Panasonic HC V100 Camcorder (Black)

Full high definition video, long telephoto 34x zoom range, and very compact form (2.1 x 2.4 x 4.5") make this HD camcorder irresistible. The HC-V100 High Definition Camcorder (Black) from Panasonic gets you out and recording HD video right now: just charge the battery and pop in an SD, SDHC or SDXC memory card and you're ready to start shooting. And you can keep shooting for a long time--the HC-V100 gives you up to 155 minutes of continuous recording time.

Power O.I.S. with Active mode is a high-quality optical hand-shake compensation function that's necessary for compact, lightweight camcorders. Because they're optical systems, there's no image degradation--original image quality captured by the lens remains intact, all the way from wide-angle to the longest telephoto zoom. The 32.5mm (equivalent in 35mm format) wide-angle lens is ideal for recording indoors or in tight spaces, especially when fitting both the subject and surrounding area into the frame. The wide-angle also produces beautiful images of wide landscapes and allows you to fit large groups of people into the frame.

The HC-V100 provides lots of user-friendly shooting controls, too. Panasonic's Intelligent Auto takes the guesswork out of shooting just about any setting. iA automatically sets the camera for the situation--you can focus on the moment without fussing with camera controls. Other features like Intelligent Scene Selector and Face Detection help you to record great video, without going to film school.

High definition video gives you vivid, lifelike, detailed images. It's also a format that will be compatible with computer systems for years to come. And, the high definition video recorded with the HC-V100 will look great on your HDTV, where every minute detail shows. 

34x Optical Zoom and Power O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer)

The HC-V100 features a 34x optical zoom to catch dynamic shots of distant objects with the long telephoto end of the zoom range. And because the zoom is optical, there's limited image degradation. Also, Power O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) helps prevent blurring - typically a big concern when shooting with a telephoto lens. This combination of optical zoom and Power O.I.S. gives you the ability to take fantastic zoom shots even in less than ideal lighting conditions.

32.5mm Wide-Angle

The 32.5mm wide-angle lens is especially convenient for recording indoors or in tight spaces, making it possible to shoot at a close distance from the subject while fitting both the subject and surrounding area into the frame. The wide-angle setting also captures beautiful images of wide landscapes and allows large groups of people to fit into the frame, making it highly versatile for use in all kinds of situations.

iA (Intelligent Auto)

This powerful mode has several functions that automatically select the most suitable shooting mode with the press of a button. Power O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) suppresses handshake without degrading image quality, resulting in clear, blur-free images even with dynamic zooming. The O.I.S. also features an Active mode to assure clear, beautiful images across the entire range from wide-angle to telephoto. The Intelligent Zoom feature employs super-high resolution technology, Image Processing LSI, and ultra-telephoto shooting to exceed the magnification range of the ordinary optical zoom. Even when the optical zoom range is exceeded, telephoto shots maintain their clear, beautiful HD image quality. You will be able to capture beautiful pictures beyond the ordinary 34x optical zoom and up to a high-powered 42x zoom.

Extended Recording Capability

You will be able to shoot continuously for 155 minutes in high-quality Full HD without worrying about remaining battery power.

Lightweight and Compact--Ideal for Traveling

The compact body measures 2.028 x 2.343 x 4.429" (5.15 x 5.95 x 11.24 cm), approximately the size of a can of soda.