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DirFX - Panasonic SDR-H80-S SD and HDD Camcorder (Silver)

List Price: $399.95
Our Price: $282.00
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Manufacturer: Panasonic

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Batteries Included: 1
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Panasonic
Color: Silver
Department: Cameras & Camcorders
Display Size: 2.7
EAN: 0689466115789
Feature: 1CCD camera system
Floppy Disk Drive Description: None
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Panasonic
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Maximum Focal Length: 105
Minimum Focal Length: 1.5
Model: SDR-H80-S
Optical Zoom: 70
Publisher: Panasonic
Release Date: 2009-04-15
Studio: Panasonic

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

Accessories
AmazonBasics Universal Camera Case for Digital Cameras HF (Black) AmazonBasics Quilted Case for Small Electronics Including Cameras, Mobile Phones, GPS Units (Black) [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging] AmazonBasics Camcorder Bag with Shoulder Strap (Black) AmazonBasics USB 2.0 A-Male to Mini-B Cable (6 Feet / 1.8 Meters) AmazonBasics USB 2.0 A-Male to B-Male Cable (6 Feet / 1.8 Meters)

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Editorial Reviews:
SDR-H80-S silver SD/HDD camcorder

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Customer Rating:

Summary: Don't waste your money!!
Comment: I "upgraded" from my Panasonic Mini-DV camera. Big mistake. My main use for this camera is taping dance competitions, inside. The camera has no light (which I didn't notice until I got it out of the box -- my fault) but even the low-light setting produced TERRIBLE video. Even outside it is not as crisp and clear as my old camera.
Besides the Panasonic name, the reason I purchased this camera is that it is compatible with iMovie. I previously purchased a Sony camcorder and the clerk at Best Buy neglected to tell me that it wasn't compatible with a Mac even though I had told her that I did a lot of video editing on my MAC. Took the Sony back and got the Panasonic. I don't know if I can return this as I have it for a couple of months but it is useless for what I need. I realize I should have checked out the camcorder before I really needed it but I waited and now it may be too late.
I'm going back to Best Buy and see what they say.
I don't want to go to an HD camcorder because they cost too much and use so much memory when editing on my computer.

The only reason I gave this camcorder 2 stars is because it is very light, attractive, has great zoom and easy-to-use menu. But that doesn't make up for the poor video quality.
Very disappointed with Panasonic.

Customer Rating:

Summary: Excelent product nice service
Comment: Excelent camera, excelent video quality. Amazing ease of use. Only downsize: lack of built in light, other than that awesome camera =)

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Summary: really bad picture!!
Comment: this camera's pictur quality is soooo very bad. my cell phone takes better video. also the included software is not compatible with windows 7 or vista 64 bit. had alot of possibilities but pic quality just kills this camera.

Customer Rating:

Summary: pretty good
Comment: I like the camera but have a major problem with the software that comes with it. The camera records in an MOD format that is not compatable with my video editing software and windows media player. Videosuite 2.0 is very limited in what it will do and I was informed by Panasonic that I can have videosuite 3.0 if I want to pay for it. Yeh right! I would've never bought this camera if I knew what a hassle it would be to work with my video files.

Customer Rating:

Summary: SDR-H80 Review
Comment: Camera is a little small for my hand but was a gift for my wife and fits hers like a glove. She loves it and it is easy to use. Found two downfalls with the camera, no light so you can't film in dark places... not a huge deal breaker and the second is that the software does not seem to be windows 7 compatible. Other than that I have found this to be a great camera for the price and excellent zoom capability and tons of features.

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