Panasonic HDC-HS100 Camcorder Review

by David Kender
Published on Jul 24, 2008 8:57 AM

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


    What’s in the Box?
    The Panasonic HDC-HS100 ships with the following items:

    - VW-VBG130 Battery Pack
    - AC Adapter
    - AC Cable
    - DC Cable
    - Remote Control
    - Button-type battery
    - AV Cable
    - Component Cable
    - USB Cable
    - CD-ROM: HD Writer 2.6 for HDC

    The battery life on the HDC-HS100 is fairly decent, so you'll only need a couple additional packs for long shoots. Of course, an HDMI cable is not included. You'll also want to grab a small camcorder bag and an SDHC card for extra backup.

    Other Features (0.0)
    Fades-     To bypass basic post production transitions, you can apply Faders to your video clips. Choose between black or white fade-ins and fade-outs.

    Auto Ground Directional Standby (AGS)- You know those times when you think the camcorder is in standby mode, but it's really recording your entire foot travel route in all its jittery and seizure-inducing glory? When Auto Ground Directional Standby (AGS) mode is activated, the HDC-HS100 will automatically power off when it senses a drop from its typical upright recording position.

    Pre-Record- To prevent missing out on golden footage, or at least the first three seconds of it, select Pre-Record. When Pre-Record is engaged, the HDC-HS100 will continuously record three second loops of video to an internal cache, in a cyclical process. When the Record button is pressed, the last three seconds of video is tacked onto the beginning of the new clip, putting to rest your fears of missing out on Punxsutawney Phil next February.



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