The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an interface between any compatible digital audio/video source, such as a set-top box, a DVD player, or an A/V receiver and a compatible digital audio and/or video monitor, such as a Digital TV.1080p HDTV''s deliver more detail, which can enhance the viewing experience for more attentive visual persons, but it takes the right distance from the TV and a fine eye to truly appreciate it. The most important factor is to view the color, how the TV handles black coloring, the contrast, and most importantly, what you will mainly use the TV for before you make a judgment. TIPA (Technical Image Press Association) is an independent association of photo and imaging expert editors, representing 12 countries across Europe. The eminent TIPA Award is presented honouring the product for its superiority in quality, performance and value to distinguish the best in each classified category.

Panasonic HD Camcorder HDC-SD9 has received 2008 TIPA Award for Best Camcorder in Europe. The official TIPA comment was,
“With this 3 CCD, full HD camera Panasonic has succeeded in bringing a very compact model into the market. On top of the excellent image quality, this camcorder also has advanced features like face detection and the unique Intelligence Shooting guide. In spite of its diminutive size, the camera sports a total of five microphones for a truly stunning sound performance.

It offers full-HD 1920 x 1080 progressive recording (25 frames per second) to capture images with a richness and beauty simply not possible with previous consumer camcorders. Users can record motion images with the kind of film-like quality enjoyed in movies at the cinema. The 17-Mbps bit rate of the HDC-SD9 gives superb image quality and motion response, while the high compression ratio enables one full hour of recording onto a 4-GB SD Memory Card (in HX mode) at full-HD resolution.

Face Detection and the Intelligent Shooting Guide which make it easier to capture mistake-free shots. It also offers Panasonic's original 3CCD camera system, Advanced O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer), and a Leica Dicomar lens – three technologies that team up to deliver full-HD images of exquisite beauty.

• Product Description - Panasonic HDC-SD9EB-S - camcorder - flash card
• Product Type - Camcorder - 1080p - Widescreen Video Capture
• Dimensions (WxDxH) - 6.5 cm x 12.6 cm x 6.7 cm
• Weight - 275 g
• Colour - Silver
• Media Type - Flash card
• Supported Flash Memory - SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
• Sensor Resolution - 560 Kpix
• Effective Sensor Resolution - Video: 520 Kpix
• Shooting Modes - Digital photo mode
• Lens System - 10 x zoom lens - 3 mm - 30 mm - f/1.8-2.8
• Focus Adjustment - Automatic, manual
• Digital Zoom - 700 x
• Image Stabiliser - Optical (Advanced O.I.S.)
• Camera Flash - Built-in flash
• Microphone - Microphone - built-in - surround
• Display - LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7" - colour
• Supported Battery - 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included )