The AG-HMC151 handheld is Panasonic's exciting new introduction to the AVCCAM series. Representing a major step forward in affordable HD video capture, the HMC151 utilizes highly efficient AVCHD recording, the industry's new long GOP standard based on MPEG-4, to provide stunning image quality and longer record time.

The new handheld incorporates three 1/3-inch progressive CCD imagers to produce stunning 1920 x 1080 resolution picture quality far exceeding older Long GOP formats like HDV. It's equipped with a high-performance wide-angle* Leica Dicomar™ 13x zoom lens and 24- and 30-frame progressive capture in a full range of HD formats, making it well suited for all types of projects. With an exciting range of professional video and audio features and a compact, well-balanced design, the HMC151 is a "must have" for video professionals and enthusiasts looking for the best in affordable HD.

Extra-Long Solid-State Recording
Forget minutes! With AVCHD technology and high-capacity SD memory cards, the HMC151 provides hours of beautiful high definition recordings at professional bitrates up to 21Mbps. And it's as easy to use as a digital still camera, with simple playback on many consumer devices and players, from computers and video game consoles to Blu-ray players and flat panel displays with SD card slots.

AVCHD is currently supported by variety of editing solutions including: Grass Valley Edius, Apple iMovie, Apple Final Cut Pro 6.0.1, Pinnacle Studio Plus 11, Nero7 Premium Reloaded, Ulead Video Studio 11 plus and DVD Movie Factory 6 Plus.

Stunning, full pixel HD resolution with these professional bitrate recording modes:

PH - 21 Mpbs (1920x1080) -- Highest Quality Setting
HA - 17 Mpbs (1920x1080)
HG - 13 Mpbs (1920x1080)
HE - 6 Mpbs (1440x1280) - Perfect for Long-form Recording

Recording Modes:   In Minutes

Card / Mode       PH                 HA              HG               HN              HE
                     ( 21 mbps )    ( 17 mbps )  ( 13 mbps )    ( 9 mbps )   ( 6 mbps )

2GB                     10                  15               20                 30               45

4GB                     21                  30               40                 60               90

8GB                     45                  60               80                120            180

16GB                   90                 120             160               240            360

32GB                   180                240            320               480            720

The Mbps is an approximate calculation.  The "HG" recording mode is the equivalent to HDV quality, and all figures are shown using 1080/50i format.
PH Mode is only available for AG-HMC151E Camera