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HG10 HD Camcorder with 40 GB HDD
Hard disk drive recording is a very convenient format for those who want to easily transfer video to a computer for editing, viewing or sharing. The increase in sharing video on the Internet and growing familiarity with computer-based editing programs make hard disk drive recording increasingly attractive for many. Not needing to worry about carrying around recording media makes it easier to be ready to capture the memorable moments in life as they happen.

The HG10's 40GB hard disk drive will record up to 5 and a half hours of video in super high quality mode, 9 hours in high quality mode, 12 hours in standard mode and 16 and a half hours in long play mode. Once you've finished shooting, you can either play the video directly on your computer or HDTV by connecting the HG10 through USB 2.0 Hi- Speed connection or on your HDTV through the HDMI component connector. You can also download the video to your computer for editing with the bundled Corel software and with either Windows XP or Vista on your computer, burn a standard definition or AVCHD disc which will play in a compatible Blu-ray disc player.


With hard disk drive recording you get true random-access play, letting you access the scene you want to see instantly. You'll also have no fear of accidentally recording over footage you've already shot. Like a computer, the HG10 automatically searches for blank space on the drive onto which to record. It's simple to delete unwanted footage and you can record as the action unfolds without worry.

Image Quality Mode Compression Recording Time
XP+ App. 15 Mbps 5 hours 30 minutes
XP App. 9 Mbps 9 hours 30 minutes
SP App. 7 Mbps 11 hours 30 minutes
LP App. 5 Mbps 15 hours

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