Panasonic HDC-HS9

May 27th, 2008 | by David Elrich

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Panasonic's quality doesn't compare to the other models out there.


Highs: Ample HD storage; compact and lightweight

Lows: Poor video and still quality; menu and icons need updating; poorly placed joystick

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Introduction

Hi-def camcorders are shrinking so rapidly, they make singer Amy Winehouse seem positively plump. A great example is the new Panasonic HDC-HS9, a combination 60GB hard disk drive, SDHC AVCHD home video maker that weighs 15.8 ounces including the battery. In fact, it’s barely bigger than your palm. This is an amazing technological feat—up to 7 hours and 40 minutes of real-time Full HD recording in a package measuring 3 x 2.9 x 5 (WHD, in inches). Small and compact is all well and good but how did this new camcorder perform against some decidedly bigger competition?

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