Panasonic HDC-DX1 Camcorder
The Panasonic HDC-DX1 offers the following features:
* Record HD video directly to DVD with AVCHD technology; up to 40 minutes on a dual-layer DVD-R disc
* 3CCD system delivers improved color, detail, and gradation
* Leica Dicomar lens with 12x optical zoom
* Built-in Optical Image Stabilization for crisp, clear images
* 5.1-channel audio recording; Zoom mic function adjusts audio to match camcorder movement
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RAYNOX DCR-150 MACRO LENS for Panasonic AG-HMC45U/HDC-TM30/HDC-SD1/HDC-DX1
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Panasonic HDC-DX1 Press Release
Panasonic HDC-SD1 and HDC-DX1 Press Release
The HDC-DX1 records onto convenient DVD discs. There is never a need to rewind or fast-forward, so users can play back a scene immediately after recording. The video image and sound data are recorded directly onto the disc for easy storage.
Both the HDC-DX1 and the HDC-SD1 use the high-resolution AVCHD format and feature the kind of 3CCD video recording system used in many professional broadcast cameras. The HDC-SD1 provides about 1 hour of High Definition recording on a 4GB SDHC Memory Card and the HDC-DX1 provides about 40 minutes of High Definition recording on a dual-layer DVD-R disc.
We’re excited to introduce Panasonic’s first consumer High Definition video camcorders, said Rudy Vitti, national marketing manager, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. Weve implemented our black box technologies, such as our 3CCD camera system and Optical Image Stabilization to deliver the best image quality to consumers. These two camcorders offer quality and accessibility, with the scalability of SD memory with the HDC-SD1 or the convenience of recording to DVD discs with the HDC-DX1.
Panasonic, which has devoted extensive research and development to improving the image and sound quality of home-use video cameras, believes that the 3CCD camera system is essential to creating High Definition video cameras with the level of image quality demanded by consumers today. In a 3CCD camera system, the light received through the lens is split into its three primary color components (red, green and blue), and the signal from each is processed by one of the three CCDs (charge-coupled devices or chips). Compared with conventional 1CCD camera systems, Panasonic’s 3CCD system provides more vivid, true-to-life colors, greater detail and richer gradation.
These two new models also incorporate Panasonic revolutionary Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.) that minimizes the effect of the slightest shake of the hands, resulting in crisp, clear images that are beautiful on a large screen. Because this system is optical and not digital, there is no loss of quality and images are captured in all of their original beauty. O.I.S. is truly necessary in the age of large-screen, high-resolution TVs, when every image imperfection is easily visible.
The HDC-SD1 and HDC-DX1 feature the world’s first 5.1-channel surround sound system with 5 microphones2. When recordings made with these models are played on a 5.1-channel home theater system, viewers are surrounded by a clear, detailed sound that makes them feel as if they are right in the middle of the action. A Zoom Mic function links the microphone’s action to the camera’s action. When zooming in on a subject in the distance, for example, the microphones also zoom in and record the sounds specific to that subject. When recordings made with the HDC-SD1 and HDC-DX1 are viewed on a large-screen, high-resolution TV with 5.1-channel surround sound, the result is the kind of detailed, vibrant images and acoustic performance that make High Definition a truly revolutionary technology.
The Leica Dicomar lens featured in the HDC-SD1 and HDC-DX1 has 13 lens elements in 10 groups, with 21 multi-coated surfaces, and uses low-dispersion optical glass to reduce chromatic aberration3. This advanced lens also minimizes harmful reflections, so images are crisp, clear and free of flare and ghosting.
With the HDC-SD1 and HDC-DX1, Panasonic has set new image and sound quality standards for today’s video cameras, while giving home users a tool for making their own High Definition recordings.
Both high definition camcorders will be available in March, the HDC-SD1 for a suggested price of $1,499.95 and the HDC-DX1 for a suggested price of $1,399.95.
1 As of Dec. 6, 2006
2 For Video Camera, as of Dec. 6, 2006.
3 Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH, and Dicomar is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
Panasonic HDC-DX1 Reviews
CamcorderInfo has a first impressions review of the Panasonic HDC-DX1 and concludes, “The HDC-DX1 is a heavy, DVD-based camcorder that shoots in AVCHD which so far does not achieve the picture quality of HDV. Unlike it sibling, the HDC-SD1, it has an electronic viewfinder that essential to almost all shooters, but particularly the enthusiast. Record times are a problem that is alleviated somewhat by dual layer DVDs. There are options for extended record times, though they come at the high price of reduced image quality. Nevertheless, the HDC-DX1 seems to be a better choice than the HDC-SD1 for the serious enthusiast who chooses AVCHD as their recording format.” Link.
CNET Australia has a first take review of the Panasonic HDC-DX1 and writes, “While there are definite attractions to shooting in high-definition, we would only recommend it if you have, or are in the process of buying, an HD TV set and a high-def DVD player (either HD-DVD or BluRay). Until you upgrade these components, shooting in HD is a bit of a waste. And as impressive as our first impressions of the Panasonic HDC-DX1 were, we are a little wary of the limited storage capacity offered by 8cm DVDs. The upcoming high-definition hard-drive models from other manufacturers or the HDC-SD1, along with some high capacity SDHC cards, are probably better bets.” Link.
CamcorderInfo has a review of the Panasonic HDC-DX1 and writes, “Ahh, those pesky DVDs… Casual videographers love them because standard definition video recorded to disc can be readily played on just about any home DVD player, and they are random access to boot. AVCHD DVDs cannot be played on the vast majority of home players, however, so the prime attraction of disc media doesn’t apply to the DX1. In other words, the only way to play back DX1 footage, short of investing in third party authoring and conversion software, is using the camcorder itself. Add in the fact that the DX1’s tape access speeds are mind-numbingly slow, and you’ve got a very problematic camcorder. If you simply want to shoot HD video, a comparably priced HDV camcorder will give you better performance and editability than any AVCHD camcorder for the same price. If you absolutely can’t stand the idea of linear media but still want to shoot HD, any AVCHD camcorder on the market is a better bet than the DX1.” Link.
