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
   


 
Other Features
The HDC-SD1 (Review, Specs, Recent News, $1119.99) offers zebras (overexposure indicators), color bars for calibrating the color editing parameters, and manual focus assist. A new feature on Panasonic camcorders this year is Guide Lines which aid in aligning the camcorder’s frame to the scene. There are up to three options for Guide Lines on the HDC-SD1: horizontal, Grid 1 and Grid 2. Horizontal superimposes three horizontal lines over the scene on the LCD display. Grid 1 superimposes a grid of 9 boxes over the scene. And, Grid 2 superimposes a grid of 60 boxes over the scene. These Guide Lines help the shooter align the camcorder’s frame to the scene for best composition.



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