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I bought this to replace an older tape-type camcorder, and found this at a terrific price. It's not HD but the picture quality is perfectly fine. The 70X zoom is beyond belief. The device is also very light and easy to handle, and transferring video files from the SD card is quick and easy. I am mostly a still picture photographer so video is a bit mysterious to me--this camera seems to have difficulties in very low light but I think that's probably a video issue and not specific to t his camera. I'm very happy with it and love using it.
This camera is over 10 years old and still a viable alternative to the new models of similar specs. I bought this one used to give to my brother for hunting purposes due to its 70x optical zoom and my satisfaction with my own which I think I bought in 2002. Using a 4gb card, the entire length can be put directly to DVD via most recorders. Batteries are inexpensive and simple to replace making prolonged shooting without a charge an easy fix - same with SDHC card. Picture quality is not HD but good. I have had mine for 13 years without an issue of any kind and why I bought the same model used to give my brother.
Pros are the 70x Power Zoom for Greater Distance, Facial Enhancement Feature Compatible with Facial Recognition, and Image Stabilizer evens out the shakiness. The cons are its Life Expectancy is Atrocious and has a lot to do with the Video Screen Door MUST Be Open when turning this Camera On and Off, the Tip is All must be done with the Video Screen Door Open as their is a Design Flaw, if the door is closed when turning Camera on it is surmised that a Power Surge shoots thru the Camera when the Door is finally opened and Shorts out the Camera Causing Loss of not only Function and Screen Display. This does NOT Happen on the First Few Times but adds to the stated premature failure of the Cam. One must Discipline themselves to Open said Door FIRST for On and Leave it OPEN when Turning Off and Make Sure No Power is running in Order to Achieve a Long Life Expectancy from this Camera. Has No Shock Features Handle with care and IS Sensitive to Sudden Temperature Change and Humidity, other than that it has Great Quality's that make this a Good Value as Most other Cam's with same Features are much much more Costly. Read full review
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Well the Panasonic SDR-S26 Camcorder is a great choice for a small lightweight Camcorder plus you can usually get one on the cheap, I mean for what you get like 70 X zoom, I mean WoW it's so impressive what all they did hear, all you have to do is take a look and you will see!!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
This is a very nice and easy to use camera.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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