- CNET Editors' Rating 7.4/10 Very good Editorial policies >>
- Average user rating from 9 users 6.0/10 Good Read user opinions >>
Specs: Video input type: Camcorder; Optical zoom: 32 x; Media type: Hard disk drive See full specs >>
Price range: $899.99
CNET editors' review
- Reviewed on: 07/27/2007
CNET product brief
Description: The Panasonic SDR-H18 is a hard disk drive-based, home-movie camcorder.Compared to other home-movie camcorders on the market, it is expensive at around $900.
Pros: Has optical stabilization, which is somewhat more favorable than some similarly priced camcorders.(While many camcorders have electronic image stabilization, optical stabilization generally produces superior results.)Supports manual focus, which helps savvy users to shoot in hard-to-focus situations.Weighing a little over a pound without battery or media, this camcorder is reasonably portable.
Cons: None noted, given available product data.
Suitability: Suited for recording important family events.
Value: In general, this camcorder's features are as expected for this price.
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User opinions
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9/10 Spectacular May 29, 2007
"Very good HDD camcorder DO NOT pay attention to the other review" Read more >>
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5/10 Average March 30, 2007
"descent price for size and picture qualty" Read more >>
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6/10 Good November 5, 2007
"OK, but not editing-friendly" Read more >>
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