Panasonic AG-HMC152 AVC, AVCHD Camcorder

The HMC152 is designed to provide cost-effective enhanced HD production capabilities for video enthusiasts who desire professional features, extended recording capability and the fast, simple and highly reliable workflow offered by tapeless, solid-state recording. The HMC152 handheld is capable of both 1080i and 720p recording at 13Mbps, comparable to current HDV compression formats with bit rates of 25Mbps. In addition, an enhanced mode with a higher bit rate is planned to be incorporated into the HMC152 for higher-level use. The HMC152 offers professional HD performance with the simplicity of a digital still camera. Since the solid-state handheld records onto SD and SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) memory cards, professionals can benefit from the reliability and random access of tapeless recording and capitalise on the cost advantages, widespread availability, and growing capacity of standard SD consumer cards.