Panasonic Lumix goes with 720p AVCHD lite

Notes with Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 and DMC-FT1 two compact digital cameras, the high-definition video not only as a Motion JPEG (such as so far in this type of equipment common) but also in a form AVCHD can record from. In the sub-Format "AVCHD Lite is the limited resolution to 1280x720, the maximum bit rate is 17Mb / s. Incorporated is progressive, with the cameras is referred to as 60p frame rate is specified (in the German message, M-JPEG at 30fps) - quite unusual.[ADDENDUM: The words in the Pressemelsung is not true: according to data now available, the frame rate PAL-compliant 25p ...] Since the compression compared with M-JPEG is considerably more effective, fit into more lite AVCHD video recordings onto SD-/SDHC card, however, the maximum continuous recording time of a clip 15 minutes (or 2 GB per recording). Interestingly, we found the note on the new "AVCHD Lite" logo and the "AVCHD Lite" license: they apply to devices the AVCHD video camera category, which now also digital cameras counted. Especially for the detailed definition of AVCHD-info.org, we had something schmuntzeln: "For the avoidance of doubt, (i) AVCHD Video Cameras shall include complete ready to use consumer-use digital still camera products that incorporate Capturing Function, Recording Function and Playback Function (and such may optionally incorporate Editing Function and / or converting function) even if such products are marketed and generally perceived by end users, as digital still camera products. "The cameras are from March 2009 to EIA 429, - Euro (Lumix DMC-TZ7) or EIA 399, - Euro (Lumix DMC-FT1) available. More information and technical details at Panasonic: TZ7 / FT1, the latter is, incidentally wasser-/staubdicht and shockproof. deutsche Version dieser Seite: Panasonic Lumix goes AVCHD lite mit 720p

Lumix DMC-TZ7

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