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(More customer reviews)I bought this camcorder because I have never been a big fan of Sony camcorders, and this Panasonic SDR-H85K was top rated in consumer reports. I didn't need HD at least not yet, because I don't have an HDTV, and I didn't want to be able to see the pores on my face. HD is good for sports games, but i just needed something that took good video, and wanted a good Optical Image Stabilization(OIS). This thing is light, attractively styled and has amazing 78X zoom! I like the fact that they made it a hybrid which means it has an 80 GB HDD with the option to insert an SD or HCSD in it as well to boost the memory capacity. It also has quick start up for those "got to get quick" moments. The OIS on this camera is amazing! when you zoom out all the way, the OIS kicks in, and the image moves around a little, but it moves around smoothly or not at all vs. cameras with no OIS it looks like an earthquake hit. If you need a good OIS because you have shaky hands this is the camera for you.
Here's the problem with the camcorder: It has no light on it to get low light shots. It does terribly in low light conditions. and the LCD screen is low resolution, and has that "matte" finish to it so when the sun is shining on it, you almost cant see the playback on the screen.
I'd give this camcorder a 6/7 out of 10. Like it so far, but plan to upgrade when HD camcorders are less expensive. I'll probably still keep this one as a back up though!
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Advanced Optical 78X Zoom with OIS Your image is stabilized even at the longest zoom33mm Wide-angle Lens New, wider angle lens let you fit even more of your subjects into the videoIntelligent Auto with AE/AF Tracking Confidently record as the camera automatically adjusts settings such as exposure and focusSilver
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