Panasonic HDC-HS9 review
in Camcorders
Verdict
It may not be a looker, but in all other respects this Panasonic is a stunning camera.
Review Date: 15 Jul 2008
Reviewed By: Matthew Sparkes
Price when reviewed: £562 (£646 inc VAT)
Overall Rating
Features & Design
Value for Money
Performance
| Details | |
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| Part Code | HDC-HS9 |
| Review Date | 15 Jul 2008 |
| Price ex VAT | £562 |
| Price inc VAT | £646 |
| Performance |
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| Features & Design |
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| Value for Money |
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| Overall rating |
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| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Camcorder HD standard | 1080p |
| Camcorder maximum video resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Camera megapixel rating | 2.1MP |
| Camcorder recording format | AVCHD |
| Accessory shoe? |
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| Camera optical zoom range | 10.0x |
| Camera optical image stabilisation |
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| Electronic image stabilisation? |
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| Screen size | 2.7in |
| Touchscreen |
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| Viewfinder? |
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| Built-in flash? |
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| Light? |
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| Number of sensors | 3 |
| Audio | |
|---|---|
| Internal mic type | 5.1 |
| External mic socket? |
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| Quoted battery life | 110mins |
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions width | 74 |
| Dimensions depth | 118 |
| Dimensions height | 69 |
| Dimensions | 74 x 118 x 69mm (WDH) |
| Weight | 444g |
| Storage | |
|---|---|
| Integrated memory | 60GB |
| Camcorder internal storage type | Hard disk |
| Memory card support | SD/SDHC Card |
| Outputs | |
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| Composite video output? |
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| Component video output? |
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| Accessories | |
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| Remote control? |
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| Dock? |
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