Panasonic SDR-H18 (SDRH18) Review
October 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment
The Panasonic SDR-H18 (SDRH18) is a digital camcorder the records to a 30GB hard drive or optional SD memory cards. Hard drive camcorders are slowly growing to replace video cameras that record to tape or discs because of the simplicity of not having to deal with those types of recording media. They may have some additional costs initially but not paying for tapes or even more expensive mini discs may save you money in the long run. It is pretty simple to transfer to computer. The biggest downsides are limited storage space. You can always record to SD memory cards but these can quickly get expensive. The 30GB hard drive is big enough for most users but if you were unable to empty the hard drive, you may run out of room. You also are forced to store your empty your hard drive on to something unlike tapes and discs where you can permanently keep your video.
Panasonic SDR-H18 Features & Specifications Review
- Camcorder Type: Digital
- Recording Type: Hard Drive & SD memory
- LCD Screen Size: 2.7 inch
- Output: USB 2.0
- Optical Zoom: 32X
- Digital Zoom: 1000X
- Image Stabilizer: Yes
- Still Pictures: Yes
- Warranty: 1 year
- Dimensions: 2.9 inches high, 2.8 inches wide, 5 inches deep, 15.5 ounces
The Panasonic SDRH18 has some great features including its impressive zoom, recording capabilities and impressive video quality. The SDR-H18 is comfortable to hold and the image stabilization feature really helps you shoot a steady image. There are a few negatives although they are pretty minor. Some of the controls are hard to access with one hand and the USB port is tucked away behind the battery so its pretty hard to quickly access. Overall, the Panasonic SDRH18 is a great quality camera. You may want to compare it against JVC and Sony’s hard drive camcorders as they are similar quality.
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