Panasonic HDC-TM55 8GB hard disc drive digital camcorder

Get the best of both worlds, in more ways than one: Panasonic's HDC-TM55 offers 8GB of hard drive space, plus SD card compatibility. It offers 25x optical zoom (with OIS), plus 35x Intelligent Zoom, and up to 1500x digital zoom--all through the 35.7mm wide-angle lens. Because more is more, not less!

The power of optical image stabilization

Panasonic's new POWER Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) suppresses the effects of hand shake as it surpasses their old Mega O.I.S. technology with twice the effectiveness. The system uses gyrosensors to detect hand shake, then shifts a lens, and adjusts the optical axis to compensate. You get bright images without blurring even from handheld shooting at slow shutter speeds. And because the system is optical, no image quality is lost. Thanks to POWER O.I.S., the images you capture look incredibly clear, sharp, and beautiful.

Get a little closer

If your subjects are camera shy—and we're talking about that sheep on the side of the cliff, not your good-looking neighbor Cliff—the HDC-TM55 features a stealthy 25x optical zoom and an Intelligent Zoom function that goes all the way up to 35x. When using Intelligent Zoom, Intelligent Resolution Technology lets you shoot at high zoom rates while preserving image sharpness. You get crisp images of highly detailed objects—without the blurry edges.

Get the best shots of your favorite peeps

The Face Recognition function recognizes the faces of registered subjects and automatically optimizes the focus and exposure for those subjects. It continues to track the subject as he or she moves anywhere within the LCD frame, making it ideal for filming your rambunctious kids. Names can also be registered and displayed on the LCD while shooting. In all its brilliance, the HDC-TM55 will track that subject as they move around.

AVCHD: ahead of the rest

One of the woefully under sung wonders built into this Panasonic high definition camcorder slips so surreptitiously into the specs list that all but the wonkiest videophile might miss its existence altogether. Consider yourself witness to the quiet dawn of the AVCHD era. AVCHD? Under sung, you ask? Okay, most people have never heard of it but they will.

AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) is a new high definition recording format pioneered by Panasonic, compatible with 3" DVD discs, hard disk drives, and SD and Memory Stick Pro memory cards. As you might surmise from the name, AVCHD employs MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) video compression format instead of the aging MPEG-2 compression used in most HDV camcorders, offering both reduced storage requirements and better video quality. While saying the difference between MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 AVC is the difference between stone tablet and microchip would be resorting to hyperbole, it wouldn't exactly be wrong. With AVCHD, you'll be able to store more video footage of higher quality while using up less of your media capacity. With those other formats? You can't. You'll also be able to utilize true random-access, since time-based seeking on AVCHD does not involve a fast-forward/rewind operation as it would on tape-based formats such as miniDV.

So, whether you have an eye on recording and editing your family adventures for future viewing or pushing the envelope in developing new avenues of video production in your business life, adopt AVCHD now and you'll be able to say you were there, in the beginning. You'll be able to say "Oh yeah, I knew about AVCHD all along."

Comparison Specifications

•25x optical zoom / 35x Intelligent Zoom / 60x - 1500x digital zoom

•Image sensor: 1/4.1" CMOS

•View screen: 2.7" LCD

•Digital interfaces: 1 HDMI (mini) output / 1 AV output / 1 USB 2.0

•Stabilization: POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization)

•Recording formats: 1080/60i / MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 / HA / HG / HX / HE

•Low light performance: 1400 lx standard / 4 lx low light scene mode / 1 lx Color Night View

•Focus: auto, manual / Iris: auto, manual

•Still image abilities: Simultaneous recording: 4.5Mp, 2.1Mp / Creating still picture from motion picture: 2.1Mp (1920 x 1080) [16:9]

•Recording media: 8GB internal hard drive / SD, SDHC, SDXC memory cards (cards not included)

Additional Specifications

•Lens: Panasonic 35.7mm

•Aperture: F 1.8 (wide) / F 3.3 (telephoto)

•White balance: Auto / Indoor 1 / Indoor 2 / Sunny / Cloudy / White set

•Shutter speed: 1/2 - 1/2000 (still image)

•Backlight compensation: Yes

•Flash: Yes

•Media remaining indicator: Yes

•Audio recording format: Dolby Digital (2-channel)

•Microphone: 2-ch stereo / Zoom mic

•Max. 999 stills

Manufacturer Specifications

•On-screen display languages: English, French, Spanish

•Power consumption: Max. 4.4W (recording)

•Power supply (battery / AC adapter): DC3.6V / 5.0V

•Included accessories: AC cable / AC adaptor / AV cable / Battery / USB cable / Stylus pen / HD Writer AE 2.0 CD-ROM

Dimensional Specifications

•Dimensions: 2.03" W x 4.37" D x 2.58" H

•Weight: .57 lbs.

Panasonic HDC-TM55 Warranty Details

1-year parts, 90-days labor warranty

More reasons to buy the Panasonic HDC-TM55 from Vanns.com

•Free Shipping!

•No Sales Tax!

•Vanns.com is a Fully Authorized Dealer (Learn More)

•The Panasonic HDC-TM55 is Brand New

•The Panasonic HDC-TM55 Ships in a Factory Sealed Box

Canon VIXIA HF R10 8GB SSD red VIXIA high definition digital camcorder

With the Canon VIXIA HF R10 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder, you'll find that high definition video has hit new levels of convenience, ease, performance, and value. The VIXIA HF R10 has an 8GB internal flash drive, together with an SD memory card slot, Canon's Relay Recording, and Smart Auto. A Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Lens and Dynamic IS works in combination with Canon's sophisticated Canon HD image processing to deliver the sharp, vivid, lifelike video you want to see on your HDTV.

The looking glass

One of the best features on this camera will likely go unnoticed by you for years. Why you ask? Well, because it's something that only shows up with time. The lens on this digital camcorder is glass. Why does that matter? Well, on most cameras in this price range, a plastic lens is used to lower the cost. For the most part, the plastic lenses work just fine, and while they might not be quite as great, there's usually not a significant difference between the camera with the glass lens and the plastic one. But that changes with time. After you've owned a camera with a plastic lens for a while, you'll begin to notice a slight yellowing of your footage. That's great if you're shooting a movie with a sepia effect, but for the soccer games, school programs, and birthday parties you want to capture, not so much. Plus, a plastic lens is easier to scratch. Considering the quality and value of this VIXIA, it's a pretty safe bet that you'll have it for a while. Invest in a camera that will last with the HF R10.

A wonderful contradiction

The VIXIA HF R10 can take video snapshots. If that sounds like a contradiction, you're right. Usually you either have a single snapshot or a video clip. But in this case, you'll love the contradictory combination of the two. Basically, you can take two-, four-, or six-second video clips, and add music for a great moving slideshow. This is the sort of effect that would have taken hours of video editing to build a slideshow with before. But now, it's super easy, and simply amazing to see your pictures come to life right before your eyes. But the contradictions continue. Let's say you're watching a video, and you see something that would make the perfect snapshot. With most camcorders, that means uploading the footage to your computer, finding the spot, and using the software to get a snapshot. But with the VIXIA HF R10, it's a lot simpler than that. As you're playing back your footage, simply press the snapshot button, and a frame will be saved to the camera. Aren't contradictions fun?

Forget your memory?

So you went to the play almost an hour early to get a good shot for filming. You set up the tripod to ensure that you capture every line with an inhumanly-steady hand. You charged the battery to ensure you'd capture everything from the moment the curtain lifts to the final bows. You're really excited to show your friends and family the footage once the play is over. The auditorium quiets, the lights dim, and a single spotlight shines on the curtain. You press record, and . . . no tape inserted. Well, there goes your whole plan. Luckily with the VIXIA HF R10, that's not a problem. It uses SD memory cards, so you could just get a 32GB card and record show after game after event without running out of space. But if you forget the card at home while transferring video to the computer, no worries. You're still covered by the camera's 8GB of internal memory. That's enough space to hold about an hour of Full HD video, or up to three hours of standard-definition content. So if you forget the card, rest assured, you're covered. And since it's flash memory, it's much less likely your internal hard drive will be damaged by the jostle of everyday life. And if you're thinking that transferring video or photos to your computer would be a pain, consider this: you can easily transfer content from the internal hard drive to memory cards. Two words: Disaster. Averted.

Welcome to the future

Just because you're not filming the next Avatar doesn't mean HD is a waste. After all, you watch wacky reality shows in HD, so why should your family videos be less important? When people watch your next home production, are they going to say "Wow!" or will they ask when it was filmed? The 90's are over, so ditch the grainy look. With the VIXIA HF R10, you can get video up to Full HD 1920 x 1080, the best video resolution that's commercially available. And when you do feel like taking on a more artistic video project, you can recreate the look of film with 24p and 30p video modes. Get with the times; go HD.

What's in the box?

Your purchase of the red VIXIA HF R10 from Vanns.com includes all of the following: A composite A/V cable, a USB cable, a power adapter, a battery, a component video cable, Pixela ImageMixer 3SE video editing software, a music CD, and a digital video solution disc. Oh, yeah, and of course the camera is included.

Comparison Specifications

•20x optical zoom power; 400x digital zoom power

•Image sensor: 1/5.5" CMOS, RGB primary color filter

•2.7" widescreen color LCD (Approximately 112,000 dots)

•Outputs: USB v2.0 high-speed, component video output, composite video output, mini-pin AV/headphone terminal, HDMI mini-terminal

•Stabilization: Dynamic electronic image stabilization

•Programmed AE: Smart Auto, P, Cine, Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Night Scene, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks

•Minimum illumination: 0.4 lx (Low Light mode)

•Manual exposure option

•Shoots still images; Shoots video snapshots with music (2, 4, or 8 seconds)

Additional Specifications

•Recording formats: MPEG4-AVC, H.264

•Full HD recording

•8GB internal flash memory

•SD card slot

•Focal length: f3.0 to 60mm (35mm equivalent 40 to 800mm)

•Focus: Instant AF, Face Priority AF, Through-The-Lens

•60i frame rate recording

•Includes Pixela ImageMixer 3SE software

•Zoom speed: Variable; 3 fixed zoom speeds

•Maximum f/stop: f/1.8 to 3.6

Manufacturer Specifications

•Maximum shutter speed: 1/2000 (movie); 1/500 (still image)

•Genuine glass lens

•24p and 30p frame modes

•DiGiC DV III

•PictBridge

•Image capture from recorded video

•Minimum focusing distance: 10mm (wide); 1m (tele)

•White balance: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent H, Fluorescent, Manual

•Microphone mini-pin input

Dimensional Specifications

•Approximate dimensions: 2.4" W x 2.5" H x 4.9" D

•Approximate weight (with battery pack and memory card): 11.5 oz

Canon VIXIA HF R10 Warranty Details

1-year limited manufacturer's warranty

More reasons to buy the Canon VIXIA HF R10 from Vanns.com

•Free Shipping!

•No Sales Tax!

•Vanns.com is a Fully Authorized Dealer (Learn More)

•The Canon VIXIA HF R10 is Brand New

•The Canon VIXIA HF R10 Ships in a Factory Sealed Box

Panasonic HDC-SD60 SD memory card digital camcorder

If you're looking for mobility, Panasonic's HDC-SD60 is right up your alley. It's light, compact, and yet still packs a punch when it comes to technology: the wide-angle 35.7mm lens gives you the flexibility to get up close and take a wide-angle photo or stand back and get up close with the up to 1500x digital zoom. Add to it 25x optical zoom, plus Optical Image Stabilization, and you're set for any photo opportunity.

The power of optical image stabilization

Panasonic's new POWER Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) suppresses the effects of hand shake as it surpasses their old Mega O.I.S. technology with twice the effectiveness. The system uses gyrosensors to detect hand shake, then shifts a lens, and adjusts the optical axis to compensate. You get bright images without blurring even from handheld shooting at slow shutter speeds. And because the system is optical, no image quality is lost. Thanks to POWER O.I.S., the images you capture look incredibly clear, sharp, and beautiful.

Get a little closer

If your subjects are camera shy—and we're talking about that sheep on the side of the cliff, not your good-looking neighbor Cliff—the HDC-SD60 features a stealthy 25x optical zoom and an Intelligent Zoom function that goes all the way up to 35x. When using Intelligent Zoom, Intelligent Resolution Technology lets you shoot at high zoom rates while preserving image sharpness. You get crisp images of highly detailed objects—without the blurry edges.

Get the best shots of your favorite peeps

The Face Recognition function recognizes the faces of registered subjects and automatically optimizes the focus and exposure for those subjects. It continues to track the subject as he or she moves anywhere within the LCD frame, making it ideal for filming your rambunctious kids. Names can also be registered and displayed on the LCD while shooting. In all its brilliance, the HDC-SD60 will track that subject as they move around.

AVCHD: ahead of the rest

One of the woefully under sung wonders built into this Panasonic high definition camcorder slips so surreptitiously into the specs list that all but the wonkiest videophile might miss its existence altogether. Consider yourself witness to the quiet dawn of the AVCHD era. AVCHD? Under sung, you ask? Okay, most people have never heard of it but they will.

AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) is a new high definition recording format pioneered by Panasonic, compatible with 3" DVD discs, hard disk drives, and SD and Memory Stick Pro memory cards. As you might surmise from the name, AVCHD employs MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) video compression format instead of the aging MPEG-2 compression used in most HDV camcorders, offering both reduced storage requirements and better video quality. While saying the difference between MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 AVC is the difference between stone tablet and microchip would be resorting to hyperbole, it wouldn't exactly be wrong. With AVCHD, you'll be able to store more video footage of higher quality while using up less of your media capacity. With those other formats? You can't. You'll also be able to utilize true random-access, since time-based seeking on AVCHD does not involve a fast-forward/rewind operation as it would on tape-based formats such as miniDV.

So, whether you have an eye on recording and editing your family adventures for future viewing or pushing the envelope in developing new avenues of video production in your business life, adopt AVCHD now and you'll be able to say you were there, in the beginning. You'll be able to say "Oh yeah, I knew about AVCHD all along."

Comparison Specifications

•25x optical zoom / 35x Intelligent Zoom / 60x - 1500x digital zoom

•Image sensor: 1/4.1" CMOS

•View screen: 2.7" LCD

•Digital interfaces: 1 HDMI (mini) output / 1 AV output / 1 USB 2.0

•Stabilization: POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization)

•Recording formats: 1080/60i / MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 / HA / HG / HX / HE

•Low light performance: 1400 lx standard / 4 lx low light scene mode / 1 lx Color Night View

•Focus: auto, manual / Iris: auto, manual

•Still image abilities: Simultaneous recording: 4.5Mp, 2.1Mp / Creating still picture from motion picture: 2.1Mp (1920 x 1080) [16:9]

•Recording media: SD, SDHC, SDXC memory cards (cards not included)

Additional Specifications

•Lens: Panasonic 35.7mm

•Aperture: F 1.8 (wide) / F 3.3 (telephoto)

•White balance: Auto / Indoor 1 / Indoor 2 / Sunny / Cloudy / White set

•Shutter speed: 1/2 - 1/2000 (still image)

•Backlight compensation: Yes

•Flash: Yes

•Media remaining indicator: Yes

•Audio recording format: Dolby Digital (2-channel)

•Microphone: 2-ch stereo / Zoom mic

•Max. 999 stills

Manufacturer Specifications

•On-screen display languages: English, French, Spanish

•Power consumption: Max. 4.4W (recording)

•Power supply (battery / AC adapter): DC3.6V / 5.0V

•Included accessories: AC cable / AC adaptor / AV cable / Battery / USB cable / Stylus pen / HD Writer AE 2.0 CD-ROM

Dimensional Specifications

•Dimensions: 2.03" W x 4.37" D x 2.58" H

•Weight: .56 lbs.

Panasonic HDC-SD60 Warranty Details

1-year parts, 90-days labor warranty

More reasons to buy the

Panasonic HDC-SD60

•Free Shipping!

•No Sales Tax!

•Vanns.com is a Fully Authorized Dealer (Learn More)

•The Panasonic HDC-SD60 is Brand New

•The Panasonic HDC-SD60 Ships in a Factory Sealed Box

Canon VIXIA HF R10 8GB SSD red VIXIA high definition digital camcorder

With the Canon VIXIA HF R10 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder, you'll find that high definition video has hit new levels of convenience, ease, performance, and value. The VIXIA HF R10 has an 8GB internal flash drive, together with an SD memory card slot, Canon's Relay Recording, and Smart Auto. A Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Lens and Dynamic IS works in combination with Canon's sophisticated Canon HD image processing to deliver the sharp, vivid, lifelike video you want to see on your HDTV.

The looking glass

One of the best features on this camera will likely go unnoticed by you for years. Why you ask? Well, because it's something that only shows up with time. The lens on this digital camcorder is glass. Why does that matter? Well, on most cameras in this price range, a plastic lens is used to lower the cost. For the most part, the plastic lenses work just fine, and while they might not be quite as great, there's usually not a significant difference between the camera with the glass lens and the plastic one. But that changes with time. After you've owned a camera with a plastic lens for a while, you'll begin to notice a slight yellowing of your footage. That's great if you're shooting a movie with a sepia effect, but for the soccer games, school programs, and birthday parties you want to capture, not so much. Plus, a plastic lens is easier to scratch. Considering the quality and value of this VIXIA, it's a pretty safe bet that you'll have it for a while. Invest in a camera that will last with the HF R10.

A wonderful contradiction

The VIXIA HF R10 can take video snapshots. If that sounds like a contradiction, you're right. Usually you either have a single snapshot or a video clip. But in this case, you'll love the contradictory combination of the two. Basically, you can take two-, four-, or six-second video clips, and add music for a great moving slideshow. This is the sort of effect that would have taken hours of video editing to build a slideshow with before. But now, it's super easy, and simply amazing to see your pictures come to life right before your eyes. But the contradictions continue. Let's say you're watching a video, and you see something that would make the perfect snapshot. With most camcorders, that means uploading the footage to your computer, finding the spot, and using the software to get a snapshot. But with the VIXIA HF R10, it's a lot simpler than that. As you're playing back your footage, simply press the snapshot button, and a frame will be saved to the camera. Aren't contradictions fun?

Forget your memory?

So you went to the play almost an hour early to get a good shot for filming. You set up the tripod to ensure that you capture every line with an inhumanly-steady hand. You charged the battery to ensure you'd capture everything from the moment the curtain lifts to the final bows. You're really excited to show your friends and family the footage once the play is over. The auditorium quiets, the lights dim, and a single spotlight shines on the curtain. You press record, and . . . no tape inserted. Well, there goes your whole plan. Luckily with the VIXIA HF R10, that's not a problem. It uses SD memory cards, so you could just get a 32GB card and record show after game after event without running out of space. But if you forget the card at home while transferring video to the computer, no worries. You're still covered by the camera's 8GB of internal memory. That's enough space to hold about an hour of Full HD video, or up to three hours of standard-definition content. So if you forget the card, rest assured, you're covered. And since it's flash memory, it's much less likely your internal hard drive will be damaged by the jostle of everyday life. And if you're thinking that transferring video or photos to your computer would be a pain, consider this: you can easily transfer content from the internal hard drive to memory cards. Two words: Disaster. Averted.

Welcome to the future

Just because you're not filming the next Avatar doesn't mean HD is a waste. After all, you watch wacky reality shows in HD, so why should your family videos be less important? When people watch your next home production, are they going to say "Wow!" or will they ask when it was filmed? The 90's are over, so ditch the grainy look. With the VIXIA HF R10, you can get video up to Full HD 1920 x 1080, the best video resolution that's commercially available. And when you do feel like taking on a more artistic video project, you can recreate the look of film with 24p and 30p video modes. Get with the times; go HD.

What's in the box?

Your purchase of the red VIXIA HF R10 from Vanns.com includes all of the following: A composite A/V cable, a USB cable, a power adapter, a battery, a component video cable, Pixela ImageMixer 3SE video editing software, a music CD, and a digital video solution disc. Oh, yeah, and of course the camera is included.

Comparison Specifications

•20x optical zoom power; 400x digital zoom power

•Image sensor: 1/5.5" CMOS, RGB primary color filter

•2.7" widescreen color LCD (Approximately 112,000 dots)

•Outputs: USB v2.0 high-speed, component video output, composite video output, mini-pin AV/headphone terminal, HDMI mini-terminal

•Stabilization: Dynamic electronic image stabilization

•Programmed AE: Smart Auto, P, Cine, Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Night Scene, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks

•Minimum illumination: 0.4 lx (Low Light mode)

•Manual exposure option

•Shoots still images; Shoots video snapshots with music (2, 4, or 8 seconds)

Additional Specifications

•Recording formats: MPEG4-AVC, H.264

•Full HD recording

•8GB internal flash memory

•SD card slot

•Focal length: f3.0 to 60mm (35mm equivalent 40 to 800mm)

•Focus: Instant AF, Face Priority AF, Through-The-Lens

•60i frame rate recording

•Includes Pixela ImageMixer 3SE software

•Zoom speed: Variable; 3 fixed zoom speeds

•Maximum f/stop: f/1.8 to 3.6

Manufacturer Specifications

•Maximum shutter speed: 1/2000 (movie); 1/500 (still image)

•Genuine glass lens

•24p and 30p frame modes

•DiGiC DV III

•PictBridge

•Image capture from recorded video

•Minimum focusing distance: 10mm (wide); 1m (tele)

•White balance: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent H, Fluorescent, Manual

•Microphone mini-pin input

Dimensional Specifications

•Approximate dimensions: 2.4" W x 2.5" H x 4.9" D

•Approximate weight (with battery pack and memory card): 11.5 oz

Canon VIXIA HF R10 Warranty Details

1-year limited manufacturer's warranty

More reasons to buy the

Canon VIXIA HF R10

•Free Shipping!

•No Sales Tax!

•Vanns.com is a Fully Authorized Dealer (Learn More)

•The Canon VIXIA HF R10 is Brand New

•The Canon VIXIA HF R10 Ships in a Factory Sealed Box

Samsung HMXH204BN 16GB SSD Full HD digital camcorder

To really appreciate Samsung's HMX-H204BN is to start by looking at the photos of it on the Images tab. We'll give you a minute . . . . . . . Yup, it's that small. That compact. It's almost unbelievable that a camcorder this small could even be produced. But thanks to modern technology, we have another marvelous invention. And, not to mention the price, but the price is equally impressive for a camcorder with a 16-gig hard drive, 20x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer, and 200x digital zoom. We've got one word for it: Wowser.

The BSI sensor takes sensitivity to a whole new level

BSI CMOS Sensor is Samsung's newest development. The benefit? You get much clearer images in lower lighting conditions as the sensor doubles the light sensitivity and reduces the light loss compared with a normal CMOS sensor. On top of this, the HMX-H204BN uses advanced H.264 compression technology to realise the clearest video quality. Its full HD resolution displays your pictures with superior clarity— far clearer than normal standard-quality pictures.

No moving parts means less things to break

No technological phrase is more comforting than solid state. It's the binky of electronics technology because its solid, unmoving mechanisms make it extra durable, which is extra comforting. For example, the HMX-H204BN has an internal hard drive, but it's not a hard disk—it's a solid state flash device (SSD). So not only is it more durable, it helps the camcorder boot, read data, and operate the software much faster than normal HDDs (Hard Disk Drives). Also, SSD makes less noise while in operation, plus it's environmentally friendly with its low power consumption. Really, there just isn't anything bad to say about SSD, which is exactly what makes it so good.

One smarty-pants camera

There's one in every crowd: the guy that stands out as the smartest guy in the room—not because he's trying to stand out, but because he just is the smartest guy in the room. In a sea of camcorders, the HMX-H204BN is that guy. The smart features go beyond the Smart Auto mode, in which the camcorder automatically chooses the appropriate settings based on the detected type of scene. It comes with Smart Optical Image Stabilization that allows the lens to shift over a wider range of motion in wide/tele zoom positions. This allows the camcorder to compensate for greater degrees of camcorder shake and deliver a stunning level of image smoothness. It also comes with Magic Finger Focus and Magic Finger Shot. Sounds creepy, but none the less, it's wicked cool technology: to focus on a subject, just touch the screen and shoot. The camcorder optimizes the focus for the touched point, enabling professional results from elementary operation.

Making movies like the pros

If the thought of making art house films gets you on the web searching for digital equipment, but the thought of having to watch ninety hours of footage makes you close your internet connection and head for the hills, fear not. Enter the HMX-H204BN. The iVIEW function provides the preview of storyboard to be printed, which gives you digest of the recorded video without viewing the whole sequence of it. And, Storyboard Printing captures 16 still images arbitrarily from the selected video and saves them into the storage media. It presents a quick overview of your video, helping you to understand the overall topic. Got it the way you want it? The built-in editing Intelli-studio software installs directly from this camcorder to your PC, enabling convenient connection only with a USB cable. Intelli-studio also allows direct uploading of your contents to YouTube, Flickr, or Facebook. Production couldn't be simpler.

Comparison Specifications

•Zoom power: 20x optical zoom / 200x digital zoom / Tele Macro (0.4" - 19.7")

•Capture system: 1/4.1" (2.3 megapixels) CMOS image sensor

•Viewscreen: 2.7" touchscreen LCD viewfinder / 180-degree rotation

•Digital interfaces: HDMI (mini) / USB / Component-AV

•Stabilization: Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)

•Shooting modes: Continuous Shot / Self timer / Time lapse REC

•Manual controls: Focus / Shutter / Aperture / Brightness (exposure value)

•Still-image resolution: 2880 x 1620; 1920 x 1080

Storage capacity: 9999 images

Additional Specifications

•Memory: 16GB Solid State Drive flash memory / SD / SDHC

•Recording resolution: Full HD 1080/50i; HD 720/50p; SD 576/50p

•Recording format: H.264 (MPEG4)

•Auto controls: Focus / Shutter / Aperture

•Lens: Schneider Kreuznach (f1.8 - f3.7)

Focal length: 3.2mm - 64mm

•Audio recording: AAC format / Built-in microphone

•White balance: Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent / Tungsten / Custom

•Touch Point focus / Touch Point with Long Touch / One-touch photo recording

•iScene automatic shutter speed and aperture

•Digital Effect options: Off / Black & White / Sepia / Negative / Art

Manufacturer Specifications

•Operation: iView / Zoom / Highlight / Slide show / Playlist

•Fader: Off / In / Out / In-Out

•Backlight compensation

•WindCut Plus wind filter

•Anynet + (HDMI-CEC)

•Built-in speaker / Volume adjust

•Power saving mode / Sleep mode / Auto power off

•PC compatible: Windows XP SP2 / Vista / 7

Mac compatible: No

•Included accessories: IA-BP210E battery / AC power adaptor / AV cable / USB cable / User manual CD / Quick start guide

Dimensional Specifications

•Dimensions: 2.3" W x 2.3" H x 4.4" D

•Weight: 0.62 lbs

Samsung HMXH204BN Warranty Details

Limited 1-year parts, 3-month labor warranty

More reasons to buy the Samsung HMXH204BN from Vanns.com

•Free Shipping!

•No Sales Tax!

•Vanns.com is a Fully Authorized Dealer (Learn More)

•The Samsung HMXH204BN is Brand New

•The Samsung HMXH204BN Ships in a Factory Sealed Box

Panasonic HDC-SD60 SD memory card digital camcorder

If you're looking for mobility, Panasonic's HDC-SD60 is right up your alley. It's light, compact, and yet still packs a punch when it comes to technology: the wide-angle 35.7mm lens gives you the flexibility to get up close and take a wide-angle photo or stand back and get up close with the up to 1500x digital zoom. Add to it 25x optical zoom, plus Optical Image Stabilization, and you're set for any photo opportunity.

The power of optical image stabilization

Panasonic's new POWER Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) suppresses the effects of hand shake as it surpasses their old Mega O.I.S. technology with twice the effectiveness. The system uses gyrosensors to detect hand shake, then shifts a lens, and adjusts the optical axis to compensate. You get bright images without blurring even from handheld shooting at slow shutter speeds. And because the system is optical, no image quality is lost. Thanks to POWER O.I.S., the images you capture look incredibly clear, sharp, and beautiful.

Get a little closer

If your subjects are camera shy—and we're talking about that sheep on the side of the cliff, not your good-looking neighbor Cliff—the HDC-SD60 features a stealthy 25x optical zoom and an Intelligent Zoom function that goes all the way up to 35x. When using Intelligent Zoom, Intelligent Resolution Technology lets you shoot at high zoom rates while preserving image sharpness. You get crisp images of highly detailed objects—without the blurry edges.

Get the best shots of your favorite peeps

The Face Recognition function recognizes the faces of registered subjects and automatically optimizes the focus and exposure for those subjects. It continues to track the subject as he or she moves anywhere within the LCD frame, making it ideal for filming your rambunctious kids. Names can also be registered and displayed on the LCD while shooting. In all its brilliance, the HDC-SD60 will track that subject as they move around.

AVCHD: ahead of the rest

One of the woefully under sung wonders built into this Panasonic high definition camcorder slips so surreptitiously into the specs list that all but the wonkiest videophile might miss its existence altogether. Consider yourself witness to the quiet dawn of the AVCHD era. AVCHD? Under sung, you ask? Okay, most people have never heard of it but they will.

AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) is a new high definition recording format pioneered by Panasonic, compatible with 3" DVD discs, hard disk drives, and SD and Memory Stick Pro memory cards. As you might surmise from the name, AVCHD employs MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) video compression format instead of the aging MPEG-2 compression used in most HDV camcorders, offering both reduced storage requirements and better video quality. While saying the difference between MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 AVC is the difference between stone tablet and microchip would be resorting to hyperbole, it wouldn't exactly be wrong. With AVCHD, you'll be able to store more video footage of higher quality while using up less of your media capacity. With those other formats? You can't. You'll also be able to utilize true random-access, since time-based seeking on AVCHD does not involve a fast-forward/rewind operation as it would on tape-based formats such as miniDV.

So, whether you have an eye on recording and editing your family adventures for future viewing or pushing the envelope in developing new avenues of video production in your business life, adopt AVCHD now and you'll be able to say you were there, in the beginning. You'll be able to say "Oh yeah, I knew about AVCHD all along."

Comparison Specifications

•25x optical zoom / 35x Intelligent Zoom / 60x - 1500x digital zoom

•Image sensor: 1/4.1" CMOS

•View screen: 2.7" LCD

•Digital interfaces: 1 HDMI (mini) output / 1 AV output / 1 USB 2.0

•Stabilization: POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization)

•Recording formats: 1080/60i / MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 / HA / HG / HX / HE

•Low light performance: 1400 lx standard / 4 lx low light scene mode / 1 lx Color Night View

•Focus: auto, manual / Iris: auto, manual

•Still image abilities: Simultaneous recording: 4.5Mp, 2.1Mp / Creating still picture from motion picture: 2.1Mp (1920 x 1080) [16:9]

•Recording media: SD, SDHC, SDXC memory cards (cards not included)

Additional Specifications

•Lens: Panasonic 35.7mm

•Aperture: F 1.8 (wide) / F 3.3 (telephoto)

•White balance: Auto / Indoor 1 / Indoor 2 / Sunny / Cloudy / White set

•Shutter speed: 1/2 - 1/2000 (still image)

•Backlight compensation: Yes

•Flash: Yes

•Media remaining indicator: Yes

•Audio recording format: Dolby Digital (2-channel)

•Microphone: 2-ch stereo / Zoom mic

•Max. 999 stills

Manufacturer Specifications

•On-screen display languages: English, French, Spanish

•Power consumption: Max. 4.4W (recording)

•Power supply (battery / AC adapter): DC3.6V / 5.0V

•Included accessories: AC cable / AC adaptor / AV cable / Battery / USB cable / Stylus pen / HD Writer AE 2.0 CD-ROM

Dimensional Specifications

•Dimensions: 2.03" W x 4.37" D x 2.58" H

•Weight: .56 lbs.

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1-year parts, 90-days labor warranty

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JVC GZHD500BUS 80GB hard drive Everio HD digital camcorder

Sure, the ability to record Full HD 1920 x 1080 video is one of the GZ-HD500's highlights, but it's only the beginning of this Everio camcorder's advanced operation. For starters, a spacious 80GB built-in hard drive lets you record up to 33 hours of footage, and a microSD card slot offers versatile storage back up. While Face Detection optimizes exposure for up to 16 faces, an Advanced Image Stabilizer ensures blur-free footage when filming free-hand. Look to Time-Lapse REC and Auto REC modes for innovative filming tools, and to Laser Touch operation for a unique shooting experience.

Seriously spacious memory

Little kids love cameras. Who knows why, but the little buggers are just plain enamored with taking pictures of things. Now, since most parents don't want to imperil their digital camera by giving it to a toddler, and because they don't want to waste perfectly good film, they often give their kid an empty 35mm film camera to play with. Well, that's fun if you're under the age of five, but as an adult, you're intentional when it comes to photography . . . especially videography. Not only do you want to record something, but the last thing you ever want is to suddenly find yourself without enough memory to begin or finish filming for the day. Accordingly, the folks at JVC have equipped the Full HD GZ-HD500 digital camcorder with a spacious 80GB built-in hard drive. That's enough space to record between seven and 33 hours of footage, depending on recording mode. And, just in case you should exhaust such a massive reserve of memory, this Everio HD camcorder also sports a microSD/microSDHC memory-card slot, allowing you to instantly refuel your memory stores. Which is a good thing, because when you're filming in HD, you never want to stop.

HD with backup

As you dig in and start shopping for a new digital camcorder, there's one thing you know for sure: you want HD. For years, you've enjoyed filming everything from family vacations to multi-day wilderness treks in standard definition. Now, however, it's time to go all out, time for more detail, more color, and more realism. Your only worry is that a high-performance digital camcorder might require a sacrifice in portability. You're worried that HD digital camcorders come in only one size — behemoth. Well, JVC's GZ-HD500 HD camcorder is here to ease your troubled mind. Sporting an advanced 1/5.8" CMOS image sensor, this Everio HD camcorder is able to record Full HD 1920 x 1080p resolution video, ensuring that you capture every nuance of color and detail in whatever you're filming. And the best part . . . the GZ-HD500 measures only 2.13" W x 2.5" H x 4.56" D. In case you're wondering, that's fits-in-the-palm-of you-hand size! Further, enhancing your HD filming experience, this Everio HD camcorder offers an impressive 20x optical zoom that allows you to capture close up footage of distant subjects while maintaining clarity and detail. Finally, allowing universal high definition connectivity with other HD-equipped devices (like your HDTV!), the GZ-HD500 offers an HDMI v1.3 output.

The faces you love

Take a peak at anyone's home video footage, and you'll notice they all have one thing in common: faces. Without a doubt, your friends and family are your most common — and favorite — subjects. And naturally, you'd like them to look their best. Accordingly, JVC has equipped the GZ-HD500 digital camcorder with Face Detection technology. While you're filming, Face Detection technology intelligently detects up to 16 faces in the scene and automatically adjusts settings for optimal focus and exposure. Further, Face Detection technology works whether you're filming HD video or shooting still photos. (Yes, the GZ-HD500 takes still shots, too, but more on this later.) Additionally, a Face Flow Thumbnail mode displays thumbnails close-ups of faces from different scenes on the camcorder's LCD display, making it easy to identify who's in the scene.

Dramamine not required

We've all seen them . . . actually, we've all endured them. You know, a friend or family member's home videos that were taken "free hand". That is, without the indispensable aid of a tripod. Accordingly, you find yourself planted on the "director's" couch, growing progressively nauseated as you endure 90 minutes of shaky, wobbly, swimming home videos. At one point even, you instinctively reach under the seat for an in-flight "courtesy" bag. You love taking your own home videos, and the last thing you want to do is subject your loved ones to the same species of torture. No wonder, then, that you've invested in the GZ-HD500 camcorder. Using JVC's Advanced Image Stabilizer technology, the GZ-HD500 is able to compensate for the natural shakiness inherent in unassisted filming, ensuring smooth video footage, even if you filmed a scene while walking. Advanced Image Stabilization technology functions optimally between full-wide and 5x-zoom focusing distances.

It's all about the timing

You love using your digital camcorder to capture all those unexpected, spontaneous moments life offers. The only problem is, you aren't a professional videographer. In other words, you have a full-time job, not to mention other hobbies. Accordingly, you can't devote an entire week to the pursuit of your subject — elusive wild life, picturesque sunrises, sweeping storms, etc. No, you have a couple hours in the evenings or one day on the weekend. What you need are unique tools that allow you to capture creative, professional-looking scenes your way. You need the GZ-HD500, offering two innovative shooting modes. First, a Time-Lapse REC mode records one frame at set intervals — between 1 sec. and 80 sec. Program the GZ-HD500, set it up facing your intended subject (like a majestic skyline), and let the camera record for several hours. Then, playback the footage and enjoy a multi-hour progression — like a sunset and dusk or a storm — condensed into only a few minutes. Second, the GZ-HD500 offers Auto REC technology. As soon as a person or other moving object enters view, the GZ-HD500 begins recording and continues recording until 5 seconds after the subject leaves view. Auto REC is ideal for everything from monitoring a baby and recording wildlife to home surveillance.

Laser control

It's easy to get excited about a digital camcorder's innovative shooting features. It's also easy to be disappointed by a camcorder whose operation options are awkward or cumbersome. With camcorders whose buttons are located on the camera body, sometimes it's hard to locate the right button while simultaneously focusing on LCD viewscreen and the shot. Further, camcorders with touchscreen LCDs seem great, but the LCD display becomes easily smudged after only a few minutes of use. What you need is something that combines the benefits of each, while doing away with their drawbacks. You need the GZ-HD500 with Laser Touch. A touch-sensitive scroll bar located next to the LCD viewscreen allows for fast, simple zooming and recording control, as well as browsing through indexes and menus. Because it's located right next to the LCD, you don't ever have to take your eyes off the shot and you don't ever mark up the screen with fingerprints.

LIfe's most important lesson . . .

. . . well, sharing, of course! And thanks to the GZ-HD500's One Touch operation, sharing your latest video footage with friends and family is a cinch. When connected to your networked computer or iPod via the built-in USB port, the GZ-HD500's One Touch option lets you upload or export your footage from the camera's memory directly to YouTube or other locations. From there, as you know, the sharing part is inevitable.

And just in case

Hey, we don't anticipate that you'll ever grow bored recording great video footage with the GZ-HD500 digital camcorder, but just in case you feel the need to branch out a bit, the folks at JVC have designed this Everio HD camcorder to shoot still photos, too. With the full 20x optical zoom still at your disposal, complement your video footage with detailed and colorful 1.3-pixel resolution still shots.

Included with purchase

The following items are included with the purchase of the JVC GZ-HD500BUS: Everio HD GZ-HD500 camera, AC power adapter, Rechargeable battery pack (BN-VG114), AV cable, USB cable (Type A - mini Type B), User manual, and Software CD-ROM.

Comparison Specifications

•Zoom power: 20x optical zoom / 200x digital zoom

•Capture system: 1/5.8" CMOS image sensor / 1.37 megapixels

•Viewscreen: LCD viewscreen with Laser Touch operation

•Digital interfaces: 1 HDMI v1.3 with x.v.Color (1080/60p output) / 1 USB port / 1 AV output

•Stabilization: Advanced Image Stabilizer

•Shooting modes: Auto REC / Time-Lapse REC

•Still-image abilities: Still-image capture

Additional Specifications

•Resolution: Full HD 1920 x 1080p video

•Memory: 80GB hard disk memory / microSD/microSDHC memory-card slot

•Recording formats: AVCHD, video / JPEG, still photos

•One-touch functionality: One Touch upload to YouTube

•Face Detection and Face Flow thumbnail view

•Lens: Konica Minolta lens

•Lens aperture: f/1.8 - f/3.5

•Battery: Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery pack / 0.75 hr battery life (1.33 hr continuous shooting)

•Everio MediaBrowser

Manufacturer Specifications

•Approximate recording times (80GB): 7.33 hr, UXP mode / 10 hr, XP mode / 14 hr, SP mode / 33 hr, EP mode

•Recording rate: 24Mbps high-bit rate

•DSC function

•2-way grip belt

•HD Gigabrid Premium II Engine

Dimensional Specifications

•Dimensions: 2.13" W x 2.50" H x 4.56" D

•Weight: 0.68 lbs

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1-year parts, 3-month labor limited warranty

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Canon VIXIA HF R100 SD silver VIXIA Full HD digital camcorder

With the Canon VIXIA HF R100 flash memory camcorder, you'll find that high-definition video has hit new levels of convenience, ease, performance, and value. The VIXIA HF R100 records to SD memory cards and features Canon's Smart Auto. A genuine Canon 20x HD video lens and Dynamic IS work in combination with the sophisticated Canon HD image processing to deliver the sharp, vivid, lifelike video you want to see on your HDTV.

The looking glass

One of the best features on this camera will likely go unnoticed by you for years. Why you ask? Well, because it's something that only shows up with time. The lens on this digital camcorder is glass. Why does that matter? Well, on most cameras in this price range, a plastic lens is used to lower the cost. For the most part, the plastic lenses work just fine, and while they might not be quite as great, there's usually not a significant difference between the camera with the glass lens and the plastic one. But that changes with time. After you've owned a camera with a plastic lens for a while, you'll begin to notice a slight yellowing of your footage. That's great if you're shooting a movie with a sepia effect, but for the soccer games, school programs, and birthday parties you want to capture, not so much. Plus, a plastic lens is easier to scratch. Considering the quality and value of this VIXIA, it's a pretty safe bet that you'll have it for a while. Invest in a camera that will last with the HF R100.

A wonderful contradiction

The VIXIA HF R100 can take video snapshots. If that sounds like a contradiction, you're right. Usually you either have a single snapshot or a video clip. But in this case, you'll love the contradictory combination of the two. Basically, you can take two-, four-, or six-second video clips, and add music for a great moving slideshow. This is the sort of effect that would have taken hours of video editing to build a slideshow with before. But now, it's super easy, and simply amazing to see your pictures come to life right before your eyes. But the contradictions continue. Let's say you're watching a video, and you see something that would make the perfect snapshot. With most camcorders, that means uploading the footage to your computer, finding the spot, and using the software to get a snapshot. But with the VIXIA HF R100, it's a lot simpler than that. As you're playing back your footage, simply press the snapshot button, and a frame will be saved to the camera. Aren't contradictions fun?

Welcome to the future

Just because you're not filming the next Avatar doesn't mean HD is a waste. After all, you watch wacky reality shows in HD, so why should your family videos be less important? When people watch your next home production, are they going to say "Wow!" or will they ask when it was filmed? The 90's are over, so ditch the grainy look. With the VIXIA HF R100, you can get video up to Full HD 1920 x 1080, the best video resolution that's commercially available. And when you do feel like taking on a more artistic video project, you can recreate the look of film with 24p and 30p video modes. Get with the times; go HD.

What's in the box?

Your purchase of the silver VIXIA HF R10 from Vanns.com includes all of the following: A composite A/V cable, a USB cable, a power adapter, a battery, a component video cable, Pixela ImageMixer 3SE video editing software, a music CD, and a digital video solution disc. Oh, yeah, and of course the camera is included.

Comparison Specifications

•20x optical zoom power; 400x digital zoom power

•Image sensor: 1/5.5" CMOS, RGB primary color filter

•2.7" widescreen color LCD (Approximately 112,000 dots)

•Outputs: USB v2.0 high-speed, component video output, composite video output, mini-pin AV/headphone terminal, HDMI mini-terminal

•Stabilization: Dynamic electronic image stabilization

•Programmed AE: Smart Auto, P, Cine, Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Night Scene, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks

•Minimum illumination: 0.4 lx (Low Light mode)

•Manual exposure option

•Shoots still images; Shoots video snapshots with music (2, 4, or 8 seconds)

Additional Specifications

•Recording formats: MPEG4-AVC, H.264

•Full HD recording

•SD card slot

•Focal length: f3.0 to 60mm (35mm equivalent 40 to 800mm)

•Focus: Instant AF, Face Priority AF, Through-The-Lens

•60i frame rate recording

•Includes Pixela ImageMixer 3SE software

•Zoom speed: Variable; 3 fixed zoom speeds

•Maximum f/stop: f/1.8 to 3.6

Manufacturer Specifications

•Maximum shutter speed: 1/2000 (movie); 1/500 (still image)

•Genuine glass lens

•24p and 30p frame modes

•DiGiC DV III engine

•Image capture from recorded video

•Minimum focusing distance: 10mm (wide); 1m (tele)

•White balance: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent H, Fluorescent, Manual

•Microphone mini-pin input

Dimensional Specifications

•Approximate dimensions: 2.7" W x 2.4" H x 4.8" D

•Approximate weight (with battery pack and memory card): 13.4 oz

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Samsung HMXH104BN/XXA 16GB SSD black high definition digital camcorder

Look to the HMX-H104's 16GB of built-in Solid State Drive flash memory for fast, secure, and efficient storage of all your footage. Speaking of footage, this Samsung digital camcorder records high-definition 1080p video with the help of a 1/4.5" CMOS sensor and 37mm Schneider lens. Expand your portfolio by complementing your HD video with detailed 4.7-megapixel still photos. Back at home, view HD video and photos alike on your HDTV using the HMX-H104's mini HDMI output.

When HD meets SSD . . . high-performance recording

We really don't know where to begin with Samsung's HMX-H104 digital camcorder. You want to capture every detail in high definition clarity? Check. You want a fast, secure, and efficient memory system? Check. Thanks to its combination of high-definition 1080p video recording and Solid State Drive flash memory, the HMX-H104 delivers the performance you require for any shooting situation. Facilitating the capture of stunningly detailed high definition 1920 x 1080 resolution video, the HMX-H104 enlists the aid of a powerful 1/4.5" CMOS sensor and 37mm Schneider lens. Further, by using a Solid State Drive (SSD) flash memory system, the HMX-104 is able to offer a level of performance not attainable with standard hard-disc drives (HDDs). Because flash memory has no moving parts, it is both able to record with greater speed and reliability and to keep your data safer. No moving parts means there's a dramatically reduced risk of damage from minor impacts. SSD memory is even more efficient, consuming only 15% the power used by hard disc drives. However, should you happen to use all of the HMX-H104's 16GB of SSD memory on your next outing, this Samsung camcorder supports SD, SDHC, and MMC memory cards.

Steady, now . . .

Your son or daughter's hockey team has made it to the championship game and there you are, down against the boards right behind the battered and cloudy plexiglass, camcorder in hand. Your kid intercepts a pass just inside the center line and breaks away toward clear ice. Crossing the opponent's blue line, they begin to charm the goalie with some fluid stick work and then . . . well, whether from the excitement of the break away or the creeping cold of the stadium, you're hands begin to shake, and you're no longer recording your kid's MVP play, but a blurry collage of ice and jerseys and skates. Thanks to its optical image stabilization technology, however, Samsung's HMX-H104 digital camcorder lets you write a different ending to this story. Built-in gyrosensors allow the HMX-H104's lens to shift slightly in response to shaky hand movement, giving you the ability to shoot clear, stable video footage, no matter how caught up you are in the moment. In combination with 10x optical and 100x digital zoom, optical image stabilization converts the HMS-H104 into a powerful tool for filming distant subjects.

Double duty

There are no limitations with Samsung's HMX-H104 digital camcorder. For example, you aren't limited to shooting full HD video. That's right, the HMX-H104 doubles as a digital still camera. The next time you're out with friends or on a wilderness adventure, snap a few 4.7-megapixel JPEG photos to pass around while you're playing your HD footage back at home for guests.

Chemistry 101 — your HMX-H104's ionic battery

Because your new Samsung HMX-H104 digital camcorder is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, it brings you more than just incredible power. First, because lithium has the third lightest atomic mass of any element, lithium-ion batteries are some of the lightest batteries available. Second, Lithium-ion batteries have a lower loss-of-charge rate overall in comparison with other battery types and they do not suffer from 'memory loss' or a decline in total energy capacity. The lithium-ion battery featured on your HMX-H104 brings you light-weight, long-lasting and reliable power for your digital photography needs.

Advanced connectivity

Bringing you the absolute best in connectivity, Samsung's HMX-H104 features one mini HDMI connection. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the only interface in consumer electronics that can carry both uncompressed high-definition (HD) video and uncompressed multi-channel audio in all HD formats including 720p, 1080i and even 1080p. Your incoming media content comes in a variety of sizes, resolutions and formats, and with that in mind, HDMI systems automatically configure to display that content in the most effective format. Since HDMI carries all channels on video and audio, there is only one cable to plug into any HDMI-enabled source and display device. No more complicated cable set-up when installing your home theater system, and no more ugly cable mess behind your components. HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on this single cable. Also, HDMI is fully backward-compatible with DVI. (Please note that a physical adapter, sold separately, is needed to make the conversion from HDMI to DVI.)

Complete your HD experience

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Included with purchase

AC adapter/charger, battery pack, hand grip, A/V cable, USB cable, remote control, instruction book, and pocket guide.

Comparison Specifications

•Zoom power: 10x optical zoom / 100x digital zoom

•Capture system: 1/4.5" CMOS image sensor / 2.2 megapixel

•Viewscreen: 2.7" touchscreen LCD viewfinder / 230,000 pixels

•Digital interfaces: HDMI (mini) / USB / A/V output (component/composite)

•Stabilization: Optical image stabilization

•Low-light performance: 3 lux

•Manual controls: Manual focus / Manual shutter 1/60 - 1/10000 sec

•Still-image abilities: 4.7-megapixel still-image capture / JPEG format

•Remote control: Included

Additional Specifications

•Memory: 16GB Solid State Drive flash memory / Support for SD, SDHC, and MMC memory cards

•Recording resolution: Full HD 1920 x 1080/60i or 30p / 1280 x 720p / 720 x 480p

•Recording format: H.264 (MPEG4)

•Auto controls: Auto focus / Auto shutter

•Lens: 37mm Schneider Kreuznach Varioplan-HD lens / f/1.8 - f/2.5

•Audio recording: 2-channel / AAC format / Built-in microphone

•Auto white balance: daylight / cloudy / fluorescent / tungsten

•Backlight compensation

•Battery: Built-in lithium-ion battery / 1.5-hour capacity

•Operating-system compatibility: Windows 200, XP, Vista

Manufacturer Specifications

•Built-in speaker

•Volume adjust

•WindCut Plus wind filter

•Operation: Play/Still / Stop / FF/FPS / REW/RPS / Slow motion / Frame advance / Shuttle search / Slide show

Dimensional Specifications

•Dimensions: 2.32" W x 2.4" H x 5.06" D

•Weight: 0.84 lbs

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