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The Panasonic HDC-HS300 is a high-definition camcorder recommended for new or intermediate users who desire an easy-to-use camcorder that can still produce top-notch, vivid video worthy of sharing with friends and family. The sixth of five Panasonic HDC-HS models, the Panasonic HDC-HS300 is a direct upgrade from the HDC-TM300 in that it offers a 120GB HDD versus just flash memory. In all other ways, however, the HDC-HS300 is practically a duplicate of its peer. For instance, the HDC-HS300 also features Optical Image Stabilization and an Intelligent Auto (iA) mode that allows shooters to either select a specific Scene mode or allow the camcorder to automatically choose one. The HDC-HS300 retails for a slightly more expensive $1399.95 (versus $1299.95 for the HDC-TM300) and comes with a 1 year limited warranty.
MSRP $1,399.95
Release date April, 2009
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In addition to these of features, the HDC-HS300 sports a 43mm Leica Dicomar lens with a 12X optical zoom, 30X digital zoom, and a 5.1 channel surround sound system with a 5 microphones and a zoom microphone feature, and an SDHC/SD memory card so that users can record and store 1920 x 1080 HD video content on either the HDD or an SD card. The HDC-HS300 also offers full support for Apple Macintosh computers, and in fact allows easy file transferring so that files may be edited in iMovie. Furthermore, the HDC-TM300 features touch-screen controls with icon-based menus, an auto power LCD, and a quick 1.9 second power-up so that users can more easily catch spontaneous moments on video. The HDC-TM300 has a 2.7” wide LCD, auto focus tracking, and a manual ring that can control zoom, focus, aperture, shutter speed and white balance.
Features
- 3MOS Chip System
- 5.1 Channel Surround Sound System
- 5 Microphones
- Zoom Microphone Feature
- 120GB HDD
- SDHC/SD Memory Card
- 1920 x 1080 HD Video Recording
- Macintosh Support
- Touch-Screen Controls
- Icon-Based Menus
- Auto Power LCD
- 1.9 Second Power-Up
- 43m Leica Dicomar Lens
- Manual Ring
- 2.7” wide LCD (230,400 pixels)
- 12x Optical Zoom
- 30x Digital Zoom
- Auto Focus Tracking
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Intelligent Auto (iA) Mode
- Automatic LCD Brightness Adjustments
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 64 x 69 x 128 mm
- Weight: 360g
- Available in Black, Silver, or Red
- 1 Year Limited Warranty
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Panasonic HDC-HS300
• Panasonic HDC-HS300 HDD HD Camcorder (Black)
• HDC-HS300K 120GB Hard Drive HD Camcorder
UPC: 037988983179
EAN: 037988983179
MPN: HDC-HS300-K
Competitors
MSRP $1,300.00
Released August, 2009
Pros
- shoots in high quality high definition
- 64GB of internal SSD storage - lighter, less power hungry and less prone to physical damage than physical drives
- takes 12MP still images
Cons
- not full 1080p, interlaced video - known to cause interlacing artifacts
- expensive for the majority of consumers
- uses less capacious, more expensive and more difficult to find external memory (proprietary Sony memory stick)
Panasonic HDC-HS300
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Sony Handycam HDR-CX520V
MSRP $1,000.00
Released March, 2009
Pros
- 2.7" touchscreen
- records in 5.1 surround sound
- records in full 1080p
- built in 120GB storage capacity
Cons
- HDD storage uses more power and is more prone to damage than a solid state flash drive
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somewhat expensive for the average consumer
Panasonic HDC-HS300
vs.
Sony Handycam HDR-XR200V
MSRP $1,300.00
Released March, 2009
The Sony Handycam HDR-XR500V is a high definition camcorder from Sony's 2009 lineup. The camcorder features full 1080p high definition video recording, 12.1-megapixel still image capture, and a built-in 120 GB hard drive to store up to 48 hours of high definition footage. It is designed with a 3.2" Xtra Fine touch LCD screen and a back-illuminated Exmor R CMO...
Panasonic HDC-HS300
vs.
Sony Handycam HDR-XR500V
MSRP $1,500.00
Released March, 2009
The Sony Handycam HDR-XR520V is a high definition camcorder from Sony's 2009 lineup. The camcorder features full 1080p high definition video recording, 12.1-megapixel still image capture, and an extra large built-in 240 GB hard drive to store up to 101 hours of high definition footage. It is designed with a 3.2" Xtra Fine touch LCD screen and a back-illuminat...
Panasonic HDC-HS300
vs.
Sony Handycam HDR-XR520V
Reviews
January 30, 2009
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Pros
- large 120GB of internal storage
- 5 microphones for full 5.1 surround sound
- capable of recording to capacious, easy to find and inexpensive SD/SDHC cards
- ready to use in 1.9 seconds
- full 1080p
- 12x optical zoom
- touch screen controls
- higher quality than the majority of camcorders
Cons
- limited LCD screen resolution (230,400 pixels)
- HDD storage uses more power and is more prone to damage than a solid state flash drive
- somewhat expensive for the average consumer
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