Panasonic HDC-HS900

49 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Usability (10)
Image quality (6)
Memory (4)
Zoom (3)
Portability (3)

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Features (3)
Color (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 49 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the portability and zoom. The memory and image quality are also mentioned favorably. There are some critical opinions about the color and features.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic HDC-HS900 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 95/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by: Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Panasonic HDC-HS900

Panasonic has a history of producing solid prosumer camcorders that deliver excellent video quality and performance, but have unexciting, functional designs. That tradition continues with the latest crop of models. Updates to last year's 700 series,...

Generally excellent video quality and a straightforward, if somewhat unglamorous, interface highlight the Panasonic HDC-HS900 , TM900 , and SD800 's capabilities.

Wonky white balance and lack of a built-in neutral density filter are the two biggest drawbacks of an otherwise very good series of prosumer camcorders.

Panasonic's trio of prosumer camcorders, the hard-disk-based HDC-HS900 and flash-based TM900 and SD800, deliver generally excellent video quality and provide the full set of manual controls and features advanced users want. But you have to be willing...

Nov, 2011

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Panasonic HDC-HS900

There is much to love with the HDC-HS900K, the latest hard drive camcorder offering from Panasonic. We're smitten with its impressive imaging technology features, but the price tag may cause you to consider a more affordable alternative.

This camcorder shoots beautiful HD video thanks to its special imaging technology

While there are several nice features, there are other, more affordable options

The HDC-HS900K captures some of the best high-definition among hard drive camcorders.

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Panasonic HDC-HS900K

It doesn't get much better when you have 700x zoom and 220GB of memory. This HDV camcorder is on the high end when it comes to the quality of the video and the available memory. The only limitation we found with the Panasonic HDC-HS900K is that if you...

This camcorder has a 700x zoom and 220GB of internal flash memory. You can record the action without getting in the thick of things or switching memory cards

There are many additional features available from Panasonic, but they cost more, and the camera is already pricy because of its available memory

The camera is great out of the box, but if you want to customize it at all, you'll be paying a pretty penny.

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Panasonic HDC-HS900

alaTest has collected and analyzed 15 user reviews of the Panasonic HDC-HS900 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

value for money, usability, zoom, build quality, portability

100% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Robert Mckenzie (amazon.com)

Just had to update my review of the Camcorder after 1 year of use

I bought this camera last year and am so well pleased with every thing it is advertised to do. Last Saturday took the cake though I was sitting on concrete bleachers watching my grandson play foot ball, while setting on the top about 30 feet up my...

Oct, 2012

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Consumer review by: bigmarsh (amazon.com)

The Panasonic HDC-HS900 Camcorder.

Although I'm no expert, I think this is a great product. The one thing I don't like is that Panasonic has no Mac version of the included software and upon querying them about it, didn't seem to care to. Wake up Panasonic! I managed to work around the...

Jul, 2012

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Consumer review by: Compelled to write a review (amazon.com)

Great!

I have had this camera for a while now. When I first opened the box and looked it over, I got the impression that it was cheaply made. For example, the cover over the SD card is just a flap of plastic that just catches with a little tab on the top. The...

Jun, 2012

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Consumer review by: mojo (amazon.com)

Panasonic HDC-HS900K

Got this product about a few weeks ago. Only used it a little. So far I am happy with it. I think is was a very good purchase for the price. Still learning things about it. I would recommend it for purchase. Very Happy with it.

Jun, 2012

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Consumer review by: PETER PETER G. (amazon.com)

Smooth Videos

I purchased this camera primarily because I needed a camera with an external mic to produce some great videos and was not disappointed.

Jun, 2012

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Consumer review by: Nobodi (amazon.com)

Great day light footage.

As you may have read on online reviews that it doesn't have good night time footage, they are correct. Anything other than optimal lighting REALLY shows. So its either this "Prosumer" for well lit footage or the G10 for better night time, but that one...

Apr, 2012

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