HD Camcorder HC-V785

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HC-V785

Stunning Images, Even in Dim Lighting

Reproduce even dark scenes with the beauty of the high-sensitivity BSI sensor. This helps to capture those emotional moments that only come once in a lifetime.
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Features

High Sensitivity Sensor

The 1/2.3-type (1/2.3-inch) Back Side Illumination Sensor has a large effective area and 34% larger pixels compared to a commonly used 1/5.8-type (1/5.8-inch) sensor, suppressing noise when shooting in dimly lit places, such as indoor scenes or nightscapes. It achieves stunningly beautiful images even down to the tiniest details.
High Sensitivity Sensor

20 x Optical Zoom with 4-Drive Lens System

By driving each of four lens groups separately, the drive ranges are reduced, resulting in high image quality, high-powered zooming, and a compact camera body. This keeps the body compact even with a 20x optical zoom.
20 x Optical Zoom with 4-Drive Lens System

Stable, Level Shooting and Less Blurring

The HYBRID O.I.S. + (Optical Image Stabilizer) uses five-axis correction to thoroughly suppress blurring all the way from wide-angle to powerful zoom shots. The Level Shot function automatically detects and corrects the tilting of captured images.
Stable, Level Shooting and Less Blurring

Slow Motion Video

Smooth slow motion video makes it possible to portray the emotional sensation of everyday scenes.
Slow Motion Video

Wind Shield Zoom Microphone

A special damping material is provided in the space between the mic and the mic net to suppress wind noise for clear recording always.
Wind Shield Zoom Microphone

Clear Shots with Excellent Detail

Enjoy crisper, clearer videos thanks to the HDR Movie function. It combines two images taken with different exposures to suppress blown highlights and blocked shadows. Even in difficult shooting situations, such as backlighting, you can easily capture natural videos with excellent gradation. A dedicated HDR button enables quick mode changes when necessary.
Clear Shots with Excellent Detail

Use Your Smartphone as a Sub Camera

Using your smartphone with Wi-Fi operation as a sub camera, you can shoot from two angles at the same time. Since you are shooting with different cameras, you can use one at a distance, or at any angle you choose. This gives you a wide variety of Picture in Picture images.
Use Your Smartphone as a Sub Camera

Specs

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Size and Weight

Height
73mm
Width
65mm
Depth
139mm
Weight
351g

All values are approximate.
Weight without Battery and SD Card

  • BSI SensorBSI Sensor
  • Optical 20x ZoomOptical 20x Zoom
  • Intelligent 50x ZoomIntelligent 50x Zoom
  • 29.5mm Wide-Angle29.5mm Wide-Angle
  • 5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S.5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S.
  • Level Shot FunctionLevel Shot Function
  • Slow Motion VideoSlow Motion Video
  • HDR (High Dynamic Range) MovieHDR (High Dynamic Range) Movie
  • Wireless Twin CameraWireless Twin Camera

High Sensitivity 1/2.3-inch BSI Sensor

Optical 20x Zoom

5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S. with Auto O.I.S. Lock / Level Shot Function

Slow Motion Video

SENSOR SECTION

  • Image Sensor

    • 1/2.3-inch BSI MOS Sensor

  • Total Pixels

    • 12.76 megapixels

  • Effective Pixels

    • Motion Image
      • 6.03 megapixels [16:9] (Level Shot Function OFF or Normal)
    • Still Image
      • 5.21 megapixels [3:2]
        6.03 megapixels [16:9]
        4.72 megapixels [4:3]

LENS SECTION

  • F Value

    • F1.8 (WIDE) / F3.6 (TELE)

  • Optical Zoom

    • 20x

  • Focal Length

    • 4.08 – 81.6 mm

  • 35 mm Film Camera Equivalent

    • Motion Image
      • 29.5 – 612 mm [16:9] (Level Shot Function OFF or Normal)
    • Still Image
      • 33.5 – 669.9 mm [3:2]
        29.5 – 612 mm [16:9]
        36.2 – 724.6 mm [4:3]

  • Filter Diameter

    • 49 mm

  • Lens Brand

    • Panasonic Lens

CAMERA SECTION

  • Standard Illumination

    • 1400 lx

  • Minimum Illumination

    • 2 lx (Scene Mode Low Light 1/25), 1 lx (Night Mode (Color))

  • Focus

    • Auto / Manual

  • Zoom

    • Intelligent Zoom OFF
      • 20x
    • Intelligent Zoom ON
      • 50x
    • Digital Zoom
      • 60x / 1500x (The maximum value of zoom magnification can be set in two patterns)

  • White Balance

    • Auto / White Set / Sunny / Cloudy / Indoor1 / Indoor2

  • Shutter Speed

    • Motion Image
      • Auto Slow Shutter ON : 1/25 – 1/8000
        Auto Slow Shutter OFF : 1/50 – 1/8000
    • Still Image
      • 1/2 – 1/2000

  • Iris

    • Auto / Manual

  • Image Stabilizer

    • HYBRID O.I.S.+ with Active Mode, Auto O.I.S. Lock, Level Shot Function

  • HDR Movie (Except 4K Mode)

    • Yes

  • Creative Control (Except 4K Mode)

    • Miniature Effect, Silent Movie, 8mm Movie, Time Lapse Rec

RECORDING SECTION

  • Recording Media

    • SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card

  • Recording Format

    • [AVCHD] AVCHD Progressive
      [iFrame / MP4] MP4

  • Compression Method

    • MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

  • Recording/ Playback Mode

    • AVCHD
      • 1080/50p (28Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/50p)
        PH (24Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/50i)
        HA (17Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/50i)
        HG (13Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/50i)
        HE (5Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/50i)
    • MP4
      • 1080p/50p(50M) (50Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080)
        1080p/50p(28M) (28Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080)
        720p/25p(9M) (9Mbps / VBR), (1280 x 720)
    • iFrame
      • 960 x 540/25p (28Mbps / VBR)

  • Actual Recordable Time with Supplied Battery

    • Approx. 55 min (50p mode)
      Approx. 55 min (PH mode)
      Approx. 55 min (HA mode)
      Approx. 55 min (HG mode)
      Approx. 55 min (HE mode)
      Approx. 50 min (MP4 50M)
      Approx. 55 min (MP4 28M)
      Approx.1 h 00 min (MP4 720p)
      Approx. 1 h 00 min (iFrame)

  • Thumbnail Display

    • 20 thumbnails/page, 9 thumbnails/page, 1 thumbnail/page

  • Audio Recording System

    • AVCHD: Dolby Audio (5.1ch / 2ch)
      iFrame, MP4: AAC (2ch)

  • Microphone

    • 5.1ch Surround, Zoom, Focus and Stereo Microphone

  • Speaker

    • Dynamic type

STILL IMAGE SECTION

  • Recording Format

    • JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2)

  • Recording Image Size

    • Still Image
      • [16:9] 24megapixels (6528 x 3672),12.6 megapixels (4736 x 2664), 2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080)
        [3:2] 20 megapixels (5472 x3648), 10.6 megapixels (3984 x 2656）, 2.0 megapixels (1728 x 1152)
        [4:3] 18 megapixels (4896 x 3672), 8 megapixels (3264 x 2448), 0.3 megapixels (640 x 480)
    • Simultaneous Recording
      • [16:9] 12.6 megapixels (4736 x 2664), 2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080)

  • Flash

    • –

GENERAL SECTION

  • Power Supply

    • 3.6V (Battery) / 5.0V (AC Adaptor)

  • Power Consumption

    • Max. 6.7W (Recording) / Max. 7.7W (Charging)

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    • Approx. 65 x 73 x 139 mm (2.559 x 2.874 x 5.472 inch)

  • Weight (w/o battery and SD card)

    • Approx. 351g (0.774 lb)

  • LCD Monitor

    • 3.0-inch Wide LCD monitor (460,800 dots)

  • Touch Panel

    • Yes

  • View Finder

    • –

  • Manual Ring / Dial

    • Yes (Dial)

  • Interface

    • AV
      • Yes
    • HDMI
      • Yes (micro)
    • Microphones (stereo mini)
      • Yes
    • Headphone (stereo mini)
      • Yes
    • USB
      • 2.0 Hi-Speed
    • USB Charge
      • Yes

  • LED Video Light

    • Yes

  • Accessory Shoe

    • Yes (cold)

  • Lens Cover

    • Yes (Auto)

  • On-Screen Display Language

    • Please refer to "OSD" sheet

Wi-Fi

  • Standard

    • IEEE 802.11b/g/n

  • Frequency

    • 2.4GHz band

  • NFC

    • –

STANDARD ACCESSORY

  • AC Adaptor

    • Yes

  • AC Cable

    • –

  • DC Cable

    • Yes (USB Type)

  • Rechargeable Battery Pack

    • Yes (1,940mAh)

  • Battery Charger

    • –

  • IR Remote

    • –

  • HDMI Cable

    • Yes (micro)

  • AV Multi Cable

    • –

  • AV Cable

    • –

  • Shoe adaptor

    • Yes

  • Lens Hood

    • –

  • USB Cable

    • Yes

  • Editing Software

    • HD Writer AE 5.2 (Download)
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