Camcorders Review
07 May 2008
It may seem like not a day goes by without a new manufacturer claiming to have created the world's smallest camcorder. Continuing the trend, Panasonic has what it claims is the most compact full-HD unit on the planet, the HDC-SD9. Weighing in at 275 g, the lightweight camcorder could well live up to the hype. Low-light operating modes mean it can pick up an image at five lux or less, while a 2.7-inch liquid crystal display provides playback viewing. To get in even closer on the action, optical zoom of up to ten times is possible, while a 16:9 aspect ratio helps to pick up the action out towards the edges of whatever is being filmed.
Alternatively, the AVS CAM-1020 could be a preferred option if size doesn't matter - or for anyone who thinks bigger is better. This model gives the choice of recording either in 720p or 1080i high-definition formats, with data stored in file formats which intend to allow it to be edited directly from the internal storage of the camcorder. Perhaps one of the most attractive features is the quickstart function which promises to start recording within two seconds should the relevant button be pressed, making sure none of the action is missed.
When it comes to playing recordings back, Sony Bravia television owners now have an option designed purely to cater for their needs. The firm's range of hard disk drive recorders, led by the flagship RDR-HX1080 and RDR-HXD1090 models, has internal storage designed to record television signals or store home movies. The latter function is made easier thanks to a special connection which accepts incoming signals from standard-definition Sony Handycam camcorders. By attaching to the recorder, filmed footage may be digitally transferred for later playback, without experiencing any loss of quality which could be caused by analogue dubbing.
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