Panasonic AG-HMC40PJ Videomaker's 2009 Best Professional Camcorder: Panasonic - Page 5

Viewfinder: Yes, Color, 113,000 pixels LCD Monitor: Yes; 2.7", Color, 230,000 pixels Progressive Scan: Yes, (Native 720/24p and 1080/24p) Connectors: HDMI, USB2.0, Composite, Component Mono/Stereo Recording: Stereo Microphone In: Yes, 1/8" and balanced 8pin, 48v phantom power Manual Audio Level Controls: Yes Headphone Jack: Yes, 1/8" Speaker: Yes Flash: No Wireless Remote: Yes Onboard Video Light: No Accessory Shoe: Yes, cold shoe Battery: Yes, 2640mAh Dimensions: H 5.2", L 12", W 5.3" Weight: 2.2lbs. Strengths  High-bitrate AVCHD video  Very sharp picture  Button placement Weaknesses  Touch screen functionality  No audio hard pots Summary A well-balanced camcorder that shines bright with professional features and high-bitrate AVCHD recording to SD media. Contributing editor Andrew Burke has worked in video production on four continents around the world. Panasonic Broadcast & Digital Systems One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 www.panasonic.com $2,295