Price range: £495.00 - £527.57
What is it: Tiny 3CCD flash memory camcorder
What we think: The Panasonic HDC-SD5 delivers fantastic HD video and accessible but clever features in a petite package -- we just wish it had more memory
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 26 November 2007
Tags: panasonic, contrast, section, microphone
We like:
Compact size; first-rate video
We don't like:
Flash memory fills up fast
You might also need:
Lots of SD -- or even better, SDHC -- cards
CNET.co.uk judgement:
The Panasonic HDC-SD5 delivers fantastic HD video and accessible but clever features in a petite package -- we just wish it had more memory
Panasonic HDC-SD5 History
8 Nov 2007 in Crave
Photos: Hands-on with the Panasonic HDC-SD5
We've got our hands on the Panasonic HDC-SD5, a dinky SD-card-based 3CCD hi-def camcorder. Take a look at our photos for more
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