/9.3 V 4.0 W 340 g 67 x 70 x 116 mm 60GB HDD, SD/SDHC Memory Card 1/6CCD (800 k pixels, Total/400 k [4:3], 370 k [16:9] (Motion Image)/410 k [4:3], 380 k [16:9] (Still Picture) Effective) F2.0 (WIDE)/F5.0 (TELE) 50 x Variable Speed Zoom 1.mm 34.mm [4:3]/ 33.mm [16:9] (Motion Image) 33.mm [4:3]/ 33.[16:9] (Still Picture) Panasonic 2 lux (Colour Night View Mode) AF/Manual Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/White Set (with IR Sensor) DC7.2 V/9.3 V 4.0 W 340 g 67 x 70 x 116 mm
DC7.2 V/ 9.3 V 5.9 W 400 g
DC7.2 V/7.9 V 5.2 W 450 g
52.8 x 89.5 x 128.6 mm 8-cm DVD Disc, SD/SDHC Memory Card 1/6CCD (800 k pixels, Total/400 k [4:3], 370 k [16:9] (Motion Image)/410 k [4:3], 380 k [16:9] (Still Picture) Effective) F1.9 (WIDE)/F4.3 (TELE) 42 x Variable Speed Zoom 1.875.6 mm 34.mm [4:3]/ 33.mm [16:9] (Motion Image) 33.mm [4:3]/ 33.[16:9] (Still Picture) Panasonic 2 lux (Colour Night View Mode) AF/Manual Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/White Set (with IR Sensor)