Panasonic SDR-S26 SD Camcorder (Black)

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Panasonic SDR-S26 SD Camcorder (Black)

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Good Sound Quality

Customers are highly satisfied with the sound quality of the Panasonic SDR-S26 SD Camcorder, praising its clear audio and good volume, as well as the microphone's ability to pick up sounds effectively. Some customers also noted that the camcorder offers good picture quality, even if not HD, making it a great value for the price.

Integrated Lens Cap

Customers generally appreciate the integrated lens cap of the Panasonic SDR-S26 SD Camcorder as a convenient feature, preventing the loss of the lens cap. Some also praise its compact size and easy menu navigation. However, a few users have reported issues with the camera mistakenly being paused instead of recording.

Easy Battery Replacement

Customers have generally positive opinions about the ease of battery replacement on the Panasonic SDR-S26 SD Camcorder, with some noting that the batteries last longer than the original and can be easily recharged like a cell phone. However, there are mixed feelings regarding the battery life itself, with some customers reporting good battery life while others find it could be improved. Some have resorted to purchasing extended-life batteries for longer recording times.

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Zoom Capability

Customers are generally positive about the zoom capability of the Panasonic SDR-S26 SD Camcorder, with many praising its fantastic optical zoom and Optical Image Stabilization for producing stable, watchable video even at high zoom levels. Some customers have noted that while low light performance may suffer at higher zooms, they have still been able to capture impressive shots.

Menu Navigation

Customers have mixed opinions regarding the menu navigation of the Panasonic SDR-S26 SD Camcorder. While some users praise its ease of use and quick transfer of footage to computers, others find it difficult and express dissatisfaction with the video and photo quality.

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Quality

The supplied software enables a higher quality video than simply copying the files over and using windows media player.

I love the light-weight design, the great zoom, the ease of use.

Oia: good webmode: great, but restarts with a new 10min snippet everytime you pause and resume 70x zoom: great upto 30x zoom an... Read More

- the red power-on/charging led near the scroll-wheel partially stopped working after about a year and a half.

Price

For under $200 not a bad camera at all.

It is inexpensive enough so that my 8 and 12 year olds can use it without worry.

If you return it they will charge you a 15% restocking fee, the only retailer in this area that i know of who does that.

I knew going in that this camera wasn't going to be the picture equivalent of a $1000 camera.

Shipping

I bought a 16gb sdhc card from amazon $30 shipped that stores about 4 hours with the highest resolution (xp) and 16 hours of lo... Read More

This was shipped very promptly and arrived in one peice.

Free to try for 30 days from sony site).

Packaging/appearance

It is a gift for my son, so i haven't used it yet, but all parts were there and looked in good condition.

I don't use the the software that came with the package (i use pinnacle instead).

Competitiveness

5) the optical image stabilization is considerably more effective than the more common digital stabilization found in all other... Read More

I looked at a lot of different camcorders and chose the panasonic sdr-s26 sd because of its feather light weight, incredible zo... Read More

(i'm a sony brand fan, but the reviews of similar sony camcorder made me look for a different brand this time.

It's my second camcorder, previously i had a sony: no comparison whatsoever!

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Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.

This product had a total of 104 reviews as of our last analysis date on Dec 8 2024.