Panasonic HDC-DX1 First Impressions Camcorder Review

by Guy Bruner
Published on Jan 17, 2007 7:00 AM

Intro Performance
Format Tour
Auto / Manual Controls Still Features
Handling and Use Audio / Playback / Connectivity
Other Features
Comparisons / Conclusion


Conclusion
The HDC-DX1 is a heavy, DVD-based camcorder that shoots in AVCHD which so far does not achieve the picture quality of HDV. Unlike it sibling, the HDC-SD1, it has an electronic viewfinder that essential to almost all shooters, but particularly the enthusiast. Record times are a problem that is alleviated somewhat by dual layer DVDs. There are options for extended record times, though they come at the high price of reduced image quality. Nevertheless, the HDC-DX1 seems to be a better choice than the HDC-SD1 for the serious enthusiast who chooses AVCHD as their recording format.





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