Panasonic HDC-SD1 First Impressions Camcorder Review

by Guy Bruner
Published on Jan 11, 2007 6:00 PM

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


 
Audio
Audio is a bright spot in this mostly stylistic camcorder. The Dolby Digital 5.1 surround microphones, with zoom function, sound great on an appropriate sound system.  The optional microphone manual level adjust makes using external microphones manageable. However, having no headphones jack requires hanging a lot of bulky AV cables and adapters off this little work of art just to hear what you are recording. I just can’t see this being done at a dinner party.
 
Playback
Video can be played back to appropriate displays using the AV, component video and HDMI cables.
 
Connectivity
There are output ports for USB 2 high speed, HDMI, component video, and analog audio-video (AV). There is a 1/8 in., unbalanced stereo phone jack input for a low impedance microphone.




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