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- Top features:- Capture everything with exceptional zoom and wide angle function- Multiple cameras so you can shoot from two angles at once- Clear images thanks to Level Shot functionExperience high quality recording and film with two cameras simultaneously using the Panasonic HC-W580EB-K Traditional Camcorder.Capture everythingWith a 90 x Intelligent Zoom option, you can easily capture objects that are too far away to shoot with conventional zoom functions. The HC-W580EB-K also boasts a 50 x Optical Zoom to add more emotion and dynamics to your memorable footage thanks to the stunning quality of the image.You can fit more people and more of the background into the frame thanks to the 28 mm Wide-Angle function. This is ideal when you need to take a group shot in a small room as it fits objects in even when you shoot from up close, allowing you to pick up even small sounds with the camcorder’s built-in microphone.Multiple camerasThe W580E features a rotatable sub camera that lets you take shots from two angles at once. This opens up a vast amount of new possibilities for your filming, allowing you to record picture in picture while you experiment with the options presented by this useful feature.Using Wi-Fi you can link to as many as three smartphones and simultaneously record up to two of them as sub-windows. This lets you shoot from a variety of angles and viewpoints to capture a higher level of emotional impact and focus in on every little detail.Clear imagesTo allow you to film carefree, the HCW580EBK features a Level Shot function which automatically detects and corrects the tilting of images. It can be adjusted to suit the shooting conditions, allowing you total freedom when it comes to capturing the action.Whether you are shooting from a wide angle or at high zoom, HYBRID O.I.S.+ uses five-axis correction to thoroughly suppress blurring caused by unwanted shaking while recording. This lets you capture crisp, clear images in virtually any conditions to ensure that your recording remains smooth and enjoyable.Plus with the HDR Movie Function you can easily capture natural videos with excellent gradation even in difficult filming situations such as backlighting.Get the most out of your camcorderWe recommend using a UHS Speed Class 3 memory card as it offers the speed you need for capturing Full HD footage. Keep your new gear protected with a travel-friendly case or bag which will also hold your daily essentials.
- Product codes: 5025232836901
- Model number: HCW580EBK
- Product ID 1: 3517066731
- Product ID 2: 10142717
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PANASONIC HC-W580EB-K Traditional Camcorder is available currently from Currys for just £269, which is a great deal but we’re going to dive a little deeper into the price to explain why it’s such a good deal.
To help understand the average price you should expect to pay for Digital Camcorders we analysed the price of every product in that category. The average was £348.44. But perhaps more importantly you’d also want to know what you would expect to pay for a particular brand, so we also analysed the average price you would pay for a product from Panasonic. The average was £517.49. But that perhaps isn’t the fairest analysis because we know that Panasonic make more than just Digital Camcorders. So we went a step further and analysed the average price of Panasonic Digital Camcorders, this was £375.20. So you can see that PANASONIC HC-W580EB-K Traditional Camcorder is a bargain at £269. Especially when you look at the table below which shows you the average price of products with certain features and specs. For example you’d expect to pay £310.66 for a product meeting the Type: Digital camcorder spec.
Specification / Price Comparison
Feature | Spec | Comment |
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Type | Digital camcorder | The average price of Digital Camcorders with this Type spec is £455.58 |
Resolution | Full HD 1920 x 1080p (50 fps) | The average price of Digital Camcorders with this Resolution spec is £310.66 |
Other resolutions | HD 1280 x 720p (25 fps) | The average price of Digital Camcorders with this Other resolutions spec is £262.99 |
Sensor | CMOS | The average price of Digital Camcorders with this Sensor spec is £243.51 |
Image stabilisation | Optical | The average price of Digital Camcorders with this Image stabilisation spec is £566.43 |
Sensitivity | 4 lux | The average price of Digital Camcorders with this Sensitivity spec is £388.25 |
Shutter speed | 1/50 – 1/8000th | The average price of Digital Camcorders with this Shutter speed spec is £269.00 |
White balance | Auto, White Set, Sunny, Cloudy, Indoor 1, Indoor 2 | The average price of Digital Camcorders with this White balance spec is £269.00 |
Aperture range | f/1.8 – f/4.2 | The average price of Digital Camcorders with this Aperture range spec is £219.00 |
Focal length | 2.06 – 103 mm | The average price of Digital Camcorders with this Focal length spec is £219.00 |
35 mm equivalent | 28 – 1740 mm | The average price of Digital Camcorders with this 35 mm equivalent spec is £214.00 |
Minimum focusing distance | 3 cm | The average price of Digital Camcorders with this Minimum focusing distance spec is £294.00 |
Focusing | Manual & autofocus | The average price of Digital Camcorders with this Focusing spec is £690.30 |
Screen | 75 mm LCD tiltable touchscreen | The average price of Digital Camcorders with this Screen spec is £334.00 |
Screen features | Resolution: 460,800 dots | The average price of Digital Camcorders with this Screen features spec is £233.14 |
Time-lapse function | Yes | The average price of Digital Camcorders with this Time-lapse function spec is £363.73 |
Slow motion | Yes | The average price of Digital Camcorders with this Slow motion spec is £477.50 |
Scene modes | Miniature Effect, Silent Movie, 8 mm Movie, Time Lapse Recording | The average price of Digital Camcorders with this Scene modes spec is £315.67 |
Photo mode | Yes | The average price of Digital Camcorders with this Photo mode spec is £370.63 |
Image resolution | 4224 x 2376p | The average price of Digital Camcorders with this Image resolution spec is £249.00 |
Sound | Dolby Digital 2ch | The average price of Digital Camcorders with this Sound spec is £779.60 |
Video file formats | – AVCHD – iFrame – MP4 |
The average price of Digital Camcorders with this Video file formats spec is £315.67 |
Audio file formats | – Dolby Digital – AAC |
The average price of Digital Camcorders with this Audio file formats spec is £269.00 |
Optical zoom | 50 x | The average price of Digital Camcorders with this Optical zoom spec is £291.33 |
Digital zoom | 150 x | The average price of Digital Camcorders with this Digital zoom spec is £219.00 |
Memory card | – SD – SDHC – SDXC |
The average price of Digital Camcorders with this Memory card spec is £502.77 |
Internal memory | 128 MB | The average price of Digital Camcorders with this Internal memory spec is £294.00 |
Interface | – Mini HDMI – USB 2.0 – AV |
The average price of Digital Camcorders with this Interface spec is £219.00 |
TV output | Yes | The average price of Digital Camcorders with this TV output spec is £329.31 |
Reviews of PANASONIC HC-W580EB-K Traditional Camcorder
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