Panasonic SDR-S26

The basis of a very helpful review is not about the number of words you put on a page put on how concisely you can deliver useful information. So here goes: Having been on the shelves for less than a year, this nifty cam corder represents fantastic value for money. As a Standard Definition (SD) devise with impressive features including a 70x Optical Zoom, it out performs many of the entrance level High Definition (HD) models. Available in vibrant red, blue and classy black, it will suit the styles of most people. As a real pocket camcorder it fits snugly into the palm of even a small hand with ... more

Having been stuck with a busted camcorder on the morning on an important family visit, I dashed to a major electrical store to source a replacement, stumbled across this camera, researched the others on display and chose the S26 for ease of use, merit for the make (I bought Lumix TZ5 and have been really pleased with it, quality, capabilities etc, great lens) and general feel for the camera. in my opinion, X70 zoom works very well, resolution excellent for an "older" user and their "junior" assistants. I think that Transfer speed is not rapid, but "so what" in a camera at this price point ... more

Excellence Camcorders Panasonic s26 using the SD card is the size, and this is evident. Not like a video camera that uses DVD, Mini DV tapes or disk drives, removable flash memory card does not have the means to move to the top of the recording mechanism. If you want a film camera you can menshot around and other things. You can only hold hands with one finger on the S26. But it's not the only phones that shoot video camcorder, and matches in the pocket. So, what makes it standout? the 2.7-inch flip-out LCD screen, and the joystick-driven menu system which offers a variety of tweaks. But the ... more