quote: "The Panasonic HDC-SX5’s primary selling point is its hybrid recording – the ability to record high definition AVCHD video to both DVD and SD/SDHC memory cards. In most instances, however, we found the DVD medium to be more of a hassle than a convenience. Everything related to the DVD – loading time, playback, finalizing, and disc hatch opening – ta... "
quote: "Highs: Records full HD to SD cards and DVDs; excellent high-def video Lows: Unbelievably poor battery placement I don’t care how Panasonic achieves its 1920 x 1080I spec using three ... "
quote: "Hybrid camcorders make sense, particularly the Panasonic HDC-SX5. If you’re going to spend all this money on an HD camcorder, why not give yourself the option of multiple recording media. While several manufacturers have hybrid camcorders, this particular combination is the smartest we’ve seen. SDHC cards have wide support and are getting cheaper a... "
quote: "For: Stunning image quality + Good range of features + Good value for beginners and upgraders alike Against: - Controls take time to get used... "
quote: "The HDC-SX5 has plenty of commendable qualities. The lack of microphone input and headphone output reduce its usefulness for more serious video making, but it offers good image quality in adequate lighting, and there are some useful manual controls on offer. Most of all, though, we’re not entirely convinced by the Hybrid recording format, in partic... "
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