Panasonic SDR-S26 Flash Memory Camcorder With SD Card Slot - Black

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Lasting build quality – durable, break-proof ca. 3m power cable and kink-proof, moulded charging plug

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The Panasonic SDR-S26 did well on our still color test. It measured a color accuracy of 3.51 with a saturation level of 91.38%. These numbers are slightly better than the Sony DCR-SX60 and Samsung SMX-F34 did with this test, but the JVC GZ-MG670 was the champ in this category. (More on how we test still color.) Thorough, comprehensive testing – each battery cell is tested to ensure all safety requirements are met and that it holds and maintains the correct capacity - all before installation All the Web Mode button on the SDR-S26 does is limit your video clips to 10 minutes or less. The thought behind this is based on the fact that YouTube has a 10-minute clip limit. Turning on Web Mode won't change the quality of your videos at all—it just displays a 10-minute counter on the LCD. As a universal charger, this AC power supply kit can be used with any device that uses a matching connector with 5V, 1.6A and 8W specifications.

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If you want to save some cash, look for SDHC memory cards from online retailers. You can often 16GB or 32GB cards online for much cheaper than they would be at a retail store. Below is a table that shows the approximate record times for the SDR-S26. Shooting with the LP or SP quality settings will allow you to store more video on your memory card, but the video quality will be significantly reduced. In the images below you can see the Panasonic doesn't capture the sharpest or most detailed still image, but it does have good color depth and a nicely exposed image. The colors produced by the S26 appear richer than the other still photos shown below. The SDR-S26 ships with VideoCam Suite 2.0 software. The program doesn't offer much in the way of editing features—all it lets you do is make playlists and splice footage—but it does have some valuable assets. VideoCam Suite 2.0 will easily import your MPEG-2 videos so you can view them on your computer, and it allows for simple DVD creation (if your computer has a DVD burner) and YouTube upload. Unfortunately, VideoCam Suite 2.0 does not work with Macs (but iMovie is a better program anyway). Perhaps the most surprising feature the S50 has to offer is AF/AE, where focusing and exposure are set via a reference point in the frame. The first, focus-only version of this was introduced by Sony some years ago, and since then both Panasonic and Canon have introduced their own versions. But common to all these implementations is a very significant hardware feature – a touchscreen LCD. This allows you to indicate the reference point by simply pressing a spot within the frame.

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We also weren't impressed by the fact that the MPEG-2 videos captured by the SDR-S26 have to be imported with special software before they can be viewed on a computer. The files are saved with a .MOD extension, so you'll need to find a media player that can handle these kinds of files, or you'll have to use the provided software to import your clips (numerous editing programs, like iMovie for the Mac, can also handle the files with ease). While using the zoom toggle, the LCD displays both a zoom progress bar and zoom increments (in 1x values). This makes it easy to see what exact zoom ratio you are currently shooting at, and it helps you see how much zoom length you have left. Certified safety – CE & ROHS certified, Grade A battery with short-circuit, overheating and overvoltage protection Certified safety - gentle charging with automatic switch-off, short-circuit and overheating protection

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Power for your camera - high-performance battery for many shutter releases during extended or intensive photo or video shoots a. Please note that Operating Instructions are occasionally changed to clarify or correct the content language or for other purposes. Most changes are minor corrections and do not affect operating procedures. Inside the LCD cavity you'll find the SD/SDHC memory card slot, which is protected by a hard-plastic door that flips open. This is a fairly good spot for the memory card slot, and we have no qualms with the door cover.