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


 
Ease of Use
The HDC-SD1 is basically a stylish, point and shoot camcorder.
 
Handling
Well, it is certainly light. The cylindrical body is grasped easily in a woman’s hand which is where I suspect the majority of these camcorders will wind up.

The battery is enclosed, which may certainly prove
to be a detriment to battery life.
 
Menu
The menus are very readable. Colors are vivid and paging through the menu options is quite logical. While there is a slightly different look to the menu of past Panasonic camcorders, the orientation is almost identical to the those of the past several years.
 
LCD and Viewfinder
The LCD is sharp, bright and colorful. It needs to be since there is no viewfinder on the HDC-SD1. Using this camcorder in bright sunlight is likely to require a LCD hood which will seriously diminish the style points one would expect to accumulate using it at a Malibu pool party.



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