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Panasonic SDR-SW20 Waterproof Flash Memory Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom (Red)

Panasonic SDR-SW20 Waterproof Flash Memory Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom (Red)

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Brand: Panasonic
Category: Photography

List Price: $399.95
Buy New: $295.00
You Save: $104.95 (26%)



New (40) Used (1) from $273.49

Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 20 reviews
Sales Rank: 748

Color: red
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Monitor Size: 270
Includes Software: Yes
Optical Zoom: 10
Digital Zoom: 70
Connectivity: AV
Display Size: 2.7
Maximum Focal Length: 23
Minimum Focal Length: 2.3
Maximum Resolution: 340000
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 1.3 x 4.5 x 2.5
nv:Size: 1/6" CCD Sensor
Image Resolution: 640 x 480
Movie Resolution: 640 x 480
Storage Media: SD/SDHC Memory Card
Compressed Format: JPEG
Movie File Format: MPEG1 Audio Layer 2 - Stereo (HDV)
Optical Zoom: 10x
Digital Zoom: 700x
Focal Length: f= 2.3 - 23mm
Focus Mode: Manual AF
LCD Monitor: 2.7 inches
LCD Pixels: 123,200 pixels
LCD Coverage: 100%
Maximum Aperture: f 1.8 - 2.4
Shutter Speed: 1/30-1/8000
White Balance Control: Automatic
White Balance Control: Indoor
White Balance Control: Underwater

MPN: SDR-SW20R
Model: SDR-SW20R
UPC: 037988256457
EAN: 0037988256457
ASIN: B0011FYKZY

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • Capture video to flash memory
  • Waterproof to 5 feet; Shockproof to 4 feet
  • 10x optical zoom
  • 2.7-inch LCD screen
  • Compatible with SD/SDHC memory cards

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
records MPEG-2 video files to SD and SDHC memory cards (not included) * 680,000-pixel CCD (340K effective) * digital photo mode with top resolution of 640 x 480 * waterproof down to 5 feet * 2-11/16" widescreen LCD * 10X optical zoom lens (digital zoom to 700X) *


Customer Reviews:   Read 15 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars Waterproof Panasonic SDR-SW20   December 22, 2008
D. Collins (Michigan USA)
I've used the camcorder for a couple of weeks now, and I like it. Some reviews I'd read spoke of poor video quality, and it's not great, but it's good. I haven't had it in the water yet, but it did fall out of my truck to the pavement once, and it survived that. The fact that they recommend sending the unit in every 18 months to repack the waterproofing bothers me since I found that out AFTER purchase. So far, I'm happy with the camcorder.


5 out of 5 stars Panasonic SDR camcorder   December 16, 2008
Joseph S. Garza
This is one of the better camcorder purchases I have made. It's small enough and light enough to fit in a shirt pocket. Video is great and the still camera function works well. The only drawback I see is the the battery runs out fast even in the off mode.
All in all! It's a great cam/camcorder.



4 out of 5 stars good so far, but make sure you know all the details...   December 2, 2008
Denali (Anchorage, Alaska)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

The Panasonic SDR-SW20 Waterproof camcorder fits in you palm and is real easy to use and very versatile...especially with its ability to not have water affect it...after losing several sony camcorders to rain. However, make sure you know that the computer you are using is 8 years or older, it may not have an appropriate video card to view the video. I was able to put a new video card in my computer, for $50. Just one point to be aware of, check to see if your computer has a good enough video card to view the video. If so, like mine does now, it works great. Also, the transcend flash card with the 16G SD card has enough size to last awhile...enjoy!


3 out of 5 stars Good foolproof camcorder - poor battery   November 29, 2008
Tom Wind (Princeton, NJ)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I have used the SDR-SW20 for over 2 months now and overall I am happy with the product. Easy to navigate menu, nice picture quality (not HD!), lightweight. My only but important point of critique is the poor battery performance. In SD mode the battery only allows for 30min of recording time. NOT enough for weekend trips. I guess I have to buy a spare battery to avoid carrying the charger and cable.


3 out of 5 stars So So   November 12, 2008
Matthew Schneider
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Nice concept with mediocre execution.
Picture quality is worse than mini tape.
Its is very small and portable. Kind of awkward in your hand.


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