Panasonic SDR-S15 Reviews: Panasonic SD Card storage SD camcorder

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+ This camcorder scores high on weight. - It has no outstanding negative points. “Lightweight and convenient for placing in a pocket or small handbag. instruction…” Anonymous verified purchaser View all 29 real customer reviews

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10x optical zoom, Image Stabilisation, 1.25 hours of battery More »

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29 verified purchasers have reviewed this product.
95% of people recommend it.

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Battery life	8.2
Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	8.4
Value for money (at time of purchase)	9.3
Weight	9.7
Overall rating	9.0

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Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ lightweight and convenient for placing in a pocket or small handbag. Instruction booklet reasonably easy to follow.

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7 of 7 people found this review helpful

purchased 12 Apr 2009

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Just point and shoot” More like this »

+ Very lightweight and small enough to carry anywhere

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12 of 19 people found this review helpful

purchased 11 May 2009

Score 8.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ Very compact and light means you can take this camcorder everywhere. Battery life is surprisingly good.

- Wide angle focal length is not great so you sometimes have to step back to capture the full scene. Picture quality is OK but not as good as expected - there is a compromise between the size and portability against quality.

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5 of 5 people found this review helpful

purchased 07 Mar 2009

Score 9.0/10

Bob, Bury St Edmunds

+ Really easy to use - very compacty and lightweight. Very suitable for occasional use - wouldn't suit an enthusiast.

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3 of 3 people found this review helpful

purchased 18 Jun 2009

Score 9.0/10

Joyce, Didcot , “Keen amateur” More like this »

+ Very pleased with this item. Very good value for money, very easy to use with clear instruction booklet

- Picture quality could be better

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3 of 3 people found this review helpful

purchased 02 Jul 2009

Score 10.0/10

Tony, South Oxon

+ Cost, quality of picture, and above all ythe ability to operate simply

- location of the film buttons are difficult

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3 of 3 people found this review helpful

purchased 06 Jul 2009

Score 10.0/10

Ani, LONDON , “Keen amateur” More like this »

+ The price, weight and the different choice of colours!

- Camera quality a little disappointing....

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 08 Jul 2009

Score 9.0/10

Wendy, Gillingham

+ It is light and easy to use. Takes a good picture.

- I have not come across any as yet. Soft ware was a little hard to understand.

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 23 Jul 2009

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ My camcorder is so light and easy to use. I would recommend it totally.

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 14 Jul 2009

Score 9.0/10

dazer, devon , “Just point and shoot” More like this »

+ easy to use smal light and looks good

- wont take very good pictures for printing

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6 of 12 people found this review helpful

purchased 08 Jun 2009

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ size,very light

- not HD

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1 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 21 Jun 2009

Score 9.0/10

Russell, Dumfries , “Just point and shoot” More like this »

+ Very small and easy to use.

- None so far

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1 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 25 Jun 2009

Score 10.0/10

robert, bedford

+ picture excellent quality, so easy to use. very compact can be slipped into a pocket very easily, i must admit i can't fault it in any way. an excellent buy

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purchased 15 Sep 2009

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Expert reviews for Panasonic SDR-S15

PC Advisor expert review - by Gavin Stoker

The Panasonic SDR-S15 looks like a traditional camcorder, and records to SD or SDHC card.

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reviewed 24 Apr 2009

Product Features

Resolution Quality	SD

Optical Zoom Ratio	10
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Media Format	SDHC Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media Format	SD Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Digital Zoom Ratio	700
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Image Stabilisation	Electronical Image Stabiliser
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Image Stabilisation	Yes
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
resolution (Megapixel)	0.4

Resolution (Pixels)	704 x 576
A camera sensor, that captures the photograph, is measured in pixels. The number given here is the horizontal amount of pixels followed by the vertical quantity of pixels. The more pixels a camera sensor has, the bigger and higher quality the image will be.
Manual Focus	Yes
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Dimensions (mm)	43x59x102
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
Battery Life in Hours	1.25
Battery life is important if you travel a lot. Long train journeys can be a pain if you don’t get more than 3 hours of life out of your laptop. It’s worth remembering that a lot of trains offer power sockets now so don’t be put off by a low battery life unless your lifestyle demands ultra portability.
Weight (g)	165
The weight of the product in grams.
Docking Station	No
A docking station, also known as a cradle, is used to rest your equipment whilst it charges and also allows transfer of data to a computer.
Monitor Resolution (pixels)	123200

Screen Size in Inches	2.7
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
16:9 Recording Format	Yes
HDMI Interface	No
Like a scart interface but capable of carrying HD signals from or to other devices. You’ll need these to link your Playstation 3 or your Blu-ray player to your HD-ready TV.
USB Port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components
Remote Control	No
Waterproof	No
If your camcorder is waterproof you will be able to film under water which is perfect for diving and snorkeling.
Digital Still Photography	Yes
A Digital Still Photography function on a camcorder allows you to use the camcorder as if it was a digital camera. Camcorders with photo function often save to a separate memory card such as an SD Card.
Night Recording	Yes
Night Recording is a special mode that allows you to record in low light situations.

Also known as: Panasonic S15, Panasonic SDR-S15EB-T, Panasonic SDR-S15EB-K, SDR-S15, Panasonic SDR S15EB

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Manufacturer's Description

The new SDR-S15 is a stylish model with an ultra-compact, go-anywhere design. It offers a small size, light weight and superb mobility made possible by SD/SDHC Memory Cards, letting you shoot video with the same casual ease and carry-about convenience they enjoy with small digital camcorders. For occasions when in the past it may have seemed a bit awkward to pull out a camcorder, such as on short outings or business trips, the SDR-S15 is ideal.

The newly implemented Intelligent Auto Mode function automatically activates several convenient shooting assist functions. These functions include Face Detection, which adjusts exposure settings in order to capture faces perfectly; and the Intelligent Scene Selector, which determines shooting conditions and selects scene settings accordingly.

The Quick Start function allows the SDR-S15 camcorder to begin recording just 0.6 second from the time the LCD is opened and this around a third of the time that it takes for a camcorder that records onto DVD discs to start, making it easier to catch those special moments that come with no warning. All in clear MPEG2 DVD quality.

The SDR-S15 camcorder features the new YouTube Uploader function that makes video uploading super easy! Simply set the camcorder to “Web Mode” and it will record the movie in a YouTube compatible format. After shooting connect the camcorder via USB to a PC and the YouTube Uploader automatically starts. Simply follow the procedure to upload your video clips to the YouTube video-sharing site.

The SDR-S15 camcorder offers a function that simplifies the process of copying recordings from the Memory Card or hard disk drive to a DVD. Simply connect the camcorder to a VW-BN1 DVD Burner (optional) and press the button. No PC is required. A DVD disc created this way can be easily played directly from a DVD player. The SDR-S15EB-P is an exclusive to Currys.

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