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Panasonic SDR-H80
$450.00
Released April, 2009
The Pros:Optical image stabilization. 70x optical zoom. Easy to use.
The Cons:Poor video image quality - very grainy. Unusable in low light. Utilizes spinning drive storage - uses more power and is more prone to physical damage than solid state flash storage.
The Panasonic SDR-H80 is an entry-level, compact camcorder that weighs just 300 grams. The first of three Panasonic SDR-H camcorders, the Panasonic SDR-H80 features a 0.8 megapixel sensor, a 70x optical zoom, a 100x digital zoom, and a 2.7” LCD display.
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In addition, the SDR-H80 boasts a 60GB hard drive and an SD/SDHC memory card port. Users have the option of recording video either onto the HDD or onto an SD card in MPEG-2 format. In fact, the HD can store up to 14-54 hours of video, whereas a typical 8GB SD card can store approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes of video. The SDR-H80 also includes Optical Image Stabilization, and Face Detection functions for smoother recording, not to mention a YouTube video mode for Internet-ready recording. The Panasonic SDR-H80 retails for $449.95 and comes with a 1 year limited warranty.
Features
- Entry-Level
- .8 Megapixel Sensor
- 70x Optical Zoom
- 100x Digital Zoom
- 2.7” LCD Display
- 60GB HDD
- SD/SDHC Memory Card Port
- Optical Image Stabiization
- Face Detection
- YouTube Video Mode
- Available in Silver, Red, or Purple
- Weight: 300g
- 1 Year Limited Warranty
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optical image stabilization
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large 60GB of internal storage
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poor video image quality - very grainy
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utilizes spinning drive storage - uses more power and is more prone to physical damage than solid state flash storage
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shoots in standard definition only
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still photos are limited in resolution due to the small 0.8MP sensor
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