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cnet.com Professional Review.
Panasonic HDC-SD9
QuickTake:
Pros: Compact and lightweight; saturated colors.
Cons: Moderate to low-light videos look cloudy; some awkward design choices; smallish LCD with terrible color reproduction; awful bundled software.
pcmag.com Professional Review.
Panasonic HDC-SD9-8GB
Comments:
It's easy to be seduced by how light and comfortable the 11.5-ounce HDC-SD9-8GB camcorder ($699.95 direct) feels. In fact, it weighs less than comparably priced camcorders by more than four ounces; it achieves this by forgoing an integrated hard drive or
Review Verdict: This camcorder is small and lightweight, but its video quality is below par.
It's easy to be seduced by how light and comfortable the 11.5-ounce HDC-SD9-8GB camcorder ($699.95 direct) feels. In fact, it weighs less than comparably priced camcorders by more than four ounces; it achieves this by forgoing an integrated hard drive or
Review Verdict: This camcorder is small and lightweight, but its video quality is below par.
QuickTake:
Pros: Small form factor. Extremely lightweight. Dolby Digital 5.1 recording. Face detection.
Cons: Video quality is not as sharp as the competition. Struggles to adjust white balance when lighting changes. Mild purple fringing. Editing software is primitive. HDMI port is poorly placed.
trustedreviews.com Professional Review.
Panasonic HDC-SD9 - Preview
Comments:
James previews the HDC-SD9 on show at Panasonic's HD Networking Convention in Valencia.
Review Verdict: The HDC-SD9 has a similar basic specification to its predecessor. It sports Panasonic's trademark trio of CCDs, in this case 1/6in units with 560,000 pixels apiece. These will have a good effect on colour fidelity, but sensors this small usually have a ne
James previews the HDC-SD9 on show at Panasonic's HD Networking Convention in Valencia.
Review Verdict: The HDC-SD9 has a similar basic specification to its predecessor. It sports Panasonic's trademark trio of CCDs, in this case 1/6in units with 560,000 pixels apiece. These will have a good effect on colour fidelity, but sensors this small usually have a ne
trustedreviews.com Professional Review.
Panasonic HDC-SD9 - Full HD Camcorder
Comments:
James gets his hands on Panasonic's SD card-based HDC-SD9 again for a more extensive test.
Review Verdict: Now we've had a chance to give Panasonic's HDC-SD9 a proper going over, we can't help being rather bowled over. It's definitely not a camcorder for the serious hobbyist, even if it can shoot great-quality video in all but the worst lighting conditions. Bu
James gets his hands on Panasonic's SD card-based HDC-SD9 again for a more extensive test.
Review Verdict: Now we've had a chance to give Panasonic's HDC-SD9 a proper going over, we can't help being rather bowled over. It's definitely not a camcorder for the serious hobbyist, even if it can shoot great-quality video in all but the worst lighting conditions. Bu
tipa.com Professional Review.
Best Camcorder: Panasonic HDC-SD9
Comments:
With this 3 CCD, full HD camera Panasonic has succeeded in bringing a very compact model into the market. On top of the excellent image quality, this camcorder also has advanced features like face detection and the unique Intelligence Shooting guide. In s
With this 3 CCD, full HD camera Panasonic has succeeded in bringing a very compact model into the market. On top of the excellent image quality, this camcorder also has advanced features like face detection and the unique Intelligence Shooting guide. In s
camcorderinfo.com Professional Review.
Panasonic HDC-SD9 Camcorder Review - Panasonic Flash Memory Camcorders
Comments:
The Panasonic HDC-SD9 is the company's third generation AVCHD camcorder that records exclusively to SD/SDHC memory cards. The improvements over its ancestor, the HDC-SD1, are numerous. The SD9 records in full 1920 x 1080 with a new maximum bit rate of 17M
Review Verdict: We'd also hoped that the third generation AVCHD camcorders would be the ones to finally match HDV quality. Sadly, that is not the case, though the HDC-SD9 has the best AVCHD compression to date. The camcorder still produces slight "ghost images" subj...
The Panasonic HDC-SD9 is the company's third generation AVCHD camcorder that records exclusively to SD/SDHC memory cards. The improvements over its ancestor, the HDC-SD1, are numerous. The SD9 records in full 1920 x 1080 with a new maximum bit rate of 17M
Review Verdict: We'd also hoped that the third generation AVCHD camcorders would be the ones to finally match HDV quality. Sadly, that is not the case, though the HDC-SD9 has the best AVCHD compression to date. The camcorder still produces slight "ghost images" subj...
pcadvisor.co.uk Professional Review.
Panasonic HDC-SD9 review
Comments:
Acclaimed for its three-CCD sensor set-up, Panasonic's HDC-SD9 is half the size of competing camcorders - due in part to its favouring of SD storage.
Review Verdict: While you must sacrifice a little quality to get a camcorder as diminutive as the Panasonic HDC-SD9, given the ease of use and responsiveness, many will may feel it's a sacrifice worth making.
Acclaimed for its three-CCD sensor set-up, Panasonic's HDC-SD9 is half the size of competing camcorders - due in part to its favouring of SD storage.
Review Verdict: While you must sacrifice a little quality to get a camcorder as diminutive as the Panasonic HDC-SD9, given the ease of use and responsiveness, many will may feel it's a sacrifice worth making.
pcpro.co.uk Professional Review.
Panasonic HDC-SD9
Comments:
Impressed as we were by the HDC-SD5 a few months back, it was still a surprise to see it become the top-selling HD model that it has. Now, fewer than six months later, Panasonic has brought out a new version: called the HDC-SD9, it takes the solid basis o
Review Verdict: Some key improvements over the HDC-SD5 make this an enticing pocket HD camcorder prospect.
Impressed as we were by the HDC-SD5 a few months back, it was still a surprise to see it become the top-selling HD model that it has. Now, fewer than six months later, Panasonic has brought out a new version: called the HDC-SD9, it takes the solid basis o
Review Verdict: Some key improvements over the HDC-SD5 make this an enticing pocket HD camcorder prospect.
alaTest.com Professional Review.
Review summary of Panasonic HDC-SD9
Comments:
alaTest has collected and analysed 324 reviews of Panasonic HDC-SD9 from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 73/100 and users 84/100. Comparing these reviews to 81993 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 97/100 = Excellent.
alaTest has collected and analysed 324 reviews of Panasonic HDC-SD9 from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 73/100 and users 84/100. Comparing these reviews to 81993 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 97/100 = Excellent.
goodgearguide.com.au Professional Review.
Panasonic HDC-SD9
Comments:
Review Verdict: The HDC-SD9 is an evolutionary upgrade of the SD5. While the majority of changes are arguably minor, they combine to lift the camcorder head-and-shoulders above its predecessor, not to mention the majority of competitors.
Review Verdict: The HDC-SD9 is an evolutionary upgrade of the SD5. While the majority of changes are arguably minor, they combine to lift the camcorder head-and-shoulders above its predecessor, not to mention the majority of competitors.
QuickTake:
Pros: Ultra lightweight design, stunning 'full HD' video resolution, improved battery/SD card arrangement, solid still images mode, Face Detection technology
Cons: SDHC media not cheap, no external microphone jack
zdnet.com Professional Review.
Panasonic HDC-SD9
Comments:
With its eye-catching, compact body and relatively low price, the Panasonic HDC-SD9 seems to be quite an attractive buy for a flash-based AVCHD camcorder. At 11.7 ounces with battery and SD card and only 3.6 inches long, it's certainly one of the smallest
With its eye-catching, compact body and relatively low price, the Panasonic HDC-SD9 seems to be quite an attractive buy for a flash-based AVCHD camcorder. At 11.7 ounces with battery and SD card and only 3.6 inches long, it's certainly one of the smallest
macworld.co.uk Professional Review.
Panasonic HDC-SD9
Comments:
Whether you're in the market for a new camcorder for that trip of a lifetime or are a newcomer thinking of getting into video blogging, there's plenty of choice when it comes to how (and in which format) you record your home movies.
Review Verdict: While it seems like a good mid-range option, performance in low light is not as good as the others, with overall picture quality not as sharp. Auto white balance performance is also variable, and its audio is not quite as 'full' sounding as we'd like. It
Whether you're in the market for a new camcorder for that trip of a lifetime or are a newcomer thinking of getting into video blogging, there's plenty of choice when it comes to how (and in which format) you record your home movies.
Review Verdict: While it seems like a good mid-range option, performance in low light is not as good as the others, with overall picture quality not as sharp. Auto white balance performance is also variable, and its audio is not quite as 'full' sounding as we'd like. It
QuickTake:
Pros: Small yet well constructed, fast in operation, storage capacity expandable via larger SDHC media
Cons: Storage via SD media only, picture and sound not as impressive as competing larger-build models
cnet.co.uk Professional Review.
Panasonic HDC-SD9
Comments:
The Panasonic HDC-SD9 is one of the smallest and lightest full-size camcorders we've tested, and yet it still manages to pack in a good number of features -- you can even manually adjust aperture and shutter speed, which is unusual in this class
Review Verdict: The Panasonic HDC-SD9's compact size is great and it's relatively inexpensive, which is always a good thing. But despite its trio of CCDs, the video quality and performance are too inconsistent for us to give it a full thumbs-up
The Panasonic HDC-SD9 is one of the smallest and lightest full-size camcorders we've tested, and yet it still manages to pack in a good number of features -- you can even manually adjust aperture and shutter speed, which is unusual in this class
Review Verdict: The Panasonic HDC-SD9's compact size is great and it's relatively inexpensive, which is always a good thing. But despite its trio of CCDs, the video quality and performance are too inconsistent for us to give it a full thumbs-up
QuickTake:
Pros: Compact and lightweight; saturated colours
Cons: Moderate to low-light videos look cloudy; some awkward design choices; smallish LCD with terrible colour reproduction; awful bundled software
pcauthority.com.au Professional Review.
Panasonic HDC-SD9
Comments:
Key improvements over the SD5 make this a still more enticing pocket HD camcorder prospect
Review Verdict: But there are some key changes. The big addition is progressive scanning for true Full HD - the SD5 only recorded interlaced HD. Then there's the new 17Mb/s AVCHD "HA" quality mode, as well as 13Mb/s HG, although recording in HA will only allow you to fit
Key improvements over the SD5 make this a still more enticing pocket HD camcorder prospect
Review Verdict: But there are some key changes. The big addition is progressive scanning for true Full HD - the SD5 only recorded interlaced HD. Then there's the new 17Mb/s AVCHD "HA" quality mode, as well as 13Mb/s HG, although recording in HA will only allow you to fit
reviewed.com Professional Review.
Panasonic HDC-SD9 Camcorder Review
Comments:
The Panasonic HDC-SD9 ($799 MSRP) is the third-generation AVCHD flash camcorder in the company's fleet. Earlier incarnations were plagued with problematic video quality, but this may be the year AVCHD turns it around. The SD9 prides itself on being one of
Review Verdict: The Panasonic HDC-SD9 has two primary attributes-low price and small size. Its video quality is good, but not great. It has limited onboard connectivity, and handling is at the bottom of the totem pole. We've watched Panasonic get aggressive on this size
The Panasonic HDC-SD9 ($799 MSRP) is the third-generation AVCHD flash camcorder in the company's fleet. Earlier incarnations were plagued with problematic video quality, but this may be the year AVCHD turns it around. The SD9 prides itself on being one of
Review Verdict: The Panasonic HDC-SD9 has two primary attributes-low price and small size. Its video quality is good, but not great. It has limited onboard connectivity, and handling is at the bottom of the totem pole. We've watched Panasonic get aggressive on this size
computerbuyer.co.uk Professional Review.
Panasonic HDC-SD9
Comments:
If you've been keeping an eye on the camcorder market, you'll know tape and disks are conceding to models that record high quality video onto memory cards. Panasonic started the ball rolling 18 months ago with the SD1, which used a new format called AVCHD
Review Verdict: Small camera, big picture. Great features, superb quality, ideal for newcomers to HD.
If you've been keeping an eye on the camcorder market, you'll know tape and disks are conceding to models that record high quality video onto memory cards. Panasonic started the ball rolling 18 months ago with the SD1, which used a new format called AVCHD
Review Verdict: Small camera, big picture. Great features, superb quality, ideal for newcomers to HD.
picturecorrect.com Professional Review.
Panasonic HDC-SD9
Comments:
The Panasonic HDC-SD9 is a high definition camcorder that records to both SD and SDHC memory cards. It is designed to be the world's smallest and lightest flash card HD camcorder. The HDC-SD9 features optical image stabilization, a Leica Dicomar lens, hig
Review Verdict: unveils two new full-high definition camcorders, with new face detection and intelligent shooting guide
The Panasonic HDC-SD9 is a high definition camcorder that records to both SD and SDHC memory cards. It is designed to be the world's smallest and lightest flash card HD camcorder. The HDC-SD9 features optical image stabilization, a Leica Dicomar lens, hig
Review Verdict: unveils two new full-high definition camcorders, with new face detection and intelligent shooting guide
laptopmag.com Professional Review.
Panasonic HDC-SD9, a review of Panasonic HDC-SD9
Comments:
The Panasonic HDC-SD9 disappoints in both performance and design.
Review Verdict: For $689, the SD9's performance and ease of use are disappointing. The bundled software could improve with a downloadable update, but there's no fixing the design flaws and video performance. Panasonic's brilliant prosumer cameras (like the VariCam series
The Panasonic HDC-SD9 disappoints in both performance and design.
Review Verdict: For $689, the SD9's performance and ease of use are disappointing. The bundled software could improve with a downloadable update, but there's no fixing the design flaws and video performance. Panasonic's brilliant prosumer cameras (like the VariCam series
QuickTake:
Pros: Good physical shape and weight, Vibrant video colors
Cons: Generally poor video performance, Terrible button and port placement
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Review Verdict: Despite its trio of CCDs, the video quality and performance of the Panasonic HDC-SD9 are a bit too inconsistent. Plus, we recommend avoiding this model until software support for it improves.
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