Panasonic HDC-SD40 specs

General

• Packaged Quantity 1
• Product Type Camcorder - 1080i
• Enclosure Color Black
• Camcorder Sensor Resolution 1.5 megapixels
• Effective Video Resolution 1.19 megapixels
• Digital Zoom 1200 x
• Effective Photo Resolution 1.19 megapixels
• Camcorder Interpolated Photo Resolution 2.1 megapixels
• Camcorder Media Type Flash card
• Optical Sensor Size 1/5.8"
• Optical Sensor Type MOS
• Min Illumination 1 lux
• Analog video format NTSC
• Digital Video Format iFrame,
  AVCHD
• Image Stabilizer Optical (POWER O.I.S.)
• Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec
• Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec
• Shooting modes Digital photo mode
• White Balance Automatic,
  Presets,
  Custom
• White Balance Presets Cloudy,
  Sunlight,
  Indoor
• Exposure Modes Program,
  Automatic
• Image Recording Format JPEG
• Widescreen Video Capture Yes
• AV Interfaces HDMI,
  Composite video/audio

Lens System

• Type zoom,
  16.8 x 2.9 mm - 48.7 mm - F/1.8-2.6
• Lens aperture F/1.8-2.6
• Features Built-in lens shield
• Optical Zoom 16.8 x
• Lens system type zoom
• Min focal length 2.9 mm
• Max focal length 48.7 mm
• Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
• Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 42.9 - 721 mm
• Focus Adjustment Manual,
  Automatic
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

Additional Features

• Built-in Light Yes
• Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
• Additional Features Intelligent Auto (iA),
  Face detection,
  Auto Ground-Directional Standby (AGS),
  Built-in speaker,
  Pre-Rec function,
  Intelligent Contrast Control,
  YouTube capture mode,
  Backlight compensation,
  Auto power save,
  Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording,
  Intelligent Scene Selector,
  USB 2.0 compatibility
• Software Panasonic HD Writer LE 1.0,
  Drivers & Utilities
• Included Accessories Component video cable,
  USB cable,
  Power adapter,
  Audio / video cable

Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type None

Display

• Type 2.7 in LCD display

Connections

• Connector Type 1 x HDMI output,
  1 x Hi-Speed USB,
  1 x Component video output,
  1 x Composite video/audio output,
  1 x DC power input

Microphone

• Microphone Features Wind noise reduction,
  Zoom

Memory / Storage

• Media type Flash card
• Memory Card Slot SD card
• Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card
• Image Storage JPEG 1920 x 1080,
  JPEG 960 x 540
• Video Capture AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 17Mbps,
  AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 13Mbps,
  AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 9Mbps,
  iFrame - 960 x 540 - 28Mbps
• Video Recording Modes HX,
  HG,
  HA

System Requirements for PC Connection

• Operating System Support MS Windows XP SP3,
  MS Windows 7,
  MS Windows Vista
• Peripheral Devices USB port,
  CD-ROM drive

Battery

• Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1790 mAh ( Included )

Audio Input

• Audio input type Microphone
• Microphone type Built-in
• Microphone Operation Mode Stereo

Environmental Parameters

• Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
• Max Operating Temperature 104 °F

Viewfinder / Display

• Display Features Rotating

Physical Characteristics

• Width 2 in
• Depth 4.3 in
• Height 2.3 in
• Weight 6 oz