Pre-Rec Function; Intelligent Contrast Control - Panasonic HDC-SD5 Brochure & Specs

Functions that Give You More Shooting Flexibility
Images are recorded even before you begin shooting

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.
The starting scene
is missing.
3 seconds prior
REC Button On!
With Pre-Rec.
REC
Starts backing up in the internal memory
Prevents wash-out to provide more natural contrast

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
Blocked shadows (no distinguishable features)
Visible
The girl facing the sun is fine, but the
woman under the parasol is shadowes -
you can't see anything there.
No more missed shooting opportunities!
1.7-sec Quick Start
In Quick Start mode* , the camcorder is ready to record just 1.7 seconds after the
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LCD is opened. You're always ready to capture the moment, even when the
unexpected occurs.
*1 Effective in card recording mode.
SD5 / SX5
*
REC
time
REC
SD5 / SX5
With Intelligent Contrast Control
Visible
Visible
The contrast looks natural. The woman under
the parasol has been brightened without
making the background appear washed out.
SD5 / SX5
*1
*2 This mode can be selected from the menu.
Sharp, crisp LCD images under all conditions
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.
Power LCD Extra Off Power LCD Extra
Just push a button and you're ready to shoot
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!
LCD Open Button
Recording formats to match your playback equipment
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 dial
definition. When viewing on an HDTV or using a
Blu-ray Disc player, choose full-HD.
SD5 / SX5
+1 mode Power LCD Extra +2 mode
SD5
OPEN!
SX5
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