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Introduction
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01.Product Tour
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02.Compression & Media
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03.Manual Controls
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04.3D Features
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05.Handling & Use
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06.Playback & Connectivity
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07.Audio & Other Features
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08.Conclusion
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09.Photo Gallery
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10.Specs
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11.Comments
Panasonic HDC-SDT750
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Compression & Media
Product Tour Summary
• The HDC-SDT750 comes with an attachable 3D conversion lens, but the camcorder's regular lens is identical to what was featured on the HDC-TM700.
• The conversion lens does not work with older models from Panasonic, and there has been no indication that it will be available separately as an accessory for future models.
Lens & Imaging System
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| The camcorder with its 3D conversion lens attached. |
The lens and sensor specs listed below include those for the HDC-SDT750 camcorder both without the 3D conversion lens and with the 3D conversion lens (VW-CLT1) attached. When connected, the conversion lens changes the aperture to f/3.2 and the focal length to 2.5mm (a 35mm equivalent of 58mm). Without the conversion lens, the SDT750 has the same lens specifications as Panasonic's previous flagship models, the HDC-TM700 and the HDC-HS700 (it also has the same three-chip CMOS sensor array and pixel count).
The 3D conversion lens cannot be attached to the HDC-TM700, HDC-HS700, or any previous models from Panasonic. The HDC-SDT750 has a special design that allows the conversion lens to latch onto the front of the camcorder. (You do not simply screw it into the 46mm filter threads.) There are also some software issues that make attaching the 3D conversion lens to older models impossible. The ideal focal range for capturing 3D footage is 1.2m - 4m, but you can record anything from 1.2m to infinity (the far away subjects just may not appear in 3D).
| Lens | Sensor | |||
| Filter Diameter |
without 3D lens: 46mm |
Type | CMOS x3 | |
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Focal Length |
without 3D lens: 3.45 – 41.4mm with 3D lens: 2.5mm |
Size | 1/4.1 inches (x3) | |
| Focal Length (35mm equiv.) |
without 3D lens: 35 – 420mm |
Pixel Count (Gross) | 9.15 megapixels (3.05 x3) | |
| Aperture | without 3D lens: f/1.5 – f/2.8 with 3D lens: f/3.2 |
Pixel Count (Effective) | Video: 7.59 megapixels (2.53 x3) Stills: 7.89 megapixels (2.63 x3) |
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Front
The conversion lens makes the HDC-SDT750 longer
and heavier than most consumer camcorders.
Right
The camcorder looks a bit strange with the conversion lens
attached, but it still has good balance when you hold it.
Back
HDC-SDT750 from the back
Left
The 3-inch LCD is identical to the screen on the Panasonic HDC-TM700 and HDC-HS700.
Top
The 3D conversion lens has a few controls on its top (underneath the flip-out panel).
The large black dial is used to screw the 3D conversion lens onto the camcorder.
Bottom
HDC-SDT750 from the bottom
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