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Panasonic SDR-H40

 

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  • User Score (261)
    7.9 7.9 from 261 reviewers
  • Expert Score (1)
    8.0 8.0 from 1 reviewer
  • Design (2)
    7.5 7.5 from 2 reviewers
  • Value for money (5)
    7.3 7.3 from 5 reviewers
  • Features (4)
    5.5 5.5 from 4 reviewers
  • Ease of use (4)
    6.9 6.9 from 4 reviewers
  • Sound quality (2)
    6.6 6.6 from 2 reviewers
  • Picture quality (3)
    6.2 6.2 from 3 reviewers
  • Reliability (2)
    2.8 2.8 from 2 reviewers
  • Battery performance (2)
    7.5 7.5 from 2 reviewers
  • Video quality (2)
    7.5 7.5 from 2 reviewers
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  • Score Distribution

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  • Expert Reviews

  1. Consumer Guide Products

    Consumer Guide Products
    8.0/10
    16 June 2008

    The Panasonic SDR-H40 is an entry-level DV camcorder and is another entry into the increasingly popular hard disk drive market. It is designed to compete with the low-end Everio range from JVC and Sony's standard definition HDD camcorders. Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. Camera works as expected

    Amazon
    10/10
    Reviewer: Timothy F. Frey, Amazon
    17 August 2011

    I expected it to only have low quality images. It didn't come with software and so I gave that one star. but the camera works great with windows 7. I copy the video file to my computer and then I can either open them in adobe premier, or just simply change the file extension from ".DOM" to ".MPG". Read more

  2. "Excellent camera, can't work the software."

    CNET
    5.0/10
    Reviewer: Douglas Adams, CNET
    17 March 2010

    I have an SDR-H40 and, being an elderly novice, am very happy with the film-taking, etc. BUT, I really need some software advice. I have successfully copied all of my video-clips onto my computer but have totally failed to find software that will then copy these video clips onto DVD's (I believe 'burning' is the term). Can someone PLEASE advise which software WILL copy these files from the PC to DVD's? Read more

    • Easy to use, to take films, etc.
    • Having managed to copy my video-clips to my (Windows XP) Computer, I have totally failed to find a way of then copying them (burning?) onto DVD's, and believe me, I've...

  3. Great camera, bad software

    OneCall
    6.0/10
    Reviewer: s, OneCall
    5 December 2008

    Love the camera, but its file format is VERY limiting. The software will not work on a Mac. The editing software in one word - SUCKS. Unfortunately, you need the software just to download video clips to your PC, but because it is MPEG-4 it isn't compatible with many editing programs unless they have the latest codecs. Read more

    • Comfortable to Operate, Great Picture Quality, Great Sound, Simple Controls
    • Inadequate Features

  4. Perfect for every event

    Newegg
    10/10
    Reviewer: Pheltsaucier, Newegg
    25 January 2009

    For battery though you can buy others from them that last longer from the one it came with to a 7hr 10min. The battery life and not being able charge when recording will being pluged into the wall is the only problems I see so far but buy another batt and problem solved. Read more

    • The optical zoom works so good. Controls are so easy to use. There are only a couple buttons on it so not a lot to learn how to use. The count down clock to let you no...
    • The battery that comes with it has a short battery life it only lasts 50min and then it has to be charged and that takes more time 1hr 35min. When useing the AC cable ...

  5. good camera - software suspect

    B&H Photo
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Trickie Rickie, B&H Photo
    12 January 2009

    I am new to the the world of digital filming. The camera seems to be a great little camera. I love the hard drive, it has plenty of room for lots of events. The picture quality is very good but not great. The optical image stabilization is a must. (My hands shake and this solves the problem!) The big complaint is the software that comes with the camera. It is a piece of $&*@! Panasonic I wish you would listen! Get a real software package to go with your camera!!! Read more

    • Comfortable to Operate, Durable, Great Features, Great Sound, Simple Controls, Versatile
    • Poor Battery Life

  6. All you need

    Ebay
    10/10
    Reviewer: jbhm2000, Ebay
    20 February 2011

    Excellent product, it has all I need, easy manage, super capacity and funtions perfect. I recommend it. Read more

  7. A great little camcorder that anyone can afford

    10/10
    Reviewer: lancekain, epinions.com
    3 November 2008

    I was looking for a subcompact camera with greater than 3x optical zoom for quite a while Read more

    • Impressive 42x optical zoom above average sound performance quick automatic focus very affordable
    • No light or flash Can't charge battery while running on electric power

  8. A great little camcorder that anyone can afford

    epinions.com
    10/10
    Reviewer: lancekain, epinions.com
    3 November 2008

    I was looking for a subcompact camera with greater than 3x optical zoom for quite a while Read more

    • Impressive 42x optical zoom above average sound performance quick automatic focus very affordable
    • No light or flash Can't charge battery while running on electric power

  9. 1

    Amazon
    10/10
    Reviewer: Excellent, Amazon
    10 November 2011

    The Panasonic Web cam I have purchased is excellent in quality. Very Cheap in price. Though used looks like NEW. I am happy. EASY TO USE. Recording time is also very long. It also used sd card. I use card for taking PHOTOS. Video for filming. Many thanks for the excellent service given by the SELLER. Read more

  10. Personal Electronics buzz

    Personal Electronics buzz
    Reviewer: Bikini, Personal Electronics buzz
    4 November 2008

    I wanted a nice camera to make home movies, colorful and lifelike pictures of my family. And I bought this Panasonic SDR-H40, I can say its spectacular! This is a perfect video camera for non-tech people. Read more

    • The zoom is excellent!
    • No nightshot.

  • WikiFreak Description

Panasonic SDR-H40

Panasonic SDR-H40 weighs 0.75 lbs and measures 2.76’’ x 2.64’’ x 4.57’’ (H x W x D). The SDR-H40 camcorder comes with an extra-large 40GB* internal hard disk drive, which can hold up to 36 hours of video (in LP mode). This camcorder has a 42x Variable Speed Zoom. The Panasonic SDR-H40 is equipped with a 2.7" color LCD screen which is big enough to allow users to compose, preview and review footage.

The Panasonic SDR-H40 features Advanced Optical Image Stabilization and the 1/6" C…

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Panasonic SDR-H40

Panasonic SDR-H40 weighs 0.75 lbs and measures 2.76’’ x 2.64’’ x 4.57’’ (H x W x D). The SDR-H40 camcorder comes with an extra-large 40GB* internal hard disk drive, which can hold up to 36 hours of video (in LP mode). This camcorder has a 42x Variable Speed Zoom. The Panasonic SDR-H40 is equipped with a 2.7" color LCD screen which is big enough to allow users to compose, preview and review footage.

The Panasonic SDR-H40 features Advanced Optical Image Stabilization and the 1/6" CCD (800K pixels) Image sensor. Advanced Optical Image Stabilization technology prevents blurry images. Panasonic’s Advanced O.I.S. uses gyro-sensors to detect hand-shake, then shifts a lens and adjusts its optical axis to compensate. And Advanced Optical Image Stabilization technology checks and compensates for hand-shake around 4,000 times per second. This camcorder also comes with an Intelligent Shooting Guide which helps users to make fewer shooting mistakes. Panasonic’s Anti-Shock Shield helps to 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. The Buffer Memory automatically backs up data while the camera is falling.

The Panasonic SDR-H40 provides users with the VideoCam Suite 1.0 software. The VideoCam Suite 1.0 software allows users to customize the order of scenes or delete unwanted scenes. This camcorder is powered by a lithium-ion battery and provides users with light-weight, long-lasting and reliable power.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

The H40 features Advanced O.I.S. and a 42x Optical Zoom. Advanced O.I.S. prevents blurry images caused by unsteady hands as you shoot, so images are clear, sharp and beautiful when displayed on a big TV screen.

  • Recording Format: Hard Drive
  • Recording System:
  • Optical Zoom: 42x
  • HDD Size: 40 GB
  • Weight: 0.75 lb.

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Previous questions about this product

  • I have a MAC, and bought this camera with the assurance that I c

    I have a MAC, and bought this camera with the assurance that I could down load the pictures and video to it. Pictures are OK but I can not find anything to down load the video. I really need to get this on to my computer. Help! Frustrated mm

    Answered by danielskinner 2010-05-11:

    Attach the camera to your mac and open

  • Is a PC considered a DVD-Burner or is that some other device?

    What does "transfer to DVD-Burner" mean? Does that mean a computer or another device?

    Answered by kbrozio 2009-01-01:

    If you have a DVD Burner in your computer then that could be the

    Answered by obedie 2009-01-08:

    Hey Webber You'll need to have a DVD burner already in your machine or you can buy an external burner to plug in via usb [eg]

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