Panasonic HDC-SD5 manual Functions that Give You More Shooting Flexibility

Functions that Give You More Shooting Flexibility

Images are recorded even before you begin shooting SD5 / SX5*

Pre-Rec Function

This clever new function records three seconds of images even before you actually begin shooting. The images are held temporarily in the camcorder's internal memory, before recording onto the SDHC/SD Memory Card begins. This helps ensure that you won't miss the start of a moment you want to record, such as when an event begins all of a sudden. For example, if you're waiting to snap a shot of a jumping dolphin, you can press the REC button after you've made sure that the dolphin has cleared the surface of the water. The camcorder will record the entire scene, from the instant of the dolphin's jump until it disappears again into the sea.

* Effective in card recording mode.

Without Pre-Rec.

REC

The starting scene

is missing.

3 seconds prior		REC Button On!	time
	With Pre-Rec.
	REC	REC

Sharp, crisp LCD images under all conditions
	SD5 / SX5

Wide Viewing Angle and Power LCD Extra

The new LCD has a highly detailed, 300,000-pixel display, which places it in the top class of the industry, and a viewing angle of 170, both vertically and horizontally. Images are clear and bright even when viewed from an angle, so everyone can gather around the LCD to enjoy on-the-spot recordings. The wide viewing angle is also great for taking high- or low-angle shots.

Power LCD Extra lets you adjust the LCD brightness in two steps by simply pressing the Power LCD button. Plus 1 mode increases brightness by 80% for easy outdoor viewing, and Plus 2 mode emphasises contrast when shooting in strong sunlight conditions such as when skiing or at the beach.

Starts backing up in the internal memory Power LCD Extra Off Power LCD Extra +1 mode Power LCD Extra +2 mode

Prevents wash-out to provide more natural contrast SD5 / SX5

Intelligent Contrast Control

By detecting the intensity of the ambient light and adjusting the exposure accordingly, Intelligent Contrast Control prevents blown highlights and blocked

shadows. This helps render natural-looking, highly nuanced images with proper contrast. Even when you're shooting directly toward the light source – a very challenging situation in photography – Intelligent Contrast Control lets you capture clear images with enhanced depth.

Without Intelligent Contrast Control	With Intelligent Contrast Control
Blocked shadows (no distinguishable features)	Visible

Visible	Visible
The girl facing the sun is fine, but the	The contrast looks natural. The woman under
woman under the parasol is shadowes -	the parasol has been brightened without
you can't see anything there.	making the background appear washed out.

No more missed shooting opportunities!	SD5 / SX5*1
1.7-sec Quick Start

In Quick Start mode*2, the camcorder is ready to record just 1.7 seconds after the LCD is opened. You're always ready to capture the moment, even when the

unexpected occurs. *1 Effective in card recording mode. *2 This mode can be selected from the menu.

Just push a button and you're ready to shoot SD5

One-Push LCD Open

Push a button next to the mode dial, and the LCD opens and the camcorder is ready to shoot. This easy operation makes it possible to shoot with one hand for active shooting fun.

Push the button!

OPEN!

LCD Open Button

Recording formats to match your playback equipment SX5

Selectable Recording Formats

When recording onto a DVD disc, the SX5 lets you record in either full-HD or standard definition. The mode dial makes it easy to choose the recording format that matches your playback equipment. When playing back

with a DVD player or recorder, select standard

Mode dialdefinition. When viewing on an HDTV or using a Blu-ray Disc player, choose full-HD.

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