Canon Professional Camcorder XF300 Specifications and Features

Specifications

Standard Definition or High Definition	High Definition
Power Supply (rated)	7.4V DC (battery pack)
Video Recording system	Compression: MPEG-2 Long GOP Color Space: 4:2:2 (at 50Mbps recording) File Format: MXF Recording Modes: 50Mbps (CBR) 4:2:2, 1920x1080, (60i/30p/24p),   1280x720 (60p/30p/24p); 35Mbps (VBR) 4:2:0, 1920x1080 (60i/30p/24p),   1280x720 (60p/30p/24p); 25Mbps (CBR) 4:2:0, 1440x1080 (60i/30p/24p)
Audio Recording system	2-Channel, PCM digital recording, 16-Bit; 48kHz
Image Sensor	(3) 1/3-inch CMOS
Total Pixels	Approx. 2.37 megapixels (2044 x 1160 pixels) each x 3
Effective Pixels	Approx. 2.07 megapixels (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Maximum recording Time	64GB Compact Flash (CF) card Greater capacity is possible when two cards are used. 25Mbps: 310 minutes 35Mbps: 225 minutes 50Mbps: 160 minutes
Lens	Canon 18x HD L Series Zoom, 4.1-73.8mm (35mm equivalent 29.3 - 527.4mm), f/1.6-2.8
Focusing System	TVAF plus External Phase Difference Metering Sensor, Autofocus (Instant AF, Normal AF, Face AF), Manual, Full Manual
Max Shutter Speed	1/2000
Minimum Focusing Distance	20mm (wide macro), 1m (entire zoom range)
White Balance	Auto, Manual, Custom (2000K - 15000K in 100K increments), Daylight, Tungsten
Frame Rate	60i, 60p, 30p, 24p (50i, 50p and 25p optional upgrade available through Canon Factory Service Center)
Minimum Illumination	Full AUTO mode: 4.5 lux (Shutter speed 1/60, Gain +21dB); Manual mode: 08 lux (Shutter speed 1/4, Gain +33dB), (when 60i is selected)
Image Stabilization	SuperRange Optical (Lens Shift) Modes: Standard, Powered, Dynamic, Off
Filter Diameter	82mm
Viewfinder	0.52-inch color widescreen, approx. 1,555,000 dots, approx. 100% field of view
LCD Screen	4.0-inch color widescreen LCD, approx. 1,230,000 dots, approx. 100% field of view
Microphone	Stereo electrect condenser microphone
Recording Media	CF Card : 2 Slots, Movie files only SD Card: Still images, Custom Picture Data, Clip Metadata, Custom Settings
USB Terminal	Mini-B USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
Video Terminal	Component: Output only Composite: A/V terminal 3.5mm mini-jack, output only, BNC terminal, output only, signals can be output simultaneously through A/V terminal and BNC terminal
Audio Terminal	XLR 3-pin jack (2), Switchable between MIC/LINE
HDMI Terminal	Yes (Type A)
AV Mini Terminal/Headphone Terminal	3.5mm stereo mini-jack
Operating Temperature range	0 - 40? C, 32 - 104? F , 85% relative humidity
Dimensions	Approx. 6.0 x 9.3 x 15.0 in. (153 x 236 x 382mm) (not including lens hood, eyecup, grip belt)
Weight (not including lens hood and eyecup)	5.8 lbs (2,630 g) (includes grip belt)
Weight	6.5 lbs (2,940 g) (includes grip belt, lens hood, BP-955, CF Card (x1) and SD card/not including eyecup)

Features
MPEG-2 4:2:2 50Mbps Codec (Canon XF Codec)

MPEG-2 compression is both highly reliable and versatile. Developed by the Moving Pictures Expert Group (MPEG), it is one of the most widely used compression schemes in the industry for camera acquisition, over the air broadcast, cable and satellite TV. Canon’s adaptation of MPEG-2 for the XF300 Professional Camcorder, named the Canon XF Codec, ensures the widest compatibility with existing industry infrastructure and non-linear editing (NLE) systems. As well, by using an MXF file wrapper, video and audio can be wrapped in a single file along with important metadata

Record to affordable Compact Flash Cards

Unlike other camcorders which use proprietary memory systems, the XF300 Professional Camcorder records to cost effective Compact Flash (CF) cards. The camcorder features two CF card slots and offers versatile recording functions including:

Relay recording:

When one CF card becomes full, the camcorder automatically switches video recording to the other CF card.

Hot swapping:

Media can be replaced without turning off the camcorder. And while recording, the other card can be removed without interruption.

File copy and backup:

Files may be copied from one card to the next – ideal for backing up when on location.

Pre Record:

Perfect for news crews and live event shooters, the camcorder continuously buffers approximately three seconds of video in memory. When the Record button is pressed, recording begins and the contents of buffer memory are added, so you never miss an important shot.

 

Genuine Canon 18x HD L-Series Lens

Inspired by the same high level of optical precision used in Canon broadcast and photographic lenses, the Canon XF300 Professional Camcorder incorporates a Genuine Canon 18x HD L-Series lens that features a wide and impressive zoom range of 29.3 – 527.4mm (35mm equivalent). The lens incorporates High Index – Ultra-low Dispersion (HI-UD), Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) and aspherical elements to minimize chromatic aberration while delivering a resolution of 1,000 TV lines.

In Full Manual Mode, the lens features mechanical stops for both the zoom and focus systems. Mechanical (Hard) end stops ensure that repeatable and dependable focus and zoom can be achieved when manually turning the lens barrel. These mechanical stops also allow for compatibility with many third-party remote camera controllers that require end stops in order to calibrate themselves. Additionally, display distance indicators on the lens barrel allow the operator to easily set the desired focus distance and move between focus points while recording.

 SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer

The XF300 also incorporates a newly designed SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization system (lens shift) with three modes: Standard, Dynamic and Powered.

Standard:

Lens shift is controlled so that the maximum compensation angle is constant from wide angle through telephoto.

Dynamic:

Stabilization changes throughout the zoom range to minimize more pronounced shaking. This is especially useful at wide-angle focal lengths when walking.

Powered:

Vibration is suppressed at the telephoto end of the range, where shake is most apparent due to high magnification.

Three Canon Native 1920 x 1080 CMOS Image Sensors

  Newly designed and manufactured exclusively by Canon, the XF300 Professional Camcorder incorporates three native 1920 x 1080 CMOS Image Sensors, which deliver outstanding Full HD video recording with minimal noise. These 1/3-inch sensors enable a compact lens and body design, for greater mobility and quick shooting.

   

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Xilisoft DVD Maker Suite 6.0.6.0310 Portable

 

Main Functions:
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Make videos into DVD disk
Burn a large number of video formats including AVI, WMV, VOB, 3GP, 3G2, MP4, MPEG, ASF to DVD with high quality and high speed.
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How to Procedures NetBEUI Setting on fuji Frontier

Set the NetBEUI protocol.
1.On the Windows Desktop, select [Start] > [Settings] > [Control
Panel].

2.Double-click the [Network and Dial-up Connections] icon.•The " Network and Dial-up Connections" dialog will appear.

3.Right-click on the [Local Area Connection] icon, and then select"Properties".
•The "Local Area Connection Properties" dialog will appear.

4.Click the [Install] button.
•The "Select Network Component Type" dialog will appear.

5.Select "Protocol" and then click the [Add] button.
•The "Select Network Protocol" dialog will appear.

6. Select "NetBEUI Protocol" and then click the [OK] button.
7. Click the [X] button to close all windows.

Fuji Frontier 370, Pictures are not dry,Overlap Problem Solve.

Fuji Frontier 370 the pictures are not dry Or Each other Overlap,change the bush but still the same,,
two pictures come crossed over one another and the crossed part is wet Problem Fix
Solve 1.
washed, cleaned and checked all crossover and all the main racks for any wear and tear.
Solve 2.
change the bushes of ur machine's crossover racks ur problem will be solve ,this thing often happens when the bushes get space in there inner side because of roller's shafts.
Solve 3.

Are you using the Fuji Super Conditioner? I have had the problem where the racks got slimey and slippery, then it wouldn't grab the prints until they were overlapped and thick enough to press against the rollers. Feel the racks in the last four tanks. If the rollers are slimey this is your problem. Is the section which is overlapped fully developed. If the image is fine but just stuck it means the problem is in the stabilizer section if the print is not developed or over developed it could be in P1 or P2.

Solve 4.

check your distrubuttion unit. it might be the problem

Solve 5.

Try to print with the processor lid open & see where the prints stick to each other. Problem could be bad gears or rollers on processing rack or turn guide rack.

Casio compact camera Exilim EX-Z2300 specifications And Key Features

Casio’s revolutionary Make-Up Mode function enables the user to create beautiful pictures by automatically airbrushing imperfections including dark shadows, blemishes and shiny skin – ideal for creating flawless portraits whatever the situation. In addition, the EX-Z2300 features a three-inch, high-resolution 460K Super Clear LCD and a long-life battery which lasts about 580 photos on a single full charge.

EX-Z2300 Features
Single Frame SR Quality delivers images with exceptional clarity and resolution
EX-Z2300 uses super resolution technology to analyse and optimally process the respective areas of the photo that are contoured, textured or flat, delivering photos of exceptional quality and resolution.                                                                            
Single Frame SR Zoom extends the maximum telephoto range of the optical zoom
EX-Z2300 uses super resolution technology to respectively enhance edges, flat areas and textures when enlarging images, by analysing and adjusting the contours in images and the relief of the subject. The Single Frame SR Zoom extends the maximum telephoto range of the optical zoom up to 1.5 times, while maintaining super resolution image quality. EX-Z2300 offers a 7.5 zoom range that maintains the image quality needed for 14.1-megapixel high-resolution photography when using the optical zoom with the Single Frame SR Zoom.
                                                                            
Premium Auto function produces beautiful photos with just a press of a button
Premium Auto enables the camera to automatically analyse the scene being photographed — including distinguishing night scenes, backlit shots, a blue sky, green trees or a sunset — as well as sensing whether there is a face in the frame, the movement and position of the subject, and whether a tripod is being used.

It simultaneously optimises settings for exposure, ISO, sensitivity, focus location, photo blur correction, tonal range and colour balance, and level of noise reduction. Images are analysed pixel by pixel to apply different correction to people and backgrounds. Premium Auto delivers an advanced level of full auto photography, ensuring high quality photos with just a press of the button.

Dynamic Photo function for creating composite moving images
The new camera offers Casio’s original Dynamic Photo function, which makes it easy for users to create “moving photos” right on the camera by cutting moving subjects from the background in images taken with continuous shooting, and combining those images on a different still or moving image background. Moving images of up to 20-seconds long can be used as a background, and it is also possible to make multiple characters move independently of one another.

The preset memory includes 26 kinds of animal characters including dogs, cats, and monkeys that move in a comical manner, such as a dog riding a bicycle and a monkey doing a handstand. Users can enjoy not only creating such images, but also use the software included with the camera to upload them to YouTubeTM or a blog, thereby broadening the enjoyment of viewing their original creations.

Art Shot and Art Effect functions create photos with the look of a painting
The Art Shot function makes use of the image processing technology in EXILIM Engine 5.0 to take photos of scenery or human subjects that have the look of an oil painting, crayon, or a water colour. With the Art Effect function, it is now possible to apply the same look as the Art Shot function to saved images.

Casio Exlimim EX-Z2300specifications

Sensor	• 1/2.3" Type CCD • 14.1 million effective pixels • 14.48 million total pixels
Image sizes	• 14M (4320 x 3240) • 14M 3:2 (4320 x 2880) • 14M16:9 (4320 x 2432) • 10M (3648 x 2736) • 6M (2816 x 2112) • 3M (2048 x 1536) • VGA (640 x 480)
Movie clips	• 1280 × 720 (HD, 30 fps) • 640 x 480 (30 fps)
File formats	• Stills: JPEG (Exif Version 2.3), DCF 2.0 standard, DPOF compliant • Movies: Motion JPEG • IMA-ADPCM (monaural)
Lens	• F2.8 (W) to F6.5 (T) • Approx. 4.7 to 23.5mm • Approx. 26 to 130mm (equiv) • 7 lenses in 5 groups, including aspherical lens
Image stabilization	CCD-shift image stabilization
Optical zoom	5x
Focus	• Contrast Detection Auto Focus • Auto Focus, Macro Mode, Super-Macro, Infinity Mode, Manual Focus
AF area modes	Intelligent, Spot, Multi, Tracking
AF assist lamp	Yes
Metering	Multi-pattern, Center Weighted, Spot by CCD
ISO sensitivity	Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Exposure compensation	-2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)
Shuttter speed	• 1/2 to 1/1000 second (Auto) • 4 to 1/1000 second (Night)
Continuous Shooting	• Approx. 10 shots/second at 1280 x 960 pixels (up to 20 shots) • Approx. 4 shots/second at 1600 x 1200 pixels (up to 8 shots)
Aperture	F2.8 (W) to F6.5 (T)
White balance	• Auto WB • Daylight • Overcast • Shade • Day White FL • Daylight FL • Tungsten • Manual WB
Self timer	10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer
LCD monitor	• 3.0-inch TFT color LCD • 460,800 dots (960 x 480)
Connectivity	• Hi-Speed USB • AV out
Storage	• SDHC / SD Memory Card
Power	Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-110)
Wieght (no batt)	122g
Weight (inc batt & card)	149g
Dimensions	101(W) x 59 (H) x 20 (D)mm

Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Key Features And specifications

This newest member of the EXILIM family boasts superb 12MP image quality, as well as 3x optical and 4x digital zoom capabilities. The Easy Mode interface offers a simplified menu, dedicated movie button, and a YouTube capture feature that enables users to record and share live-action videos with just a few clicks.

“We wanted to round out our Exilim digital camera line to include simplified functionality that is beneficial to consumers, and the EX-Z16 definitely achieves this goal,” said Toshi Iguchi, Senior General Manager, Digital Imaging Division, Casio America Inc. “The EX-Z16 doesn’t just take outstanding photos and videos, it captures beautiful, natural and organic shots that you’ll share and cherish with friends and family.”

Key Features

Sleek, Stylish Design
Casio EXILIM has redefined digital camera “style” by introducing the world’s first super-slim and sleek camera models. The new EX-Z16 is no different, embodying the smooth design and functionality that EXILIM is known for. It fits perfectly in the palm of your hand and features smooth lines and an array of beautiful colors to choose from.

New Simplified Easy Mode User Interface Makes Taking Great Pics a Snap
Even the most inexperienced photographer can take gorgeous photos with the EX-Z16’s Easy Mode User Interface. The only settings you have to adjust on our 2.7-inch LCD screen are image size, flash and self timer – the camera does the rest! Best of all, your options are displayed on a simplified menu, making your adjustments quick and easy. Add in automatic Face Detection technology that automatically provides optimum focus -- even in less than optimal lighting -- and the EX-Z16 can help you take the best shots of your life.

Integrated YouTube Capture Mode for Easy Video Sharing
This feature enables you to easily record family moments or fun times with friends. Video is optimized to a web-friendly 640 x 480, H.264 format for quick transfer to YouTube, through Casio's YouTube Uploader software. Then simply share with a few clicks of your mouse.

Big, Bright LCD Screen Brings Your Scenes to Life
Our 2.7-inch LCD (230K) screen provides an increased brightness and higher contrast, which gives you better image contrast, even in bright light situations. The wide 180‑degree viewing angle makes it easy to line up your shots from any perspective, ensuring that what you see is what you get.

BEST SHOT Function Produces Beautiful Photos with Just a Touch
The EX-Z16 also offers BEST SHOT technology, which automatically analyzes your scene and applies the best settings for capturing perfect images and video. This feature applies face detection, auto focus and exposure settings to a total of 23 types of scenes, offering optimal configuration in just about any setting or situation.

The EX-Z16 will be on store shelves in September and retail for $99.99.

Casio Exilim EX-Z16 specifications

Sensor	• 1/2.3" Type CCD • 12.1 million effective pixels • 12.54 million total pixels
Image sizes	• 12M (4000 x 3000) 4:3 • 12M (4000 x 2656) 3:2 • 12M (4000 x 2240) 16:9 • 8M (3264 x 2448) • 5M (2560 x 1920 • 3M (2048 x 1536) • VGA (640 x 480)
Movie clips	• WVGA : 848 x 480 (30fps) • VGA ：640 x 480 (30fps)
File formats	• Stills: JPEG (Exif Version 2.3), DCF 2.0 standard, DPOF compliant • Movies: Motion JPEG • IMA-ADPCM (monaural)
Lens	• F2.9 (W) to F5.4 (T) • Approx. 6.3 to 18.9mm • Approx. 35.5 to 106.5mm (equiv) • 6 lenses in 5 groups, including aspherical lens
Image stabilization	CCD-shift image stabilization
Optical zoom	3x
Digital zoom	4x
Focus	• Contrast Detection Auto Focus • Auto Focus, Macro Mode, Infinity Mode, Manual Focus
AF area modes	Intelligent, Spot, Multi, Tracking
AF assist lamp	Yes
Metering	Multi-pattern, Center Weighted, Spot by CCD
ISO sensitivity	Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Exposure compensation	-2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)
Shuttter speed	• 1/2 to 1/2000 second (Auto) • 4 to 1/2000 second (Night)
Aperture	F2.9 (W) to F5.4 (T)
White balance	• Auto WB • Daylight • Overcast • Shade • Day White FL • Daylight FL • Tungsten • Manual WB
Self timer	10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer
LCD monitor	• 2.7-inch TFT color LCD • 230,400 dots (960 x 240)
Connectivity	• Hi-Speed USB • AV out
Storage	• SDHC / SD Memory Card
Power	Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-80)
Wieght (no batt)	121g
Weight (inc batt & card)	148g
Dimensions	101(W) x 59 (H) x 20 (D)mm

Pentax K-5 specifications And preview

Like most other recently introduced DSLRs the Pentax K-5 doesn't offer any radically new 'killer' features but concentrates on improving what is already there. The most important new component on the K-5 is arguably the 16.3 megapixel sensor but there is also an upgraded AF system and some new digital filters and menu options, some of which we have already seen on the recently introduced upper entry-level K-r. You can find some more detail on some of the K-5's new technology below.

Street price	• $1600 body only, $1750 with 18-55mm kit lens • £1200 with 18-55mm kit lens, £1300 with 18-55mm and 50-200mm, £1700 with 18-135mm
Body build	• Magnesium/steel alloy with steel sub-structure • Dust and weather resistant seals throughout
Sensor*	• 16.3 million effective pixels* • total pixels TBC • 23.4 x 15.6 mm CMOS sensor • RGB Primary Color Filter • 3:2 aspect ratio • 4-channel data read-out
Shake Reduction	• Sensor-shift system • Max 4 Stops
Dust removal	• Supersonic vibration • SP coating • Dust removal by shaking low pass filter • Dust alert mode to help locate dust
Image processor	• PRIME II
Image sizes (Still)*	• 4928 x 3264 (16.3 MP)* • 3936 x 2592 (10.0 MP) • 3072 x 2048 (6.0 MP) • 1728 x 1152 (2.2 MP)
Image formats (Still)	• JPEG (EXIF 2.21) - Premium/ Best/Better/Good • RAW (PEF or DNG) + JPEG
Image sizes (Movie)*	• 1960 x 1080 (16:9 25fps)* • 1280 x 720 (30/25fps) • 640 x 480 (30/25fps)
Image format (Movie)	• Motion JPEG (AVI)
Lens mount	• Pentax KAF2 bayonet mount • Pentax KAF3, KAF2, KAF or KA mount lenses • Pentax K mount lenses with restrictions
FOV crop	1.5x
Focusing*	• 11-point TTL Phase Difference detection sensor (SAFOX IX+)* • Center 9-points are sensitive to both horiz and vert. detail • AF working range: -1 to 18 EV (at ISO 100, F1.4 lens)
Focus modes	• AF Single (AF-S) (with focus lock) • AF Continuous (AF-C) • AF Auto (AF-A) • Manual focus
AF point selection	• Select • Center • Auto Area AF
AF assist*	Built-in AF illuminator lamp
Metering	• TTL Open Aperture • 77- segment sensor (coupled with lens and AF information) • Metering range: EV 0 - 22 EV (ISO 100, 50 mm F1.4)
Metering modes	• Multi-segment • Center-weighted average • Spot
AE lock	• Button • Locked for twice the meter operating time or as long as the shutter half-pressed
AE bracketing	• 3 or 5 frames, +/- 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 (1/5 EV steps) • 3 or 5 frames, +/- 0.3, 0.7, 1.0, 1.3, 1.7, 2.0 (1/3 EV steps)
Other bracketing	• White balance • Saturation • Hue • High/Low Key Adjustment • Contrast • Sharpness
Exposure compen.	• +/- 5.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps • +/- 5.0 EV in 1/2 EV steps
Sensitivity*	• Auto (user defined range) • ISO 100 - 12800* in 1, 0.5 or 0.3EV steps • Up to ISO 51,200* as a custom function • Bulb Mode: Up to 1600
Shutter	• Vertical-run focal-plane shutter • 30 - 1/8000 sec • 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps • Flash X-Sync: 1/180 sec • Bulb
Aperture values	• 1/3 or 1/2 EV increments • Actual aperture range depends on lens used • Ability to use lens aperture ring
Preview function	• Live view with magnify option • Depth-of-field Optical (lens stopped down) • Digital (shot taken without saving, previewed on LCD)
White balance	• Auto • Daylight • Shade • Cloudy • Fluorescent (Daylight Color, Daylight White, Pure White, Warm White) • Tungsten • Flash • CTE • Manual • Color temperature (3 memories) - Kelvin or Mired
WB shift	• Blue (-7) To Amber (+7) • Magenta (-7) to Green (+7)
Color space	• sRGB • Adobe RGB
Custom image settings*	• Bright • Natural • Portrait • Landscape • Vibrant • Muted • Bleach bypass • Reversal film	Adjustment for Saturation, Hue, High/Low Key Adjustment, Contrast, Sharpness. Optional switch to Fine Sharpness and separate Highlight and Shadow contrast adjustment.
	• Monochrome	Adjustment for Filter type, Toning, Contrast and Sharpness
Viewfinder	• Eye-level pentaprism • 100% frame coverage • Magnification: 0.92x (with 50 mm F1.4 lens at infinity,-1m-1) • Dioptre adjustment: -2.5 to +1.5 dioptre • Natural Bright Matte II focusing screen
Viewfinder info	• AF points • Focus confirmation dot • Flash ready • Shutter speed • Aperture • E-dial enabled • AE lock • Remaining shots/ISO sensitivity (custom function) • EV compensation • Flash compensation • Manual focus • Shake Reduction • Metering / EV bar
Flash	• Manual release pop-up • P-TTL with serial control • Guide number approx 13 (ISO 100) • FOV coverage up to 28 mm • Flash sync speed: 1/180 sec • Flash compensation -2.0 to +1.0 EV in 1/2 EV increments • ISO range: ISO 100 to 12800 • Modes: Auto,manual (on/off), red eye reduction, slow-speed sync, rear curtain sync, high speed sync and wireless sync with PENTAX dedicated external flash
External flash	• Hot shoe with X-contact • X-Sync socket • Designed for Pentax dedicated flashes
Shooting modes	• Auto (Green mode) • Program AE (P) • Sensitivity priority (Sv) • Shutter priority (Tv) • Aperture priority (Av) • Shutter & Aperture priority (TAv) • Metered Manual (M) • Bulb (B) • Flash X-Sync (X)
Drive modes*	• Single • Continuous Hi: 7 fps, up to 40 Best JPEG frames, 15 images RAW* • Continuous Lo: 3.3 fps, JPEG until card is full, 17 images RAW* • Self-timer: 2 or 12 sec • Remote control: immediate, 3 sec delay • Remote Continuous Shooting • Exposure Bracketing • Exposure Bracketing + Self-Timer • Mirror Lock-Up • Mirror Lock-Up + Remote Control
LCD monitor	• 3.0 " TFT LCD • 921,000 dots • Brightness level adjustment • Color adjustable, 15 steps G-M, 15 steps A-B
Live view	• TTL using imaging sensor • 2x,4x,6x in AF mode or 2x, 4x, 6x, 8x, 10x in MF mode • Grid view • Live histogram • Blinking low-/high-lights
Instant review	• Off, 1 sec, 3 sec, 5 sec • Histogram on/off
Other features	• Multiple exposure (2 to 9 images, with Auto EV adjust) • Orientation sensor • Status LCD illumination • DRE (dynamic range enlargement)* • Automatic distortion/chromatic aberration correction* • Automatic leveling, Composition adjustment (vertical and horizontal range:±1.5mm) • RAW/Flex button (One push RAW+, Exposure bracketing, Digital preview, Composition adjustment, Electronic level display)*
Playback rotation	• On • Off
Playback features	• Single image, no overlay • Single image, basic overlay • Single image with histogram (brightness or RGB) • Single image with detailed shooting info and histogram • 4 / 9 / 16 image index • Folder view • Image magnification up to 32x • Optional blinking low-/ high-lights • 2 image compare mode
Playback retouching	• RAW to JPEG (with parameters) • Filters: B&W, Sepia, Color, Soft, HDR. Slim, Brightness, Toy Camera*, Retro*, High contrast*, Extract color*, Soft*, Starburst*, Fish-eye*, Custom*
Custom functions*	40 functions*
Menu languages	• English • French • German • Spanish • Portuguese • Italian • Swedish • Dutch • Russian • Korean • Traditional Chinese • Simplified Chinese • Japanese • Czech • Polish • Danish • Finnish • Hungarian • Turkish
Firmware	User upgradable
Battery grip	Optional D-BG4
Connectivity	• USB 2.0 Hi-Speed • HDMI • Video out • DC-IN
Storage	• Secure Digital (SD) / Secure Digital HC (SDHC)
Power	• Lithium-Ion D-LI90 rechargeable battery (supplied & charger) • Optional AC adapter
Dimensions	131 x 97 x 73 mm (5.1 x 3.8 x 2.9 in)
Weight	• No battery: 670 g (1.4 lb) • With battery: 750 g (1.6 lb)

LEICA D-LUX 5: Versatile compact camera with full creative control

Leica Camera AG has announced the LEICA D-LUX 5 – a high-performance compact digital camera with full creative control.

Successor to the acclaimed D-LUX 4, the LEICA D-LUX 5 offers a faster LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON 5.1 - 19.2mm f/2 - 3.3 ASPH. lens with an extended range of focal lengths equivalent to 24 to 90mm in 35mm format. Together with its comprehensive range of features and manual settings, the versatile LEICA D-LUX 5 offers a broader spectrum of photographic options – from macro and wide-angle architecture and landscape photography to reportage and portrait photography. The camera’s 1,280 x 720 pixel HD video function in memory-saving AVCHD-Lite format, and a full range of optional accessories, open up a world of photographic opportunities for the discerning photographer.

Peter Kruschewski, product manager for Digital Compact Cameras at Leica Camera AG, said, “Thanks to its ultra-fast image processing, simple handling and compact form, the LEICA D-LUX 5 is a truly unique compact camera with system character. It offers users endless opportunities for creative photography and allows photographers to capture the most spontaneous, fleeting moments as unforgettable pictures.”

The LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON 5.1 - 19.2mm f/2 - 3.3 ASPH. zoom lens offers an extremely practical range of focal lengths. In addition, its exceptionally fast maximum aperture makes it an ideal camera for ‘available light’ photography. Whether in difficult lighting conditions, or for conscious manipulation of depth of field, the LEICA D-LUX 5 is the perfect camera for capturing truly distinctive images.

Featuring a particularly large CCD for a compact camera, the D-Lux 5’s 1/1.63” sensor is finely tuned to produce the highest quality images from the LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON 5.1 - 19.2 mm f/2 - 3.3 ASPH. lens. Combined with the camera’s electronics and firmware, it guarantees brilliant high-contrast images with natural colour rendition and superb sharpness. Also contributing to its exceptional image quality, the D-LUX 5’s pixels are considerably larger than that of other compacts.

Pricing and availability
The LEICA D-LUX 5 will be available in the UK from October 2010 from authorised Leica dealers including the Leica Store Mayfair: www.leica-storemayfair.co.uk, tel: 020 7629 1351. A full list of authorised UK Leica dealers is available at www.leica-camera.co.uk. The suggested retail price of the LEICA D-LUX 5 is £630 including VAT. Accessories are priced as follows (SRP including VAT):
Leica D-Lux 5 EVF1 electronic viewfinder - £270
Leica D-Lux 5 ever-ready case - £135
Leica D-Lux 5 brown leather case - £90
Leica D-Lux 5 soft leather pouch - £62
Leica D-Lux 5 handgrip - £62
Leica CF 22 flash unit - £225

Gorgeous, 12.8-megapixel still photos with 8GB Sony Bloggie™ Touch Camera

The Bloggie Touch  12.8-megapixel cameras feature minimal hard keys and a large, vibrant touch screen that automatically adjusts for vertical or horizontal shooting and viewing, enabling customers to shoot video right-handed, left-handed, right-side-up or even upside-down. You can record video, snap photos, or both at the same time, just by pressing two of three simplified buttons on the device. An advanced user interface features intuitive “touch and flick” recording control, search and playback operation, as well as a simple Share-it-Later function to tag the clips and pictures you want to post for easy upload when you are online.

The Bloggie Touch camera features a 3.0" (diag.) capacitive touch screen for touching and sliding effortlessly through all of your photos and HD videos. It even auto-rotates for vertical or horizontal viewing based on how you're holding it.  

The new Bloggie Touch has a big record button on the back of the control. Along with this one, there are two more buttons on the side to take photos and for power. One major feature of the Bloggie Touch is that it can shoot 1080p video, while any other similar device can shoot only at 720p. Thanks to the large sensor, it is capable of shooting large still images. It can shoot 12.2MP images as well. Another striking feature of this cam-phone is that you can shoot still images even while you are recording a video. It has a 4x digital zoom, but there will be no optical zoom to it.

 

By connecting the camera to an internet-connected compatible computer via the built-in USB, pre-installed Bloggie software quickly imports your content and makes it a breeze to edit, organize, and even transfer your videos and photos to popular sharing websites with simple drag and drop motions. It includes direct upload to Facebook, Flickr, Picasa Web Albums and YouTube photo and video sharing sites.

The built-in Bloggie software also connects to Sony’s Personal Space online service that shares your photos and videos privately with individuals you select. Personal Space service offers registered users the ability to create Sharing Groups by entering email addresses of friends and family. Once footage and images have been uploaded, the service sends an email invitation to those groups with a link to view content on your Personal Space service. It’s easier, quicker and safer than sending big file attachments via email, and no registration is required by email recipients.

Available in silver or black, the MHS-TS20 and MHS-TS10 will be available in October for about $200 and $180.

Watching high quality photos and movies on Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

A new feature of the DMC-GH2 is also capability of image output via an optional HDMI mini cable to the external monitor, which is suitable for the professional image recording that requires serious confirmation of the images.

The intuitive touch-control changes the way of operation with dramatic freedom and comfort
By adopting touch control shooting, the focus is immediately set to the subject by just touching it on the large, 460,000-dot LCD and you can even release the shutter. Once you lock on the subject by a touch, the camera tracks the subject with the AF tracking function even if it moves. Just a touch on the screen lets you select the part and the size of AF area with the 1-area AF. The 1-area AF in Face Detection even allows you to set finer focus on the eyes while capturing human faces bright and clear. The Multi-area AF with 23 AF areas allows the user to set a group of AF points according to the composition. With the Intelligent Scene Selector in the iA mode, the camera automatically switches to the appropriate mode according to the subject touched. For example, a touch on a human face switches to the portrait mode and a touch on the background or scenery to the scenery mode. In the manual focusing, you can enlarge the part by just a touch to select 1x, 5x or 10x and smoothly move the part by dragging it on the screen. The touch operation dramatically shortcuts the action of setting in the menu. The touch-screen operation excels not only for shooting but also for playing back images with outstanding visibility. You can play back the image you want out of hundreds of stocks by touching in the thumbnails. To play back images one by one in order, you can drag the image over the screen with a finger to browse the collection of photos as you flip over the pages of the book. Max. 16x of enlargement is also operated easily with touches.

The large, high resolution with wide-viewing angle rotates 180° to the side and tilts 270° up and down offering approx. 100% of field of view. Both LCD and LED backlight are newly designed to realize vivid, impressive colour reproduction by 25%*4. The primary colours-red, blue and green- are reproduced more clearly and truer to the original natural colours.

The LUMIX G Micro System's large, bright 1,440,000-dot equivalent LVF (Live View Finder) retains the outstanding viewability of an optical viewfinder and can also display information about camera settings that the user can see without taking his or her eyes off the subject. Now the LVF is newly designed to be Multi Aspect Wide Screen LVF for the DMC-GH2. Increasing the display area to 1,530,000-dot equivalent resolution, the new Multi Aspect Wide Screen LVF boasts the 0.71 x magnification and 100% field of view. Reducing the colour breakup by half in principle, the new LVF assures stunning image view for any subject in any scenes. Achievement of 60 fps Live View is made possible by the Live MOS sensor, which takes signals directly from the image sensor and sends them continuously to the LCD, in real time. This allows the user, when composing a shot, to check the framing accurately from corner to corner. The image output between the LVF and the LCD is switched automatically with the eye sensor on the LVF, which features options of sensitivity - high, low and off - to reduce false operation during touching on the LCD.

Pursuing operational comfort, now the number of function button of DMC-GH2 is increased to directly shortcut to the frequently-used settings and also refined externally with various improvements of parts pursuing ergonomics including newly designed easy-to-hold grip.

A pallet of options for both photo and movie to stimulate photographers' creativity
With the introduction of the world’s first*5 3D interchangeable lens to make 3D shooting possible with an interchangeable lens system camera, Panasonic offers users the chance to enjoy high-quality shooting in 3D with DMC-GH2. This new compact 3D-capable interchangeable lens allows easier handling and instant 3D shooting with cameras without a special structure for 3D shooting. It produces 3D images without distortion or time lag between left and right images, even for moving objects. The 3D images, even close-up shots, taken with this lens are easy on the eyes when viewed on 3D VIERA televisions.

The DMC-GH2 provides an array of features that let users capture precisely true-to-life images and create their own beautifully expressive images. The DMC-GH2 features the My Colour mode with a total of 7 preset effects — Expressive, Retro, Pure, Elegant, Monochrome, Dynamic Art, and Silhouette while inheriting the previous Custom mode, which lets users manually, set the colour, brightness and saturation levels. With the Full-time Live View function, users can see how these settings will affect the images before they shoot, which makes it easier to capture the exact mood or atmosphere desired. For even more elaborate effects, users can choose from a total of 10 Film modes including the new Cinema mode, and set the contrast, sharpness and saturation levels for each. A custom function lets users store their favourite settings in memory.

The exposure meter can be displayed in the P/A/S/M shooting modes. The correlation between shutter speed and aperture is shown, with a colour-coded warning that alerts users when the settings are not in the proper range. For newcomers to system camera photography, this makes it easy to learn proper settings both visually and logically, enhancing their photography skills.
The exposure compensation can now be set in ±5 steps and the white balance settings can be memorized in 4 patterns for finer control according to the wider range of shooting situations. Auto bracket mode can be set within ±3 steps and the Multi Aspect Bracket is also available.

Advanced iA (Intelligent Auto) mode to enhance the operability and potential of the camera
The DMC-GH2 has advanced functions that will satisfy experienced photographers, yet is easy enough for beginners to use comfortably. It's ideal for compact camera owners who want to step up to higher-quality photos — but without having to worry about the need of technique. Panasonic achieved this superb ease of use by continuing to improve iA mode — with its shooting assist functions that have proven extremely popular in LUMIX compact cameras — and adding it to the advanced imaging technologies of the LUMIX G Micro System. The iA mode is available not only in photo but also movie recording.

This iA mode is further advanced to include Intelligent D-range Control and new Intelligent Resolution for DMC-GH2. The new Intelligent D-range Control offers even more natural looking by optimizing the exposure for each part of an image, preventing blocked shadows and blown highlights and helping ensure that gradation and details are reproduced beautifully including the blue colour of the sky. An automatic backlight compensation function is activated whenever the camera detects the subject in backlight.

The new Intelligent Resolution technology allows for even more natural-looking images with better-balanced sharpness to the detail part and the edge part, suitable for printing in large size.
With AF Tracking, the DMC-GH2 can lock onto any subject and keep it in focus even if it moves — making it easy to get beautiful, clear shots when a great photo opportunity suddenly arises. Simply aim, lock, and shoot. The Face Recognition function remembers registered faces to give an appropriate AF/AE on the people. In playback, you can choose to display only photos that contain a specific registered face using Category Playback.
In addition to the advanced functions mentioned above, the iA mode inherits fundamental functions users need in a good digital still camera. These include MEGA O.I.S., which helps prevent blurring from hand-shake, and Intelligent ISO Control, which reduces motion blur by adjusting the ISO sensitivity if the subject moves as the shot is taken. Intelligent Scene Selector automatically detects the most common shooting situations — Portrait, Night Portrait, Scenery, Night Scenery, Close-up and Sunset — and switches to the appropriate Scene mode.
The user can activate all of these useful, convenient shooting-assist functions by simply selecting the iA mode.

Some functions in iA mode may not be available depending on the lens that is mounted.Enjoy watching high quality photos and movies on large HDTV — VIERA Link networking even in 3D

Both still images and motion images in AVCHD recorded on SD Memory Cards are easy to view on a Panasonic VIERA TV with dynamic HD resolution. The user simply inserts the card into the VIERA Image Viewer (SD Memory Card slot) on a VIERA TV or DIGA Blu-ray Disc Player*6 to play the content. Alternatively, an optional HDMI mini cable can be used to output still and motion images recorded with the DMC-GH2 directly to the TV for easy VIERA Link operation. This makes it possible to take maximum advantage of the camera's playback functions, including slideshows in which both still and motion images are played sequentially, or calendar displays and so on. All control is possible using only the TV's remote control. Especially, the pictures taken with the interchangeable 3D lens LUMIX G 12.5mm / F12 can be viewed in 3D via the 3D Image Viewer offering users a whole new exciting experience. 
In addition, with the included software PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.0 BD Edition, it is easy to view and edit your recorded contents. You may also choose to upload your videos to YouTube or burn them onto a Blu-ray or DVD disc for archiving.

Rich options for further expandability
The Micro Four Thirds System products are joining today's Four Thirds System products to provide customers with even higher levels of performance in a digital interchangeable lens camera. In addition to LUMIX G lenses, the LUMIX DMC-GH2 and LUMIX G Micro System can use any interchangeable lens that complies with the Four Thirds System standard via an optional mount adaptor DMW-MA1 and with the prestigious Leica M/R Lenses via DMW-MA2M or MA3R. This gives the user access to the unlimited number of lens properties.
 

Just shooting is not the goal - Included softwares
With the DMC-GH2, PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.0 BD Edition for easy organization of photos and movies, the SILKYPIX® Developer Studio 3.1 SE for RAW file development and Super LoiloScope (trial version) come bundled.
The PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.0 BD Edition makes it possible to sort and organize photos not only of those newly taken but also of those stored in your PC with quick start-up and fast read-in of images. The Face Recognition function that recognizes the faces in the picture automatically sorts the photos by the registered faces without picking out each photo one by one when you only want pictures of a specific person. You can also enjoy slideshows with a variety of effects and use your iTunes music library as background music and burn it onto a Blu-ray or DVD disc in MPEG2. Motion pictures can be uploaded directly to YouTube.
The original image data in RAW file format recorded with the DMC-GH2 allows images to be developed according to your intention using highly advanced functions of the SILKYPIX® Developer Studio 3.1 SE software utility. It features unique combination of high resolution and extraordinary colour separation performance. The Super Loilo Scope lets you experience high speed HD movie editinng.

*1The time for focusing on the subject is measured with the DMC-GH2 attaching LUMIX G VARIO HD 14-140mm / F4.0-5.8 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S. (H-VS014140)* to move the lens to “2m” from “infinity” position. The zoom position is in wide range. Panasonic measurement method.*The firmware must be updated to Ver. 1.3 or later.
*2 Full-HD (1,920 x 1,080) movies are recorded at 60i (NTSC) / 50i (PAL). HD (1,280 x 720) movies are output and recorded by the image sensor at 60p (NTSC) / 50p (PAL).
*3The time for focusing on the subject is measured with the DMC-GH2 attaching LUMIX G VARIO HD 14-140mm / F4.0-5.8 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S. (H-VS014140)* to move the lens to “2m” from “infinity” position. The zoom position is in wide range. Panasonic measurement method.*The firmware must be updated to Ver. 1.3 or later.
*4 In-house comparison with the previous model based on the CIE 1976 UCS Colour Temperature Coordinate
*5 For a digital interchangeable lens of September 21, 2010
*6AVCHD motion images recorded onto an SD Memory Card or a DVD cannot be played on a device that does not support the AVCHD standard.

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Sony Video Walkman Players

Sony Video Walkman Players

This is the first Walkman Sony have Clear Audio technology from Sony for a dynamic, detail-packed sound. Clear Stereo reduces leakage between the left and right, while Clear Bass book powerful, controlled low-frequency range without distortion. There is also a 5 band equalizer to fine-tune your listening pleasure. In addition, the portable Sony Dynamic Normalizer function that balances the volume levels between songs providing a comfortable listening. Great sound and smart features are teaming up with extra-long battery life. The Sony Walkman E Series offers up to 30 hours music or 6 hours of video playback on a single charge – more than enough entertainment for daily or short-distance travel.

Importing music, video and photos is fast and quiet, with simple drag and drop from your PC or record media via Apple iTunes 8.1 using the contents of the transfer. A series of large-format music and video are supported, including rights managed WMA and WMV. In the first Sony Walkman, there is now support for converting video file format using the software to transfer content. For even more listening choices there is a high quality FM radio tuner built in the new Sony walkman. Emissions can be recorded at the touch of a button, to enjoy whenever you want.
The new Sony Walkman players with a range of accessories to complement the experience. The accessories include the Sony Speaker Dock GU50, a universal sport armband and Silicon case for protection. Sony Walkman MP3 is widely available from late July 2009.

Panasonic HDC-TM300K 32GB Full HD Camcorder Review,Specs

•Built-in Memory & SD Card Twin Memory

•Pro Control System

Desired operating w/ manual ring & EVF.

•1000-Line Motion/11MP Still Picture Quality

1080p HD video recording and 11MP still photos

•3MOS System

Detailed images & life-like coloring.

•Black

Price Range: $1219.00 - $1219.00

• Manufacturer: Panasonic
• Part number: HDC-TM300K

General

• 
  
  Product Type
  Camcorder - 1080i
• 
  
  Enclosure Color
  Black
• 
  
  Digital Zoom
  700 x
• 
  
  Total Pixels
  9.15 megapixels
• 
  
  Optical Sensor Size
  1/4.1"
• 
  
  Optical Sensor Type
  CMOS
• 
  
  Min Illumination
  1 lux
• 
  
  Analog Video Format
  NTSC
• 
  
  Digital Video Format
  H.264, AVCHD
• 
  
  Image Stabilizer
  Optical (Advanced O.I.S.)
• 
  
  Min Shutter Speed
  1/2 sec
• 
  
  Max Shutter Speed
  1/8000 sec
• 
  
  Shooting Modes
  Digital photo mode
• 
  
  Shooting Programs
  Snow, Beach, Sports mode, Sunset, Low light, Night portrait, Spotlight, Fireworks, Scenery, Night scene, Portrait mode
• 
  
  White Balance
  Automatic, Presets, Custom
• 
  
  White Balance Presets
  Cloudy, Sunlight, Outdoor, Indoor
• 
  
  Exposure Modes
  Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
• 
  
  Camera Flash
  Built-in flash
• 
  
  Flash Modes
  Fill-in mode, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
• 
  
  Features
  Flash +/- compensation
• 
  
  Widescreen Video Capture
  Yes

Main Features

• 
  
  Camcorder Sensor Resolution
  3.05 megapixels
• 
  
  Camcorder Effective Video Resolution
  2.07 megapixels
• 
  
  Camcorder Effective Still Resolution
  2.65 megapixels
• 
  
  Color Support
  Color
• 
  
  Face Detection
  Yes
• 
  
  Still Image Format
  JPEG
• 
  
  Remote Control
  Remote control - Infrared
• 
  
  TV Tuner
  None

Memory / Storage

• 
  
  Flash Memory
  32 GB Flash - Integrated (soldered memory - 32 GB )
• 
  
  Supported Flash Memory
  SD Memory Card
• 
  
  Floppy Drive
  None
• 
  
  Image Storage
  3984 x 2656, 3264 x 2176, 2592 x 1728, 4224 x 2376, 3328 x 1872, 2560 x 1440, 3520 x 2640, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 640 x 480
• 
  
  Media Type
  Flash card

Camera Flash

• 
  
  Red Eye Reduction
  Yes
• 
  
  Effective Flash Range
  3.3 ft - 8 ft

Lens System

• 
  
  Type
  Zoom lens - 4 mm - 48 mm - F/1.8-2.8
• 
  
  Focal Length
  4 mm - 48 mm
• 
  
  Lens Aperture
  F/1.8-2.8
• 
  
  Optical Zoom
  12 x
• 
  
  Lens system type
  Zoom lens
• 
  
  Min focal length
  4 mm
• 
  
  Lens Manufacturer
  Leica
• 
  
  Max focal length
  48 mm
• 
  
  Features
  Built-in lens shield
• 
  
  Filter Size
  43 mm
• 
  
  Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera
  44.9 - 539 mm
• 
  
  Focus Adjustment
  Manual, Automatic
• 
  
  Zoom Adjustment
  Motorized drive

Additional Features

• 
  
  Self Timer
  Yes
• 
  
  Self Timer Delay
  10 sec
• 
  
  Low Lux / Night Mode
  Yes
• 
  
  Digital Still Camera Function
  Yes
• 
  
  Additional Features
  DPOF support, Face detection, Built-in speaker, Automatic face tracking technology, Backlight compensation, Touch-screen control, Takes photos while movie recording, PictBridge support, USB 2.0 compatibility, Dolby Digital 5.1 channel recording, Direct print
• 
  
  Remote control
  Remote control - Infrared
• 
  
  Software
  Drivers & Utilities, Panasonic HD Writer AE 1.0
• 
  
  Included Accessories
  Stylus

Viewfinder

• 
  
  Viewfinder Type
  Electronic
• 
  
  Viewfinder Diagonal Size
  0.26 in
• 
  
  Viewfinder Resolution
  113,000 pixels
• 
  
  Image Aspect Ratio (camcorders)
  16:9

Display

• 
  
  Type
  LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color

Digital Player (Recorder)

• 
  
  Type
  None

Microphone

• 
  
  Type
  Microphone - Built-in
• 
  
  Microphone Features
  Zoom

Connections

• 
  
  Connector Type
  1 x HDMI output, 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x Microphone
• 
  
  Expansion Slot(s)
  1 x SD Memory Card

Audio Input

• 
  
  Audio input type
  Microphone
• 
  
  Microphone type
  Built-in
• 
  
  Microphone Operation Mode
  Surround
• 
  
  Microphone Technology
  Electret condenser

System Requirements for PC Connection

• 
  
  Peripheral Devices
  USB port, CD-ROM drive

Miscellaneous

• 
  
  Cables Included
  1, 1 x Component video cable, 1 x A/V cable, 1 x USB cable, 1

Power

• 
  
  Power Device
  Power adapter and battery charger - External
• 
  
  Battery type
  - Lithium ion

Battery

• 
  
  Supported Battery
  1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1250 mAh ( Included )

Viewfinder / Display

• 
  
  Display Form Factor
  Rotating
• 
  
  Display Format
  230,400 pixels
• 
  
  Viewfinder Color Support
  Color

Physical Characteristics

• 
  
  Width
  2.8 in
• 
  
  Depth
  5.6 in
• 
  
  Height
  2.8 in
• 
  
  Weight
  13.6 oz

 Full-HD images that bring out all the beauty of your memories.

High Definition vs. Standard Definition: What's the difference?

HD images contain 6 times as much information as standard images. HDTV has 1,080 horizontal scan lines, SDTV has 480. 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 underway. For shooting once-in-a-lifetime scenes that you want to capture in full beauty, an HD camcorder is the best choice.

3MOS System for Beautiful Images
For videos of important moments you want to preserve, you want high image quality. That's what Panasonic's 3MOS System delivers, with a combination of optical technologies that further enhance the quality of full-HD images. The 3MOS System produces extremely accurate images with superb rendition of differences in darkness and light, rich color expression, and a full 1,080 lines of horizontal resolution. This advanced technology helps turn once-in-a-lifetime moments into vivid, beautiful images.

iA (Intelligent Auto) for Smart Control
There's nothing more disappointing than shooting a once-in-a-lifetime event on video, only to discover that the images are blurry or poorly exposed because of backlighting. Panasonic's iA helps avoid problems in difficult shooting situations by automatically making the optimal camera settings and activating certain functions. For example, iA now includes AF Tracking, a new function that "locks" on and follows a subject as it moves, so images are sharply focused and properly exposed. This technology is a huge help for everyone.

Advanced O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization)
Panasonic's advanced O.I.S. helps suppress the effects of hand-shake as you shoot, for both motion and still images. This system uses gyrosensors to detect even tiny amounts of hand-shake, then shifts a lens and adjusts the optical axis to compensate - all at an astounding 4,000 times per second. It also covers approximately 3 times the stabilization area of our previous SD9 model. Because the system is optical, there's only minimal loss of image quality even when viewed on a large-screen TV. In addition, to shoot high-resolution still images, the normal O.I.S. Mode 1 is joined by an O.I.S. Mode 2, which has a higher stabilization capability. The O.I.S. corrective lens shifts and stabilizes the image the instant that the shutter button is pressed, to enable greater precision in stabilization. You get all the beauty and minimal blurring.

Get Creative - Advanced Functions for Serious Video Shooting

Craft images with intuitive ease: Manual Ring
The manual ring gives you easy, fingertip control over the focus, zoom and exposure settings. You'll find using the ring a much more intuitive, comfortable, user-friendly process than accessing a menu screen. With the manual ring and manual operation, the TM300 is a pleasure to use and gives you the freedom to craft unusually expressive images.
Zoom
Just rotate the ring to zoom in and out. You have full control of the zooming speed and can zoom in or out to the precise degree you want.
Focus
Just rotate the ring to focus. You can focus on the exact point you want, even if it's not in the center of the frame. You can also change the focus as you shoot, to get the kind of creative shots you sometimes see in movies.
White Balance
Select from Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, and White Set according to the location, weather, or type of lighting. You'll always get the best possible coloring even if the light source changes. *Only when using the EVF.
Shutter Speed
The shutter speed can be adjusted from 1/24 to 1/8,000 of a second. Use a high shutter speed when shooting sports events or fast-moving subjects, and you can get clear, sharp, incredible action shots. *Only when using the EVF.
Iris
Use the ring to adjust the aperture to regulate the amount of light let in. In dim lighting use a lower aperture setting (which corresponds to a larger aperture opening), and in bright lighting use a higher setting. *Only when using the EVF.

A precise way to check the lighting: On-Screen Assist
Zebra Pattern
A "zebra pattern" is displayed in areas of the frame where the lighting is excessive and the image is over-exposed.
Brightness Level
The light level is metered at the center of the frame and displayed as a percentage (%). This serves as a guide when you're shooting a subject that's backlit, or when you want to keep the light level the same even though the lighting conditions change.
Histogram
The histogram displays in graph form the exposure and contrast conditions over the entire frame. This lets you determine fine gradation details that are difficult to tell by just looking at the screen.

Time Lapse Recording
The time lapse function uses longer frame intervals than standard shooting. You can use this function to capture shortened or condensed footage of events that actually take place over a much longer time period. For example, time lapse recording is ideal for shooting a flower in the process of blooming, or a long, slow sunset. With time lapse recording, you have an interesting new video technique to explore. *The maximum continuous recording time is 12 hours.