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Panasonic SDR-H80-S SD and HDD Camcorder (Silver) | 
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| Brand: Panasonic
Category: Photography
Department: Cameras & Camcorders
List Price: $399.95
Buy New: $282.00
You Save: $117.95 (29%)
New (5) Used (1) from $229.99
Rating:  46 reviews
Sales Rank: 38779
Color: Silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 70
Display Size: 2.7
Maximum Focal Length: 105
Minimum Focal Length: 1.5
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.4
Dimensions (in): 4.6 x 2.6 x 2.8
MPN: SDR-H80-S
Model: SDR-H80-S
UPC: 037988982165
EAN: 0689466115789
ASIN: B001P3P3OE
Release Date: April 15, 2009
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 1CCD camera system | | • | Records to 60 GB built-in Hard Disk Drive or SD memory cards | | • | 70x optical zoom; 100x digital zoom | | • | Intelligent Auto Mode automatically selects Face Detection, Scene Selector, Optical Image Stabilizer and Intelligent Contrast Control | | • | 2.7-inch widescreen touch-panel LCD |
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Product Description
This 70x zoom lens Panasonic SDRH80 has the power you need to take dramatic close-ups or get remarkable shots of even distant subjects. But with long-distance zoom shots, even a tiny bit of handshake has a huge effect on picture quality. That's where optical image stabilization comes in. Panasonic's Advanced O.I.S. shifts a corrective lens as you shoot to help eliminate the effects of hand shake, so you get clear, sharp shots even at high zoom levels. It's an essential feature for getting the most out of this incredible zoom lens. With the H80, you can use the iA function whether you're shooting in motion or still images. In iA mode the camera detects the shooting situation and automatically activates whichever functions - such as Advanced O.I.S., Face Detection, and Intelligent Scene Selector - will deliver the optimal results. Forget about bothersome settings during important scenes and trust iA to give you the optimal shots. Anyone can enjoy easy, video uploading! Easy Uploading to YouTube - with the included software "VideoCam Suite" Step 1: Shoot. YouTube limits videos to 10 minutes. In Web mode the camcorder uses a 10-minute countdown system, so you're assured that the recording won't be too long for YouTube, and you won't have to edit it down after shooting. Step 2: Connect. The Upload mode in the VideoCam Suite is automatically activated as soon as the camcorder is connected to the PC. Step 3: Upload. To upload, simply choose the image file you want and click the Upload button. Encoding is no longer a hassle, as the software does all the work for you. Recording Format - MPEG2 (Motion Image); JPEG (Still Image) Focal Length - 1.5-105mm 35mm Film Camera Equivalent - 45.6-3194mm [4 - 3], 37.3-2610mm [16 - 9] [Motion Image]; 45.4-3180mm[4 - 3], 37.0-2592mm [16 - 9] [Still Image] Filter Diameter - 37mm Still Picture Recording - Yes; 0.2 M [640 x 360] [16 - 9
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 46
 Just What I was looking for October 24, 2009
F. Cirksena (Iowa)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
First off, I was looking for a replacement for my JVC mini-DV camcorder which I used extensively last year. It worked well until one day, it fell to the floor and since then, I would get errors while recording after 30 minutes of use. If I used a cleaning tape, I could get it to work somewhat. But, the biggest thing I disliked about it was that it would take 1 hour to transfer to my computer 1 hour worth of video using firewire.
So, I was looking for a good Standard Definition camcorder which would either use a hard-drive or flash memory card to transfer video to my computer for further editing and DVD authoring. And, this camcorder does that and very elegantly as well. I tried out some HD quality camcorders but to edit those would require a new PC, better software which doesn't seem to be available right now and more frustrations than I was looking for. I was looking for an easier way to do what worked.
I read where some do not like the quality ( primarily of photos ) which I'm not concerned with. The video quality to me is as good as my old JVC mini-DV. I have captured snapshots from the video taken on this camcorder and, considering all, they're not too bad but if I want a good photo, I'll use my digital camera. The software supplied with this Panasonic transfers the .mov files from the camcorder to the PC and renames them .mpg files. The files are identical so I'm assuming the camcorder records in mpeg format using a .mov file extension on the camcorder itself. I have thought I might just copy to my PC directly but the software is fairly straight forward enough, I use it. For editing video ( and photos ), I use my regular video/photo editing software once the files are on my PC. I used Sony Vegas Movie Studio 8 Platinum for video and PSP X2 or Photoshop Elements for photos and they work well.
What I like most about the camcorder are:
1. the zoom -- I recorded our son's football game and from across the field up in the video booth, I could zoom in on players and see their face quite easily zoomed in,
2. optical stabilization -- at zoomed in level, the stabilization worked very well. I held the light camcorder in my left hand as steady as I could and used my right index finger to zoom and thumb to record/pause the video. This worked very well,
3. audio -- I picked up audio from below, close up and far away while recording and was truly impressed with the resulting DVD I created from the captured video,
4. transfer to PC -- instead of 1-to-1 time transfer with a mini-DV, I could send 15 minutes of video over to my PC in 2-3 minutes max time -- and I didn't have to view/listen to the video being played while transferring.
What I like least about the camcorder are:
1. it is light -- almost too light but I'll get used to that,
2. the battery only lasts about 2 hours before charging so I've bought a longer-lasting battery which should help there,
3. the AC adaptor plug and file-transfer USB cable plug in under the battery. Somewhat awkward yes, but to do file transfers properly, I should be using AC anyway so it's impossible to mess that up using a low battery and losing power in the middle of a file transfer,
4. there is another feature called aI which I haven't completely figured out yet but from what I can tell so far, it may be something I would add to what I like Most about the camcorder. If I find this is so, I may wish to update this review.
So, for my purposes, this is a great camcorder!
Worth every penny November 23, 2009
consumer (central us)
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
I've read the other reviews and have to say, the one's that claim the image is bad quality or grainy need to go to school. Just read the manual and learn how to adjust the settings to the surroundings. It's a camera, not a box of ready to eat cereal..... it takes a bit of talent and practice to make a good video.
I also have a Laptop that's running 64 bit Vista and had no problem with the software, as well as on my 32 bit desktop with XP. I'm not sure what her problem was.
Take the bad revues with a grain of salt, these people probably can't tie their shoes right.
Reviiew for Panasonic HDD Camcorder September 17, 2009
Alvaro Estuardo Gutierrez
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I think this is an excelent options for those who love to make home video films or outdoor video films, it`s easy to use, very portable and it has an incredible zoom, my wife and i are enjoying a lot this Panasonic Camera, especially for traveling.
Panasonic Camcorder review October 23, 2009
Randall K. Brossette (Pineville, LA.)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I really enjoy this cam corder, it is very EASY to work, and the ZOOM is awesome!
Great Camera at a Fabulous Price April 18, 2010
Aidarouss A. Al-mohdar
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Meet expectations and more. Ten years ago I purchased a Panasonic camcorder and now this one. Panasonic audio Video stuff are great; however, stay away from Panasonic fax machines and microwaves.
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