ied the announcement of two compatible HD camcorders. The two class 4 cards can hold up to 270 minutes of compressed high-definition video and up to 4,608 10MP JPEGs (in the 12GB card) and up to 135 minutes of compressed high-definition video and up to 2,310 10MP JPEGs (in the 6GB card). Panasonic claims the cards are designed to withstand extremes of heat and cold and are able to withstand shock. The cards will cost $100 and $50 respectively, and will be available in September.
For details, read the Panasonic press release:
PANASONIC INTRODUCES NEW SDHC MEMORY CARD LINE SUITABLE FOR HD VIDEO RECORDING
New-Sized SDHC Memory Cards Offer Optimum Performance with 6GB and 12GB Storage Capacities*
(Secaucus, NJ) – Panasonic, today announced a new line of SD High Capacity (SDHC)** Memory Cards – in 6GB and 12GB storage capacities, which are ideal for video recording with High Definition (HD) camcorders, and are capable of recording 90 minutes and 180 minutes of 1920×1080 Full HD content, respectively. The new cards, RP-SDM06G (6GB) and RP-SDM12G (12GB) record with Class 4 specification.
“The SD Card-based HD camcorders market is growing, and Panasonic, which has the number one share in SD Memory Card camcorders worldwide, now provides the most suitable options for recording HD video,” said Zoe Susice, Group Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. “Since Panasonic manufactures both hardware and media, we can offer highly reliable products that offer superb performance with AVCHD recording.”
When used with Panasonic’s newly-introduced HDC-SD100 High Definition camcorder, the new SDHC Memory Cards can record 90min (6GB) or and (12GB) of 1920 x 1080 Full HD video, while in HX mode (9Mbps). Users can also select other HD recording modes from HE (6Mbps) to HA (17Mbps), the recording time varies according to the modes chosen. With HE mode, users can enjoy up to 135min (6GB) or 270min(12GB) of 1440x 1080 High Definition video recording. The cards can also be used for standard definition video recording.
Beyond its high-performance capabilities when paired with HD camcorders, the new Panasonic SDHC Memory Cards are designed to be resistant to bending and twisting, protecting important data stored on the card. Also, since the cards employ industrial-grade flash memory, they are extremely reliable even under severe temperature conditions. They can function in temperatures ranging from -13°F – 185°F, thus assuring consistent performance even when used in extreme cold or hot environments***. In addition, the cards preserve data, even when power is turned off during access.
The RP-SDM06G (6GB) and RP-SDM12G (12GB) SDHC Memory Cards also incorporate user-friendly features, such as memo-labels, which allow users to write directly on the front of the card, making it easy to organize and file according to content. Also, the approximate recording time on each mode is shown on the package so that users easily choose most suitable card or modes for their video shooting.
*1GB=1,073,741,824 bytes. Usable capacity will be less
** SDHC (SD High Capacity) Memory Cards can only be used in SDHC host devices, which support the SDHC Memory Card format.
***Panasonic recommends that you never leave any electronic product shitting in direct sunlight or under other severe heat conditions.
Specifications
| Product Name: | 6GB SDHC Memory Card | 12GB SDHC Memory Card | |
| Memory Capacity | 6 GB | 12 GB | |
| Usable Capacity | 5,734 MB | 11,577 MB | |
| High definition movie recording time* (AVCHD) | |||
| HA 1920 x 1080 (17Mbps) | approx. 45 min | approx. 90 min | |
| HG 1920 x 1080 (13Mbps) | approx. 60 min. | approx. 120 min. | |
| HX 1920 x 1080 ( 9Mbps) | approx. 90 min | approx. 180 min | |
| HE 1440 x 1080 ( 6Mbps) When recorded with HDC-SD100 | approx. 135 min | approx. 270 min | |
| Still images recordable* (10Megapixels, 3648×2736, Normal mode) | approx. 2,310 | approx. 4,680 | |
| Physical Specification | Version 2.0 | Version 2.0 | |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 10MB/s | Up to 10MB/s | |
| Speed Class | Class 4 | Class 4 |
*Recording time and the number of images may vary depending on the particular device.
