Testseek.com have collected 18 expert reviews of the Panasonic HDC-HS9EG-S and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Panasonic HDC-HS9EG-S.
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18 Reviews
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Abstract: Theres two new HD models on the horizon - the HS9 and the SD9, as well as a couple of new standard models. The mini H7 features a YouTube uploaded feature and the SW20, which is everything-proof and red. You heard it here first.
Great pictures, Compact yet robust build, Plenty of features
A bit heavy, Awkward positioning of joystick, Mini HDMI not included
The Panasonic HDC-HS9 is a hybrid HD camcorder capable of storing recordings either to a removable SD card (meaning they are limited to the size of the card), or to its 60GB built-in hard drive. Footage can be shot in one of four modes with the best ca...
Abstract: Many of Panasonics HD camcorders have only an SDHC memory card slot for storage, but the HDC-HS9 adds a hard disk into the mix. Its 60GB capacity will store around eight hours of HD video even at the highest quality setting of 17Mbit/s. Add a 16GB ...
Compact and lightweight, Ample Full HD storage (almost 8 hours)
Poor video and still quality, Menus/icons needed updating, Poorly placed joystick and HDMI jack, No hot shoe, *
Although all of these camcorders use the AVCHD format to record 1080I video, Panasonic’s quality doesn’t compare to the other models. It’s definitely not worth the money ($999 list, $750 real world) and you should seriously look el...
Abstract: In the camcorder world, less is not always more. Ah, we grow misty-eyed reflecting on the glorious days when MiniDV giants roamed the Earth – focus rings, every port you could ask for, external Aperture and Shutter Speed buttons, killer handling, an...
We forgave the HDC-SD9's lack of hobbyist features, because its tiny size and reasonable price will make you much more likely to keep it with you at all times. Although the HDC-HS9 has almost the same features, plus a 60GB hard disk, it's more normally pr...