The Panasonic HC-W850 Twin Camera Full HD Camcorder is a Full
HD camcorder that features a secondary, "B-angle" sub camera built-in to
the flip-out LCD display. The camcorder can record 1920 x 1080p video
at up to 60 frames per second and also features a push-button
slow-motion capability that can record slow-motion video in HD
resolution at up to 120 frames per second. The camera features a 6.03MP
effective resolution, back-illuminated MOS sensor and a 20x optical zoom
lens with 5-axis image stabilization. In addition, it features Wi-Fi
for streaming and wireless control, and includes support for NFC
tap-to-configure connectivity.
- 6.03MP Sensor with Back-illumination
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The camcorder's 1/2.3", 6.03MP effective resolution MOS image
sensor features back-illumination and improvided image processing for up
to 1.3 times better low-light performance compared to the previous
generation, with image processing speeds that are approximately 1.5
times faster
- Twin Camera Design
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In addition to the main 6.03MP camera built into the body, the
HC-W850 features a 5.3MP sub camera attached to the flip-out LCD screen.
The secondary camera rotates horizontally 270� allowing you to capture
two separate camera angles at once and record them simultaneously. For
example, you can use the main camera with its zoom lens for your
close-up shots and the second camera for a wide shot to cover the whole
scene. Alternative, you can use it to catch reaction shots of yourself
while filming your subject with the main camera. Video from the
secondary camera is superimposed at VGA (640 x 480) resolution,
picture-in-picture-style, in a corner of the main image
- O.I.S+ Optical Image Stabilizer
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Uses a combination of optical and electronic image stabilization
working across five axes to counteract unwanted camera shake. This
feature can be disabled for tripod shooting or other situations where
image stabilization is not required
- Advanced Level Shot Function
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Applies correction algorithm to compensate for unwanted
side-to-side tilt especially when shooting handheld. This features
offers three setting depending on the amount of tilting correction
required: Off, Normal, and Strong
- Capture Slow Motion at Full HD
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Records natively at up 120 fps in Full HD resolution. In
addition, the Intelligent Frame Creation feature allows you to apply a
2x slow-down to your footage in-camera, allowing you to create videos
with an effective 240 fps for extreme slow-motion effects
- 4-Drive Lens System
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Designed to keep the form-factor compact while incorporating the drive system required to move a 20x zoom lens
- Built-In Wi-FI and NFC
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Allows you to connect the camcorder to a smartphone, tablet, or
other mobile device that supports the Panasonic Imaging App so you can
share your images through social media websites and stream live video
using Ustream. With NFC (Near Field Connection) you will be able to
configure the wireless connection simply by tapping your mobile device
to the camcorder
- Baby Monitor
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Set up the camera in your baby's room and view a live video feed
using the Panasonic Imaging App. In addition, you can program the app
to trigger an automated alert when your baby start's crying or a voice
is detected
- Supports Remote Pan Tilt Cradle
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This optional accessory, sold separately, uses a motion sensor
featured on the camcorder to automatically track a moving subject when
mounted between the camera and a tripod. The cradle has a 180� range of
horizontal motion and a 15� vertical range. In addition, when combined
with Wi-Fi connectivity, the cradle can be used as a remote pan/tilt
control system for the camera, allowing you to operate the camcorder
even if mounted in an inaccessible location or from another room
- Creative Effects
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The Creative Effects menu allows you to add the following
stylistic effects to your movies in camera: Miniature Effect, 8mm Movie,
and Silent Movie. In addition, Time Lapse Recording allows you to
capture a series of still images at intervals and play them back as
video to compress an event into a fraction of real time for an
accelerated effect
- IR Night Mode
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The IR Night Mode removes the IR-blocking filter normally
present over the MOS sensor. This allows the camcorder to use an
invisible IR emitter mounted near the lens to illuminate the portion of
the scene in front of the camera; making it possible to capture
monochrome video even when there is no visible light. The area of IR
illumination can be extended by adding separately available off-camera
IR lights