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Panasonic HC-V785K Full HD Camcorder

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The Panasonic V785 Full-HD Camcorder shoots bright, crisp images even in dim lighting, due to a 34% larger sensor (1/2.3-inch vs. stadard 1/5.8-inch). To reduce hand shake, the AUTO O.I.S. Lock function automatically activates. Compact camera body includes 4-drive lens system and optical 20x zoom. Smooth slow motion video, multi manual dial settings, and a wind shield zoom microphone for high sound quality.
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OVERVIEW

  • Record Full HD Video and 24MP Stills
  • 1/2.3" Back-Illuminated MOS Sensor
  • 20x Optical/50x Intelligent Zoom
  • HYBRID OIS 5-Axis Image Stabilization
  • 1080p Slow-Motion Video up to 240 fps
  • HDR (High Dynamic Range) Video Recording
  • Twin Cam with Wi-Fi and NFC Connectivity

The Panasonic V785 Full-HD Camcorder shoots bright, crisp images even in dim lighting, due to a 34% larger sensor (1/2.3-inch vs. stadard 1/5.8-inch). To reduce hand shake, the AUTO O.I.S. Lock function automatically activates. Compact camera body includes 4-drive lens system and optical 20x zoom. Smooth slow motion video, multi manual dial settings, and a wind shield zoom microphone for high sound quality.

To keep excessive image vibration to a minimum and for steadier handheld shooting, the HC-V785K features Panasonic's HYBRID OIS+, which combines optical and digital image stabilization to provide 5-axis correction. Adjustable settings allow you to find a stabilization mode most appropriate for the kinds of shooting you are doing. From OFF for tripod work to Normal for regular handheld work, all the way up to Strong for the times when things really get shaky.

Twin Camera Operation

The HC-V785K can connect to your smartphone via Wi-Fi and use that as the secondary camera. With this functionality, you can shoot from alternate distances or angles for a variety of picture-in-picture images.

HDR (High Dynamic Range) Movie Mode

By combining two images taken with different exposure times, the HDR Movie function suppresses blown highlights and blocked shadows for crisper, clearer videos. With HDR, you can maintain gradation in your images in difficult shooting situations, like when your subject is backlit.

Baby Calendar / Stop-Motion Animation Assist

Set the baby's name and birthday to display thumbnail images of scenes recorded on and around that date, making it easy to find the scenes you want. By moving the subject slightly and shooting still images, you can create a unique animated slideshow. Previously taken photos are displayed with an onion skin effect for easy layering.

Creative Control

Built-in filter effects, including Miniature, 8mm Movie, Silent Movie, and Time-Lapse Recording let you match your video recordings to the shooting situation.

Full HD Slow-Motion Video

The HC-V785K records Full HD (1920 x 1080) video at 240 fps. For a more dramatic slow-motion effect the of the Crystal Engine's Intelligent Frame Creation interpolates frames to achieve an equivalent of 240 fps. You can easily switch to slow motion while recording with a simple touch on the LCD screen.

High-Speed Precision Autofocus

The image sensor has a 60 fps readout, enabling quick focusing speed, stability, and tracking performance.

Level Shot Function

Level Shot automatically detects and corrects tilting in images. It can be adjusted to three different levels: Off, Normal, or Strong, depending on shooting conditions.

5-Axis HYBRID OIS

Stabilized on five axes (pan, tilt, and roll axes, plus horizontal and vertical directions), the HYBRID OIS suppresses blurring in your videos when not using a tripod or other stabilizer.

Multi-Manual Dial

Several in-camera functions can be controlled by the Multi-Manual Dial. These features include:

  • Focus
  • White balance
  • Shutter speed
  • Iris
  • Sharpness
  • Color saturation
  • Brightness

Wi-Fi Functionality

  • The HC-V785K Wi-Fi does more than let you capture video from your phone's camera as a secondary camera angle. You can preview a live image on your mobile device using the Panasonic Image app and change camera settings. If the camera has Internet access, you can even upload web-friendly copies of videos and photos directly to social media websites. Plus, there's a Baby Monitor function that lets you use the camera like an IP surveillance camera, viewing a remote feed across the internet.
  • One-Touch Connection: NFC lets you instantly connect a smartphone or tablet to the camcorder with just one touch. Even without an NFC phone, QR codes are provided to make Wi-Fi settings.
  • Remote Shooting/Remote View: The Panasonic Image app lets you use a smartphone or tablet as a real-time remote to control the camcorder from a distance. View photos and video directly from the camcorder on a smartphone or tablet and upload them to a social networking site.
  • Real-Time Broadcasting: You can livestream events on USTREAM as they are being recorded in Full HD resolution (requires a wireless access point).
  • Baby Monitor: Check on the baby anytime from anywhere with a smartphone or tablet. Push notification sends an instant alert when the audio sensor detects the baby waking or crying (requires a wireless access point).
  • Home Monitoring: When away from home, your camcorder can record high-quality live video, and you can monitor and speak to your family or pets at home from your smartphone or tablet.
  • Auto Transfer (Wireless PC Copy): Images are transferred from your camcorder to your PC via the wireless access point at home.
  • Highlight Playback and Easy Share: You can enjoy Highlight Playback with a smartphone or tablet right after shooting. Favorite scenes can be shared on SNS with a simple drag-and-drop operation.
  • Wireless TV Playback: An access point at home can be used to transfer data wirelessly to the TV or a tablet in the living room or to other rooms in the house (requires a wireless access point).

SPECS

Camera
Sensor Type 1/2.3"-Type CMOS Sensor
Sensor Resolution Actual: 12.76 Megapixel
Effective: 6.03 Megapixel
Optics
Focal Length 4.08 to 81.6mm
35mm-Equivalent Focal Length 29.5 to 612mm at 16:9 Video: Image stabilization OFF
29.5 to 612mm at 16:9 Photo
33.5 to 669.9mm at 3:2 Photo
36.2 to 724.6mm at 4:3 Photo
Maximum Aperture f/1.8 to 3.6
Zoom Optical: 20x
Intelligent: 50x
Digital: 60x
Digital: 1500x
Filter Size 49 mm
Built-In ND Filters None
Recording
System NTSC
Media/Memory Card Slot Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
Video Format 1920 x 1080p at 60 fps (28, 24 Mb/s AVCHD)
1920 x 1080p at 60 fps (50, 28, 24 Mb/s MP4)
1280 x 720p at 30 fps (9 Mb/s MP4)
1920 x 1080p at 60 fps (17, 13, 5 Mb/s AVCHD)
960 x 540p at 30 fps (28 Mb/s iFrame)
Variable Recording Speed 1080p: 240x
Still Image Support JPEG
24 MP (6528 x 3672)
12.6 MP (4736 x 2664)
2.1 MP (1920 x 1080)
JPEG
20 MP (5472 x 3684)
10.6 MP (3984 x 2656)
2.0 MP (1728 x 1152)
JPEG
18 MP (4896 x 3672)
8 MP (3264 x 2448)
.3 MP (640 x 480)
Channels 5.1-Channel
Audio Format AAC
Dolby Digital 2ch
Dolby Digital 5.1
Display
Display Type Articulating Touchscreen LCD
Size 3.0"
Resolution 460,800 Dot
Exposure Control
Shutter Speed 1/30 - 1/8000 Second (Video)
Shooting Modes Auto
Low Light
M (Manual)
Miniature Effect
Night
Time-Lapse Movie
Features
Image Stabilization Optical & Digital
Scene Modes Preset: Yes
White Balance Modes Auto
Cloudy
Custom
Daylight
Indoor 1
Indoor 2
Creative Effects Yes
Built-In Mic Yes
Built-In Speaker Yes
Built-In Light/Flash Light - Yes
Flash - Yes
Accessory Shoe 1 x Cold
Tripod Mounting Thread 1/4"-20 Female
Input/Output Connectors
Video I/O 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS A/V Output
1 x Micro-HDMI Output
Audio I/O 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
Power I/O 1 x USB Type-A Input
Other I/O 1 x USB Micro-A (USB 2.0) Output
Wireless 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)
General
Supported Languages English
French
Spanish
Traditional Chinese
Battery Rechargeable Battery Pack, 3.6 VDC, 1940 mAh
Max Runtime: 1 Hours per Charge
Charging Method AC Adapter
USB
Power Consumption Recording: 6.7 W
Charging: 7.7 W
Dimensions (W x H x D) 5.5 x 2.9 x 2.6" / 139.0 x 73.0 x 65.0 mm
Weight 12.4 oz / 351 g (Body Only)

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