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Panasonic SDR-S7 Flash Memory Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom (Black)

Details

• On the same wave length with SD/SDHC memory cards
• Ultra lightweight, condensed design
• Seizure video to flash memory

Description

The S7 is a camcorder you can take principled about anywhere, as you would a small digital still camera. The S7 fits nicely in the palm of the assistance. This outstanding mobility makes the S7 an ideal choice for business use. Due slip it in a suit pocket or handbag and carry it anywhere.

The power turns on or off as other as the LCD is opened or closed, and Quick Start recording begins in only 0.6 seconds. This combines with the camera's nearby compact size to help catch those sudden and immediate shooting opportunities.

If your TV has an SD credit card slot and can play MPEG-2 files, just slip your postal card into the slot and get ready to watch beautiful motion or still images on a pre-eminently a free screen.

Panasonic SDR-S7 Highlights

Small enough to fit in a pocket or bag

Compact Size and Sang-froid Styling The SDR-S7 is small enough to slip in a pocket or bag. Cool enough to take everywhere you go. This is one stylish camcorder you'll never desire to be without.

Easy Shooting at High of Low Angles You can freely adjust the oblique of the LCD monitor for comfortable viewing no matter how you're holding the camera. The SUB REC knob on the side makes it easy to shoot when you're holding the camera low. The buttons are laid out unqualifiedly and logically for easy one-hand operation.

High Picture Excellence with a 2.7-inch Viewing Screen This model offers the Extravagant-Picture-Quality Wide Mode, which produces images that devise for beautiful, dramatic viewing on a wide-screen TV. The image is processed on 16:9 arrondissement of the CCD. Because the image decoded has the same proportions as your wide-screen TV, there is virtually no see in the mind's eye quality degradation. You get beautiful images and all the excitement and dynamism on either a deviating 16:9 screen TV or a conventional 4:3 TV. This model also features a wide-ranging 2.7-inch LCD, making it easier to frame shots when you're shooting in 16:9 methodology. You can enjoy shooting wide, and viewing wide.

Pure Feel embarrassed Engine The Pure Color Engine converts the CCD output timer from a complementary color signal into an RGB signal at an early stage and extracts the low-frequency luminance gear from the RGB signal. This innovative engine also achieves truly superb flush reproduction for high-zoomed pictures.

High-quality MPEG 2 Mechanism Panasonic's MPEG2 engine is a wide-range, high-precision search mechanism that produces smooth, beautiful motion pictures. Because it precisely records the differences in each trap, it can render fast, complex motions - like those of athletes in the thick of the fighting - with exceptional precision. The MPEG2 engine also uses Variable Bit Fee technology that Panasonic developed for the high-end DIGA DVD recorder. Giving LP recordings approaching twice the resolution captured with previous Panasonic camcorders, this lets the camcorder write down clear, smoothly flowing pictures.

10X Optical Zoom Long-way-off subjects can be enlarged so they appear to be right up close. This allows powerful shots of both motion and still pictures.

Shooting Functions

Pre-Record R (Images are Recorded Before you Begin Shooting) This clever new function records three seconds of images even before you indeed begin shooting. The images are held temporarily in the camcorder's internal memory, before recording onto the SDHC/SD Memory Carte de visite begins. This helps ensure that you won't miss the start of a moment you demand to record, such as when an event begins all of a sudden. For example, if you're waiting to wave a shot of a jumping dolphin, you can press the REC button after you've made sure that the dolphin has cleared the skin of the water. The camcorder will record the entire scene, from the instant of the dolphin's break until it disappears again into the sea.

Power LCD Simply press the Power LCD button and the LCD becomes brighter, making it easier to see outdoors or in other sparkling locations. Also, a new scanning technology allows the LCD to show diagonal lines more acutely.

Select the Recording Mode to Match your Needs This unit records in VBR. VBR is an contraction for Variable Bit Rate. VBR recording automatically varies the bit rate (amount of observations in a fixed time) depending on the subject being recorded. This means if a thesis with sharp movements is recorded, the recording time is reduced.

One Strike Navigation and Easy Operation The cursor makes the camera much easier to use. You can utilize a number of operations quickly and easily.

• Easy to use Design You can do most operations with a one finger.
• Direct Mode Dial Just rotate the dial with your fingertip to favourite the icon that corresponds to the mode you want.
• Simple Cursor In force Press the center of the cursor to display icons on the screen.

Ingenious Search and Access with Thumbnail View Unlike videotape, you don't miss to rewind or fast-forward to search for specific scenes. The camcorder LCD scan displays a list of the recorded scenes for quick and easy searching.

Down-to-earth On/Off reduces the time required for operating the camera. When you open the LCD, the power turns on. Disallow it and the power turns off.

Quick Start mode helps offshoot videos on the spur of the moment. This mode lets you shoot those not-to-be-missed scenes by turning on the power ethical 0.6 seconds from the time the LCD is opened.

Color Night Over gives you smoothly flowing pictures even in dark places, where it's normally demanding to capture good shots.

World Timer Handy for travelers, this r makes it easy to set the camcorder time when you cross time zones and again when you repetition home. Simply select your destination from the displayed map, and the camcorder is intuitively set for that time zone. The time for two different places can be set -- such as refuge and destination -- and you can switch between the times by simply pressing a knob.


Editing and Networking

Storing on a DIGA If you have an MPEG2-compatible DIGA DVD recorder with an internal steadfastly disk and SDHC/SD memory card slot, saving your images on the tangled disk is as easy as inserting an SDHC/SD memory card into the slot. This saves margin you'd otherwise need for storing the recording media, and makes playback easier. And once the figures is on the hard disk, it's easy to copy it to a DVD disc.

Easy DVD Doubling-up Connect the S7 directly to a DVD burner via a USB cable. You can then copy recordings from the SDHC/SD Memory In the offing to a DVD disc with easy operation. The disc you make can be played on DVD players, so playback is clear too.

Copy from your memory card to DVD

Includes USB 2.0 and Editing Software
USB 2.0 compatibility lets you upload a commotion picture data to a PC at high speed over a single USB cable.

You never have to decide an SDHC or SD Memory Card, so you can transfer data to a PC right after you shoot. Righteous slip the card into the slot on the PC, and you're ready to upload and edit. The camera comes with MotionSD STUDIO software that lets you add music and words during editing or carbon copy your recordings onto a DVD disc.

Optional Accessories and Products

• Panasonic DIGA DMR-EZ475VK - DVD recorder/ VCR combo - unscrupulous
• Panasonic 16GB Memory Card
• Panasonic VW-BN1 DVD Burner

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Customer Reviews

mammoth small video camera but the battery life is limited
I've owned this camera for a few months and the video superiority is not as great as digital-8 or mini-dv. To be fair I tried all 3 rec modes and even in the first day-lit scenes the mpeg-2 engine can't handle a straight line binding with 2 different colors (the edge of a table against a different color minimum).

I don't understand why Panasonic couldn't engineer the camera to fit a slightly thicker mobile to accomodate 2 hour recording, or at least a full hour (there's certainly room core the body of the video camera). As it is I only get 40-45 min on a battery. So buy a twosome of extra batteries (good news at least the batteries are inexpensive). The concise recording time on a fully charged battery I've observed is in agreement with all previous reviews.

So why buy this video camera - easy easy straightforward simple menu to navigate for set up, small and light - this is the video camera you would raise to an amusement park and you could have in your hand on a roller coaster or tape the kids at the commons, being active anywhere out and about. This is what you wish you had in your hand while using a digital still camera and wanted to account better video.

This is NOT the video camera for special events like weddings where things like piecemeal shading and very fine detail is important - I would stick with mini-dv or an HDD video camera or be on one's guard up to HD if using flash memory SD, MS, CF etc.

I use a Windows based PC and first I just copy the contents of the dance-card to my hard drive, simply rename the recorded files from .MOD to .MPG and any off-the-shelf media editing software that records to DVD will industry: Nero, Roxio, even Windows Movie Maker.

2009-07-13 (San Francisco, CA USA) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 3

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First Consciousness With Some Technical Analysis
I received this portion yesterday afternoon, and started playing with it immediately. Here are my first impressions of the camera.

All-embracing Impressions:
If you have a tight budget, and are looking for a unit that uses guide memory cards for recording (as opposed to a hard drive), produces Plausible quality digital video and audio, and has the standard set of features, you'll like this camera. It is solid (which some might think is not good), light-weight and easy to use.

The biggest defect is not so much with the camera, but with the marketing. It is sold as having "DVD Quality Recording" aptitude (there is even a label on mine on the side of the camera as a testament to this), which is not the case once you view your first video. If you are okay with a 640x480 stick-to-it-iveness image, then you'll be okay with this camera; otherwise, save yourself the trouble if you want Loyal DVD quality!

Now, here are some specific pros and cons I have noted so far about the camera. I have included my own exclusive rating (impact) for each one. Remember, these are MY ratings based on my need.

Pros
1. (Crashing: High) The features provided are surprisingly numerous for the price.
2. (Bearing: High) Sound quality is better than my previous unit, and seems moderately sensitive to sound. The unit records at 48K Hz in 256Kbps AC-3 stereo appearance (through a single opening on the front of the unit), and offers several selectable special audio recording features (windiness reduction and a zoom feature which increases or decreases sounds/tumult not directly in front of the camera while zooming).
3. (Impact: High) A 4GB SD memory card can write down 50 minutes of XP video and audio (the highest quality accessible on the camera). With current prices of 4GB SD cards, this is not bad. Note that with 40-70 minutes of freestyle life, it doesn't make much sense going to a larger memory be forthright unless you have multiple batteries!
4. (Impact: High) The USB connection provides serenely transfer of files to a PC or Mac. I had no problems getting my Windows XP Dell computer to appreciation the unit, which added the camera as a removable disk. Interestingly, the element organizes the video files into separate folders (one for each day), although I saw nothing on the unit menu playback that showed the piece uses this information.
5. (Impact: Medium) Price (why I bought the camera). I picked up the camera on supply for $140. I should mention that I would NOT purchase this camera (for its quality and features) for more than this amount!
6. (Affect: Medium) The unit is made in Japan. This might seem an odd "pro" to some but I have exceptional bad experience with electronics made in China, and as for oneself steer clear of such items now. It is possible some parts are Chinese, but I like shrewd that the unit comes from somewhere with more experience producing quality electronics.
7. Videos can be created in either letterbox (4:3) or widescreen (16:9) order.
8. The camera has a built-in cover to protect the lens and easy to use.
9. The protect/viewer (monitor) is surprising good (brightness, clarity, manifest of defect spots) for the price. We'll see if it stays that way....

Cons:
1. (Impact: Prodigal) The battery is a clear con. According to the manual, it takes 2 hr 15 min to fully precept the battery, which lasts from 40-70 minutes. This means it takes at least twice as hanker to charge as it takes to discharge. I have already resolved to ensuring I keep the camera plugged between even cyclical uses. Besides the long time to charge the battery, you should be aware that the battery-operated will not charge while the unit is turned on. You MUST turn it off to charge the battery.
2. (Impact: Tall) Be aware that while Panasonic states that the camera will record in 16:9 and 4:3 formats, it is more correct to state that the camera alters or manipulates the lens to produce the videos. This requires a technological explanation. I examined the file information for a video that I produced in 16:9 (widescreen) rage, and was surprised at a few things. If you record a video in 16:9 format and run the raw .MOD video folder directly in a program like MS Media Player, you will note that your videos are firmed (in width) to fit the 704x480 resolution (faces look straitened, circles look oval, etc). Also, the actual video resolution was 704x480 (330K), though the specs in the instructions state the effective pixels are 300K in this format. If you do the math, you will see 704x480 is NOT a 16:9 correlation (it is 22:15). This means the videos must be "stretched" horizontally to approximately 853 pixels to the utmost to fit the 16:9 format (or crushed vertically to about 396 pixels, import loss of data). With a 21% stretching or crushing, this ultimately affects either video superiority or size (which I noted when I played the video back in true 16:9 arrangement). I also examined files in 4:3 video resolution mode and found they ALSO are in 704x480 changelessness (though the specs state the effective pixels is 340K.) The stretching/embarrassing for the 4:3 format is not as severe, so recordings in this format will produce a video that is of slightly bigger quality than that of the widescreen format (just not in wide-screen). Transforming the raw 704x480 into either 16:9 or 4:3 formats means you will have to do some video editing. If you understand how and don't mind the hassle, then you're okay. You will need to use a video editing program like the MotionSD STUDIO software (provided with the camera) to get it into the orthodox format.
3. (Impact: Medium) While every feature setting can be viewed in the LCD CRT, it took me some time to realize that these features (or ANY menu displays) will NOT arise if the monitor is in "self-portrait" mode (where the screen is flipped out and turned 180 degrees). Also, in this standard operating procedure, everything you see is a mirror of the image being recorded. This could take some time getting used to if you are operating the camera while having it trained on you as well as images in the background. You can get the features to amends (and the image to NOT be in the awkward mirrored mode) by pushing the monitor back against the camera with the praepostor screen facing out. I found no explanation for why it was designed this way, but I personally find this odd.
4. (Impact: Ordinary) You have to plug the AC adaptor into the unit before you can connect the camera to a PC or to your TV for transferring or watching videos. I find this unduly restrictive.
5. (Impact: Medium) The battery/SD card slots are accessed through a entryway on the bottom of the camera. Unfortunately, I am using the unit on a tripod, which means the tripod bearing adaptor, screwed on to the bottom of the unit as well, prevents easy access to the SD comedian (meaning I can't easily swap out memory cards while recording).
6. (Impact: Medium) Piece settings on the camera are split into "Basic" and "Advanced" but as yet, I cannot discern the wisdom in how features were assigned. Some I would think are Basic are under Advanced and vice-versa.
7. (Smashing: Medium) I have not looked for another battery that would provide a longer life for recording (40 minutes is in the end not much), but my assumption is that since the battery fits into a slot on the bottom of the unit, it might be hard for Panasonic to in a more powerful battery that fits here. This means you may need multiple batteries if you're planning an all-day misstep or event.
8. (Impact: Medium) Video files are saved as ".MOD" order extensions, although the file seems to comply with the MPEG-2 format. I had no problems getting my computer to appreciate this format. However, you should verify you can work with this file type, or be aware that you will impecuniousness the included software to successfully transfer the files into a .MPG (mpeg) arrange format.
9. (Impact: Low) The layout of the manual does not make it easy as can be to find specific features.
10. (Impact: Low) The buttons on the side of the camera are relatively ungenerous. If you have big hands or fingers, you might find it difficult to work your way through the menus. The good item is that you are not likely to do this very often.
11. (Impact: Low) No SD memory card comes with the unit (so be sure to grip your own!)

2009-04-23 | Jim Hart (Matthews, NC USA) | Helpful Votes: 9 | Rating: 3

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Capital compact camcorder.
I bought the SDR-S7 to use as a consolidated, always-with-me tool for recording video blog entries. I wanted something thick that shot good quality video (not HD, just good SD). The Panasonic has lived up to that mission very well. It produces good quality video for a consumer camcorder of this kind, it's incredibly compact, has optical zoom and a useful array of directions controls, and it uses standard SD cards instead of some weird proprietary composition. The built-in microphone records in high-quality stereo, it does pick up some environmental noise but there's not much you can do about that on any will at this price level!
I use a Mac, and I've had no problem importing the video files into iMovie for editing. The defraud is to have iMovie '08 or '09 and to plug in the camera or card reader *after* you start iMovie. That has worked 100% of the moment for me and I've been able to import with no problems. I haven't used the Windows software so I can't commentary on it.
The only downside to this camera is a result of the size - the battery life is predetermined to a little over an hour, and there is no cold shoe, microphone input, or auxillary lighting. If you stress lighting you can buy a light bar that will screw into the tripod mount, that's probably your most artistically bet. If you need an external mic then you won't find that option on *any* camera at this price level.

All-inclusive, I'm very satisfied with this camera.

Pros:
small size
good worth video
uses standard SD cards
replaceable battery
visual zoom

Cons:
no mic input
relatively short battery life
no on-stay light

2009-03-18 | archao-geek (North Carolina) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5

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Gifted, but ....
I bought this camera on exchange a few weeks ago and have used it quite a bit. It's very easy to use and for the money, is really appealing good. The small size is a true plus. The included software is ok but one has to leeway with the settings a bit to get the optimum quality output. I've uploaded some files to YouTube and they look reasonably flattering. The 16:9 setting is a bit strange. The standard 4:3 aspect correlation is done using the 640 x 480 pixel resolution. But the specs say the camera will also spring widescreen 16:9 and it looks like it does. However, the max resolution of the CCD is 704 x 480 which is not precise 16:9 since that would be more like 843 x 480. So I have no idea how this does 16:9 with only 704 x 480 pixels. The uninjured quality with the mic is really pretty good. All-in-all, this is a good little video camera for the filthy lucre.

2009-03-17 | Deep Thought (St. Louis) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 3

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importance it for the price
THis is a very affordable piece which serves my basic needs for capturing home footage!

2009-03-09 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 4

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Panasonic SDR-S7 Flash Memory Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom (Silver)

Details

• Lay video to flash memory
• Ultra lightweight, closely-knit design
• 2.7-inch LCD cover

Description

Look! No tapes or discs. All camcorder images are recorded on a replaceable SD memory wag, about the size of a postage stamp. That translates to a camcorder that's smaller and lighter than done any camcorder you've used. Catch those shooting opportunities with this Panasonic SDR-S7K SD Card Camcorder. With its expert start-up time of 0.6 seconds from the time the LCD is opened, you'll be capable to catch your baby's first walk, your favorite sports teams' win, or your pet's nitwit trick. Bring your subjects incredibly close with its 10x optical zoom and beyond put your video onto DVD with the included video-editing software. And since it's so compact, you can take it anywhere. LCD Visual display unit - 2.7 Wide (123,200 Dots) On-Screen Display Speech - English / Canadian French / Spanish Recording Time with 16GB SDHC union card - Up to 3hrs 20 min in XP mode, 6 hrs 40 min in SP mode, 13hrs 20 min in LP vogue PictBridge Included Accessories - AC Adaptor, Lithium-Ion Battery Die, Hand Strap, AV Cable, USB Cable, Motion SD Studio 1.3E Software, AC/DC Cables SD Memory Birthday card not included - Expected recording capacities with optional SD - SDHC - 16GB - XP(3hrs 20mins)/SP(6hrs 40 mins)/LP(13hrs 20 mins), 8GB - XP(1hr 40mins)/SP(3hrs 20mins)/LP(6hrs 40mins), 4GB - XP(50mins)/SP(1hr 40 mins)/LP(3hrs 20 mins); SD - 2GB - XP(25mins)/SP(50mins)/LP(1hr 40mins), 1GB - XP(12mins)/SP(25mins)/LP(50mins)

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Customer Reviews

superior small video camera but the battery life is limited
I've owned this camera for a few months and the video value is not as great as digital-8 or mini-dv. To be fair I tried all 3 rec modes and even in the superb day-lit scenes the mpeg-2 engine can't handle a straight line brink with 2 different colors (the edge of a table against a different color deck).

I don't understand why Panasonic couldn't engineer the camera to fit a slightly thicker battery-operated to accomodate 2 hour recording, or at least a full hour (there's certainly room interior the body of the video camera). As it is I only get 40-45 min on a battery. So buy a four of extra batteries (good news at least the batteries are inexpensive). The diminutive recording time on a fully charged battery I've observed is unswerving with all previous reviews.

So why buy this video camera - easy easy restful simple menu to navigate for set up, small and light - this is the video camera you would bring to to an amusement park and you could have in your hand on a roller coaster or tape the kids at the estate, being active anywhere out and about. This is what you wish you had in your hand while using a digital still camera and wanted to memento better video.

This is NOT the video camera for special events like weddings where things like inchmeal shading and very fine detail is important - I would stick with mini-dv or an HDD video camera or spoor up to HD if using flash memory SD, MS, CF etc.

I use a Windows based PC and first I just copy the contents of the in the offing to my hard drive, simply rename the recorded files from .MOD to .MPG and any off-the-shelf media editing software that records to DVD will travail: Nero, Roxio, even Windows Movie Maker.

2009-07-13 (San Francisco, CA USA) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 3

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First Depression With Some Technical Analysis
I received this item yesterday afternoon, and started playing with it immediately. Here are my first impressions of the camera.

All-embracing Impressions:
If you have a tight budget, and are looking for a unit that uses model memory cards for recording (as opposed to a hard drive), produces Credible quality digital video and audio, and has the standard set of features, you'll like this camera. It is terse (which some might think is not good), light-weight and easy to use.

The biggest stumbling-block is not so much with the camera, but with the marketing. It is sold as having "DVD Quality Recording" faculty (there is even a label on mine on the side of the camera as a testament to this), which is not the case once you view your first video. If you are okay with a 640x480 issue image, then you'll be okay with this camera; otherwise, save yourself the trouble if you want Material DVD quality!

Now, here are some specific pros and cons I have noted so far about the camera. I have included my own in the flesh rating (impact) for each one. Remember, these are MY ratings based on my need.

Pros
1. (Change: High) The features provided are surprisingly numerous for the price.
2. (Results: High) Sound quality is better than my previous unit, and seems from A to Z sensitive to sound. The unit records at 48K Hz in 256Kbps AC-3 stereo constitution (through a single opening on the front of the unit), and offers several selectable special audio recording features (babble reduction and a zoom feature which increases or decreases sounds/racket not directly in front of the camera while zooming).
3. (Impact: High) A 4GB SD memory card can unofficially 50 minutes of XP video and audio (the highest quality at one's disposal on the camera). With current prices of 4GB SD cards, this is not bad. Note that with 40-70 minutes of battery-operated life, it doesn't make much sense going to a larger memory use strategy act openly unless you have multiple batteries!
4. (Impact: High) The USB connection provides amicable transfer of files to a PC or Mac. I had no problems getting my Windows XP Dell computer to know again the unit, which added the camera as a removable disk. Interestingly, the piece organizes the video files into separate folders (one for each day), although I saw nothing on the unit menu playback that showed the entity uses this information.
5. (Impact: Medium) Price (why I bought the camera). I picked up the camera on put across for $140. I should mention that I would NOT purchase this camera (for its quality and features) for more than this amount!
6. (Modify: Medium) The unit is made in Japan. This might seem an odd "pro" to some but I have exceptional bad experience with electronics made in China, and privately steer clear of such items now. It is possible some parts are Chinese, but I like crafty that the unit comes from somewhere with more experience producing quality electronics.
7. Videos can be created in either letterbox (4:3) or widescreen (16:9) organization.
8. The camera has a built-in cover to protect the lens and easy to use.
9. The interview/viewer (monitor) is surprising good (brightness, clarity, clean of defect spots) for the price. We'll see if it stays that way....

Cons:
1. (Impact: Prodigal) The battery is a clear con. According to the manual, it takes 2 hr 15 min to fully safe keeping the battery, which lasts from 40-70 minutes. This means it takes at least twice as want to charge as it takes to discharge. I have already resolved to ensuring I keep the camera plugged between even cyclical uses. Besides the long time to charge the battery, you should be aware that the battery-operated will not charge while the unit is turned on. You MUST turn it off to charge the battery.
2. (Collide with: High) Be aware that while Panasonic states that the camera will record in 16:9 and 4:3 formats, it is more meticulous to state that the camera alters or manipulates the lens to produce the videos. This requires a mechanical explanation. I examined the file information for a video that I produced in 16:9 (widescreen) SOP, and was surprised at a few things. If you record a video in 16:9 format and run the raw .MOD video enter directly in a program like MS Media Player, you will note that your videos are flattened (in width) to fit the 704x480 resolution (faces look mean, circles look oval, etc). Also, the actual video resolution was 704x480 (330K), though the specs in the handbook state the effective pixels are 300K in this format. If you do the math, you will see 704x480 is NOT a 16:9 correlation (it is 22:15). This means the videos must be "stretched" horizontally to approximately 853 pixels as much as possible to fit the 16:9 format (or crushed vertically to about 396 pixels, sense loss of data). With a 21% stretching or crushing, this ultimately affects either video grade or size (which I noted when I played the video back in true 16:9 constitution). I also examined files in 4:3 video resolution mode and found they ALSO are in 704x480 deliberateness (though the specs state the effective pixels is 340K.) The stretching/shameful for the 4:3 format is not as severe, so recordings in this format will produce a video that is of a little better quality than that of the widescreen format (just not in wide-shelter). Transforming the raw 704x480 into either 16:9 or 4:3 formats means you will have to do some video editing. If you be familiar with how and don't mind the hassle, then you're okay. You will need to use a video editing program like the MotionSD STUDIO software (provided with the camera) to get it into the established format.
3. (Impact: Medium) While every feature setting can be viewed in the LCD survey, it took me some time to realize that these features (or ANY menu displays) will NOT manifest if the monitor is in "self-portrait" mode (where the screen is flipped out and turned 180 degrees). Also, in this rage, everything you see is a mirror of the image being recorded. This could take some time getting used to if you are inspiring the camera while having it trained on you as well as images in the background. You can get the features to turn (and the image to NOT be in the awkward mirrored mode) by pushing the monitor back against the camera with the prefect screen facing out. I found no explanation for why it was designed this way, but I personally find this odd.
4. (Impact: Ordinary) You have to plug the AC adaptor into the unit before you can connect the camera to a PC or to your TV for transferring or watching videos. I find this suspiciously restrictive.
5. (Impact: Medium) The battery/SD card slots are accessed through a entrance way on the bottom of the camera. Unfortunately, I am using the unit on a tripod, which means the tripod acquaintance adaptor, screwed on to the bottom of the unit as well, prevents easy access to the SD be honest (meaning I can't easily swap out memory cards while recording).
6. (Impact: Compromise) Feature settings on the camera are split into "Basic" and "Advanced" but as yet, I cannot discern the rationality in how features were assigned. Some I would think are Basic are under Advanced and vice-versa.
7. (Repercussions: Medium) I have not looked for another battery that would provide a longer life for recording (40 minutes is actually not much), but my assumption is that since the battery fits into a slot on the bottom of the unit, it might be hard for Panasonic to turn out a more powerful battery that fits here. This means you may need multiple batteries if you're planning an all-day disconcert or event.
8. (Impact: Medium) Video files are saved as ".MOD" alphabetize extensions, although the file seems to comply with the MPEG-2 format. I had no problems getting my computer to salute this format. However, you should verify you can work with this file type, or be aware that you will demand the included software to successfully transfer the files into a .MPG (mpeg) walk format.
9. (Impact: Low) The layout of the manual does not make it simple to find specific features.
10. (Impact: Low) The buttons on the side of the camera are relatively diminutive. If you have big hands or fingers, you might find it difficult to work your way through the menus. The good article is that you are not likely to do this very often.
11. (Impact: Low) No SD memory card comes with the unit (so be sure to secure your own!)

2009-04-23 | Jim Hart (Matthews, NC USA) | Helpful Votes: 9 | Rating: 3

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But for compact camcorder.
I bought the SDR-S7 to use as a laconic, always-with-me tool for recording video blog entries. I wanted something small that shot good quality video (not HD, just good SD). The Panasonic has lived up to that assignment very well. It produces good quality video for a consumer camcorder of this strain, it's incredibly compact, has optical zoom and a useful array of vade-mecum controls, and it uses standard SD cards instead of some weird proprietary shape. The built-in microphone records in high-quality stereo, it does pick up some environmental disturbance circulate but there's not much you can do about that on any device at this price level!
I use a Mac, and I've had no problem importing the video files into iMovie for editing. The imposture is to have iMovie '08 or '09 and to plug in the camera or card reader *after* you start iMovie. That has worked 100% of the days for me and I've been able to import with no problems. I haven't used the Windows software so I can't expose on it.
The only downside to this camera is a result of the size - the battery life is narrow to a little over an hour, and there is no cold shoe, microphone input, or auxillary lighting. If you demand lighting you can buy a light bar that will screw into the tripod mount, that's probably your crush bet. If you need an external mic then you won't find that option on *any* camera at this price level.

Complete, I'm very satisfied with this camera.

Pros:
small size
good standing video
uses standard SD cards
replaceable battery
visual zoom

Cons:
no mic input
relatively short battery existence
no on-board light

2009-03-18 | archao-geek (North Carolina) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5

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Kind, but ....
I bought this camera on reduced in price on the market a few weeks ago and have used it quite a bit. It's very easy to use and for the money, is really incredibly good. The small size is a true plus. The included software is ok but one has to feign with the settings a bit to get the optimum quality output. I've uploaded some files to YouTube and they look reasonably opportune. The 16:9 setting is a bit strange. The standard 4:3 aspect correspondence is done using the 640 x 480 pixel resolution. But the specs say the camera will also hurt widescreen 16:9 and it looks like it does. However, the max resolution of the CCD is 704 x 480 which is not occur 16:9 since that would be more like 843 x 480. So I have no idea how this does 16:9 with only 704 x 480 pixels. The undisturbed quality with the mic is really pretty good. All-in-all, this is a good little video camera for the affluent.

2009-03-17 | Deep Thought (St. Louis) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 3

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merit it for the price
THis is a very affordable detail which serves my basic needs for capturing home footage!

2009-03-09 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 4

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Two(2) Spare S008 Batteries + Charger For The Pansonic SDR-S7, SDR-S10, SDR-S10P1, SDR-S15, SDR-S25, SDR-S26, SDR-SW20, SDR-SW21 SD Camcorders

Details

• KIT INCLUDES 5 PRODUCTS -- All Variety New Items with all Manufacturer-supplied Accessories + Full USA Warrenties
• <#4> Deluxe 5-Piece Lens Cleaning Kit <#5> DB ROTH Micro Fiber Cloth
• <#1> Spare High Capacity Battery

Description

Kit includes:

* 1) Save High Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery - These spare Li-ion Batteries are required accessories... they can be charged at any time, even if they already have a partial charge, and can be typically charged over 1000 times each.
* 2) Supplementary High Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery - A spare rechargeable mobile is an essential accessory. No power, no pictures!
* 3) Mini Rapid Freestyle Charger - This Mini Rapid Multi-voltage Charger plugs directly in to your go under outlet or your car's cigarette lighter and charges your battery in approximately 60 to 90 minutes
* 4) Luxurious 5-Piece Lens Cleaning Kit - This 5-Piece Cleaning Kit contains an mixture of useful cleaning tools such as lens cleaning tissues, lens textile, cleaning solution, a blower brush and cotton swabs.
* 5) DB ROTH Micro String Cleaning Cloth - Eliminate dust and smudges from your camera with this available Microfiber cleaning cloth.

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Customer Reviews

Remarkable Price
This was a unquestionably sweet bargin, now I can shoot without worry of low battery with an extra in my away with,the lens cleaner kit is a nice added bounus.

2010-03-10 (Southern California) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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IS NEEDED
For the batteries and steed this is needed.. The battery lasts maybe 40 minutes, but that is 40 minutes of perfectly turn on and no zoom, or messing with any of the features.. So when the battery goes down it is satisfyingly to have a second and third battery.. The charger is a plus as well because the camera is the charger so this is a very elementary thing to have as well. And it can charge from house current or car battery as well as it has an adapter for the Euro outlets.. the lens organization kit is good as well..

2010-02-10 (western Nebraska) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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No Complaints
What can I say about these batteries & pony? They work in my Panasonic SDR-26 camera. Being off-brand batteries, I didn't await them to hold a charge as long as the OEM Panasonic battery does, and I was correct. That said, their show was probably a little better than I had expected.

The charger is an excellent summing-up. The camera didn't come with its own external charger - all batteries have to be charged while in the camera. That could originator some problems on trips where you use the camera a lot and may have more than one battery to recharge when you get back to the room. The pony was simple to use and compact.

This pack was definitely worth the money weary.

2009-10-05 | Husband, Father, Dork (Benton, AR) | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 4

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Works well for the SDR-S26
Even charges the OEM battery-operated. Great way to charge batteries while continuing to use the camera at weddings, etc.

2009-09-07 (Liverpool, NY United States) | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 5

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Deluxe DB ROTH Accessory Kit For The Pansonic SDR-S7, SDR-S10, SDR-S10P1, SDR-S15, SDR-S25, SDR-S26, SDR-SW20, SDR-SW21 SD Camcorders

Details

• <#1> Deluxe Camcorder Case <#2> Full Size Tripod
• KIT INCLUDES 11 PRODUCTS -- All Trade name New Items with all Manufacturer-supplied Accessories + Full Usa Warrenties
• <#3> Spare High Capacity Battery <#4>Mini Rapid Charder <#5> 4GB SecureDigital (SD) Card

Description

Kit Includes:

* 1) Smart Camcorder Case - Protect your valuable camera investment with this haulage case.
* 2) Spare High Capacity Battery - A spare rechargeable mobile is an essential accessory. No power, no pictures!
* 3) Mini Rapid Pony - This Multi-voltage Charger plugs directly in to your wall escape hatch or your car cigarette lighter and charges your battery in approximately 60 minutes
*4) 4GB SecureDigital (SD) Pasteboard -Take more pictures faster and utilize the full high speed imaging capabilities of your digital camera with the 4GB SD Memory Car-card
* 5) Flexible Tabletop Tripod - Don't be the invisible man (or woman) in your family photo disc! Get yourself in the picture using your camera's self-timer and this ultra-closely-knit Tabletop Tripod.
* 6) Screen Protectors - These LCD Screen Protectors rub glare, enhance view, prevent scratching, wear and deface
* 7) Full Size Tripod - Tripod with Carrying Case: lightweight and hefty tripod
* 8) Micro Fiber Cloth - Eliminate dust and smudges from your camera
* 9) Swanky 5-Piece Cleaning - This 5-Piece Cleaning Kit contains an assortment of of use cleaning tools such as lens cleaning tissues, lens textile, cleaning solution, a blower brush and cotton swabs.
*10) Memory Index card Storage Wallet - Keep multiple memory cards protected and organized with this long-lasting storage wallet
*11) USB 2.0 High Speed SD Card Reader - Delivery files easily and quickly with the included USB 2.0 SD card reader

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Customer Reviews

Terrific box!
This is a lot of goodies in a unimportant package. Not only every accessory that I needed, but high quality as well. Hard to find today.

2010-08-27 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Well Prearranged!
All the items one would fundamental! what a deal. Very happy with this Accessory Kit so much for so little price.

2010-03-03 (Southern California) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Everything I expected and more.
The kit exceeded my expectations. I needed the bag, freestyle, and charger, so I figured that was worth the price of the kit. All the other components (two tripods, tidiness kit, extra card) were a bonus. I am happy with the quality of all the components with the oddity that the tripod does not operate smoothly enough for the lightweight camera. But kidding, that would require a $200 tripod be included in the kit. Like that's going to materialize.

I'm 5 star happy with the kit.

2009-12-29 (Minnesota USA) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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honestly great deal!
i bought this for my daughter, who is surely the young movie maker, the battery is just as good as the one that came with her camera and the pony allows for it to charge in the wall or in the car! with the family camp trip forthcoming up that is really going help. next, we should talk about the carry case. it's a wonderful scarcely camera bag that i like so much i am ordering one for my own small video camera. all of the side dishes fit wonderfully inside. i decided to keep the full size tripod (included accomplish case) for my own at least until i get a new one and give her the table top one - but i think i will be buying a table top because it is easy to use and gain with you all the time!

2009-12-15 (deep south) | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 5

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exelent
It is very stuff b merchandise and cheap I got good accesaries for my digital cam-corder thanks a lot

2009-08-14 | vintu (Hanoverpark,IL,USA) | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 5

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Replacement Battery Charger (Incl. Car and European Plug Adapters) For The Pansonic SDR-S7, SDR-S10, SDR-S10P1, SDR-S15, SDR-S25, SDR-S26, SDR-SW20, SDR-SW2 SD Camcorders

Details

• Far-sighted charge with automatic constant current control prevents battery from overcharging
• Dual voltage element (110- 240V) can be used worldwide! Includes European plug adapter.
• 1 Year Promise.

Description

This battery-operated charger replaces the original. Package includes: One ultra slim, lightweight mobile charger, one DC Car Plug Adapter, and one European Adapter (220V). Of one mind with the models listed above.

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Customer Reviews

mobile charger
I wanted a mare that will plug into the camcorder and charge the battery like the AC charger does. This mount will charge the battery in the car but I have to remove the battery from the camera and put it in the charger. It works but is not what I wanted.

2010-01-09 (Fair Oaks, CA USA) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 3

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Digital Concepts CV-1800R 3-Watt Camcorder Video Light For For The Pansonic SDR-S7, SDR-S10, SDR-S10P1, SDR-S15, SDR-S25, SDR-S26, SDR-SW20, SDR-SW21 SD Camcorders

Details

• Oily, lightweight design
• Includes 2 AA Rechargeable Batteries
• Packed Size Makes it ideal for travel

Description

The Sakar CV-1800 is a cosmic video light for digital camcorders. The camcorder video underweight is excellent it helps you ensure your picture's perfect setting. A graceful lightweight design with a compact size makes it ideal for traveling and for your traveling.

What's in the Box: Come across, mounting bracket, two AAA batteries, and an AC adapter.

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Customer Reviews

Colossal product
This was flawless. Just what I ordered. The company is a fast shipper. The product here on time and fit my camera well. I highly recommend this product and this company.
Thanks for a important product!

2010-01-21 (Lake Ozark, MISSOURI USA) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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