Panasonic HDC-MDH-1

Shoulder-Type Design
The stability of shoulder-mount shooting, packed into a high-mobility compact package. Complete with large grip and zoom lever, plus a wide-diameter focus ring for smooth, positive operation.

External Stereo Microphone Included
Connecting the external microphone lets you record high-quality sound while you shoot.

Sub Rec. Button & Sub Zoom Lever
REC start/stop button and zoom lever are mounted on the top of the hand grip. This is particularly helpful for smooth operation when shooting from low angles.

Manual Focus Ring
The large, easy-to-hold focus ring gives you quick, precise focus control. It lets you take both subtle, delicate shots and bold, expressive shots. Tiltable Viewfinder The viewfinder tilts up and down - a real convenience when making high-angle and low-angle shots.

Long Life 5h 5min* Battery Included (approx.)
For long events, this lets you concentrate on shooting, without worrying about battery reserves.

Built-in Zoom Microphone
In proportion to the zoom setting of the lens, the two ECMs (electret condenser microphones) adjust automatically to bring sound and images together for exceptional atmosphere.

Full-HD 1920 x 1080 Recording
The MDH1 lets you shoot with Full-HD picture quality. You can capture the fine details of important events in high-definition and then enjoy the beautiful results on a large HDTV screen.

HD/Standard Recording in AVCHD Format
Standard image quality can also be recorded by the camera. Therefore, you can choose the optimum format for different playback and editing situations. And since this standard image format is resized from Full-HD, picture quality is more attractive and detailed than in conventional DV recordings.

Intelligent 23x Zoom
Intelligent Zoom, which was achieved due to the Intelligent Resolution technology of the MDH1's image processing LSI “Crystal Engine PRO,” enables telephoto shots at up to 23x magnification. Even when the optical zoom range is exceeded, telephoto shots maintain their clear, beautiful HD image quality.

Touch Screen 2.7” LCD Monitor
Control settings are made by simply touching the LCD screen. Operation is intuitive and easy, and the large letters are easy to read. Shooting and viewing are simple and stress-free –even for beginners.

35.8mm Wide-Angle* The 35.8mm wide-angle setting on the MDH1 fits more people and more of the background into the frame than a conventional 42mm lens**. This is especially handy when you want to take a group photo in a small room. For even wider angle 25mm* results, add the optional VW-4607H Wide Conversion Lens.

HYBRID O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer)
This hybrid system combines the advantages of optical stabilization and electronic stabilization in one. It helps capture beautiful images under all conditions by detecting and compensating for instability caused by a variety of movements. In addition to optical stabilization, it provides more powerful electronic correction during high-power zooming.

Wind Noise Canceller
This function automatically detects and suppresses only wind noise, to give you natural sounds with lifelike ambience.

SD Memory Card Recording
This camera records on SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Cards to provide outstanding compatibility with PC applications and rapid data transfer. Compared to the DVC format*, this media’ s image data can be transferred to a computer in about half the time** to get jobs done more efficiently.