The Verge

At 2.16 pounds, the Panasonic AG-HMC40 is a lightweight, compact camcorder that offers full 1080p HD, a Leica Dicomar lens, and the ability to take 10.6 MP still photos, saved to an SDHC card.

Description

• Camera type: Professional video
• Width: 11.9 inches
• Height: 5.3 inches
• Depth: 5.3 inches
• Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Color: Black
• Internal image stabilization: Yes

Hardware

• Fastest shutter speed (1/n seconds): 12
• Slowest shutter speed (1/n): 2 seconds

Controls

• Video capture: Yes
• Max. resolution: 1080p
• Standard framerate(s): 24, 30, 60
• Continuous AF: Yes
• NTSC / PAL recording: NTSC

Video

• Focal length (35mm equivalent - wide): 40.8 mm
• Focal length (35mm equivalent - telephoto): 490 mm
• Widest aperture / f-stop: 1.8
• Optical zoom: 12 x

Lens

• Built-in speaker: Yes
• Built-in microphone: Yes
• Microphone input: Yes

Audio

• Model: VW-VBG260
• Removable: Yes

Battery