Panasonic HD Camcorder With 20x Optical Zoom - HCV770K

Premium Picture Quality withAdvanced Lens, Sensor and Engine

The lens system drives each of four lens groups separately, reducing the drive ranges to result in high image quality, high-powered zooming, in a compact camera body. This combined with the BSI sensor with 6.03M effective pixels and the high-speed Crystal Engine, for crisp, clear pictures.

HDR (High Dynamic Range) Movie

Clear shots with excellent detail in both bright and dark areas By combining two images taken with different exposure values, the HDR Movie function suppresses blown highlights and blocked shadows for crisper, clearer videos. This is the world's first* consumer camcorder to feature the HDR Movie function. Even in difficult shooting situations you can easily capture natural videos with excellent gradation. * For a consumer Full HD video camera as of January 5th, 2015.

Wireless Twin Camera

You can use your smartphone with Wi-Fi operation as a sub camera, to shoot from two angles at the same time. Since you are shooting with different cameras, you can use one at a distance, or at any angle you choose, giving you a wide variety of Picture-in-Picture images.

20x Optical Zoom with 4-Drive Lens System

The lens system drives each of four lens groups separately, reducing the drive ranges to result in high image quality, high-powered zooming, in a compact camera body. This keeps the body compact even with a 20x optical zoom.

BSI Sensor

The Back Side Illumination Sensor has a large effective area with 6.03M effective pixels, suppressing noise even when shooting in dimly lit places, such as indoor scenes or nightscapes. It achieves stunningly beautiful images even down to the tiniest details.

Crystal Engine

Panasonic's unique, high-speed engine lets you shoot and play smooth Slow Motion Video in Full HD. The Noise Reduction function reduces noise for crisp, vibrantly colourful Full HD images.

Level Shot Function

The Level Shot function automatically detects and corrects the tilting of captured images. The setting can be adjusted to one of three levels (OFF, Normal, Strong) depending on the shooting conditions.

5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S. +

HYBRID O.I.S. + uses five-axis correction to thoroughly suppress blurring all the way from wide-angle to powerful zoom shots. This lets you capture crisp, clear images without blurring, in almost every shooting situation.

High Quality Sound Recording

Wind Shield Zoom Microphone A special damping material is provided in the space between the MIC and the MIC grill suppress wind noise for clear recording. High Quality Audio Parts Four 6 mm-diameter, high-S/N MICs and aluminum electrolytic capacitors reduce sound distortion and increase clarity.

Slow Motion Video in Full HD

The model records Full HD (1920 x 1080) video at 120 fps.* And, the Intelligent Frame Creation of the Crystal Engine interpolates to an equivalent of 240 fps,* for smooth slow motion. Switch to slow motion while you touch the icon on the LCD screen during shooting. * For NTSC area: 60 / 120 / 240 fps * For PAL area: 50 / 100 / 200 fps

Creative Control

Filter effects – Miniature Effect, 8 mm Movie, Silent Movie and Time Lapse Recording – makes it possible to shoot impressive video recordings that are matched to the shooting situation.

iA (Intelligent Auto) / iA Plus Mode

This powerful function senses the shooting conditions and automatically makes the settings and activates functions that deliver optimal results. In addition, the iA Plus Mode enables you to adjust exposure compensation and white balance by just pressing the button on the LCD.

Multi Manual Dial

Simply push or rotate the manual dial to adjust the settings of several allocated functions, such as focusing and changing the iris.

Adjustable Items

• Focus
• White Balance Mode
• Shutter Speed
• Iris
• Sharpness
• Colour Saturation
• White Balance Fine 
• Brightness

Wi-Fi Functions

One-Touch Connection with NFC

NFC lets you connect a smartphone or tablet to the camcorder in one touch, without bothersome initial settings. You can use QR codes to make Wi-Fi setting quickly and easily, even without NFC.

Remote Shooting / Viewing

The "Panasonic Image App" lets you use a smartphone or tablet as a live-view remote control to operate the camcorder from a distance. Videos and photos on the camera can be viewed on a smartphone or tablet, and uploaded to an SNS site.

Highlight Playback and Easy Share

You can enjoy Highlight Playback with a smartphone or tablet right after shooting. Favorite scenes can be shared on SNS with simple drag and drop operation.

Remote Pan / Tilt Cradle (optional)

Connect to a Remote Pan / Tilt Cradle (sold separately), and you can make the camera rotate automatically. The motion sensor and Face Recognition function automatically capture video of everyone's faces at parties and other gatherings. The camera even watches over pets when you're not home. You can operate it directly from the camcorder, or use remote control with the Panasonic Image App.