Panasonic HDC-SD900

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May, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 233 reviews of Panasonic HDC-SD900. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic HDC-SD900 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 108 user reviews of Panasonic HDC-SD900 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk.

97% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Robert Hull (techradar.com)

Panasonic HDC-SD900 review

A Full HD camcorder brimming with manual controls and 14.2MP stills

Superior movie quality ; Digital Cinema mode ; Tactile and large 3.5-inch touchscreen LCD ; Range of manual and advanced features ; Quality of 14.2MP stills

Viewfinder too small/unnecessary ; Best audio requires external mic ; Practical 3D shooting still some way off

Panasonic is quite possibly trying to hit every target with the HDC-SD900 – and it may just do it. This is a Full HD 1920 x 1080/50p camcorder, which benefits from three 2.53MP sensors, uses the AVCHD recording format and has enough manual features and...

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by : Steve May (pocket-lint.com)

Panasonic HDC-SD900

Panasonic has slashed the entry price of DIY 3D by expanding its range of 3D compatible camcorders and making the conversion lens an optional £280 accessory. You can now step up to 3D via the £899 HDC-SD900, the most affordable new member of the...

Fabulous HD image quality in both AVCHD and 1080/50p modes, comprehensive feature specification, excellent Hybrid Optical Image Stabilization system, bright 3.5-inch touchscreen monitor, 3D ready

Optional 3D conversion lens is expensive at £280, 3D depth can seem a little restricted, and you can’t zoom

Overall, the HDC-SD900 is a terrific high-def camcorder. The fact that you can bolt a 3D lens on should be considered a secondary bonus. The model is light, has a superior Leica-certified lens and delivers astonishingly fine pictures. For those that...

Feb, 2011

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Panasonic HDC-SD900 review

The Panasonic HDC-SD800 impressed us with its superb image quality. The HDC-SD900 has the same sensor and lens, but adds a high-resolution screen, some additional controls and an electronic viewfinder.

Amazing video quality and easy to use manual controls. The best high-end camcorder we've seen.

Apr, 2011

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Expert review by : Lexy Savvides (cnet.com.au)

Panasonic HDC-SD900

The SD900 is part of the next crop of camcorders that focus on image quality. There's also a set of fun features thrown in for good measure too, with an optional 3D lens and touchscreen.

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by (channel5.com)

Panasonic HDC-SD900

The Panasonic HDC-SD900 is aimed discerning consumer who is looking for quality over style. At 66mm x 72mm x 146mm (W/H/D), the HDC-SD900 is not a pocket friendly camera, but it makes up for it with features. We got about 120 minutes out of the battery...

At a shade under £1000, this camera is not to be purchased on a whim, however we feel that the multitude of features and manual control settings really make this camcorder shine. If you are a budding filmmaker or want something more from your home...

Apr, 2011

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Expert review by : Steve May (reghardware.co.uk)

Panasonic HDC-SD900 camcorder

Review The HDC-SD900 was the first of Panasonic's expanded 3D camcorder range to arrive in the UK. It sits below the HDC-TM900 and HDC-HS900 (which offer 32GB memory and 220GB HDD respectively), but shares the same functionality, recording Full HD and...

Overall, the HDC-SD900 is great value for money. I would rate its 2D picture quality as outstanding for the price and the feature spread ticks all the right boxes. As a hobbyist shooter it’s well above average, and for prosumers (needing 1080/50p) it...

Mar, 2011

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Consumer review (warehouseexpress.com)

Superb is not the right word

The Panasonic HDC-SD 900 is a wonderful piece of Kit, the quality of the picture cannot be faulted, I expect this is due mainly to the Leica lens and the true HD format that this Camcorder produces, the optical zoom is only 12X but you can use up to...

Easy navigation","Qualit construction","Superb handling","Very High Quality Video","Well written manual

Microphone","Poor Software

Oct, 2011

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic HDC-SD900

Excellent video and photos.

A battery with longer time is required.

Apr, 2012

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic HDC-SD900

1080p @ 50 fps

cool stuff like timelapse can only be done in 1080i and only on Panasonics terms which is really rubbish. Battery can only be charged in camera. Has a built in fan to keep it cool and like all mechanical things this is bound to clog or fail long before...

Apr, 2012

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