Panasonic HDC-SD60S SD Based Hi-Def Camcorder with 35X Intelligent Zoom (Silver)
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Manufacturer: PanasonicRelease Date: 2010-05-01
Model: HDC-SD60S
Color: Silver
Product features:
- 2-11/16" widescreen LCD
- 25X optical zoom lens (digital zoom to 1500X)
- High-definition video resolution: 1920 x 1080
- Optical image stabilization
- Face recognition tracks your subject within the frame (up to 6 registered subjects)
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Panasonic HDC-SD60S SD Based Hi-Def Camcorder with 35X Intelligent Zoom (Silver)
Customer Review: So much better than a Flip
Summary: 5 Stars
I was given a Flip camcorder about a year ago, and really appreciated how useful it was for things like capturing the kids' sporting events. Decided I wanted to improve quality, so tried upgrading to the Flip UltraHD.
Flip units are very small, have very easy-to-use (but limited) software to edit videos. But they also have limitations, particularly on zoom and quality. Unfortunately, I found that the UltraHD may have HD resolution (720p), but just uses too low a bitrate to produce HD quality.
Decided to try the Panasonic HDC-SD60 as an alternative -- a bit more expensive that the Flip, but less expensive than the numerous $800-range camcorders.
I find the unit to be excellent. Easy enough to use, and excellent video quality. (I use it at the highest quality setting (about 16 Mbps). Yes, I've seen some variations in auto white balance, as another user reported -- not during scenes, in my case, but occasionally scene-to-scene. Still, the performance is quite satisfying for casual uses like capturing the kids.
A very nice feature is the HDMI-CEC support. I connected this unit to my Samsung TV by HDMI cable, and discovered that the Samsung unit automatically switched to that input, and I could use my TV remote to control playback. (The camcorder renders directions on buttons to use, on the TV.) Very nice! Definitely get an HDMI cable for use with this, and skip the analog cable included with it.
I found the software to be lacking. Pretty slow, and I didn't have the patience to fence with it. A key feature it ought to have is an easy way to go through scenes and select those you want to keep, and it doesn't have that. That's my only gripe. I'd probably rate this 4.5 stars, if I could, on account of not having decent software.
Of course, there are lots of good third-party packages out there, pretty cheap (sub-$100) these days. I've been trying out Sony Vegas.
Keep in mind that you'll need a reasonably recent computer to handle the AVCHD files.
Description of Panasonic HDC-SD60S SD Based Hi-Def Camcorder with 35X Intelligent Zoom (Silver)
HDC-SD60 is perfect for users wanting portability, without sacrificing HD quality. New Panasonic HD camcorder features a 35.7mm wide-angle lens, ideal for capturing a variety of different shooting situations, such as self-portraits, indoor group shots and outdoor landscapes.
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