Panasonic HDC-HS300 Ratings,Reviews and Owners Manual
Overview of Panasonic HDC-HS300
The Panasonic HDC-HS300 120 GB HDD camcorder features a 3MOS system with three full-HD sensors for one of the world’s highest total pixel counts. The HS300 provides high image quality for both motion and 10.6-megapixel resolution still images. And it features high 8.3-megapixel resolution for still images when recording simultaneously with motion images. You can also enjoy a 5.1-channel surround sound system with 5 microphones featuring Zoom and Focus Mic functions.
The manual ring gives you easy, fingertip control over the focus, zoom and exposure settings. This lets you create images that just aren’t possible with automatic functions. And the AF Tracking has been added to the iA function which automatically judges the scene and makes the best possible settings, so the HS300 keeps the subject in focus even if the subject’s face turns away from the camcorder.
To view recorded images as quickly as possible, the HS300 features a new highlight playback function. This gives you a quick, easy way to view the most exciting scenes all together. The HD Writer AE 1.0 editing software also has a new function that lets you easily upload your video clips to the YouTube website.
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Index of Panasonic HDC-HS300 Expert Reviews
- trustedreviews—When Panasonic released the HDC-SD100 and HS100, we loved the company’s continued dedication to ‘prosumer’ features. These camcorders were not dumbed down – in fact, they regained some of the functionality of MiniDV all-time-greats like the NV-GS400. But the image quality couldn’t quite knock Canon off its pedestal. With the HDC-HS300, Panasonic has at last covered all the bases. This could well be the best camcorder released all year. Panasonic’s competitors will need to pull off something special to beat it, although the near-£1,000 price will deter the video-making masses.
- camcorderinfo—At just under $1400, the Panasonic HDC-HS300 isn’t the most affordable camcorder out there, but you get excellent performance and lots of controls for your money. If you want to save a little cash, or if you don’t like the idea of recording to a huge internal hard drive, the flash memory Panasonic HDC-TM300 is available for $100 less than the HDC-HS300.
- cnet—The good: High-quality video; solid performance; electronic viewfinder; full manual feature set;The bad: Touch screen not responsive enough;The bottom line: A very good prosumer HD camcorder, the Panasonic HDC-HS300 still isn’t as good a deal as the similarly featured but flash-based TM300 and has the same annoying touch-screen interface.
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A. Killinen on 19 October 2009:
This the first review I have felt was worth the time to do. I have have worked in several fields of photography over a 37 year career that include motion picture, commercial catalogs and aerial mapping. I am also an avid amateur nature photographer. I lost count of how many film and video cameras I have purchased over the years. My last camera was a JVC model GR-DV3000 and 3.5 years old. It was a very good camcorder. I read several reviews on the Panasonic DHC HS300 before purchasing it. I is an outstanding piece of engineering. It work great right out of the box. I purchased the camera on July 6 and used it extensively on a recent trip to Las Vegas. The results from daylight and night time shooting is superb.
Pros: There are so many good features it is difficult to determine where to start. Switching from Video to Stills is easy and smooth. The touch screen is a big plus in navigating through the various menus. For the advanced user the are numerous manual options to chose from. The 10..6 megapixel stills are better that my 8.2 megapixel Canon D20 digital still camera. I purchased a 16 GB Transcend SDHC card to compliment the 120 GB internal hard drive. I used both the hard drive and the card in Vegas. It is very easy to transfer files from one to another. The video and still files work well with editing software. I use CyberLink Power Director 7 Ultra. Cables are provided to link up to HD TVs and pro logic receivers with the HDMI mini. Other cables are also provided. The thumb nails provide easy access to the video clips and stills.
Cons: The camera button and touch screen might pose some difficulty for a person with large hands. In this case the stylus to navigate the touch screen is necessary. Do not buy the filter sets that use a reduction ring from 43 mm to 37 mm. You end up with vignetting at the wide angle setting. I purchased Tiffen 43 mm filters. The additional Tele and Wide angle lenses are not worth the money. There is no neck strap or case available for this camera. Therefore I purchase a Lowpro gadget bag. It can be used as a fanny pack this a belt.
Conclusion: A bit pricey but Panasonic has put together a great overall package.
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