Panasonic HC-V380K HD Camcorder

The Panasonic HC-V380K HD Camcorder combines intuitive controls and innovative features, and aims to bring creativity to the traditional handheld Camcorder.

The Panasonic HC-V380K HD Camcorder combines intuitive controls and innovative features, and aims to bring a sense of fun and creativity to the traditional handheld Camcorder, while still yielding high-quality results.

Key Features

• 1080p Video at 60 fps
• 1/5.8" BSI MOS Sensor
• 50x Optical Zoom & 90x Intelligent Zoom
• Wireless Multi-camera Support
• 5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S.+ and Level Shot
• 3.0" Touchscreen LCD
• Built-in Wi-Fi

Chief among these features is a Wireless Multi-camera function that lets you record up to two additional camera angles as picture-in-picture windows from Wi-Fi-connected mobile devices.

Creative features on the Panasonic HC-V380K HD Camcorder are complemented by a 28mm equivalent wide-angle lens that offers a large 50x Optical and 90x Intelligent Zoom range to get you closer to the action, along with 5-Axis image stabilization and a Level Shot function to produce clear, level, and more stable looking handheld footage.

The Panasonic HC-V380K HD Camcorder features built-in Wi-Fi connectivity for pairing with compatible mobile devices.

This lets you use the Panasonic Image App to remotely control the Camcorder, view photos and Video, and upload your content directly to a social networking site.

You can even broadcast 1080p Video in real-time using the USTREAM Video service to share moments with family and friends all over the world.

There is also a Baby Monitor Feature that allows you to check in on a sleeping Baby from anywhere, as long as the Camcorder is connected to your home network.

You can speak to the Baby using your Smartphone and even be notified when the Baby cries or when a voice is detected in the room.

Wireless Multi-camera

Wireless Multi-camera enable picture-in-picture recording using Wi-Fi-connected mobile devices.

You can connect up to three mobile devices at a time and use two of them to record picture-in-picture images.

This makes it easy and fun to capture multiple angles and viewpoints at once.

28mm Wide-Angle Lens

Featuring a 28mm (35mm equivalent) focal length at the wide end, the lens allows you to fit more people and more of the background into the frame when working in tight spaces.

And because it fits in with your subjects even when you shoot from up close, you can get the Camcorder's microphone closer to the action for improved audio pick-up.

50x Optical Zoom / 90x Intelligent Zoom

Get closer to the action with the Camcorder's large 50x Optical Zoom range.

When you need to get even closer, you can push in up to 90x using the Intelligent Zoom function.

Intelligent Zoom combines digital zoom, sharpening, and advanced image up-scaling technology to deliver crisper images.

5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S.+

Stabilized on 5 axes (pan, tilt, and roll axes, plus horizontal and vertical directions), the HYBRID O.I.S+ suppresses blurring and jitters in your Video's when not using a tripod or other stabilizer.

Level Shot

Level Shot automatically detects and corrects tilting in images.

It can be adjusted to three different levels-OFF, Normal, or Strong-depending on shooting conditions.

Wi-Fi Control and Streaming

In addition to the Wireless Multi-camera, the camera is also able to take advantage of remote control and image sharing from a Smartphone or tablet using Panasonic's mobile app.

Once connected to your Smartphone, you can even live stream Video using USTREAM to share moments and events with your friends and family as they are being recorded.

Baby Monitor Feature

The camera includes a Baby Monitor feature which enables you to check on a sleeping Baby in another room with the Camcorder connected to a home network with a Smartphone.

You can speak to the Baby using your Smartphone, or have a notification sent to your Smartphone when your Baby's crying voice or other sound is detected.

Creative Control Effects

Add Effects to your Video to further enhance your creativity.

Built-in Creative Control modes include Miniature Effect, 8mm Movie, Silent Movie, and Time Lapse Recording.

In the Box

• Panasonic HC-V380K HD Camcorder
• Rechargeable 1940mAh Battery
• AC Adapter
• Mini-HDMI Cable
• USB Cable
• HD Writer AE 5.3 (Download)
• Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty (Parts)
• Limited 90-Day Manufacturer Warranty (Labor)

Not in the Box

• Essential Memory Cards (Not Included)
• User Manual Basic