The HMC41E is an AVCHD format based camcorder that uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 high profile encoding, which provides a near doubling of bandwidth efficiency and improved video performance over the older MPEG-2 compression formats (e.g. HDV, DVD, etc.). AVCHD high definition recordings look clean and crisp, even during fast motion, reducing the image degradation or dropout associated with older HDV recordings.
 
The HMC41E features a full resolution 3-megapixel, 1/4.1-inch 3MOS imager that produces stunning 1920x1080 HD images with high sensitivity. The camera captures still images with 10.6-megapixel resolution directly onto the SD card as a JPEG image. The handheld offers a 12X optical zoom (includes 2X, 5X, 10X) and professional image functions like Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS) that helps compensate for wide variations in lighting, and a Cine-Like Gamma mode which gives recordings a more film-like aesthetic.
 
The HD camcorder records in all four professional AVCCAM recording modes, including the high-quality PH mode (average 21 Mbps/Max 24Mbps), the HA mode (approx.17 Mbps), the HG mode (approx.13 Mbps) and the extended recording HE mode (approx. 6 Mbps). It supports 1080/50i(in all mode) and 1080/25P,720/50P,720/25P(in PH mode only).
 
Using just one 32GB SDHC memory card, a user can record three hours of full resolution 1920x1080 video and audio in PH mode, four hours at HA mode and 5.3 hours at HG mode. In the HE mode, the camera can record up to 12 hours of 1440x1080 HD content – all on a single 32GB SDHC card.

The HMC41E comes standard with HDMI output, USB 2.0 (miniB-type devices), composite output (AV multi/ch1, ch2), analog component (mini-D).  Optional available is a detachable XLR audio input and audio REC level adjustment dials adapter.. Users also have the choice of expanding the camera’s audio capability with 2-channel input, mic/line switchable and +48V options that are available for purchase separately.

The camera’s 2.7-inch LCD monitor offers simple touch-panel operation and access to various solid-state recording functions such as pre-record, interval recording, shot marker and metadata capture.
 
In addition, this lightweight handheld offers invaluable professional features including waveform monitor display, focus assists such as focus bar display and enlarged display, time date stamp, user assignable focus ring, auto focus with face detection, zebra display, synchro-scan shutter function, three programmable user buttons, time code/UB recording, remote control terminal (for zoom, focus, aperture, REC start/stop controls).
 
AVCCAM content recorded on the SD card can be played back directly on a growing number of low cost consumer devices including solid-state HD players, Blu-ray players, game machines, laptop computers, and widescreen plasma displays with SD card slots. For editing or playback, professionals can transfer content from the SD Card to Mac or PC computers or by connecting the camera directly via its USB 2.0 interface.
 
AVCHD is supported by a wide range of editing options including Apple Final Cut Pro 6.0.5 , Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 , EDIUS Pro 5, EDIUS Neo 2. In addition, a free transcoder, available for download at www.panasonic-broadcast.com , will convert AVCHD files to DVCPRO HD P2 and downconverted DV files for use with most existing professional editing packages.  
 
Panasonic’s AVCCAM series brings the benefits of solid-state HD recording to budget-conscious professionals with a range of affordable camera and recorder products. In addition to HMC41E, the AVCCAM line includes the popular AG-HMC151E handheld, the shoulder-mount AG-HMC71E and the new AG-HMR10E AVCCAM recorder and AG-HCK10E camera head. AVCCAM products record stunning professional AVCHD video onto inexpensive, reusable SD/SDHC cards, like digital still photography. As AVCHD files are digital, they can be transferred and stored on affordable, high-capacity hard disk drives (HDD) or optical storage media and transferred to future storage media as technology advances.

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Features:

• Compact, handheld size and lightweight
• Built in 2 channel mic and speaker, plus detachable handle
• Professional audio specifications include optional detachable XLR audio input
• Simple touch panel operation
• Digital zoom (2x, 5x, 10x)
• Focus assist function (focus bar display, enlarged display)
• Zebra display and synchro scan shutter function
• TC/UB recording compatibility
• Time Date Stamp capability for legal deposition applications
• USB 2.0 (B type devices)
• HDMI out, analogue component (mini-D), AV Multi out (Composite, audio ch1, ch2)
• Camera remote terminals (focus & iris control, REC start/stop & zoom control)
• 43mm Filter Diameter
• 12x optical zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) and user settable Manual Focus Ring that can be assigned to iris or zoom
• Professional High quality (PH) mode for full raster HD recording
• Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS)
• Three-year warranty program (One year + two year extension upon registration)

The AG-HMC41E comes standard with HDMI output, USB 2.0 (miniB-type devices), composite video output (AV multi/ch1, ch2), analogue component (mini-D). You also have the choice of expanding the camera's audio capability with 2-channel input, mic/line switchable and +48V options that are available for purchase separately. The camera's 2.7-inch LCD monitor offers simple touch-panel operation and access to various solid-state recording functions such as pre-record, interval recording, shot marker and metadata capture.

The AG-HMC41 records using AVCHD compression to capture superior quality at twice the compression efficiency of MPEG2. The professional camcorder line from Panasonic is branded AVCCAM and these professional camcorders features PH mode that allows exceptional quality recording in full HD 1,920 x 1080 at a higher bit rate (max 24 Mbps).

Thanks to its Cine-Like gamma function, the HD multi format unit that supports 25p recording. With a variety of manual functions, the AG-HMC41 is capable of a wide range of video production tasks.

Recording to a solid state media means no more dropouts, extraordinary reliability and high resistance to vibrations, humidity and dust. With a 32GB SD/SDHC Card the AG-HMC41E will record up to 180 minutes of full HD video at 1920 x 1080 - or 320 minutes in 1440 x 1080 (HDV resolution) with many other recording formats available.

But the real advantage arrives when you are back from shooting and need to move on with editing and delivery. With a fast IT based workflow, the AG-HMC41 lets you transfer recorded files directly to a computer, simply copy & paste files from the SD/SDHC Card to your internal hard drive, for quick nonlinear editing and for rapid distribution to SD-DVD, BluRay HD-DVD, mobile devises (such as portable media players, BlackBerry or iPhone). Output direct for use on the web.

SD card can be played back directly on a growing number of low cost consumer devices including solid-state HD players, Blu-ray players, game machines, laptop computers, and widescreen plasma displays with SD card slots.

AVCHD is supported by a wide range of editing options including Apple Final Cut Pro 6.0.5, Adobe Premier Pro CS4 , EDIUS Pro 5, EDIUS Neo 2 and many more . In addition, a free transcoder, available for download at www.panasonic-broadcast.com, will convert AVCHD files to DVCPRO HD P2 and down converted DV files for use with most existing professional editing packages.

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