Full-HD performance in a tough mobile camera
The tough performance of the HM-TA20 stands up to active shooting – anywhere, anytime. You can shoot superior high-definition movies without worrying about drops or breaks and then upload them to your favourite social networking site with a few simple clicks. It’s the perfect companion for bloggers on the move.
Three easy steps for social networking
Shoot your choice of Full HD* movies or still images with your HM-TA20, then take out the USB and plug it into your computer. The embedded software will launch automatically and guide you through uploading the content. You can instantly showcase your masterpiece on your blog, share it with your Facebook friends or create a Youtube sensation. The HM-TA20 offers USB input, SD card slot and mini HDMI input for ultimate connectivity and iFrame Mode for PC and Mac users is a standard feature.
Tough design for active shooting
This compact multimedia star is triple-tough** designed. It is waterproofed down to three metres, able to withstand a 1.5 metre drop and boasts a dustproof body. You can throw the HM-TA20 in your wet beach bag after an exciting day of filming underwater, let it get dirty taking action shots out on a sports field or even take it climbing without worrying about the camera dropping from your hand.
Capture the best images in any light
The camera is equipped with Night View Mode, allowing you to shoot with twice the brightness*** of the previous model. This function automatically detects low-light scenes and lights up the mode selector button on the screen. Just press the button and Night View Mode will deliver clear images with minimal noise, even in a darkened room, nightclub or party.
Intuitive operation makes everything simple
Everything about the HM-TA20’s design centres on intuitive operation. The three-inch touch panel has a simple button layout and is incredibly easy to manage. The camera is easy to hold for vertical shooting while the horizontal position allows for wide, full-screen playback and editing. To make things even easier, the Record button is located below the touch-screen, so you can just pick up your camera and begin filming.
Big features in a tiny camera
The HM-TA20 only weighs 156 grams, yet it still manages to pack in a host of brilliant features. An Electrical Image Stabiliser (EIS) system helps to correct the blurring caused by shaky hands, whether you are shooting while walking or taking self-portraits. A webcam facility turns HM-TA20 into a webcam for Skype calls and the bonus tripod is perfect for webcam use and to hold the camera while shooting. For true-to-the-original sound recording, the HM-TA 20 also has a new “IC Recorder” function for clarity when recording business meetings, lessons or concerts.
*Full HD video with 1920x1080 pixels in Panasonic’s home-use, high definition mobile camera refers to video recordings with 1920 pixels in the horizontal direction, and 1080 pixels in the vertical direction.
**Not shockproof or dustproof under all conditions. Waterproof at maximum 3m.
*** Compared with the HM-TA1.