Panasonic HDC-HS9

Last update: Review by CamcorderInfo (09 Apr’08)

Panasonic HDC-HS9 is an AVCHD camcorder featuring 60GB storage, High Definition Hybrid with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom, CCD, 5.1-channel surround sound and SD/SDHC memory cards.

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Panasonic HDC-HS9 Reviews

CamcorderInfo reviews the Panasonic HDC-HS9 and writes;

“In the lab testing at a bright and even 3000 lux, the image was good, but far from the most impressive AVCHD camcorders we’ve seen this year. The HDC-HS9’s image was more saturated than its competitors, and also more saturated than its predecessor, the HDC-SD1. We’d really love to see some sort of saturation adjustment tool on next year’s Panasonic camcorders. Canon offers this on all HD models, and Sony offers it on their tape-based HDR-HC9, but none of their other HD camcorder. ”
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Trusted Reviews reviews the Panasonic HDC-HS9 and writes;

“We forgave the HDC-SD9’s lack of hobbyist features, because its tiny size and reasonable price will make you much more likely to keep it with you at all times. Although the HDC-HS9 has almost the same features, plus a 60GB hard disk, it’s more normally proportioned and around £200 more expensive. Having Full HD video quality linked to a healthy video storage capacity will also leave many disappointed at the lack of a lens ring and the fact you can’t hook up a third-party microphone. The HDC-HS9 is still a great camcorder, and reportedly selling like hot cakes in Japan. But it would be even better with a few more enthusiast features, particularly for the money. ”
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SimplyDV reviews the Panasonic HDC-HS9 and writes;

“The HDC-SD9 is a great camcorder for those looking for a starter camcorder that is capable of shooting and playing back high definition video designed to look and sound great on large-format flat-panel TV displays when connected digitally, and in that respect it really deserves credit…Physical handling is great, as is the ease with which menu selections can be made and clips selected with the mini-joystick. The graphical user interface is well-designed and accessible to an absolute beginner. ”
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Panasonic HDC-HS9 SPECIFICATIONS

Product Features

* Capture high-definition video to hard disk drive; 60 GB storage
* 10x optical zoom; Advanced Mega Optical Image Stabilizer
* Face detection technology; Intelligent Shooting Guide
* 5.1-channel surround sound; Zoom mic feature
* Compatible with SD/SDHC memory cards

Technical Details

* Model: HDC-HS9
* Height: 2.62 inches
* Weight: 0.94 pounds
* Width: 5.39 inches

Panasonic HDC-HS9 PRESS RELEASE

PANASONIC UNVEILS TWO NEW FULL-HIGH DEFINITION CAMCORDERS, WITH NEW FACE DETECTION AND INTELLIGENT SHOOTING GUIDE

World’s Smallest and Lightest* SD Card HD Camcorder Makes Debut at CES 2008

Las Vegas, NV - January 6, 2008 – Panasonic, a leader in High Definition and digital video technologies, today announces two new full-High Definition 3CCD camcorders, the HDC-HS9, a hybrid model that can record to either an SD (or SDHC) Memory Card or its built-in 60-GB hard disk and the HDC-SD9, the world’s smallest and lightest* SD card High Definition camcorder, weighing in at just 0.606 pounds. Both the SD9 and HS9, which feature new Panasonic camcorder technologies, Face Detection and Intelligent Shooting Guide, will be displayed at the 2008 International CES in Las Vegas from January 7-10 at the Panasonic booth #9405.

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