Panasonic Palmcorder SDR-H18

Pros: Good feel, easy menus, good video quality, MPEG format w/supplied software, battery recharger

Cons: No internal lens cap, no external lighting

The Bottom Line: Great value for a HDD camera.

Review: I was looking at the Panasonic SDR-H18 and the Sony DCR-SR42. I originally purchased the Sony, but ended up returning the camera after reading some poor reviews about its video stability (never opened the box). So I purchased the Panasonic and so far ...

Pros: Very good zoom! Excellent volume when played back. Easy to use.

Cons: Software is hard to use. Hard to understand how to edit/burn a movie to DVD.

The Bottom Line: I recommend this camcorder for use for family memory making. It definitely serves its purpose. We have had a chance to use it for vacation and it works well.

Review: We bought this Palmcorder basically to tape my daughter's gymnastics meets. We are very satisfied with the quality and performance thus far. The software that is included works okay but isn't the greatest for editing and producing quality movies. It is ...

Pros: Small, Easy To Use

Cons: Jerky, POOR Backlighting, Difficult Software

The Bottom Line: I'm still debating this purchase.

Review: So, after reviewing camera after camera in the $500.00 price range I chose this Panasonic model. It was a coin flip between this one and the JVC Everio-G GZ-MG255. I eventually chose this one due to better reviews on this and other sites. First off, ...