Panasonic Palmcorder AVCHD HDC-SD5 Camcorder
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cnet.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.9 star(s) Panasonic HDC-SD5

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Panasonic's HDC-SD5 is a 3CCD hi-def camcorder that records to flash memory. This makes it very small and light, but it manages to offer a high-resolution foldout screen. Intelligent contrast control makes for great quality high-definition footage

Review Verdict: The Panasonic HDC-SD5 delivers fantastic HD video and accessible but clever features in a petite package -- we just wish it had more memory

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Pros: Compact size; first-rate video
Cons: Flash memory fills up fast
picturecorrect.com Professional Review.

Panasonic HDC-SD5

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The Panasonic HDC-SD5 is a High Definition 3CCD camcorder with a Leica Dicomar 10x optical zoom lens. It was designed to be the world's smallest palm-style 3CCD full-HD camcorder (it is smaller than it's predecessor, the SD1). The SD5 features full-HD 192

Review Verdict: Both the HDC-SD5 and HDC-SX5 use the AVCHD format to record full-HD video with 1920 x 1080 pixel* resolution. They both employ Panasonic's original 3CCD camera system, a professional broadcast feature, which renders vivid, true-to-life colors, outstanding

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pcauthority.com.au Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.15 star(s) Panasonic HDC-SD5

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A dinky AVCHD camcorder, with respectable video performance and a reasonable price.

Review Verdict: The Panasonic HDC-SD5 isn't a perfect camcorder. Its lack of auxiliary inputs and poor low-light performance won't endear it to anyone with serious video-making intentions. But it's charmingly tiny, with a surprisingly healthy range of manual controls and

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t3.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Panasonic HDC-SD5

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Glamcorder.

Review Verdict: We say A capable, consumer-friendly camcorder in a lip-smacking body

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Pros: >Compact size. Great HD footage. ,
Cons: Limited capacity. Only shoots in AVCHD.
goodgearguide.com.au Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.5 star(s) Panasonic HDC-SD5

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Review Verdict: As with the Sony HDR-CX7K, this is a solid product let down by the price of its recordable media. We'd therefore recommend it to people who already own a large collection of SD cards (or an even larger wallet).

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QuickTake:

Pros: 3CCD sensor, 1920x1080 resolution, attractive looks
Cons: SDHC memory cards are expensive, a few niggles in the design
trustedreviews.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Panasonic HDC-SD5

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Using SD cards as its sole recording media, the HDC-SD5 maybe light and compact, but is it desirable?

Review Verdict: Although it's quite a bit more expensive, we still prefer Sony's HDR-SR8E as the king of consumer HD camcorders and Canon's HV20 as the most accomplished sub--1,000 camcorder for the more serious videomaker. But the compactness of the HDC-SD5 makes it a v

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stuff.tv Professional Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) PanasonicHDC-SD5

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Panasonic's SD5 claims the smallest Full-HD 3CCD camcorder crown ' but has too much been lost shrinking it down from the impressive SD1?

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QuickTake:

Pros: Tiny size. Superb video. Easy to use
Cons: Wind noise. Fingers on the mic
camcorderinfo.com Professional Review.

Panasonic HDC-SD5 First Impressions Camcorder Review - Panasonic Flash Memory Camcorders

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The Panasonic HDC-SD5 ($999 MSRP) is the latest effort in the race to built the "world's smallest [something]," in this case the smallest 3-chip, 1920 x 1080 HD camcorder. While the camcorder is less than thrilling, and only a minor upgrade to last year's

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simplydv.co.uk Professional Review.

SimplyDV Review: Panasonic HDC-SD5 3CCD AVCHD Camcorder

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Back in late 2007, Panasonic took consumer high definition to the next level with its full-HD specification 3CCD AVCHD camcorder capable of recording 1920x1080i video and stills to high-capacity SD cards

Review Verdict: The HDC-SD5 is pitched at the home movie maker who's looking to shoot and playback high definition movie clips in all the usual domestic situations such as recording the development of a new baby to capturing events like holiday vacations, holiday celebra

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camuser.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Panasonic HDC-SD5

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Panasonic's ground-breaking HDC-SD1, released earlier this year, wasn't the first video camera to allow HD video recording to truly flash media but it remains the best 3CCD HD solid-state video camera by a mile.

Review Verdict: Despite the fact that the SD5 lacks some of the features of its predecessor, there's no escaping the fact that it offers something very special for those looking for superb high-definition video in such a small and compact unit. Because of this, it's boun

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QuickTake:

Pros: Enjoyable to handle and easy to use, Amazingly good images
Cons: No mic and headphone sockets, Audio affected by light wind noise outdoors
techradar.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Panasonic HDC-SD5

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There are controls, function buttons and sockets dotted all around the camcorder, but none are too awkwardly placed - as you can see from the above image - to restrict the ease of use factor

Review Verdict: Menu navigation and function selection is made with a mini-joystick, which is positioned on the rear far right, between the Mode Dial and the strap

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QuickTake:

Pros: Enjoyable to handle and easy to use, Amazingly good images
Cons: No mic and headphone sockets, Audio affected by light wind noise outdoors
pcmag.com Professional Review.

Panasonic HDC

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The new Panasonic HDC-SD5 camcorder employs cutting-edge imaging technology to capture video recordings that are breathtakingly clear and vibrant, especially when viewed on a high-quality, large screen TV. The HDC-SD5 uses the AVCHD format to record full-

Review Verdict: Not yet reviewed by editors.

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pcpro.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.15 star(s) Panasonic HDC-SD5EG-K

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Buying a camcorder is increasingly confusing. Not only do you have to choose between standard and high definition, there are at least four different types of recording format available. Panasonic's HDC-SD5 opts for the relatively new AVCHD, recording to S

Review Verdict: A dinky AVCHD camcorder, with respectable video performance and a reasonable price.

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alaTest.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.7 star(s) Review summary of Panasonic HDC-SD5

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alaTest has collected and analysed 161 reviews of Panasonic HDC-SD5 from international magazines and websites.

Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 85/100. Comparing these reviews to 82288 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 94/100 = Excellent.

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simplydv.co.uk Professional Review.

SimplyDV Review: Panasonic HDC-SD5 3CCD AVCHD Camcorder

Comments:
Back in late 2007, Panasonic took consumer high definition to the next level with its full-HD specification 3CCD AVCHD camcorder capable of recording 1920x1080i video and stills to high-capacity SD cards

Review Verdict: The HDC-SD5 is pitched at the home movie maker who's looking to shoot and playback high definition movie clips in all the usual domestic situations such as recording the development of a new baby to capturing events like holiday vacations, holiday celebra

Read full review at simplydv.co.uk

smarthouse.com.au Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Panasonic HD Camcorder HDC-SD5

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If you have an HD TV, you might be considering upgrading to an HD camcorder as well. And Panasonic's SD5 may just be the trick - so long as you have enough memory cards to support your HD habit.

Review Verdict: If you do not mind investing a lot of money on SDHC cards, then Panasonic's HDC-SD5 is a video camera that will provide you with video footages worth sharing in its full HD glory.

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QuickTake:

Pros: Form factor; Video quality; Connectivity options; Ease of use
Cons: Recording time (41 minutes in highest mode using 4GB SDHC card); Price of SDHC card
computerbuyer.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Panasonic HDC-SD5

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This new 3CCD high definition camcorder uses memory cards, rather than tape or hard disk, to record and play back full 1920x 1080i HD movies and stills - with impressive results. Because it can take advantage of affordable SDHC Class 6 cards with capaciti

Review Verdict: Solid state is the future, you know. Amazing full HD at an affordable price.

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cnet.com.au Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.9 star(s) Panasonic HDC-SD5 Review - Camcorders

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panasonic hdc-sd5 review: The Panasonic HDC-SD5 delivers fantastic HD video and accessible but clever features in a petite package -- we just wish it had more memory.

Review Verdict: The Panasonic HDC-SD5 delivers fantastic HD video and accessible but clever features in a petite package -- we just wish it had more memory.

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QuickTake:

Pros: Compact size, First-rate video
Cons: Flash memory fills up fast
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