{"id":413,"date":"2007-11-05T07:00:30","date_gmt":"2007-11-05T14:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/37prime.wordpress.com\/2007\/11\/05\/avchd-camcorder-buying-panasonic-hdc-sd5\/"},"modified":"2007-11-05T07:00:30","modified_gmt":"2007-11-05T14:00:30","slug":"avchd-camcorder-buying-panasonic-hdc-sd5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/37prime.com\/news\/2007\/11\/05\/avchd-camcorder-buying-panasonic-hdc-sd5\/","title":{"rendered":"AVCHD Camcorder: Buying Panasonic HDC-SD5"},"content":{"rendered":"

UPDATE: Check out the clip taken using Panasonic HDC-SD5 here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Yep, I just ordered Panasonic HDC-SD5<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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I have been looking into buying a new Digital Camcorder for a while now. I considered getting an HD Camcorder sometime in Summer (June) 2006. I looked into different models and brands of HD Camcorders, but I never actually got one. That’s due to the price and the media format. The first ones I considered getting were using HD-MiniDV tapes, and cost around $1,300. Price was an issue in addition to the “newness” of prosumer grade HD Camcorder. Late 2006\/early 2007 I considered getting Hard-Drive-based HD Camcorders. For many reasons, I couldn’t get myself into getting a Hard-Drive-based HD Camcorders. Personally, I don’t like the idea of having a spinning hard drive built into the camera. I considered the battery life, durability, and noise issues. In addition to that, Hard-Drive-based HD Camcorders tend to be a little bit “bulky”.<\/p>\n

One year passed since I first considered getting an HD Camcorder. I was still using my Sony DCR-HD40<\/a> MiniDV Camcorder I purchased back in 2004. I was still looking into getting an HD Camcorder. I heard about the Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD2<\/a> on Daily Giz Wiz 312<\/a> (part of Leo Laporte<\/a>‘s TWiT Network<\/a>). Leo Laporte and Dick DeBartolo<\/a> were speaking highly of Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD2, as they were about Sanyo Xacti VPC-C40<\/a> on Daily Giz Wiz 214<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In August 2007, Apple introduced iMovie ’08 (part of iLife ’08 suite), touting many new features including AVCHD<\/a> support. According to many reports, Apple demos featured numbers of new HD camcorders, including Panasonic HDC-SD5. As always, Leo Laporte and his MacBreak Weekly “co-conspirators” were talking about the said HD Camcorder (MacBreak Weekly 54: HiDef LoTech<\/a>). Laporte also talked about Panasonic HDC-SD5 on Daily Giz Wiz 407<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I considered getting Panasonic HDC-SD5, and started reading on articles on it. I read the review on CamcorderInfo.com<\/a>, and was made aware of Sony HDR-CX7<\/a>.<\/p>\n

After reading a lot on both Panasonic HDC-SD5 and Sony HDR-CX7, I was still sitting on the fence. I always like Sony’s NightShot\u00ae Infrared System, but I also prefer SD Card than Sony’s Memory Stick Pro Duo. SD Card is generally cheaper than Sony’s Memory Stick Pro Duo.<\/p>\n

In September 2007, I posted a question<\/a> on choosing between Panasonic HDC-SD5 and Sony HDR-CX7. Shortly after, a colleague pointed out another contender to my new HD Camcorder lust; Sanyo Xacti HD1000<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Plot Thickens! I was even more indecisive than ever on getting the HD Camcorder; three contenders.<\/p>\n

I decided to test drive all three camcorders before I made the purchase. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find Sanyo Xacti HD1000 in any stores. So the choices for me went back to between Panasonic HDC-SD5 and Sony HDR-CX7.<\/p>\n

After 3 grueling days of “test-drive”, thanks to the local electronic stores, I still couldn’t make up my mind. Considering all the specs and features, including 3CCD vs. CMOS sensors (Panasonic HDC-SD5 and Sony HDR-CX7 respectively), both models seemed to be “equal”. I like Panasonic HDC-SD5 size which is smaller, but I still want NightShot\u00ae Infrared System which is only available on Sony’s Cameras.<\/p>\n

Thanks to Amazon.com<\/a>, I made up my mind. Shortly after visiting a local Circuit City<\/a>, I checked Amazon.com<\/a> and found out that Panasonic HDC-SD5 was on sale for $849.99 and it’s bundled with Panasonic VW-BN1 DVD Burner<\/a> (which carries a sticker price of $199.99).<\/p>\n

I finally ordered Panasonic HDC-SD5, and it should be delivered within the next 10 days (I hope).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

UPDATE: Check out the clip taken using Panasonic HDC-SD5 here. Yep, I just ordered Panasonic HDC-SD5. I have been looking into buying a new Digital Camcorder for a while now. I considered getting an HD Camcorder sometime in Summer (June) 2006. I looked into different models and brands of HD Camcorders, but I never actually … <\/p>\n

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