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Product description
  • Advanced optical 78X zoom with OIS
  • 33mm wide-angle lens
  • Intelligent auto with AE/AF tracking
Product Information
The Panasonic SDR-H85K is a compact camcorder with a 33mm wide-angle, 78x ultra zoom and more!The Enhanced Optical 78x Zoom has been added to the compact body of the easy-to-carry camcorder. By taking maximum advantage of the effective CCD area, the camera makes it easy to capture a wide range of dynamic images, from sweeping landscapes with the 33mm wide-angle scope to close-ups of distant subjects with the 78x zoom, without having to worry about image degradation. However, with long-distance zoom shots, even a tiny bit of hand-shake has a huge effect on picture quality. That's where Advanced O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization) comes in. It shifts a corrective lens as you shoot to help eliminate the effects of hand-shake, so you get clear, sharp shots even at high zoom levels. It's an essential feature for getting the most out of this incredible zoom lens.The 33mm wide-angle setting on the Standard Series fits more people and more of the background into the frame than a conventional model. 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 microphone.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.AF/AE Tracking optimizes the focus and exposure for a selected subject to ensure beautiful results. After you "lock on" to a subject at the center of the screen by pressing the AF/AE button, the camera follows it around, keeping it in sharp focus and properly exposed.

Expanded Product Features
Expanded Product Features
  • Takes dynamic close-ups of distant subjects
    The Enhanced Optical 78x Zoom has been added to the compact body of the easy-to-carry camcorder. By taking maximum advantage of the effective CCD area, the camera makes it easy to capture a wide range of dynamic images, from sweeping landscapes with the 33mm wide-angle scope to close-ups of distant subjects with the 78x zoom, without having to worry about image degradation. However, with long-distance zoom shots, even a tiny bit of hand-shake has a huge effect on picture quality. That's where Advanced O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization) comes in. It shifts a corrective lens as you shoot to help eliminate the effects of hand-shake, so you get clear, sharp shots even at high zoom levels. It's an essential feature for getting the most out of this incredible zoom lens.
  • Captures large groups, even when shooting from up close
    The 33mm wide-angle setting on the Standard Series fits more people and more of the background into the frame than a conventional model. 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 microphone.
  • Makes optimal settings automatically
    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.
  • Locks on a subject and tracks it
    AF/AE Tracking optimizes the focus and exposure for a selected subject to ensure beautiful results. After you "lock on" to a subject at the center of the screen by pressing the AF/AE button, the camera follows it around, keeping it in sharp focus and properly exposed.

Product Identifiers
BrandPanasonic
ModelH85K
MPNSDR-H85K
UPC5025232554638, 5025232554645, 885170002449

Key Features
Recording SystemNTSC
Optical Zoom70x
Digital Zoom3500x
Storage TypeInternal & Removable
Media FormatFlash card, Hard disk drive
Resolution0.8 MP
Screen Size2.7"
Weight9.6 Oz.

Optical Sensor
Sensor TypeCCD
Sensor Size1/8"
Optical Sensor Qty1

Lens System
Lens TypeZoom lens
Focal Length Range1.48mm - 104mm
Focus AdjustmentAutomatic, Manual
Lens System FeaturesBuilt-in lens shield
Auto Focus typeTTL contrast detection

Exposure
Max Shutter Speed1/8000 sec
Min Illumination2 lux
Min Shutter Speed1/25 sec
Exposure ModesAutomatic, Manual, Program

Memory / Storage
Integrated Memory size80 GB
Recording SpeedLP, SP, XP+
Supported Flash MemorySD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Digital Storage MediaHDD

Dimensions
Depth4.21 in.
Height2.52 in.
Width2.17 in.

Display
Display TypeLCD
Display RotationRotating
Screen DetailsLCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7" - color
Display Size2.7"

Microphone
Microphone TypeMicrophone - built-in - electret condenser - stereo
Microphone Operation ModeStereo

Connections
Connector Types1 x DC power input, 1 x USB, 1 x composite video/audio output
Expansion Slot1 x SD Memory Card

System Requirements for PC Connection
Operating System SupportedApple Mac OS X 10.6.x, MS Windows 7, MS Windows Vista, MS Windows XP SP2 or later

Battery
Battery Form FactorManufacturer specific

Environmental Parameters
Max Operating Temperature40 °C
Min Operating Temperature0 °C

Resolution
Effective Still Resolution0.5 MP
Effective Video Resolution0.5 MP

File Format
Digital Video FormatH.264, MPEG-2
Still Image FormatJPEG

Other Features
Additional FeaturesAF/AE Tracking, Backlight Compensation, Built-In Help Guide, Built-In Speaker, DPOF Support, Direct Print, Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) Recording, Intelligent Contrast Control, Intelligent Scene Selector, PictBridge Support, Pre-Rec Function, Relay Recording, Still Shot Capability, Takes Photos While Movie Recording, USB 2.0 Compatibility, YouTube Capture Mode, automatic display brightness adjustment, face detection
Face DetectionYes
Widescreen Video CaptureYes

Miscellaneous
Color Black
Night ModeYes
Shooting ModesDigital Photo Mode

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Reviews & Research

CNET Editors' reviewGood

  • THE GOOD

    Very good image stabilization; well-designed; manual controls.

  • THE BAD

    Low-resolution LCD; dated user interface; poor low-light video; no external mic, headphone jacks.

  • THE BOTTOM LINE

    The Panasonic SDR-H85 standard-definition camcorder is worth considering for its manual controls and powerful zoom lens in a very compact body--not video quality.

  • (C) 2013 CBS Interactive., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Customer Reviews

Average review score based on 7 user reviews

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Created: 05/04/11

Great zoom , super compact , easy to use BEST BUY !!!! Five stars

Yes, I would recommend this product to a friend.

First of all the camcorder is ultra light and small, it fits in the palm of your hand. Out of the box programming and setting up is super easy , you just follow the manual which is very simple to do. All the bottons are very conveniently located. The quality of the recordings is excellent , for a novice user like me. Great zooming capability , beautiful colors and image quality. I had other camcorders previous to this one , one Panasonic and one JVC , and the truth is I never expected this camcorder to be so user friendly .

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Created: 04/05/11

Good Camcorder for everyday use!

We originally purchased this camera to document and film company events and trainings. While it is small in the hand and somewhat delicate to handle, it works very well. We have especially enjoyed the on-board Hard drive. That has been very convenient as many times we have found ourselves using other camcorders and without a backup storage just in case we fill the SD card that came in the camera. This is a great feature.

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Created: 06/10/12

Fantastic buy, does everything I need and than some .

Yes, I would recommend this product to a friend.

Amazing standard definition video recorder. This unit has 80 GB of internal storage, with a capacity to use SD--SDHC--SDXC cards from 1GB thru 64GB. Take pictures, or shoot video, or make stills of video you have taken. Easy to load to my HP laptop, than easy to burn a DVD to share the captured memories. Not being a real techie, I can still manage this device. Anyone can enjoy this video camera. Very light with memory cards and extra batteries readily available.

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Created: 05/04/12

A good buy, easy to use

Yes, I would recommend this product to a friend.

A very good camcorder, easy to operate. I was hoping for HD quality, but the video is still good. The self-contained hard drive is great, and a video card, not included with this purchase, may be used also.

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Created: 03/01/12

panasonic good camera

Yes, I would recommend this product to a friend.

this unit is very simple and compact .all buttons are easy to operate.screen is not so large but it can be rotated for better view of pictures.

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