Panasonic Palmcorder SDR-H40 Digital Camcorder
Panasonic SDR-H40 40GB Hard Disk Drive/SD Hybrid Camcorder with 42x Optical Zoom, Optical Image Stabilization, One-Touch DVD Copy, and Anti-Shock Shield

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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Mfg Part#: SDR-H40
UPC: 00037988255979
Buy.com Sku: 206895864
Item#: E3655N
Buy.com Sales Rank: 74721
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Advanced O.I.S. Reduces Camera Shake, Even at 42x Zoom
The SDR-H40's 42x optical zoom lens has the power you need to take dramatic closeups or get remarkable shots of even distant subjects. But with long-distance zoom shots, even a tiny bit of hand shake has a huge effect on picture quality. That's where Panasonic's Advanced Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) comes in, suppressing the effects of hand shake as you shoot. The system uses gyrosensors to detect hand shake, then shifts a lens and adjusts the optical axis to compensate. This all happens a remarkable 4,000 times per second. And because the system is optical, no image quality is lost. Thanks to Advanced O.I.S., the images you capture look incredibly clear, sharp and blur-free even at high zoom levels.

Non-Stop Shooting Fun with 40GB Hard Drive
The SDR-H40's 40GB internal hard disk drive lets you record continuously for up to 36 hours (in LP mode) without changing a disc, tape or other recording media.

Anti-Shock Shield Helps Protect Your Memories
Panasonic's Anti-Shock Shield helps protect recorded video data from damage due to jolts and impact. The Drop Detect function senses if the camera is falling and moves the head away from the hard disk. The Floating Structure protects the hard disk should the camera fall or be dropped. And the Buffer Memory automatically backs up data while the camera is falling.

One-Touch DVD Copying
This hard disk drive camcorder has a USB Host function, which lets you connect directly to a DVD burner (sold seperately) via a USB cable. You can then copy recordings from the hard disk to a DVD disc by simply pressing a button.

Edit Your Videos
You can transfer the motion-image data from the SD card or the camcorder's hard drive right to your PC using your PC's USB port. Then with the included VideoCam Suite 1.0 software, you can easily put scenes in a different order and delete the ones you don't want. When you're finished with your video production, you can resave the edited version onto an SD memory card and a DVD disc.
 
Features
2000x digital zoom
16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratio
1/6" CCD image sensors with a 800K total MP
2.7" wide LCD display
Records images onto SDHCâ„¢/SDâ„¢ memory cards and hard drive disk
Stereo zoom mic with wind noise reduction
Built-in SDâ„¢/SDHCâ„¢ memory card slot
1-touch navigation
2 3/4'' W x 2 5/8'' H x 4 1/2'' D
Includes Li-Ion rechargeable battery, AC/DC cables, AC adapter, AV/USB cable and software
Warranty Parts - 1 year
Warranty Labor - 90 days

  
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Customer Reviews
Value 4.5
Performance 4.5
Ease of Use 5
Overall Satisfaction 4
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
 
5 of 5 My new hobbie made easier Saturday, April 25, 2009
A Customer from Somerville, MA  

Camera works great in most of the environments. Easy to use and figure out functions. The only draw back I find is the format in which the videos are saved, .MOD, other than that great camera. I use it with my Mac with no problem so far. I don't use at all the software for edition as I heard that it sucks, besides no use with a Mac operating system.
 
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5 of 5 Prelim Review Friday, January 23, 2009
Samuel Johnson from Illinois  
As an oldster but had video in various guises since 1974, I pay particular attention to operating instructions. The included manual is very comprehensive and easy to follow AND the SDR-H40P is intuitive as well. I installed an 8g micro card w/adapter, charged the battery and took it for a spin. Everything was fine and the Zoom is exceptional! I bought it primarily to video jazz in a low light, noisy club setting and will write a follow-up in 30 days with a sound review and overall performance. So far, so good.
 
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5 of 5 Best buy for your buck Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Richard from San Francisco  
I am happy I bought this product, it is fantastic, lightweight and simple to use. The software needs a little up grading, but worked well for downloading of the video. I would recommend this product since it doesn't take a rocket scientist to opreate.
 
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5 of 5 Camcorder Review for Panasonic SDR-H40 Saturday, May 03, 2008
A Customer from WASH DC  
Great product. Arrived early, items complete, and was very easy to use.
 
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1 of 5 camera great, software is HORRIBLE Thursday, May 01, 2008
gremlingts from Woodbridge, VA  
I've used it for only 2 days, and ready to throw the software into the trash! Horrible to use, keeps dropping out ( no online Panasonic requirements listed, only the manual tells you which PC systems MIGHT work with it ). My Dell E310 keeps dropping out, the Videocam Suite 1.0 software is clunky, takes FOREVER to load, and drops out when you try to do anything at all in it. The camera is fantastic, though, but if you can't do anything with it once you're done taking pictures, it's worthless. I may be taking it back if Panasonic can't make it right ( after reading many reviews I didn't find before, seems I'm not the only person with PC compatibility issues ). Unless you're a gambler, stay away from this camera/software package for now.
 
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1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
 
5 of 5 very easy to use Saturday, April 19, 2008
A Customer from omaha, ne   
I've been using the camcorder for a couple of weeks. Extremely easy to use. The zoom is great.
 
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