Imaging Technology
Produces stunning images in all kinds of situations.
New High Sensitivity Sensor
Newly
developed High Sensitivity Sensor portrays brightly lit scenes
beautifully, and also captures dimly lit scenes with crisp, bright
images and minimal noise. It produces stunning images in all kinds of
situations, such as shooting indoors and at night. Because the pixels of
this sensor are densely aligned, Intelligent Resolution Technology can
be used when the Intelligent 46x Zoom exceeds the optical 21x zoom
level, while maintaining the HD pixel count for high-powered zoom shots
with incredible beauty.
Conventional Sensor
New High Sensitivity Sensor
Insufficient light makes the image noisy.
Even dark scenes have beautiful color and no noise.
Intricate details from Intelligent Resolution Technology.
Crystal Engine PRO
The
Crystal Engine PRO instantly processes the huge amount of data that
goes into Full-HD images, and further enhances Full-HD quality. It
produces smooth, high-resolution zoom shots even when the range exceeds
the limit for optical zooming. Crystal Engine PRO clearly delineates
even the tiniest details of your subject, with extremely natural beauty.
In addition, its Noise Reduction (NR) technology has been completely
redesigned. The low-frequency noise that occurs when recording in dim
lighting has been further minimized. Compared to previous Panasonic
models, noise has been reduced by approximately 40%.* And Intelligent
Resolution Technology ensures sharp and crisp pictures, resulting in
bright and beautifully colored motion images.
* Compared with the conventional engine for HDC-SD90 and HDC-HM90
Sharpens details and enhances smooth areas.
Intelligent Resolution Technology
The
Intelligent Resolution Technology incorporated in the Crystal Engine
PRO uses edge detection technology to confirm the edges of objects
within the image, then emphasizes the edges for optimal clarity. For
example, it brings crisp definition to patterns and the outlines of
objects like flowers. Conversely, it reduces noise and enhances the
natural smoothness of parts without edges, like the sky. The increased
sharpness is especially effective for images with delicate details. This
highly advanced technology maximizes the beauty of Full-HD images.
* Intelligent Resolution Technology works only for digital zoom shots.
Easily save important scenes in 3D.
3D Image Recording
Simply
mounting the optional 3D Conversion Lens to the V700M enables easy 3D
shooting.* The 3D Conversion Lens is smaller than the one for last
year's models, and its brightness has also been increased from F3.3 to
F2.4.
* The optional set of VW-CLT2 3D Conversion Lens and Step-up Ring is required for shooting 3D images.
How do humans perceive 3-dimensional images?
Because the left and right eyes are located at different positions on
the face, the left and right eyes perceive slightly different images.
The difference between the two images is called "visual disparity." The
brain processes these two images with visual disparity to reconstruct
spatial conditions, enabling us to see things with three-dimensional
depth.
Crisp, clear images even for fast-moving subjects
AVCHD Progressive Compliant 1080/60p Recording
1080/60p
recording (Full-HD, 1,920 x 1,080, 60 progressive recording) conveys
about twice the information of 1080i (interlace) recording. Fast-moving
subjects, such as in sports scenes, are smoothly recorded. The
progressive recording of the V700M fully complies with the AVCHD
Progressive standard.
Interlaced Scanning (1080/60i) Only half of the image data is reproduced in each picture. Fabric patterns run together, and moire patterns appear.
Progressive Scanning (1080/60p) Reproduces all of image data in a single picture. Patterns in fabric are crisp and clear with no color bleeding.
Shooting Performances
Captures large groups, even when shooting from up close.
28mm Wide-Angle*
The
28mm wide-angle* on the V700M fits more people and more of the
background into the frame. This is especially handy when you want to
take a group photo in a small room. It fits your subjects in even when
you shoot from up close, and makes it possible to pick up even small
sounds with the mic. It also gives you entirely new ways to enjoy your
camcorder, like taking self portraits or capturing sweeping landscapes
without losing the sense of scale.
* 35mm camera equivalent
Beautiful zoom shots of distant subjects.
Intelligent 46x Zoom
The
V700M feature an Intelligent Zoom function that goes all the way up to
46x. When using Intelligent Zoom, Intelligent Resolution technology lets
you shoot at high zoom rates while preserving the image resolution. You
get sharp images of highly detailed objects ? without the blurry edges.
Powerful hand-shake compensation over the entire zoom range.
HYBRID O.I.S. +
HYBRID
O.I.S. + uses five-axis correction to thoroughly suppress blurring all
the way from wide-angle shots to powerful zoom shots. It also achieves
superb effects when shooting while walking. This lets you capture crisp,
clear images, without blurring, in almost every shooting situation.
Even more powerful hand-shake compensation.
O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) Lock
The
image-stabilizing effect is increased by pressing and holding the
O.I.S. Lock indication on the LCD screen, which maximizes the blur
detection sensitivity. This is great for when you want to zoom at a
fixed angle, like for bird watching.
Stunning still images, even when enlarged.
Still Picture Recording
Still Picture Recording at 6.1 Megapixels Still
Picture Recording mode lets you shoot with a maximum resolution of 6.1
megapixels.* You can also simultaneously record still images and video
at 5.8 megapixels.**
* For images recorded with a 3:2 and 4:3 aspect ratio.
** For images recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio.
60 Frames/Sec High-Speed Burst Shooting* This
function lets the camcorder snap up to 60 consecutive 2.1-megapixel
still images* per second for a total of 180 continuous images in about 3
seconds. You can use it to analyze a golf swing, tennis stroke or other
motion.
* In PAL areas, consecutive 2.1-megapixel still images per second.
iA Mode for Still Images The iA function is active
even when the camera is in still-image mode. When the Intelligent Scene
Selector detects the shooting situation, it automatically switches to
one of the five Scene modes for still-image shooting, and optimizes the
settings for the still image.
? Sports ? Portrait ? Spot Light ? Snow ? Beach
? Sunset ? Fireworks ? Scenery ? Night Scenery
? Night Portrait ? Macro
Smile Shot (Still Image) The Smile Shot function
automatically detects subject smiles, and captures the best possible
smile while you're shooting movies. It lets you easily catch those
fleeting, easy-to-miss stills of a smiling subject. It will also
optimize the focus and exposure for your subject's smiling face.
Capture the smiles of only certain
subjects - Face Recognition Linked
Capture the smiles of an entire group
- Face Detection Linked
Capture the smiling face of a moving
subject - AF/AE Tracking Linked
Clearly catch target subject sounds.
New Zoom Mic and Wind Noise Canceller
Zoom Mic The Zoom Mic function links the microphones
to the lens action. When you zoom in on a subject, the microphones
focus on the sound in that same direction. By suppressing the noise on
both side of the camera, its performance improves 3 dB.*
* Compared with HDC-TM90/SD90
Wind Noise Canceller The Wind Noise Canceller
automatically detects and suppresses only wind noise. It lets you
capture natural sounds with lifelike ambience even when shooting in
windy conditions outdoors or by the sea.
Sharp focusing even up close.
Tele-Macro
You can shoot macro close-ups while maintaining a distance of 60cm
from your subject. In addition, using the zoom at full magnification
makes it much easier to capture extreme close-ups without your body or
camera casting a shadow on the subject and while keeping the background
in soft focus.
Easy Operation & Usability
Intuitive shooting, easy viewing
3.0" Wide LCD with Intuitive Touch Operation
The easy-to-view 7.5 cm/3.0" wide LCD screen allows intuitive
fingertip touch-operation. When shooting, you can use Touch Zoom to
instantly zoom in and out by simply touching your fingertips, and Touch
Shutter to automatically focus when shooting still images by simply
touching the subject on the screen. For playback, you can also change
thumbnail pages by sliding a fingertip across the screen. You get
smooth, intuitive operation and don't have to take your eyes off of the
LCD screen.
Touch Operation
Touch Zooming
Touch Shutter
Touch for Playback
You can easily zoom in and zoom out by simply touching the LCD with your fingertips
You can touch the subject on the LCD screen to instantly focus on it and takes a still picture.
You can flip through thumbnail pages, display one of the thumbnail scenes, and more, with fingertip operation.
Auto Power LCD
The LCD brightness can be adjusted manually to suit the surroundings.
In Auto Mode, the LCD brightness is adjusted automatically in 16 smooth
steps depending on the surroundings.
Wide Viewing Angle LCD
The LCD has 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.
Expressive performance with detailed
Handy Functions and Interfaces
You can enjoy more professional shooting with handy functions.
Microphone
Accessory Shoe
There is a mic input terminal on the side of the camcorder. Plug in an external mic (optional) if desired.
Optional accessories can be attached here to increase shooting versatility.
Makes optimal settings automatically - for both motion and still images.
iA (Intelligent Auto)
This powerful function senses the shooting conditions and
automatically makes the settings and activates functions that will
deliver optimal results. With both motion and still images, iA does the
bothersome settings for you and makes it easy to capture beautiful,
well-focused images.
* The functions included in iA may not be applied when conditions do not call for them.
Learn more about iA function, click here.
Great for sudden photo opportunities! Saves energy too!
Approx. 1-sec Quick Power-On
This powerful function senses the shooting conditions and automatically
makes the settings and activates functions that will deliver optimal
results. With both motion and still images, iA does the bothersome
settings for you and makes it easy to capture beautiful, well-focused
images.
* The functions included in iA may not be applied when conditions do not call for them.
0.6-sec Quick Start
Using Quick Start mode, you simply flip open the LCD and you're ready
to shoot in just 0.6 seconds.* When Eco mode is also used, the power
turns off whenever the camcorder has not been operated for 5 minutes.
This reduces wasted power consumption, and enables a longer battery
life.
* Depending on the recording conditions, start time may be longer than 0.6 seconds.
Ideal for Mac and PC users.
iFrame Mode
The V700M lets you record videos in the iFrame. With iFrame, the video
in your camera is the same format you'll edit, so it's fast to import
and edit with compatible video editing software. iFrame is based on
standards, so it works with a number of applications ? such as iMovie.
Adjusts the focus easily.
Focus Assist
This function shows which subjects are in-focus by displaying their
outlines in blue. You can easily check the focus on LCD when manually
focusing, to ensure consistently clear, sharp images.
Supports your best composition.
Composition Guide Lines
With wide LCD monitors, it's hard to keep images perfectly level. The
V700M solves this by displaying horizontal and vertical Composition
Guide Lines that make it easy to keep the subject straight and level.
Automatically lights up when darkness is detected.
LED Video Light
When the camera determines that the ambient lighting is insufficient,
it automatically switches the light on. This illuminates your subject
for shooting. The LED (light emitting diode) has low power consumption, a
long service life, and the safety of a low operating temperature.
No more lost lens caps.
Auto Lens Cover
When the power is turned on, the lens cover automatically opens.
When the power goes off, the lens cover closes. You don't have to keep
removing and replacing a lens cap - or worry about losing it.
Easy time setting - Both on the destination and at home.
World Time
Setting the time is as easy as selecting a city from the displayed
map. The World Time function lets you set the time for two cities, home
and destination. You don't have to figure out the time difference at
your destination, and it's easy when you get home.
The displayed map lets you easily set the time for the location you want.
Other Functions
Pre-Rec Function Relay Recording AGS (Auto Ground-Directional Standby) Color Night Rec/Colour Night View Scene Mode
Playback / Networking: 2D images
Play a compilation of the most exciting scenes.
Advanced Highlight Playback
Select the days of the recordings you want to see, and this
innovative function automatically selects the most exciting scenes,
arranges them, plays them with music, and save them, or ones that the
user has personally selected, according to a set time interval. It
decides how exciting a scene is, based on zooming, panning, and scene
changes, and whether there are faces. The V700M has both advanced with
the addition of playback effects that include slow motion, still image
fading, and flash playback. Four image effect modes ? natural, pop,
dynamic and classical ? have also been added. Set different effects
based on the mood of your images, and enjoy memorable scenes just the
way you remember them when shooting. The Face Highlight Playback mode
places priority on selecting the faces of subjects who are registered in
the Face Recognition function, for quick playback of the scenes where
they are clearly recorded, together with music.
Playback image effect mode
Enjoy more impressive highlight playback with natural switching effects.
View highlight playback of the images you've taken, together with a variety of fun effects.
Enjoy highlight playback with speedy, dynamic effects.
Enjoy highlight playback with dramatic effects applied mainly to your subject's faces.
Variety of index for easy selection of particular scenes.
Face Highlight, Highlight and Time Frame Index
The index function has been enhanced with the addition of a feature
that divides each recorded scene into a number of smaller scenes, and
displays thumbnails for each. This makes it much easier to find a
particular part of a scene without having to fast-forward.
Face Highlight Index
Highlight Index
Time Frame Index
The Face Highlight Index selects scenes
that have faces in them and displays them
in an index format. This handy function lets you quickly find and view scenes that have
people in them.
The camera automatically selects and displays the most exciting scenes. It determines the level of importance of
each scene based on zooming and panning, and whether there are faces.
This gives you an easy, convenient way to view all the highlights together.
This mode divides each recorded
clip into 3-second, 6-second, 12-second, 1-minute and 5-minute
intervals, and displays them. This is convenient when you want to find a
specific scene within a long clip.
Easily watching with connect a cable - or just use the memory card.
Easy Connecting, Easy Viewing
Just connect your HD camcorder to an HDTV and get ready for an
incredible high-definition video show. If your TV is HDMI* compatible, a
single HDMI mini cable is all you need. When using a video component
cable, you need a separate audio cable.
* HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
VIERA Link
Connect your HD camcorder to a VIERA* or compatible Blu-ray Disc?
Player* via an HDMI mini cable, and you can control both units in
synchronized operation with a single remote control. This kind of
simple, easy operation makes it enjoyable to view your recordings.
* Availability of models may differ depending on the country.
* With VIERA Link, a control signal sent through the HDMI cable allows
linked operation of a VIERA TV, compatible DIGA DVD recorder, and the HD
camcorder. Please note that this function applies only to equipment
that is compatible with VIERA Link, and that VIERA Link does not let you
control every function of all connected equipment.
Playback with SD Card
Just slip the SD card from your camcorder into the SD card slot on
your VIERA TV* or Blu-ray Disc? Player,* and you're ready to view
Full-HD moving images recorded.
* Availability of models may differ depending on the country.
The models availability varies depending on countries and regions. JPEG
format still images can be viewed with other SD Memory Card
Slot-equipped models.
Copy in Full-HD 1080/60p, Full-HD 1080/60i, or MPEG-2 Format
Archiving and Playback
The HD camcorders have a USB Host function that lets you connect
directly to a DVD burner via a USB cable. Then just press a button and
you can copy the moving images you recorded from the SD card or Built-in
Memory to a DVD disc.*
* Except for 1080/60p () recording format.
Easy AVCHD to MPEG-2 Conversion
You can make a copy either in the original high-definition AVCHD
format,* or in the standard-definition DVD-Video (MPEG-2) format. Choose
the one that matches your playback equipment.
** AVCHD compatible models.
Archiving 1080/60p Data with a PC or Blu-ray Disc? Recorder***
You can save 1080/60p video data onto a Blu-ray Disc? by using a PC or Blu-ray Disc? Recorder.***
*** Available only for Spring 2012 or newer models.
Playback with a DVD burner
To view the disc you just burned, simply connect the HD camcorder to an HDTV via an HDMI mini cable.
? The 12-cm DVD discs that you create with a DVD burner can be played on a Blu-ray Disc? Player.
Use your PC and included software HD Writer AE 4.0
Editing, Archiving and YouTube? or Facebook? Uploading
HD Writer AE 4.0 software, included with the camcorder, makes it easy
to play or edit videos on your PC and have more fun when the shooting's
done. Also, the ordinarily time-consuming task of converting and
archiving data from 60p* to AVCHD or MPEG-2 format can be easily done at
high speed by connecting the camcorder to a PC with a USB cable and
using the camcorder's Conversion Assist function.
* for PAL area.
Also Enjoyable When the Shooting's Done
Importing Data
When the camcorder is connected to a PC, the software automatically
starts up. Importing data takes only a few clicks of the mouse.
Easy YouTube? and Facebook? Uploading
The videos you've recorded are easily uploaded to YouTube? or
Facebook? in their original high quality. HD Writer AE 4.0 lets you
share your videos worldwide.
Editing
Along with the full editing functions such as adding titles,
rearrangement scenes, transition effects, and editing images, a Timeline
mode has also been added. This allows a timeline to be displayed with a
storyboard, for highly accurate editing while fine-tuning the timing of
video images. The playback timing of background music can also be
finely adjusted to enable precise insertion.
Short Movie Story
The newly added Short Movie Story function makes it possible to
transform still images and videos into dramatic short videos. Once the
still images/videos, a theme, and background music are selected, the
software takes over to automatically produce the movie. When completed,
you can save the video onto a disc in HD image quality, or easily upload
it to YouTube? or Facebook?.
Video Retouch
Video Retouch is a new function that lets you decorate images with
text, graphic painting or stamp pens. By using a game-like approach to
add an extra editing touch to finished images, they become even more
attractive and enjoyable.
Archiving
Make a copy either in the original high-definition AVCHD format, or in the standard-definition DVD-Video (MPEG-2) format.
3D Images
Enjoy 3D images the easy way.
2D to 3D Conversion
Images that were shot in 2D without using the 3D Conversion Lens can be
easily transformed into 3D images with the 2D to 3D Conversion
function. Simply connect the camcorder to a 3D-compatible TV with an
HDMI cable. The 2D to 3D Conversion function then uses the image
processing capability of the engine to convert 2D images into 3D. This
is an easy, casual way to enjoy the excitement of 3D.
Easy Connecting for 3D Video Playback and Archiving
Connection for 3D Video Playback
To play back 3D videos, simply insert an SD Memory Card in the slot
of a Panasonic VIERA 3DTV.* Or you can use an HDMI mini cable to connect
the camcorder to a VIERA 3DTV or another 3D TV that is compatible with
the side-by-side method. Playback is also possible through an
AVCHD-compatible player/recorder.**
* Some models of VIERA 3DTV may require a firmware update to play 3D images from an SD card. For details, please visit http://panasonic.net/avc/viera/information_3dviv/
** If the player/recorder is not 3D compatible, you need to set the 3D mode on the TV manually.
*** To play the content with a recorder, the data must be copied to an HDD.
Connection for 3D Video Archiving
Recorded 3D data can be saved onto a DVD by simply connecting the
V700M to an optional DVD burner with a USB cable and pressing a button.
You can also use an AVCHD-compatible recorder to save data onto a
Blu-ray Disc? or DVD.
* To burn the content onto a BD/DVD, the data must be copied to an HDD.
** The models availability varies depending on countries and regions.
