Reviews
Panasonic HDC-SD1 AVCHD 3CCD Flash Memory High Definition Camcorder with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
- Record HD video direct to SDHC cards; up to 1 hour on a 4 GB SDHC card
- 3CCD system delivers improved color, detail, and gradation
- Leica Dicomar lens with 12x optical zoom; built-in O.I.S.
- 5.1-channel audio recording; Zoom mic function adjusts audio to match camcorder movement
- 4 GB SDHC memory card included
Product DescriptionThe HD Advanced Pure Color Engine ensures all your photos and footage enjoy the beauty of High Definition. Your Panasonic HDC-SD1 takes rich, vivid colors to a beautiful new level. Process large amounts of data with high speed and precision with the 3CCD HD image processing circuit. O. I. S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) suppresses camera shake – you’ll won’t see any instability, even on a big-screen TV. Shooting video is easier and more convenient by recording to your S. . . More >>

about 2 years ago
I bought on in May, came with a defect, sent it to panasonic, they do not respond, do not have parts, do not provide feed back.
Wasted money, stay away
Rating: 1 / 5
about 2 years ago
You’d better get your shot right the first time – because it can not be edited in any current software. The February review that said the software is only now showing up is wrong. It hasn’t shown up yet.
Final Cut Pro, Express, iMovie nor any PC products are announced as supporting this format.
When it is supported – this will be a great camcorder for the price.
Rating: 1 / 5
about 2 years ago
SD1 is a good camera but why not wait for the SD3 in the US. It’s already out in Japan.
Rating: 4 / 5
about 2 years ago
I brought this camera in mid July. The pictures are great compare to other HD camera. Component connections, AV connections are working
but when I tried to hook up with my DVI it’s not work!
This DVI in my HDTV is currently using with my DVD player and has no problem. I called Panasonic and after about an hour of diagnostic, they
asked me to send back in. When I asked if they have a tracing number,
they said no (which meant that after I sent it to them, I may never see it again).
I returned it to Amazon with $20. 00 insured postage (ouch!). Amazon said
they would refund this postage, but never did.
Rating: 2 / 5
about 2 years ago
I have made several purchases from Amazon over the last few months. . . Samsung HL-T5687S, Toshiba HD-A2 to mention a few big ticket items and always my mind was made up after reading the in depth reviews left by ordinary people like me.
Once again I bought a big ticket item from Amazon, the HDC-SD1, after reading the reviews from people who have actually used the item in the real world.
I would also like to thank the people that not only review, but leave good advice in their posts. Settings, accessories, tips and tricks that without them, using a new piece of technology would present a huge learning curve.
Kudos to you all. I now sit and wait for my HDC-SD1 to arrive while downloading the latest version of Nero and Ulead from Usenext.
Rating: 5 / 5
about 2 years ago
Thanx for the info
Rating:5/5