Panasonic SDR-T50

alaTest has collected and analyzed 36 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the memory and portability. The usability and zoom are also appreciated, whereas the features and color get less positive comments.

value for money, zoom, usability, portability, memory

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic SDR-T50 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Panasonic SDR-T50

 

The Panasonic SDR-T50 is like having a small telescope that's able to capture standard-definition video. With its 70x lens you'll have no problem getting closer to your subject, and its optical image stabilization is very good even if you're moving....

Very good image stabilization; well-designed; manual controls.

Low-resolution LCD; dated user interface; poor low-light video; no external mic, headphone jacks.

The Panasonic SDR-T50 standard-definition camcorder is worth considering for its manual controls and powerful zoom lens in a very compact body--not video quality.

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The Panasonic SDR-T50 SD Camcorder Review

 

The Panasonic SDR-T50 is like having a small telescope that's able to capture standard-definition video. With its 70x lens you'll have no problem getting closer to your subject, and its ...

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"Bad image quality, & that's trying to be fair to it"

 

I'll sell it ASAP, to get a Samsung similar one. Already checked that one has much better picture and sound too.

Wider angle lens than most similar models, SD card storage, so-so image stabilization, long (too long) zoom (anyway, it needs a solid tripod to be useful when zoomed to 78X.

Blurry definition, not even up to 'standard definition' by any means. Colors are oversaturated, but lack enough gradations, so that image looks like a child's colored book! (not enough color depth).

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Amazon review summary for the Panasonic SDR-T50

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 11 user reviews of the Panasonic SDR-T50 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

value for money, portability, zoom, memory, usability

64% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Nothing special..but it does what I want with ease.

 

Wanted a camcorder but didn't want to spend a lot. This serves its purpose. It is easy to operate. No fuss, no muss but like most things, you get what you pay for. Just fine for filming the grandkids but I'm finding that my iPhone can do that too. Live...

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Panasonic SDRT50K 4GBflash memory. awesome

 

Purchased this item and found it to work very well outdoors. the zoom is very good. video quality is not very good indoor but for the price, i would say go for it. Shopping experience with "good as new electronics" was fabulous.

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Not good for indoor

 

I bought this handy cam mainly to take videos of my new born. I was disappointed to find out the quality of indoor videos are very poor. Also, still pictures are below average. That said, this handy cam does work well in outdoor settings with plenty of...

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Nice little camera

 

This is a good little camera alghough the built in 4gig is not enough and you have to buy a larger memory card. Other than that, for the price, it's more than sufficient for me, I'm an old guy and it has way too many functions and options that I'll...

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OK so far

 

For the money, it's well worth it. Screen is very bright, even outdoors. Takes great video, not HD but close enough for most all amateur videographers. Had one minor problem, I like to use the allignment lines & could not get that to work. I did what...

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OK so far

 

For the money, it's well worth it. Screen is very bright, even outdoors. Takes great video, not HD but close enough for most all amateur videographers. Had one minor problem, I like to use the allignment lines & could not get that to work. I did what...

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Product Specifications

The SDR-T50 features enhanced optical 70x zoom and advanced O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization). The enhanced optical 70x zoom has been added to the compact body of the easy-to-carry camcorder. By taking maximum advantage of the effective CCD area, the camera makes it easy to capture a wide range of dynamic images, from sweeping landscapes with the wide-angle scope to close-ups of distant subjects with the 70x zoom, without having to worry about image degradation. However, with long-distance zoom shots, even a tiny bit of hand-shake has a huge effect on picture quality. That's where advanced O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization) comes in. It shifts a corrective lens as you shoot to help eliminate the effects of hand-shake, so you get clear, sharp shots even at high zoom levels. It's an essential feature for getting the most out of this incredible zoom lens.

Audio Input

Microphone Operation Mode:Stereo
Microphone Technology:Electret condenser
Type:Microphone

Battery

Battery Form Factor:Manufacturer specific

Camcorder Features

Low Lux / Night Mode: Yes
Widescreen Video Capture: Yes

Digital Camera

Supported Flash Memory:SD Memory Card / SDXC Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:4.2in
Height:2.5in
Weight:7.5oz
Width:2.2in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:2.7in
Diagonal Size (metric):6.9cm
Display Form Factor:Rotating
Technology:TFT active matrix
Type:LCD display

Exposure Parameters

Shooting Programs:Spotlight / Portrait mode / Scenery / Fireworks / Low light / Night scene / Sunset / Beach / Snow

Flash Memory

Form Factor:Integrated
Storage Capacity:4GB

Header

Manufacturer:Panasonic
Model:SDR-T50
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Panasonic

Lens System

Lens Aperture:F/1.9-5.7
Max Focal Length:104mm
Min Focal Length:1.48mm
Optical Zoom:70
Type:Zoom lens

Miscellaneous

Color:Black

Optical Sensor

Camcorder Effective Still Resolution:470Megapixel
Camcorder Effective Video Resolution:520Mpix
Camcorder Sensor Resolution:800Kpix
Optical Sensor Size:1/8 / 1/8"
Optical Sensor Size (metric):3.2 mm ( 1/8 ) / 3.2 mm ( 1/8" )
Optical Sensor Type:CCD
Sensor Qty:1CCD

Optical System

Built-in Optical Image Stabilizer: Yes
Image Stabilizer:Optical (Advanced O.I.S.)

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Video Input

Digital Video Format:MPEG-2 / H.264
Digital Zoom:3500
Face Detection: Yes
Media Type:Flash card
Shooting Modes:Digital photo mode
Still Image Format:JPEG
Type:Camcorder
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