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The camera itself is very small and light, and fits perfectly in the palm of my hand. I have to tighten the strap snugly to prevent it from flopping around when not gripping the camera body tightly. It's easy to work the controls one-handed while holding the camcorder, and using the camcorder itself could not be easier. Video quality is outstanding, even when using "normal" quality setting, and I get about an hour worth of it on a 4GB SDHC card. Optical image stabilizer keeps the picture rock-solid, and the display is very bright and legible, even in bright sunlight. I really dig not having to haul tapes or DVD blanks around, and SD cards are dime a dozen these days.
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I bought the camera last week and I love it. The video quality is superb for outdoor footage and almost superb indoor (dark places do generate some grainy areas in the video). camera design is great: small, light weight and the joystick control is perfect. One major advantage is the big 3" LCD screen even though it would have been nice to have a viewfinder in addition to the LCD. Playback with the camera is easy with its remote control but using a PS3 that plays the transport files as raw files or creating a BlueRay disc and using a BlueRay player is the way to go and you will LOVE the picture on your HD screen. Bottom line - I would highly reccomend getting the SD1 - sleek design, excellent performance and great value for your money.
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This camcorder is amazing. I’m not given to hyperbole but the HDC-SD1 is at the top of the pack for consumer camcorders circa early 2007. Given its size, design—and most important—the quality of its high-def video, anyone looking to be on home video’s razor edge, should check this baby out. Yes, it’s expensive but Porsches tend to cost more than Chryslers. And once you start recording in high-def, standard definition memories will be a thing of the past.
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The Panasonic is perhaps a little ahead of its time, and is currently quite hard to find in the UK. However, the technology works brilliantly and, as soon as there's some decent software available that'll allow you to make use of its fantastic facilities, this camera ought to be very high on any video enthusiast's shopping list.
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Panasonic says the HDC-SD1 is the smallest HD camcorder yet, and it's certainly smaller than many standard-definition models, despite its larger-than-average, 3-inch LCD. The tube-shaped body measures roughly 2.5 inches in diameter and 5.5 inches long; it's very comfortable to hold. The current editing limitations are significant; but once the software catches up, the HDC-SD1 will be high on my list.
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The HDC-SD1 is a fantastic cutting edge piece of technology that finally does away with the need for tapes. It’s small and light, delightfully easy to use and most of all takes superb high definition images. The AVCHD codec means that few editing applications will handle it, but there are already two packages on the market on the way and more to follow. If you like being at the cutting edge, the HDC-SD1 is highly recommended.
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For those looking to shoot family videos in style, the HDC-SD1 is the camcorder for you. It’s easy on the eyes, highly portable, and chock full of user-friendly features. Just make sure you have a high-definition TV to watch your treasured memories on. Of course, all these good looks and convenience cost money, making this camcorder a pricey proposition. And if you manage to get your hands on some editing software, you’d better have a powerful computer to run it, otherwise you’re looking at some awful render times.
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The HDC-SD1 is an excellent solid-state 3CCD device that currently sets the benchmark for tapeless high definition video camera technology in the consumer market. When tested alongside the Sony HDR-SR1 (and pointing at exactly the same subject whilst viewing on identical HD monitor screens), the pictures were markedly better than the Sony's - especially in the more lowly lit sectors of the screen. The Sony's images featured quite high levels of rectangular blockiness whereas the SD1's (and DX1's) equivalent images were beautifully clear and well rendered. The differences weren't just mildly worthy of note, they were immediately apparent - even to the untrained eye.
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A solid SD-based camcorder, the Panasonic HDC-SD1 nevertheless suffers from a few performance issues and an annoying design.
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Hitachi had a good idea--put both a hard disk drive and a DVD in a camcorder--but implements it poorly in the DZ-HS300A.
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