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Panasonic HDC-SD5 AVCHD 3CCD Flash Memory High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilization w/DVD Burner

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Brand: Panasonic
Category: Photography

Buy New: $499.99
Buy New from $499.99

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

(43 reviews)

Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 10
Display Size: 2.7
Maximum Focal Length: 30
Minimum Focal Length: 3
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 10.2 x 9.5 x 9.4

MPN: PAN HDCSD5BNDL
Model: HDC-SD5
UPC: 037988831883
EAN: 0037988831883
ASIN: B000YT5R28

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Customer Reviews:

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Panasonic HDC-SD5 Performs as Advertised July 5, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I purchased this camcorder to get reasonable quality high definition video and not have to deal with CDs, tapes or hard drives. I found this unit easy to use right out of the box and the first few video projects have been very acceptable. The Panasonic HD Writer Software that ships with this product makes it very easy to transfer the video files to the computer and then erase them from the camcorder. Although a trial version of Pinnacle Studio Plus version 11 ships with this unit, you will need to purchase Pinnacle Studio Plus (or Ultimate) versions 11 or 12 or Ulead VideoStudio 11.5 to easily edit and produce high definition videos. Either of those products directly handle the AVCHD format. To render HD video you will need plenty of computing power so be sure to read the software manufacturer's system requirements. You can export the AVCHD video clips from HD Writer to other formats so that you can use your existing video editing programs.

2 out of 5 stars

Decent camera (BIG) BUT.... June 30, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful

Badly marred by auto color balance problems and AMAZINGLY HIGH RIPOFF BATTERY PRICES!!! (Nearly $100 for a battery that runs an HOUR - IF YOU ARE - VERY - LUCKY!)

Panasonic is headed into BAD SONY territory here. BEWARE!!!

5 out of 5 stars

Great Camera June 8, 2008
Very nice camera. Not the best in poor lighting. very light and easy to handle. We've got a baby comming in the next month so we plan on using it much more in the future. I've only done a few hours of video editing but so far thats gone well.

5 out of 5 stars

Panasonic SD5 May 30, 2008
An excellent cam-corder, writes directly to SD-HC cards so the camera is small and light. great pictures and video and a free DVD burner as well.

5 out of 5 stars

ah. may. zing. May 9, 2008
so, this camera is basically awesome.
the picture is great (yes, it's true that it's a little grainy in low lighting, but that's just fine), it's easy to use, a perfect size, and it's super light, but not too light.
ont of the things i love most about it, though, is the image stabilization. this makes it so that you get the same, stable results you would get while using a tripod by just holding the camera in your hand (unless, of course, you have REALLY shaky hands for some reason), making it really easy to get a great shot anywhere.
the only thing, though, is the filetype. i had a LOT of trouble in the beginning figuring out how to get it onto my computer and in a filetype that i could work with. that part's not that simple.

but other than that, a great camera. for everything from home movies with the family to amateur independent films. an AWESOME product.

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