Panasonic HDC-HS700K High Definition Camcorder

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Product Highlights

  • 1920 x 1080p HD
  • 240GB HDD
  • SD/SDHC/SDXC Card Slot
  • 9.15MP 3 MOS Sensor
  • 3" LCD
  • Leica Dicomar Lens
  • 18x Intelligent Zoom
  • Power O.I.S.
  • 14.2MP Still Image Capture
  • Microphone and Headphone Connections

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Panasonic's HDC-HS700K High Definition Camcorder has a number of high quality features and functions packed into a camcorder designed for the consumer market. The HS700 captures 1080/60p HD video footage and is capable of taking still photos up to 14.2MP in size. Video or still images are stored to the camera's immense 240GB hard disk drive (HDD) and additional footage can be captured to SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards.

At the heart of the HDC-HS700K you'll find Panasonic's 3 MOS image sensor. This CMOS sensor provides a total of 9.15MP (3 x 3.05MP) for capturing stunning footage. The sensor works together with the camera's Leica Dicomar lens, 18x Intelligent Zoom, and 3" LCD to get the most of each and every shot. Other respectable features of the camera include Power O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization) and microphone and headphone connections. In addition, a cold shoe provides on-camera mounting of lights or microphones and a remote enables hands-free operation.

High-Density 1080/60p Recording
The HDC-HS700 uses the progressive method to record twice as much image data as the interlace method. Interlacing requires two images to produce a complete picture, while the progressive method records a single image as a complete picture. And, the 60 Progressive Recording of the HDC-HS700 produces 60 images per second. This extremely dense image information creates intricate detail and silky smooth motion. Even when subjects move quickly, afterimages are minimized to create more natural footage. The progressive method is most effective when shooting detailed designs where moire patterns tend to occur, or when capturing scenes during sports events where the subjects are in constant motion. Also, the recorded images are displayed clearly even when they are made into still images, so it is possible to preserve stunning photos when clipping them from videos
240GB Hard Disk Drive and Flash Memory Storage
The HDC-HS700K has a generous 240GB hard disk drive (HDD) for storing hours upon hours of your HD video and still images. The camera also records to optional SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards as well for even more storage and easy transfer of files
3 MOS Image Sensor
Panasonic's 3 MOS image sensor has a total of 9.15MP (3 x 3.05MP) for capturing stunning 1920 x 1080p high definition video and up to 14.2MP still images
Leica Dicomar Lens
Panasonic HD camcorders use Leica Dicomar lenses, which are renowned for their ability to render sharp images and excellent shading. They also suppress ghosting, flare, and distortion at the image edges. Even in strong sunlight, these superb lenses maintain high contrast and resolution. A bright new F1.5-F2.8 lens with a 46mm filter diameter has been created for the HDC-TM700. Efficient light collection allows the new lens to capture bright, clear images even in dim lighting or at high shutter speeds. This high-end lens brings out all the beauty of Full-HD images
35mm Wide-Angle Capture
The 35mm wide-angle lens on the HDC-HS700 fits more people and more of the background into the frame than a conventional 44.9mm lens. This is especially handy when you want to take a group photo in a small room
3" LCD Display
Record and review your footage with the generous 3" LCD display; an included stylus helps you navigate the touch screen menu options with ease
18x Intelligent Zoom
The HDC-HS700 features a 12x optical zoom and an Intelligent Zoom function that goes all the way up to 18x. When using Intelligent Zoom, Intelligent Resolution Technology lets you shoot at high zoom rates while preserving image sharpness. You get crisp images of highly detailed objects - without the blurry edges
Up to 14.2MP Still Image Capture
Capture brilliant still images up to 14.2MP in size when shooting in the 3:2 aspect ratio. When shooting in 16:9, otherwise known as wide angle, the HDC-HS700 is capable of taking up to 13.3MP photos. And in 4:3, the standard imaging size, the camera can capture up to 12.2MP photos
Optics
Sensor 3x 3.05 Megapixel 1/4.1" CMOS Sensor
Lens 3.45 - 41.4 mm
f/1.5 - 2.8
Zoom Optical: 12x
Intelligent (Optical): 18x
Digital: 700x
Filter Size 46 mm
Recording
System NTSC
Recording Media Hard Disk Drive 240GB 
SD/SDHC, SDXC  
Video Format High Definition
MPEG AVC/H.264
1920 x 1080p (60 fps)
Still Image Resolution JPEG: 14.2 Megapixel
JPEG: 13.3 Megapixel
JPEG: 12.2 Megapixel 1
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12.2MP= 3:2, 13.3 MP= 16:9, 12.2MP= 4:3

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Audio Format 2-Channel Stereo 2
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User selectable surround mode 5.1 or 2-channel

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Display
Display Type LCD
Screen Size 3"
Touchscreen Yes
Features
Image Stabilization Optical
Lux 1400
Built-in Mic Yes
Built-in Speaker Yes
Built-in Light/Flash Light - No
Flash - Yes
Accessory Shoe Cold
Tripod Mount 1/4"
Input/Output Connectors
Inputs 1x Microphone In
Outputs 1x HDMI C (Mini)
1x USB 2.0
1x Headphone Out
1x A/V
Microphone Input Yes
Headphone Jack Yes
General
System Requirements Not Specified By Manufacturer
Battery Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
Dimensions (WxHxD) 2.56 x 2.72 x 5.43" / 65 x 69 x 138 mm
Weight 0.99 lb / 450 g

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Panasonic HDC-HS700K High Definition Camcorder
 
4.8

(based on 71 reviews)

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98%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Zoom range/performance (88)
  • Great picture quality (64)
  • Easy to use (60)
  • Image stabilization (56)
  • Good in low light (46)

Cons

  • Poor in low light (5)
  • Complicated to operate (4)

Best Uses

  • HD shooting (50)
  • Travel (49)
  • Home movies (46)
  • Weddings (39)
  • Low light (30)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Enthusiast (31), Semi-pro (20), Casual user (13), Pro videographer (4)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (39), Yes (3)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Maybe the best high-end small HD to date

This highly refined, small "point-and-shoot" HD camcorder has features and capabilities even very old professional videographers like me can appreciate. The price is relatively high (but still a good value) bec...Read complete review

This highly refined, small "point-and-shoot" HD camcorder has features and capabilities even very old professional videographers like me can appreciate. The price is relatively high (but still a good value) because it's similar to bigger, much more costly pro-type (prosumer?) cameras that also have headphone jack, external mike input, extensive audio control including manual level setting, a manual focus ring on the lens, a wide angle zoom (finally a camera with a wider angle of view than the world's first native 16:9 consumer camcorder from the 90s, the Sony DCR-TRV510 Digital 8 camcorder, also with a manual focus ring), and almost complete other manual controls. I say almost because the biggest disappointment for me is you cannot have manual focus and variable manual iris (aperture) at the same time. You can preset an f/stop but you cannot change it while also in manual focus mode. The adjustment then shifts to the lens ring, preempting the focus control. And when you do manually change the iris it's in big electronic increments, not continuously smooth. Other cons: The viewfinder resolution and optics are poor but the "blue outline peaking" focusing aid works well, allowing fairly accurate adjustment even at the widest focal length (but almost nonexistent in uniform low light conditions). The DC in jack is behind the battery, preventing a smooth transition from battery to the power supply if you must change while still recording (plan ahead). The gain can only be manually changed when the manual iris is open and it becomes an extension of the iris control. In the auto-iris mode it has both backlight compensation and, like the big cameras, spotlight mode. The camera uses lots of battery power (it's the same for both the memory card only or HDD versions) and it runs very hot. It may have a tiny fan but the definite noise from the HDD doesn't seem to get into the built-in mic. Buy at least one of the VW-VBG260 big batteries (the biggest one, the VW-VBG6 requires a separate holder that has a cord. See my review). The LCD fold-out screen can't be closed or turned off if any cables other than the DC cable are connected so, other than presetting the "Power LCD" and brightness levels, you can't further conserve battery use. Like most HD cameras sensitivity is not as great as SD chip cameras but from reading reviews and with my limited experience I am impressed with its low light performance. The push-to-white-balance on a white object (remember that, old-timers?) seems to produce the most accurate colors. The supplied stylus makes it easy to operate the touchscreen but the operation manual cautions against using your fingernail. Unlike recording onto tape, unless you are continuously recording one scene or event you don't know the total accumulated time of your "clips/files/titles". Some other brands/models solve this problem and have a way to display the total running time. The "PRE-REC" mode is terrific for capturing the previous three seconds before you start recording. The "memory" battery for settings is a built-in rechargeable battery that holds a charge for six months. Years from now, though, I'll wish it took a button battery like the very big cameras still do. The genuine Panasonic VW-W4607H zoom-through Wide Angle Converter may still be very useful to make this already widest angle of view (59 degrees?) camera even wider, approaching that of the big pro cameras' super wide angle zoom lenses that cost up to $20,000. The Sony VCL-0752H, a big, (for this camera's lens) old x0.7 zoom-through SD wide angle converter lens seemed to work pretty well with no barrel distortion and a minimum of chromatic aberration and slight vignetting that was only evident when the optical stabilizer was working hard. I had to use a step ring to mount the lens' 52mmm threads to the camera's 46mm. I suspect the specific Panasonic VW-W4607H zoom-through converter may be sharper because it will be compatible with this camera's size chips and its HD resolution. And it certainly will be smaller, too. The tiny, expensive companion writer/reader, the Panasonic VW-BN2 "burner" (the VW-BN1 is the same except it can not use +R or +RW discs) is very useful to save recordings to DVD, either as AVCHD in the HD quality you originally recorded (also playable on some Panasonic Blu-ray players) or as SD that is playable on most DVD players (stay with single-side DVD-R). Like FireWire or i.LINK the special for this unit mini USB cable interfaces are sometimes finicky and require reconnecting/re-powering to get things to work. The tiny drive must not be moved or bumped when writing or the disc will be spoiled. The one unintended annoying anomaly I found on playing the SD DVDs is the continuous superimposition of the date and time in the video (not the player's display or data). Some makes and models players (readers) do, some don't. The VW-BN2 writer/reader does not. Nor does the Pioneer PRV-LX1 recorder and the DVR-520H recorder and the DVR-810H TiVo. The Pioneer DVR-633H and 640H do show the superimposed date and time. So do the Pioneer DV-260 and the Panasonic DVD-S27 players. I haven't tested the Panasonic DMP-BDT350, one of two 3D Blu-Ray players that is known to play the 1080P recordings from SD memory cards made from either version of this camera. If you don't have a player for your saved to AVCHD DVDs then the VW-BN1 or VW-BN2 "burner" is the way to play them back through the camera out to your HD display via the camera-supplied HD component cable or an HDMI mini to HDMI cable that, unfortunately, is not supplied. I found the HDMI connection significantly sharper than the supplied HD component cable with the camera output set to 1080i on my five-year-old Panasonic 42" plasma. Playing 1080P recordings out from the camera are only via the mini HDMI cable.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Great camera with useless hot shoe

The camera is wonderful, far beyond anything I have seen in it's class. I returned the camera because the hotshoe of the camera is sunken and you can not mount anything such as an ...Read complete review

The camera is wonderful, far beyond anything I have seen in it's class. I returned the camera because the hotshoe of the camera is sunken and you can not mount anything such as an eternal mic on this camera. I have ordered the HDC-TM700 where the hotshoe is on the side.

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4.0

So far so good

By Big O

from Oklahoma City, OK

About Me Video Enthusiast

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy to Use
  • Good Image Stabilization
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Great Sound

Cons

    Best Uses

    • HD Shooting
    • Home Movies
    • Weddings/Events

    Comments about Panasonic HDC-HS700K High Definition Camcorder:

    Purchased this camcorder for an upcoming family gathering. I've used it only once so far to record a professional rodeo. Previous camcorder was Sony DVD camcorder. Very easy to use, touch screen was easier to use and more responsive than expected. Picked up audio very well. Was most interested in HD feature. Biggest complaint is that for one of the most expensive cameras in its class, it does not come with an HDMI to TV cable. I found one for about $4.00 on-line. After receipt of HDMI cable, compared it to AV connection and HDMI quality is impressive. At 1.5 hours, battery lasted 30 min. longer than specified.

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    5.0

    Amazing

    By So Far Pleased

    from Sausalito, CA

    About Me Semi-pro Videographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Beautiful Optics
    • Easy to Use
    • Great Picture Quality

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Documentaries
      • HD Shooting
      • Home Movies
      • Indoors/Low Light
      • Movies/Short Films

      Comments about Panasonic HDC-HS700K High Definition Camcorder:

      Straight out of the box - this camera is amazing.

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      5.0

      It's Mine !

      By Rob317

      from NJ

      About Me Video Enthusiast

      Verified Reviewer

      Pros

      • Good Image Stabilization
      • Good in Low Light
      • Great Picture Quality
      • Great Sound
      • Great Zoom

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Documentaries
        • HD Shooting
        • Home Movies
        • Movies/Short Films
        • Travel

        Comments about Panasonic HDC-HS700K High Definition Camcorder:

        [...] this camera is a joy. There is no one camera (yet) that will have every great feature combined that all the manufacturers have added to their own lines, but the HS700 is an outstanding performer in its' price class. This is my first camcorder purchase since 1997 since using Hi-8 so I am thrilled to not have to use tape anymore. Some petty annoyances are;1. Small ports and buttons (but this is the price you pay for subminiaturization)2. Viewfinder does not elevate to 45 degree angle3. Input is not available for upload to hard drive (you can upload to SD card first, but only certain video and still formats are supported)4. Hand strap hinders tactile performance5. Battery life is marginal and charging time is longWish List;1. Preset user configuration (at least 3) would be useful.2. Upload capability for Hard Disk and multi format support.3. Better editing software (but we buy the camera not the software)I still think it is a 5 star product.

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        5.0

        Amazing!!!

        By Chis

        from CT

        About Me Video Enthusiast

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        Pros

        • Easy to Use
        • Good Image Stabilization
        • Great Picture Quality
        • Great Sound
        • Great Zoom
        • Large Clear LCD
        • Zoom range/performance

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Documentaries
          • HD Shooting
          • Home Movies
          • Movies/Short Films
          • Travel
          • Weddings/Events

          Comments about Panasonic HDC-HS700K High Definition Camcorder:

          Everything is outstanding! Great product!

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          (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          3.0

          Great camera with useless hot shoe

          By Maxsio

          from San Francisco, CA

          About Me Video Enthusiast

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          Pros

          • Good Image Stabilization
          • Good in Low Light
          • Great Picture Quality

          Cons

          • Inaccessable hotshoe

          Best Uses

            Comments about Panasonic HDC-HS700K High Definition Camcorder:

            The camera is wonderful, far beyond anything I have seen in it's class. I returned the camera because the hotshoe of the camera is sunken and you can not mount anything such as an eternal mic on this camera. I have ordered the HDC-TM700 where the hotshoe is on the side.

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            • No

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            5.0

            Fun!

            By Bonnie

            from North Canton, Ohio

            About Me Casual User

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy to Use
            • Good Image Stabilization
            • Good in Low Light
            • Great Picture Quality
            • Large Clear LCD

            Cons

            • Needs better manual

            Best Uses

            • Home Movies
            • Indoors/Low Light
            • Travel
            • Weddings/Events

            Comments about Panasonic HDC-HS700K High Definition Camcorder:

            I got this to tape some family events. I used it for a Bridal shower 2 days after I got it. I read the manual to get it started and it turned out to be very easy to use. One of the rooms had windows all around and there was no problem with back lighting. I love the face recognition feature. The battery lasted about an hour so I was glad I bought an extra, bigger battery with more hours of taping on it. The manual does not give instruction on downloading the videos onto an Apple computer and says to call Apple. I did but it was so easy I could have figured it out on my own. I love iMovie but have much to learn about it. The camera has 24 hrs of memory built in so I did not get extra memory cards. This thing is addictive!

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            5.0

            Rich

            By Rich

            from Chicago

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            Pros

            • Easy to Use
            • Good Image Stabilization
            • Good in Low Light
            • Great Picture Quality
            • Great Sound
            • Great Zoom
            • Large Clear LCD
            • Zoom range/performance

            Cons

              Best Uses

                Comments about Panasonic HDC-HS700K High Definition Camcorder:

                the best of the best

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                5.0

                Fun!

                By Bonnie

                from North Canton, Ohio

                About Me Casual User

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Easy to Use
                • Good Image Stabilization
                • Good in Low Light
                • Great Picture Quality
                • Large Clear LCD
                • Lots of in camera storage

                Cons

                • Lacks Apple instructions

                Best Uses

                • Documentaries
                • HD Shooting
                • Home Movies
                • Indoors/Low Light
                • Movies/Short Films
                • Travel
                • Weddings/Events

                Comments about Panasonic HDC-HS700K High Definition Camcorder:

                I just got it for a couple of family events coming up. It was easy to figure out since I took the time to sit down with the manual. It did great at my niece's Bridal shower. The room had floor to ceiling windows and there was no back-lighting problems. It has the face recognition feature and zeroed in on her face during the opening of the gifts. I got a spare battery since the one that came with the camera was for 1+ hr of recording. The other battery gave me several additional hours. I have an iMac computer and the manual did not give any instructions for Apple computers. It simply said call the Apple support folks but it was EASY to download the movies. I am not computer savvy so I called them before I downloaded the videos but I think I could have done this on my own. My next challenge will be to call them with help with iMovie. I want to put a title at the beginning of the movie and some other fun editing. This thing is addicting!

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                5.0

                Now I can exhale

                By Communications Ken

                from Charlotte, NC

                About Me Semi-pro Videographer

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Easy to Use
                • Good in Low Light
                • Great Picture Quality
                • Great Sound
                • Large Clear LCD

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Documentaries
                  • HD Shooting
                  • Indoors/Low Light
                  • Movies/Short Films

                  Comments about Panasonic HDC-HS700K High Definition Camcorder:

                  I researched camcorders for two weeks before pulling the trigger and buying the HS700K. The picture quality is outstanding and it is easy to use. Because I do videos for my marketing clients I was very concerned with making the right choice. I've done a few shoots and edited the clips into programs. All was easy and the quality better than I had hoped. I also use wireless lavalier microphones and had no issue with the AGC. My biggest problem is its size. It is so small sitting on top of my tripod that clients have a hard time believing that it is HD. Some reviews made comments about using the onscreen menu but it has been no problem. I can't wait to do more complex projects with this camcorder. Some reviewers recommended against the camera with a hard drive. I opted for it because the price difference was so little. I'm glad that I did. It makes shooting and downloading clips simple. In my opinion it is the best buy in this category[...]

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                  5.0

                  It's a jewel

                  By ciuni

                  from Durham, NC

                  Verified Buyer

                  Comments about Panasonic HDC-HS700K High Definition Camcorder:

                  I got the camcorder around January 17, 2011.
                  The product is great. I did not think it's so compact until I had it in my hands.
                  Easy to use, but still learn the features. It is small but powerful.
                  Did not find weak points, yet.
                  I will definitely buy another product from B&H.

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                  (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  No complaints with this jewl.

                  By Jim E

                  from Hot Springs, AR

                  About Me Semi-pro Videographer

                  Verified Reviewer

                  Pros

                  • Easy to Use
                  • Good in Low Light
                  • Great Picture Quality
                  • Great Sound
                  • Great Zoom
                  • Large Clear LCD
                  • Nice telephoto
                  • Zoom range/performance

                  Cons

                  • None

                  Best Uses

                  • Natural Light excellent

                  Comments about Panasonic HDC-HS700K High Definition Camcorder:

                  I have used professional equiptment. The resolution and sound from this hand held is equal to Professional Equiptment. It is stunning. Excellent for beginner or advanced. The 60 fps, progressive gives a sharp, clean picture. This is easy to transport. Try taking Professional Equiptment to Europe of South Pacific. I first used this at a Race Track. The footage was equal to the HD television.. Very impressive. If you have a good graphics card. You will have no difficulity rendering this 60p footage. Additionally, the software that is included is friendly with you-tube. You can upload a 10 min clip almost instantly. Then you-tube will take about 10 min to render it to it's system. I would very happy with this. I have taken video of snow in the dark with this camera and was surprised how many compliments I received.

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                  5.0

                  GREAT cam

                  By Jim

                  from Boston, MA

                  About Me Video Enthusiast

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Easy to Use
                  • Good Image Stabilization
                  • Good in Low Light
                  • Great Picture Quality
                  • Great Sound
                  • Great Zoom
                  • Large Clear LCD
                  • Zoom range/performance

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                      Comments about Panasonic HDC-HS700K High Definition Camcorder:

                      The Image Stabilization on this cam is amazing. Tons of HDD. The picture quality is supurb.. I shot in 1080/60 mode and had to convert to lower quality due to iMovie's inablity to edit 1080/60. Still the quality is superior. I also took many still photos with excellent results. My one complaint is that the battery life is not enough.. with the battery that it comes with the life is around 1 hr and the additional one I ordered has about 1.5 hrs.

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                      5.0

                      Great camera, I'd buy it again!

                      By VideoDad

                      from Seattle, WA

                      About Me Video Enthusiast

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Easy to Use
                      • Good Image Stabilization
                      • Good in Low Light
                      • Great Picture Quality
                      • Great Sound

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Documentaries
                        • HD Shooting
                        • Home Movies
                        • Indoors/Low Light
                        • Movies/Short Films
                        • Travel
                        • Weddings/Events

                        Comments about Panasonic HDC-HS700K High Definition Camcorder:

                        Great camcorder that works well in low light. It isn't perfect and the white balance isn't always spot on but it is good.

                        I think the extra storage of the hard drive is worth some price differential from the HDC-TM700K I was also considering.

                        I used this for my new daughter and I'm happy with the 60P video. You can always convert it to an easier to edit format using the image processing chip in the camera until editing software catches up. I was concerned about this before the purchase but it is a non-issue.

                        The fan noise is a non-issue. You can work and try to hear it but I don't notice it in video shot in a silent room.

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                        5.0

                        Big camera features, in a small camera!

                        By Videoman

                        from Wake Village, Texas

                        About Me Semi-pro Videographer

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Easy to Use
                        • Good Image Stabilization
                        • Good in Low Light
                        • Great Picture Quality
                        • Great Sound
                        • Great Zoom
                        • Large Clear LCD
                        • Zoom range/performance

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Travel
                          • Weddings/Events

                          Comments about Panasonic HDC-HS700K High Definition Camcorder:

                          I film weddings. This is a handy second or third camera. Great quality video.

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                          5.0

                          Fantastic Camcorder!

                          By Gustavo

                          from Brazil

                          About Me Semi-pro Videographer

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Easy to Use
                          • Good Image Stabilization
                          • Good in Low Light
                          • Great Picture Quality
                          • Great Sound
                          • Great Zoom
                          • Large Clear LCD
                          • Zoom range/performance

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • HD Shooting
                            • Home Movies
                            • Indoors/Low Light
                            • Movies/Short Films
                            • Travel
                            • Weddings/Events

                            Comments about Panasonic HDC-HS700K High Definition Camcorder:

                            Fantastic product, small, powerful and with all the resources needed to make a good video.

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                            • Yes

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                            (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

                             
                            5.0

                            WoW !!

                            By Joe Zipp

                            from Bloomfield, NJ

                            About Me Video Enthusiast

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Easy to Use
                            • Good Image Stabilization
                            • Good in Low Light
                            • Great Picture Quality
                            • Great Sound
                            • Great Zoom
                            • Large Clear LCD
                            • Zoom range/performance

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Home Movies
                              • Indoors/Low Light
                              • Travel

                              Comments about Panasonic HDC-HS700K High Definition Camcorder:

                              This is by far the best camcorder I have owned. The color is beautiful and it was fairly easy to learn how to use it. I used it to record my son's indoor soccer game last week in a school gym, and was startled on how great the results were. Used the camera to shoot stills while recording and I was very pleased with the results. Battery life really isn't bad but don't skimp and buy a spare. I got the camera when it went on sale for under $800 at B&H several weeks ago so this only made my whole experience even better.

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                              5.0

                              Outstanding camcorder

                              By Chris

                              from Denver, CO

                              About Me Video Enthusiast

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Easy to Use
                              • Good in Low Light
                              • Great Sound
                              • Great Zoom

                              Cons

                              • 108060p hard to edit
                              • Connection locations
                              • Standard battery

                              Best Uses

                              • Documentaries
                              • HD Shooting
                              • Home Movies
                              • Indoors/Low Light
                              • Movies/Short Films
                              • Travel
                              • Weddings/Events

                              Comments about Panasonic HDC-HS700K High Definition Camcorder:

                              Just picked this camcorder up after researching a long time and I'm very happy. Switched from a Canon DC20 and it's night and day in so many ways.

                              Pro:
                              - very light and easy to handle (zoom button has good response)
                              - large storage (240GB internal harddrive)
                              - addtl. storage via SD card possible
                              - good zoom
                              - great feature set
                              - excellent low light recording
                              - fantastic picture even in 1080/60i, super easy editing in Mac iMovie (ver. 8);

                              Con:
                              - Unfortunately recording in 1080/60p while an amazing picture it seems that it is not yet easily editable on PC/Mac;
                              - connection locations are odd: for HDMI out LCD needs to be open; connecting to AC power battery needs to be out; when running camera on AC battery charger doesn't charge
                              - standard battery runs only about 75 min

                              Overall a great camera. Highly recommended!

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                              5.0

                              this is a kickin' camera

                              By millsnardo

                              from jackson, wy

                              About Me Pro Videographer

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Easy to Use
                              • Good Image Stabilization
                              • Good in Low Light
                              • Great Picture Quality
                              • Great Sound
                              • Great Zoom
                              • Large Clear LCD
                              • Zoom range/performance

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Documentaries
                                • HD Shooting
                                • Home Movies
                                • Indoors/Low Light
                                • Movies/Short Films
                                • Travel
                                • Weddings/Events

                                Comments about Panasonic HDC-HS700K High Definition Camcorder:

                                this is a [*] camera! only drawbacks I've found is that you have to open the door to turn it on...

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                                • No

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                                5.0

                                Excellent Camcorder

                                By Alain Vo

                                from Montreal, Canada

                                About Me Semi-pro Videographer

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Easy to Use
                                • Good Image Stabilization
                                • Great Picture Quality
                                • Great Sound
                                • Great Zoom
                                • Zoom range/performance

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Home Movies
                                  • Travel

                                  Comments about Panasonic HDC-HS700K High Definition Camcorder:

                                  This is one of the best HD compact Camcorder that I had. Very easy to use. For the price it was one the best value and excellent price for the Prosumer use and certainly one of the cheapest price we can get only from B&H.

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                                  • No

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                                  4.0

                                  Perfect gift for new baby coming in

                                  By criss

                                  from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

                                  About Me Casual User

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Easy to Use
                                  • Good Image Stabilization
                                  • Great Picture Quality
                                  • Great Zoom
                                  • Zoom range/performance

                                  Cons

                                  • Poor In Low Light

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Weddings/Events

                                  Comments about Panasonic HDC-HS700K High Definition Camcorder:

                                  Easy to use, crisp image ...very pleased. [...]

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                                  • Yes

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                                  Media

                                  Recording media is not included, be prepared - always carry extra media.

                                  Panasonic -  4GB SDHC Memory Card
                                  • Price: $9.88
                                  • GBP 6.23
                                   

                                  Batteries & Power

                                  Don't get caught without power, always have a spare battery.

                                  Panasonic -  VW-VBG260 Replacement Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
                                  • Price: $99.00
                                  • GBP 62.45
                                   
                                  Pearstone -  VW-VBG260 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (2300mAh)
                                  • Price: $79.95
                                  • GBP 50.43
                                   

                                  Bags & Cases

                                  Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or case.

                                  Pearstone -  Onyx 1020 Digital Camera/Camcorder Shoulder Bag
                                  • Price: $15.49
                                  • GBP 9.77
                                   

                                  Filters

                                  Protect your lens or produce a desired visual effect by adding a filter.

                                  Tiffen -  46mm UV Protector Filter
                                  • Price: $9.95
                                  • GBP 6.28
                                   
                                  Tiffen -  46mm Circular Polarizing Filter
                                  • Price: $19.95
                                  • GBP 12.58
                                   

                                  Lenses & Adaptors

                                  Capture the right view with a conversion lens.

                                  Panasonic -  VW-WE08 Wide End Conversion Lens (0.8x)
                                  • Price: $59.00
                                  • GBP 37.22
                                   

                                  External Microphones

                                  Enhance the quality of your audio recording with an external microphone.

                                  Pearstone -  OLM-10 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone
                                  • Price: $22.95
                                  • GBP 14.48
                                   
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                                  What's in the Box

                                  Panasonic HDC-HS700K High Definition Camcorder
                                  • AC Adapter
                                  • USB Cable
                                  • Stylus Pen
                                  • IR Remote
                                  • A/V Multi Cable
                                  • AC Cable
                                  • DC Cable
                                  • Lens Hood
                                  • Rechargeable Battery Pack
                                  • HD Writer AE 2.1 Software
                                  • 90-Days Labor and 1-Year Parts Limited Warranty
                                   
                                   
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