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Written on the 2011-03-16

rating of 5.0

Love it!!! This camcorder is the best. [...]
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Written on the 2011-02-24

rating of 5.0

Great quality video. The color is beautiful and it was fairly easy to learn how to use it. I love the features and size.
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Written on the 2011-01-30

rating of 5.0

easy to use and such a small item to handle on the go , love the product
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Written on the 2010-12-20

rating of 4.0

I use this camcorder for houshold use,
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Written on the 2010-12-08

rating of 5.0

The camera is wonderful. I am really happy with the camera and the features it provides. Unfortunetly the camera went on sale locally for $139. So I paid too much, but it is what I was looking for and works ver well from a distance.. <br />
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Written on the 2010-11-28

rating of 4.0

Worth for the price
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Written on the 2010-11-25

rating of 5.0

excellent
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Written on the 2010-11-24

rating of 4.0

best zoom i have ever seen in handy cam
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Written on the 2010-11-15

rating of 5.0

The camera is wonderful for even people who don't know anything about cameras. I love the camera
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Written on the 2010-11-11

rating of 4.0

Good for budget...
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Written on the 2010-11-01

rating of 3.0

I bought this camcorder because I have never been a big fan of Sony camcorders, and this Panasonic SDR-H85K was top rated in consumer reports. I didn't need HD at least not yet, because I don't have an HDTV, and I didn't want to be able to see the pores on my face. HD is good for sports games, but i just needed something that took good video, and wanted a good Optical Image Stabilization(OIS). This thing is light, attractively styled and has amazing 78X zoom! I like the fact that they made it a hybrid which means it has an 80 GB HDD with the option to insert an SD or HCSD in it as well to boost the memory capacity. It also has quick start up for those "got to get quick" moments. The OIS on this camera is amazing! when you zoom out all the way, the OIS kicks in, and the image moves around a little, but it moves around smoothly or not at all vs. cameras with no OIS it looks like an earthquake hit. If you need a good OIS because you have shaky hands this is the camera for you. <br /><br />Here's the problem with the camcorder: It has no light on it to get low light shots. It does terribly in low light conditions. and the LCD screen is low resolution, and has that "matte" finish to it so when the sun is shining on it, you almost cant see the playback on the screen. <br /><br />I'd give this camcorder a 6/7 out of 10. Like it so far, but plan to upgrade when HD camcorders are less expensive. I'll probably still keep this one as a back up though! <br />
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Written on the 2010-10-29

rating of 5.0

I am a Magician and had video's of me taken with it & they came out GREAT!See them on my website [@]
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Written on the 2010-10-27

rating of 4.0

This camcorder have a excellent zoon , it is easy to operate and it has a low weight. <br />This camcorder ask a minimun of ligth to operate satisfactority.
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Written on the 2010-10-22

rating of 5.0

Easy to use, easy to view, easy to handle. Great size, good battery life and the 80 gb hard drive makes it wonderful to never have to worry about having a device to record on. The zoom is incredible! We're able to capture facial expressions on the field while still sitting in the stands. It's been a great choice for us. <br />
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Written on the 2010-10-08

rating of 5.0

I've used it at several of my boys football games over the last two weeks. I have no complaints whatsoever. Remember it's $270 camera. You won't get the HD look but it's function and ease of use are great. I love the 80g hard drive(also has a sd port as well). It was easy to upload video to my kids teams websight for all the parents to enjoy. <br />
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Written on the 2010-09-20

rating of 4.0

Although, I haven't yet used it for the reason I bought it for it seems to be just fine while testing it out. Best price on this product, $60 less then [...].
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Written on the 2010-09-15

rating of 5.0

This is a great camcorder. The zoom is outstanding. I use it for hunting mainly and it has been perfect. I would have thought a camera like this would have cost a lot more.
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Written on the 2010-08-16

rating of 4.0

Everything is great, some of the futures are better than any other brands; I compared this one with sony and I stay with the SDR-H85
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Written on the 2010-08-10

rating of 4.0

So far, so good, though b&h did not make the product, they gave it at a low price and I am satisfied with the purchased item.
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Written on the 2010-08-09

rating of 5.0

I am just a casual user. This camcorder is easy to use and the picture quality is great.
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Written on the 2010-08-04

rating of 4.0

The Panasonic SDR-H85, SDR-T50 and SDR-S50 are Standard Definition <br /><br />Modes: XP (10Mbps / VBR) , (704 x 576) / SP (5Mbps / VBR) , (704 x 576) / LP (2.5Mbps / VBR) , (704 x 576) / LXP (5Mbps / VBR) , (704 x 576) / LSP (2.5Mbps / VBR) , (704 x 576) / LLP (1.25Mbps / VBR) , (704 x 576) <br />
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Written on the 2010-07-11

rating of 4.0

Excellent product,easy to use, great video. <br />I would have liked an external mic input option, but the internal mic is still pretty good. <br />
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Written on the 2010-07-02

rating of 4.0

Like the other reviews say, it does take fuzzy video in low light. But for being so cheap and convienient, it's a good camera. I took various video when my child was born and the battery still showed a full charge. Don't expect movie quality shots, but for quick, worry-less, don't stress out if you drop it home video-making, this camera is what your looking for. <br /><br />The 78x zoom is amazing as well. It has the anti-shake feature that really works. I can't believe how far this thing zooms in and takes clear shots. And for those who don't know, having the internal hard drive is awesome. Don't mess with the disc or external memory cameras. <br /><br />If you want high-definition, "blu-ray" shots, spend the extra cash for the true HD cameras, but for me this camera is perfect. <br /><br /> <br />
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