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Panasonic HDC-SD1

Panasonic HDC-SD1

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HQ Grade: C-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 3 out of 5
"bad for bright light"
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The Panasonic HDC-SD1 camcorder is perhaps the most remarkable entry into the new class of high-definition camcorders, with advanced HD capabilities that will bring a cinematic level of detail to your home movies. For one, the SD1 is so-named because it records video directly to Secure Digital memory cards. Solid state flash memory. There are no... read more

Specifications

  • 3CCD High Definition Camcorder
  • Records directly to Secure Digital memory cards (4GB SD card included, good for up to 1 hour of video)
  • 12x optical zoom
  • Image stabilization
  • 5.1-channel audio recording, zoom microphone
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Q: IMovie '08 and Panasonic HDC SD1
A: The Apple site confirms that the HDC SD1 will work just fine with iMovie.Here is a full list of compatibilities:http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1014Since... read more
Q: Can I create standard format DVD's with the Panasonic HDC-SD1?
A: Using a computer you can convert HD video into DVD. Of course using a mini DVD camcorder would save you... read more
Q: WILL TOAST8 HELP TO CONVERT VIDEO FROM PANASONIC HDC-SD1 TO NON INTEL IMAC G5?
A: It will copy to the iPod, PSP, mobile phone, and more. And if your NonIntel Mac recognizes the camera, then... read more

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Open Questions for the HDC-SD1

Q: HD writer for HDC-SD3 panasonic camera
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Store Ratings and Offer Details for the Panasonic HDC-SD1

Store Rating Store Name Price Visit Store
4.7 out of 5 39158 Store Reviews Adorama Camera
via Amazon.com
$430.00 Go!
4.8 out of 5 1675 Store Reviews ShopTronics
via Amazon.com
$433.97 Go!
4.6 out of 5 1309 Store Reviews 47digital
via Amazon.com
$539.99 Go!
4.8 out of 5 584 Store Reviews Pavilion Electronics
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$2,999.99 Go!

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  • 4.36 out of 5

Average rating based on 82 total reviews: 4.36/5

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  • 3 out of 5
bad for bright light (josph thomas - 9/4/07)

Excellent result in low light-no or very blurred picture at bright light especially beach, snow or during noon time-I tried all combinations of manual setting to see if we can improve-no way. The sensor is made only for low light shooting. I had to return, as I shoot lot of bright scenes. If you dont this is the camra. If adequate light, this is the best camera.
But dont think others make better camera- think still this is the winner. I tried sony, canon, JVC. Canonis the worst sone in between. Please dont trust any reviews-they all are biased.

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