Panasonic Introduces World's First Camcorders Using CompactFlash Memory Cards

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999--A major new application area for SanDisk Corporation's CompactFlash(TM) (CF(TM)) memory card has been opened with the introduction of the Panasonic PV-L759 and PV-L859, the industry's first camcorders with built-in digital still camera to use the removable cards to capture and store still images.

Andrew Nelkin, general manager of Panasonic's camcorder and digital still camera department, said, "The PV-L759 and PV-L859 Palmcorders are two new top-of-the-line PhotoShot(TM) models from Panasonic. The CompactFlash cards allow us to add a valuable new feature to the camcorders that we believe will become a standard feature on future Panasonic camcorders. Panasonic fully supports the CompactFlash format and is using Compactflash cards in these new Palmcorders because they are portable, high performance, compact and durable."

Every Panasonic PV-L759 and PV-L859 sold will include a 2MB CompactFlash card. Individual images can be downloaded from the camcorders on CF cards and then moved to color printers and PCs for viewing and the production of prints or inclusion in e-mail messages, web sites, documents or sales presentations. Both camcorders produce 640 X 480 pixel images that can be viewed on a 4" LCD screen. Up to 60 standard resolution, or 15 high resolution, photos can be stored on the camcorders' removable 2MB memory cards. The Panasonic PV-L759 and PV-L859 have suggested retail prices of .95 and .95 respectively and will be available this month.