HC-V520M Camcorders - Panasonic Australia

Features

Intelligent 80x Zoom /
Optical 50x Zoom

Equipped with Intelligent 80x Zoom / Optical 50x Zoom, this model can capture even the images of craters on the moon in Full-HD image quality. The V520M lets you easily shoot distant subjects that are too far away to capture clearly with conventional zoom functions.

5-Axis HYBRID
O.I.S. + with Level Shot Function

The V520M is also equipped with Level Shot Function, in addition to the 5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S. +. Level Shot Function automatically detects and corrects the tilting of captured images. It records more horizontal images even if when shooting in an unstable or awkward position such as low-angle or high-angle shooting.

Real Time Broadcasting

Built-in Wi-Fi function enables Real Time Broadcasting of important events via Ustream. This lets you deliver live images to people with Internet access around the world. There is also a function to send e-mail to notify the start of broadcasting to preregistered e-mail addresses.

One-Touch Connection with NFC

Without bothersome initial settings, NFC
(Near Field Communication) lets you connect a smartphone or tablet to the camcorder in one touch.

Even without NFC, you can use QR code to make Wi-Fi® settings quickly and easily.

• The appropriate pairing position of devices varies depending on the products.
• This function can be used with the NFC compatible device.

New BSI Sensor

The BSI Sensor has improved high sensitivity performance to record easy-to-see, clear images even in dimly lit situations.

Crystal Engine Pro

The Crystal Engine Pro instantly processes the huge amount of data that goes into Full-HD images, and further enhances Full-HD quality. It produces smooth, high-resolution zoom shots even when the range exceeds the limit for optical zooming. Crystal Engine Pro clearly delineates even the tiniest details of your subject, with extremely natural beauty.

28 mm
Wide-Angle Lens*

The wide shooting range expands the breadth of your expression, extending from 28mm wide angle to Intelligent 80x zooming.

* 35mm camera equivalent.

Home Monitoring

When you are away from home, you can monitor and record there with high-quality live video, and speak to your family or pets using your smartphone or tablet.

Remote Shooting

By using the dedicated Panasonic Image App, you can remotely check audio recording, zoom IN/OUT and shutter ON/OFF, while viewing the live image on a smartphone or tablet.

Highlight Playback
and Easy Share

You can enjoy Highlight Playback with a smartphone or tablet right after shooting. Favourite scenes can be shared on SNS with 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 other rooms in the home. You can play back images on the large-screen display*.

* The wireless access point (router) is required.

Eye-Fi Compatible

By using the Eye-Fi™ card, you can save files recorded on the card on a PC, or upload them to SNS via a wireless network. You can also directly transport the data to your device (smartphone, tablet etc.) without connecting another access point.

• The functions of the Eye-Fi™ card (including
wireless transmission) are not guaranteed to work
on this product. In the case of a malfunction of the
card, please contact the card manufacturer.
• To use the Eye-Fi™ card, permission from the
national or regional government is required. Do not
use if you have not obtained permission. If you are
unsure as to whether use is permitted, please
check with card manufacturer.
• Install the software supplied with the Eye-Fi™
card in advance on your PC, and configure the
Eye-Fi™ settings. (For settings methods etc.,
please read the card operating instructions or
consult the card manufacturer)

Creative Control

Filter effects – Miniature Effect, 8mm Movie, Silent Movie and Time Lapse Recording – makes it possible to shoot impressive video recordings that are matched to the shooting situation.

Stereo Zoom Mic

Sound from two directions is recorded in 2 ch by forward-facing stereo microphones. Sound is recorded with changing the directionality in conjunction with the zoom operation. The New Wind Noise Canceller Optimises the level of the low-cut filter to match the noise volume, effectively reducing the noise to enable clear audio recording.

10.0-megapixel Still
Picture Recording

Still Picture Recording mode lets you
shoot with a maximum resolution of
10 megapixels.*

* For images recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio.

3.0-inch Wide Touch LCD

The easy-to-view 7.5 cm / 3.0" wide LCD screen allows intuitive fingertip touch-operation. When shooting, you can use Touch Shutter to automatically focus when shooting still images by simply touching the subject on the screen. For playback, you can also change thumbnail pages by sliding a fingertip across the screen. You get smooth, intuitive operation and don't have to take your eyes off of the LCD screen.

iA (intelligent Auto) / iA Plus Mode

This powerful function senses the shooting conditions and automatically makes the settings and activates functions that deliver optimal results. In addition, the iA Plus Mode enables you to adjust exposure compensation and white balance by just a push of the button on the LCD.

Plug and Copy
to External HDD

Recorded data can be easily copied to an HDD without having to use a PC.

• In the following cases, a USB HDD cannot be used by connecting it to this unit
• A USB HDD with a capacity of below 160 GB or above 2 TB
• When a USB HDD has two or more partitions
• If a USB HDD is in a format other than FAT32
• When connected by using a USB hub
• When a USB HDD is not a desktop type

2D/3D Conversion

Images that were shot in 2D can be easily
transformed into 3D images with the 2D to
3D Conversion function, by simply
connecting the camcorder to a
3D-compatible TV with a HDMI cable.

Specs

1920 x 1080p: Full-HD Video Recording

80x / 50x: Intelligent Zoom / Optical Zoom

28 mm: Wide-viewing Angle

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Get Inspired

Intelligent 80x Zoom
The Intelligent Zoom features 80x magnification power to draw subject distant away up close.

HYBRID O.I.S. + and Leveｌ Shot function
HYBRID O.I.S. + uses five-axis correction to thoroughly suppress blurring all the way.

Panasonic Imaging Products Wi-Fi Solutions – UNWIRE YOUR CREATIVITY -
Panasonic LUMIX digital cameras and camcorders are offering a variety of extensive functions via Wi-Fi to enrich your shooting experience.

Panasonic Wi-Fi Features – Real Time Broadcasting
Built-in Wi-Fi function enables Real Time Broadcasting of important events via Ustream, while recording images in Full-HD.

Panasonic Wi-Fi Features – Home Monitoring
When you are away from home, you can monitor and record there with high-quality live video using your smartphone or tablet.

Panasonic Wi-Fi Features – One-touch Connection with NFC
NFC (Near Field Communication) changes a smartphone / tablet into a remote controller by just touching the camera with them.

Panasonic Wi-Fi Features – Remote Shooting
With the "Panasonic Image App", you can utilize a smartphone / tablet as controller to zoom, set the focus and shoot from a distance

Panasonic Wi-Fi Features – Remote View
Playing back to confirm the image is possible so that you can continue shooting right at the spot.

Panasonic Wi-Fi Features – Easy Share
You can instantly upload and share your images on an SNS (Social Networking Service) using the "Panasonic Image App" on a smartphone / tablet.