Panasonic HD Camcorder with DVD Burner...
Capture everything you see, then burn it to disk with this fantastic Panasonic camcorder package. Panasonic’s compact hi-def HDC-SD5 camcorder comes bundled with the Panasonic VW-BN1 DVD burner to make a great purchase for any budding film producer or camera man.

Panasonic HDC-SD5 High-Definition Camcorder
Panasonic HDC-SD5 Camcorder Key Features
DVD Burner Included for Easy Transfer

Panasonic VW-BN1 DVD Burner
The HDC-SD5 hi-def camcorder comes bundled with a free Panasonic DVD burner (VW-BN1) included right in the box. Use the camcorder’s USB Host function to connect directly to the burner with a USB cable (sold separately). You can also copy recordings from the SD Memory Card to a DVD disc, maintaining the original full-HD format, or use the included software to burn a full-HD recording from an SD Memory Card to a DVD disc on your PC.
Never Miss a Detail with 1920×1080 Full-HD Recording
Images recorded by conventional HD camcorders have only 1,440 horizontal pixels, while full-HD camcorders have 1,920; that’s about 30 percent more recording pixels! The result is a level of detail and resolution that goes beyond anything you’ve ever experienced before. And because full-HD recordings contain a vast amount of picture information, they look beautiful not only on high-definition TVs, but on standard-definition TVs as well.
Advanced O.I.S. Reduces Camera Shake
Camera shake happens. Unsteady hands, shooting while in motion: these factors can reduce the quality of your video. But Panasonic has developed its best-ever built-in Optical Image Stabilization, which compensates for hand-shake and helps keep your videos crisp, steady and blur-free.
World-Class Leica Lens Delivers Superior HD Images
The HDC-SD5 comes with a world-class Leica Dicomar lens, fashioned specifically for high-definition digital camcorders. The superior craftsmanship of Leica’s advanced lens system captures stunning images and colors that look magnificent in HD. Combined with Panasonic’s advanced 3CCD system, which uses three separate sensors to capture and process light, you can relive your memories in lifelike detail on your HDTV screen.

Panasonic HDC-SD5 Camcorder
:: MEDIA ::
- Records Onto: SD/SDHC Memory Card
- Recording Format: AVCHD
:: LENS ::
- Image Sensor (Total): 1/6″ CCD (560K x 3 pixels)
- Image Sensor (Effective): 16:9 — 520K x 3
- F Value: F1.8 (Wide) / F2.8 (Tele)
- Optical Zoom: 10x Variable Speed
- Focal Length: 3.0 – 30 mm
- Filter Diameter: 37mm
- 35mm Film Camera Equivalent: 42.9 – 429 mm (16:9)
- Lens Type: Leica Dicomar
:: CAMERA ::
- 3CCD Camera System: Yes
- Image Stabilizer: Yes (Advanced O.I.S.)
- Still Picture Recording: Yes (2.1 Megapixel 16:9)
- Minimum Illumination: 5 Lux (1/25 Low Light Mode), 1 Lux (Magic Pix Mode)
- Focus: AF/Manual
- White Balance: Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/White Set (with IR Sensor)
- High Speed Shutter:
- * 1/30-1/8000 sec (Motion Image)
- * 1/30-1/8000 sec (Still Image)(Progressive 1/30-1/500)
- Iris: Auto/Manual
- Backlight Compensation: Yes
- Electronic Viewfinder (EVF): No
- LCD Monitor: 2.7″ Wide (300k Pixels)
- Power LCD: Yes(Plus)
- Wide Viewing Angle LCD: 170 (Vertically & Horizontally)
- One-Push LCD Open: Yes
- Pure Color Engine: HD Advanced
- Soft-Skin Mode: Yes
- Easy-to-Use Mode Dial: Yes
- MagicPix Images: Yes
- Simultaneous Motion Video & Still Picture Recording: Yes
- Microphone: 2-ch Stereo, Zoom Microphone
- On-Screen Display Language: English / Canadian French / Spanish
- Digital Zoom 1: 25x-700x
- Flash: 1m – 2.5m (approx.)
- Quick Start: 1.7 seconds
:: RECORDING & PLAYBACK ::
- Applicable Disc: 8cm DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1
- 8cm DVD-R for General: Ver. 2.0
- 8cm DVD-RW Ver. 1.1: 2x-speed (2x/1x)
- DVD-R for DL: Ver. 3.0
- Cue and Review: Forward/Reverse
- Skip: Forward/Reverse
- Video Recording Format: AVCH (Motion Image)/JPEG (Still Image)
- Recording Mode: HG (13 Mbps/CBR), HN (9Mbps/VBR), HE (6Mbps/VBR)
- Playback Mode: HG (13 Mbps/CBR), HN (9Mbps/VBR), HE (6Mbps/VBR)
- Audio Recording Format: Dolby Digital (Dolby AC3)/2-channel
- Recording Time: SDHC: 8GB: HG(80 min)/HN(120 min)/HE(180 min), 4GB: HG(40 min)/HN(60 min)/HE(90 min)
- SD Memory Card: 2GB: HG(20 min)/HN(30 min)/HE(45 min), 1GB: HG(10 min)/HN(15 min)/HE(22 min), 512MB: HG(5 min)/HN(7 min)/HE(10 min)
- JPEG Picture Size: 2.1 MEGA: 1920 x 1080 (16:9)
- Thumbnail Display: Yes
- Pre-Rec Function: Yes
- Intelligent Contrast Control: Yes
- One-Touch Navigation: Yes
- Help Mode: Yes
- Tele Macro: Yes
- AGS (Auto Ground-Directional Standby): Yes
- Focus Assist: Yes
- Composition Guide Lines: Yes
- Disc Copy Function: Yes (when using a DVD Burner (included), data from SD Memory Card can be copied to a 12-cm DVD Disc)
- USB Host Function: Yes
:: SD CARD FEATURES ::
- Built-in SD Slot: Yes (SD/SDHC)
- DPOF: Max. 999 stills
- PictBridge Compatible: Yes
:: JACKS ::
- HDMI: Yes
- USB: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)(mini AB)
:: INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ::
- AC Adaptor: Yes
- Battery Pack: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (7.2 V/1320 mAh)
- Video Component Cable: Yes
- AV Cable: Yes
- USB Cable: No
- IR Remote: Yes
- Lens Cap: Built-in lens cover
- Software: HD Writer 2.0E
- Other Cables: AC/DC/PC Cables
- Free DVD Burner: Included
:: GENERAL ::
- Power Supply: DC 7.2/9.3 V
- Power Consumption: 6.7W
- Video Compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
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Could I just purchase the Panasonic dvd burner model VW BN1? I already own a camcorder but am looking for this burner since it is compatible to my Panasonic camcorder.
Thanks,
Billy