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  Review by Alan Williams, submitted 4/26/08

How long have you used the product? Less than 1 month
Which similar products have you used? Sanyo Video camera about 20 years ago.
Functionality Rating functionality: 4.0 / 5  4.0 / 5
Quality Rating quality: 4.0 / 5  4.0 / 5
Value for money Rating value for money: 4.0 / 5  4.0 / 5
Title of review Panasonic SDR-40H
What are the strengths? This camcorder is made down to a price, but it has a 40 Gig hard drive, stabilisation, is is small, light & easy to handle.

It has a few aids to assist recording.
What are the weaknesses? The not so good: poor software, you need 3 cables (supplied) to get the video onto the computer. No viewfinder, only average quality video recording. The battery supplied only lasts for about 1 hour. The 7 hour battery from Panasonic £108. I have tried contacting Panasonic about this camera, via email, they have not replied.
Summary If you only require average video footage, then go ahead & buy, but I would strongly suggest that you also have a look at the high definition camcorders, yes they cost more, but if you want good quality then you will have to pay for it. I would have second thought about buying the same product again.
Do you recommend this product? No
Overall rating overall rating: 3.0 / 5  3.0 / 5

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