Panasonic HDC-HS300 First Impressions Camcorder Review

by Kaitlyn Chantry
Published on Jan 9, 2009 3:49 AM

 
Intro Audio
Compression & Media Manual Controls
Still Features
 Handling & Use
Playback & Connectivity Other Features
Conclusion Photo Gallery
Specs and Ratings



Still Features
The HDC-HS300 offers a surprisingly robust range of still features. Panasonic has really upped the ante this year to release a genuine video-still hybrid. Users can do simultaneous still capture while in video mode, though only in the 16:9 aspect ratio with 8.3 or 2.1 megapixels. You can also create a 2.1-megapixel still picture from an already recorded video clip.

In dedicated still photo mode, however, the HDC-HS300 really shines. There are ten different sizes available, all the way up to 10.6 megapixels. There is a self-timer, flash with adjustable brightness, redeye reduction, and auto focus assist lamp.

Still Feature Specifications
Size 3:2 – 10.6M (3984 x 2656), 7M (3264 x 2176), 4.5M (2592 x 1728); 16:9 – 10M (4224 x 2376), 6M (3328 x 1872), 3.5M (2560 x 1440); 4:3 – 9M (3520 x 2640), 8M (3264 x 2448), 5M (2560 x 1920), 0.3M (640 x 480)
Flash Yes


The flash on the HDC-HS300.



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