Triple-Proof Ruggedness
Panasonic''s SDR-SW20 compact SD camcorder is built tough so you can shoot in places never before possible. Take it underwater as deep as 5 feet1 for great video in the pool or ocean. Waterproofing also means you can shoot in the rain or snow with no worries. The SW20 is also shockproof resisting damage even if dropped from a height of up to 4 feet2 with improved fortification inside and out. A dustproof3 design keeps the camcorder safe even if handled with dirty hands or used in a place with swirling dust. Take it to the beach or sports field without worrying about sand. And since it''s waterproof simply wash it with water when it gets dirty.

Compact Size and Cool Styling
Small enough to slip in a pocket or bag. Cool enough to take everywhere you go. This is one stylish camcorder you''ll never want to be without.

No More Missed Shooting Opportunities with Quick Start
The SW20 SD camcorder starts up to record quickly. In Quick Start mode4 recording begins in just 0.6 seconds from the time the LCD is opened. This lets you catch those sudden shooting opportunities.

Easy DVD Copying and Viewing
The USB port allows you to connect directly to a DVD burner. And copying a recording from an SD card to a DVD disc is as easy as selecting from the menu. To view your video simply take the SD card from the camcorder and slip it into any TV or DVD player with an SD card slot; there are no cables to worry about.

Edit Your Videos
First transfer the motion-image data from the SD card to your PC5 using your PC''s USB port. Then with the included MotionSD STUDIO 1.3E software you can easily put scenes in a different order delete the ones you don''t want and add a wide variety of video effects. Save your results by burning your video production onto DVD.

• Capture video to flash memory


• Waterproof to 5 feet; Shockproof to 4 feet


• 10x optical zoom


• 2.7-inch LCD screen


• Compatible with SD/SDHC memory cards

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Look! No tapes or discs. All camcorder images are recorded on a replaceable SD memory card about the size of a postage stamp. That translates to a camcorder that's smaller and lighter than practically any camcorder you've used. Catch those shooting opportunities with this Panasonic SDR-S7K SD Card Camcorder. With its quick start-up time of 0.6 seconds from the time the LCD is opened you'll be able to catch your baby's first walk your favorite sports teams' win or your pet's silly trick. Bring your subjects incredibly close with its 10x optical zoom and easily put your video onto DVD with the included video-editing software. And since it's so compact you can take it anywhere. LCD Monitor - 2.7 Wide (123200 Dots) On-Screen Display Language - English / Canadian French / Spanish Recording Time with 16GB SDHC card - Up to 3hrs 20 min in XP mode 6 hrs 40 min in SP mode 13hrs 20 min in LP mode PictBridge Included Accessories - AC Adaptor Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Hand Strap AV Cable USB Cable Motion SD Studio 1.3E Software AC/DC Cables SD Memory 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)

• Capture video to flash memory


• 10x optical zoom


• 2.7-inch LCD screen


• Ultra lightweight compact design


• Compatible with SD/SDHC memory cards

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PANASONIC TM41 HD CAMCORDER - 16GB GRAY

• 16.8x Optical Zoom


• Still Picture Recording at 2.1 Megapixels


• Soft Skin Mode


• 16GB built-in memory


• SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Card Recording

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28mm Wide-Angle Lens with 26x Optical and 40x Intelligent Zoom allows you to adapt to a range of shooting situations with the use of wide angle and long zoom. 1080/60 Progressive Recording Create intricate detail and silky smooth motion for a more natural look. 3D Lens Ready Capture beautiful 3D images with a convenient attachable 3D lens.

• 28mm wide-angle lens


• Intelligent 40x Zoom and Hybrid O.I.S.


• 2D & 3D video capture capability


• SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Card Recording

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Canon's VIXIA HF S200 Flash Memory Camcorder with two SD memory card slots offers Canon's most sophisticated feature set to date - blurring the line between consumer and professional. Canon's superlative proprietary imaging technologies help deliver video and 8.0 megapixel photos with incredible detail and lifelike color. Touch & Track allows you to achieve sharp focus and precise exposure for any subject simply by touching the generous 3.5" High Resolution (922000 dot) Touch Panel LCD. Native 24p Mode perfectly matches the frame rate of film. And 5.1-Channel Surround Sound ensures your audio complements the stunning realism of your video.FEATURES: Flash Memory - The VIXIA HF S200 can record crisp high definition video directly to two SD memory card slots but it gets even better. With Relay Recording the camcorder automatically switches video recording from one SD memory card to the next available SD memory card when the first card becomes full. It will be easier than ever to capture that late game play or the exact moment those first steps are taken. Stunning Image Quality - A Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens delivers unsurpassed image quality and a smooth background for professional-looking results. The Canon Exclusive 1/2.6" 8.59-megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor captures video at 1920 x 1080 resolution and photos with astonishing detail while Canon's Exclusive DIGIC DV III Image Processor provides the ultimate in color and imaging performance with enhanced reproduction of difficult to capture purple and blue tones. Exceptionally lifelike tone and detail are captured thanks to 24Mbps Recording which offers the highest bit rate in AVCHD. Even when shooting in extended telephoto range the VIXIA HF S200's built-in 1.7x Digital Tele-converter retains excellent image quality. The VIXIA HF S200 not only captures images in Full HD but records and outputs at 1920 x 1080 as well so you get Full HD from lens to screen. Dynamic SuperRange

• Records crisp high definition video directly to two removable SD memory cards


• Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens


• Canon 1/2.6" 8.59-Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor


• Canon DIGIC DV III Image Processor


• Dynamic SuperRange OIS corrects a full range of motion

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The HD 80 Series features an Intelligent Zoom function that goes all the way up to 42x. When using Intelligent Zoom Intelligent Resolution technology lets you shoot at high zoom rates while preserving the image resolution. You get sharp images of highly detailed objects without the blurry edges. Plus the HD 80 Series is equipped with HYBRID O.I.S. an image stabilizer system that corrects hand-shake blurring by combining the action of its hybrid optical and electrical image stabilization systems. Even when zooming where hand-shake often occurs both optical and electrical hand-shake correction make it possible to record beautiful images with approximately 2 times* the hand-shake suppressing effect as conventional models.

• Intelligent 42x Zoom and HYBRID O.I.S.


• 33.7mm Wide Angle Lens


• Zoom Mic and Wind Noise Canceller


• 16GB built-in memory


• SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Card Recording

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The Panasonic HDC-TM80 High Definition Camcorder provides HD recording to a 16GB internal flash memory and to optional SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards. In addition to the beautiful future-friendly 1920 x 1080 high def format and convenient flash memory recording the TM80 comes loaded with a number of stress reducing shooting functions digital still capture and options for archiving editing and sharing. Panasonic's Crystal Engine PRO and the 1/5.8" CMOS sensor form the heart of the TM80 - producing vivid life-like footage with fast processing speeds. Other core features of the camera include a touch screen 2.7" LCD for intuitive control of the camera a 33.7mm wide-angle lens 42x Intelligent zoom and optical image stabilization. All of these features work together to create clear beautiful memories. And along with creating detailed video the TM80 also produces crisp audio thanks to the built-in zoom mic and wind noise canceller. Without using an external mic this built-in mic captures high-quality sound without added expense.

The TM80 also features a number of shooting controls designed to make shooting easier. Let these controls take the guesswork out of shooting leaving you only with true-to-life memories not headaches. Panasonic's Intelligent Auto Face Recognition and Pre-Rec are just a few of the ways you can capture each and every moment with ease. When it comes time to edit share or archive the TM80 presents multiple options as well. Utilize the in-camera Advanced Highlight Playback for fun montages of your scenes set to music for starters. When you're ready to take the footage out of the camera and share it with the world the included HD Writer AE 3.0 software helps you do just that with simple upload to websites like YouTube and Facebook. Other options include the optional VIERA link or burning with a DVD burner.

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• Intelligent 42x Zoom and HYBRID

• Intelligent 42x Zoom and HYBRID O.I.S.


• 33.7mm Wide Angle Lens


• Zoom Mic and Wind Noise Canceller


• 16GB built-in memory


• SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Card Recording

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The Panasonic HDC-SD800 High Definition Camcorder is a high-end HD offering from Panasonic. Right off the bat a few of the camera's most desirable features include: 1920 x 1080/60p recording an SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot the option to record in 3D and a quality image sensor system. These features alone give you detailed beautiful images a plethora of recording space and the ability to shoot fun and unique movies in 3D with an optional lens. Panasonic's proprietary '3MOS' is a 3 sensor CMOS that adds up to 9.15MP (3 x 3.05MP). These sensors work together with another Panasonic technology Crystal Engine PRO. This engine is a fast processor which writes those gigantic HD files to the HDD or SD card quickly and efficiently. It also allows for high-res zooming when exceeding the optical range. In addition the engine works to reduce image noise rendering beautiful like-like images. These two work together to produce 1080/60p footage. The "p" means progressive; when recording in a progressive frame rate the footage captures is more vibrant and detailed than even "i" or interlaced HD recording.

Of course the sensor and engine wouldn't be able to do their job without a high-quality lens. The SD800 comes with a 35mm Leica Dicomar lens that sports a 3.45-41.4mm focal length 12x optical zoom range 46mm filter diameter and a 1.5-2.8 f/stop. Lens can zoom up to 20x using the Intelligent Zoom; and it features a manual ring for more control and creativity with your shooting. Another way in which the camera works to create clean video is with HYBRID O.I.S. (optical image stabilization). This O.I.S. keeps your shots steady when hand-holding the camera. It reduces the effects of hand-shake for an easy-to-view clean shot. Other useful tools of the camera include a 3.0" touch screen LCD. This screen provides you with options like "Touch Zoom" and "Touch Shutter". The zoom function allows you to zoom in by dragging your finger acros

• Advanced 3MOS sensor system


• HYBRID O.I.S image stabilization


• 2D & 3D video capture capability


• SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Card Recording

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The AG-HMC70 provides entry-level professionals with an easy-to-use high-quality solid-state HD recording solution at an affordable price. The HMC70 is the first shoulder-mount camcorder in Panasonic s professional AVCHD line-up to utilize the new AVCHD High Profile video codec which offers similar image quality to HDV 1080i at about half the bandwidth. This second-generation affordable HD format offers longer recording times and half the storage requirement of older systems. As easy to use as a digital camera the HMC70 records onto standard SD/SDHC cards to assure a fast tapeless production workflow. It gives you fast access to content without fast forward or rewinding and footage is immediately available to editing systems without the download delay and additional cost of a playback deck. Using just one 16GB SDHC memory card the HMC70 can record over 2.6 hours at 13Mbps the HMC70 s highest quality mode or up to 6 hours at 6Mbps the camera s extended recording mode. SD and SDHC cards are widely available and content can be played back in AVCHD-compatible consumer products with SD card slots including Blu-ray players Playstation 3 computers (using an AVHCD decoder software) and a growing number of large HD flat screen displays and front or rear-screen projectors. (This camera uses 43mm filters.)

• Shoulder-mount camcorder featuring AVCHD High Profile video codec


• Includes 12X 38.5mm to 462mm (35mm equivalent) Leica Dicomar wide-angle zoom lens


• Features Optical Image Stabilization-Helps ensure stable image recording for ideal HD capture


• 1/4-inch 3-CCD progressive image system with excellent sensitivity


• Records onto standard SD/SDHC cards to assure a fast tapeless production workflow

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• Advanced 3MOS sensor system


• HYBRID O.I.S image stabilization


• 2D & 3D video capture capability


• 32 GB built-in memory


• SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Card Recording

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35.7mm Wide Lens & 35X Intelligent Zoom Enjoy the benefits of a wide angle lens without giving up the performance of a long zoom Power OIS Keep Your Images Still with an Advanced Optical Image Stabilizer Intelligent Auto with Face Recognition Confidently record as the camera automatically adjusts settings that recognize familiar faces Black

• Accessories - AC Adaptor USB Cable Stylus Pen Software Rechargeable Battery Pack 1790 mAh Lithium-Ion


• This is especially handy when you want to take a group photo in a small room.


• The corrective ability of POWER O.I.S. has been increased by five times compared to previous models


• It continues to track the subject as he or she moves anywhere within the LCD frame making it ideal for video shooting.


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Excellent Camera! Perfect for the beach.

I have read all the complaints about video quality but unless you are shooting at night or in very dim lighting you have nothing to worry about. Besides there should be no surprises related to quality if you read the spec's before you bought the camera.



That said I have been using this camera in fairly heavy surf here in Southern California and I'm extremely pleased with it's durability so far. The tiny rubber gaskets worried me at first look but after having the camera thrashed a bit in heavy white water and just general rough play I'm not worried anymore. The video quality underwater is amazing. Definitely the most fun feature of the camera. And the main reason I bought it! Any clips you watch on youtube or any other site do NO justice to how clear the quality is. Those websites use compression software that kills video quality. When you watch the videos on your T.V or computer they look perfect.



The reason I gave it 4 stars and not 5 is because I find getting the videos to play on my computer is not as easy as they made it sound. I also noticed the "squished" effect that the above reviewer mentioned and I intend to download the SDCOPY software they recommend. I also have noticed that randomly the sound becomes muffled and a buzzing can be heard. Again the above reviewer mentioned that this could be due to water contacting the mic.



Other then those 2 problems (which are by no means major) I highly recommend this camera to anyone looking for a durable water proof camera to use swimming surfing or any other adventurous outdoor activity. For the money I think it's a great bargain. More detail ...