Panasonic SDR-H18 30GB Hard Disk Drive Camcorder with 32x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

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It's hard to believe such a small camcorder is capable of doing such great things. Panasonic Palmcorder SDR-H18 Camcorder is perfect for extended trips with its internal 30GB hard drive that holds as much video data as up to 22 8cm 1.4GB DVDs. That's about 22 hours worth of high-quality video. The SDR-H18 offers a 32x extended range zoom capability. Panasonic's selectable Optical Image Stabilization system helps reduce blurred images that result from normal handheld movements. Stills and videos may also be recorded on SD or SDHC memory cards. A built-in USB port lets you transfer images recorded on the 30GB hard drive directly to your PC or Mac for extended video storage or editing. Shoot in 4:3 standard or 16:9 widescreen visual modes - fill your TV screens. It's a camcorder for all seasons and reasons. Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.) Recording Modes - XP, SP, LP MagicPix Images for 2 Lux Minimum Illumination Shooting Iris - Auto Focus/Manual (Including Gain) Still Picture Recording, 640x480, 640x360 (16 - 9) MPEG2 Recording Format Wide Mode (16 - 9 Aspect Ratio) Image Sensor (Total) - 1/6 CCD (680K Pixels) Image Sensor (Effective) - 4 - 3 - 340K, 16 - 9 - 460K (Moving Picture) Image Sensor (Effective) - 4 - 3 - 350K, 16 - 9 - 460K (Still Picture) Lens Aperture - F1.8 (Wide)/F3.7 (Telephoto) White Balance Settings - Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, Manual Backlight Compensation Date Recording - Auto Date (in Date Code) On-Screen Display Language - English, French, Spanish Built-In SD SDHC Card Slot PictBridge Compatible Unit Dimensions - 2.98 W x 3.27 H x 4.76 D; Weight - 0.95 lbs. Panasonic USA Warranty 1 Year Parts and 90 Days Labor

Customer Reviews:

Great camcorder.......2007-12-27

Easy to use and great picture/sound quality for a low end hard drive camcorder model. Highly recommend it for shooting family videos and special events. Only complaints I have are the usb connection to the PC is kind of awkward and the stripped down version of the Imagemixer Pixela software is horrible. Just use Windows Movie Maker or something instead and the usb connection is not worth removing a star over. Look at the bright side... no more DV/8mm tapes or those silly DVD camcorders!

Convenient, simple operation and excellent value for money.......2007-12-24

I've owned this for a week after returning a Sony SR5 HD camcorder that records in AVCHD format. I also own an old JVC mini DV camcorder. This camera trumps both big time.

Easy operation - there's a nice little mode selection dial that operates 4 modes - video and camera recording and playback. In there center of the dial is a thumb joystick that controls selections. There are very few buttons to mess around with and there is no viewfinder - I'm in the camp that finds viewfinders useless on camcorders. The camera does take a few seconds to 'wake up' and access the HDD so that can be a little irritating. The included software is nothing fancy but does a good enough job of importing and burning. The editing capababilities aren't that great but it is pretty fast on a Mac.

HDD - the HDD is awesome. At highest resolution it still holds about 7 hrs of data. The only problem is that Windows Moviemaker or the Mac software - iMovie will not recognize the format so you're stuck using the supplied software. I am sure there are better solutions that I haven't researched - if you have one, please leave a comment! Having said that the SR5 AVCHD format was a NIGHTMARE to work with - I just don't think editing software has caught up with the HD hardware. Also the lack of prevalance of HD format makes it quite daft to buy a HD camera when you are going to convert videos to a normal SD DVD to share with others.

Image stabilization - optical stabilization is provided on this camera and believe me, it makes a huge difference. The pictures are very sharp compared even to my old miniDV camcorder - the miniDV format is supposed to be better for quality but the IS scores over a miniDV camera that doesn't stabilize.

Picture quality - Sharp but undersaturated. This is the only 'real' con I can think of. Color saturation isn't that great so the pictures come out slightly undercooked (less rich). However the contrast is great and the lowlight performace is pretty good actually (compared to the Sony SR5 HD camcorder). I did identical side by side tests inside my house.

IS + tripod - I left the IS on by mistake while recording from a tripod. In my experience this didn't cause the 'rippling' that people talk about. Dunno why that the case - you're actually supposed to turn off the IS when mounting on a tripod.

Take home: I love this camera and I think I made a great buy. I don't have any buyers remorse. I did when I picked up the Sony SR5 and felt daft about spending $500 more for something that just did not 'do it for me'. Kudos to Panasonic for this little gem.Panasonic SDR-H18 30GB Hard Disk Drive Camcorder with 32x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

great video camera, missing some options.......2007-12-24

great video cam, missing a flash light, a touch screen, and a lens shutter that is part of the camera. but the best for money value. I was so unhappy though as i purchased the camera and 5 days later i found it 50$ cheaper in circuit city. I will look more carefully next time.

Great Camera...So Far.......2007-12-17

I did a ton of research before purchasing this camera. For the price, the Panasonic seemed like the best choice. I've owned it for a little over a week, and so far I'm very happy with it. The zoom is great...I was able to zoom in on surfers clearly nearly 400 yards away. The software that it comes with seems crappy, but I completely bypass it using Windows Vista. I just plug it into the USB 2.0 port and the files end up on the hard drive. I then use Windows Movie Maker which is incredibly easy to learn and mess around with.

Serves my practical needs well.......2007-12-15

I did a bunch of research comparing the Sony, JVC and this one. The Panasonic overall seemed to get the best reviews, though a friend owns the Sony and loves it, too. Though it just arrived, I have already got it up and running and have shot several practice videos. My daughter turns one in a week and between that and the holidays, we got it just in time. The most common complaints were the short battery life ( I still haven't purchased a longer lasting one) and the awkward positioning of the USB port behind the battery. Despite those, I think that pros outweigh the cons and I am pleased with my purchase thus far.

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These binoculars are popular among the hard-core bird and nature watcher. They provide bright, clear vision through Olympus' special coating process. First, glare was removing by coating all the lens surfaces. An UV coat was then applied to reduce the number of UV rays that penetrate making the binoculars gentle on the eyes. Transmissivity has also been raised by keeping the loss of light to a minimum through the exclusive use of glass lenses and BaK4 prisms.The binoculars also feature long eye relief, making it easy to use even with glasses on. The large focusing knob also makes it easy to adjust the focus. The binoculars feature a stylish and ergonomic design with a refined easy to grip rubber body, streamlined design and beautiful curves.

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Olympus designed their Pathfinder EXPS-1 12 x 50 binoculars to give you exceptional performance both indoors and out. With the wide angle of view and the high-index Porro prisms, you can locate your subject easily and clearly, even if it's in motion. The rugged, rubberized body lets you grip the binoculars comfortably during extended viewing as well as giving you worry-free use when outside. The long 11mm eye relief gives you ease of use if you're wearing glasses, while the built-in dioptric correction adjusts to your individual eyesight.

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High-index prisms ensure bright, crisp, edge-to-edge images Multi-coated 8x lenses make for maximum image brightness, contrast, quality and reflection control Ergonomically designed, rubber-coated body for convenient use anywhere Long eye relief for ease of use when wearing glasses Large center focus knob for fast, easy focusing Built-in dioptric correction adjusts to individual eyesight

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BINOCULAR, PATHFINDER EXPS I 12X50

Manufacturer: WYNIT
ProductGroup: CE

Binoculars | Hunting Optics | Hunting | Categories | Sports & Outdoors
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BINOCULAR, PATHFINDER EXPS I 12X50

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