Panasonic SDR-H40 40GB Hard Drive Camcorder with 42x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
by Panasonic
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Digital Photo Product Details
Manufacturer: PanasonicRelease Date: 2007-01-31
Model: SDR-H40
Color: silver
Product features:
- Capture video to hard disk drive; 40 GB storage for up to 36 hours of footage
- 42x optical zoom
- Anti-Shock Shield for hard drive protection
- Panasonic's Advanced Mega OIS technology
- Compatible with SD/SDHC memory cards
- SanDisk 4GB SDHC card
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Panasonic SDR-H40 40GB Hard Drive Camcorder with 42x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Customer Review: Great video camera... for the price
Summary: 5 Stars
Let me start off with a complaint: accessories for this camera are not cheap!
That being said, the camera is great. It doesn't shoot high-def, but it does take otherwise great pictures and the features on this product are pretty great.
However, in hindsight and with further research (and a little more money) I would now get the upgraded version with a 60 gig and 50x optical zoom. However, this camera is great for the price I paid and I can assure you the camera has some amazing features.
The 42x optical zoom is enhanced even more by the digital zoom, but I can assure you you can read what someone is doing at least 25 feet away on a computer screen with clarity! My dad took a shot of his license plate at 75 yards and was able to read it easily.
The 40gig hard drive is also an excellent plus, but keep in mind that memory is getting cheaper and a 16 gig SDHC card on amazon only runs you about 30 dollars at the moment. That just means that expansion is easy and a 60 gig isn't necessary anymore--but an increase in optics isn't as easy to come by (hence the 50x/60 gig recommendation).
Either way there isn't really anything bad worth saying about this camera. I did get the Lumix FZ-28, though... and if you're into serious photography just go ahead and get that instead of this one. If you're serious about optics with that you can always get an extra lens or two!
Regards!
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Description of Panasonic SDR-H40 40GB Hard Drive Camcorder with 42x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
40GB hard disk model for extended shooting fun with up to 36 hours of recording time, plus 42x zoom power and image stabilization.Camcorders
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