Compare Prices : Panasonic SDR H280

Review summary: At a time when increasing numbers of consumers are switching their allegiance to high-definition video, the major brands are having to work that bit harder to convince first-time camcorder owners that standard-definition products are a good buy. One ...

Verdict: In all, then, the Panasonic SDR-H280 represents pretty good value for money for those who really don't want the hassle of either tapes or DVD discs

Review summary: THE SDR-H280 is a well-rounded hybrid camcorder that offers high-grade standard-definition video.

Pros: Records to both SD cards and inbuilt 30GB memory, high quality 3CCD sensors

Cons: Underperformed in dim lighting, lacks certain selling points found in its cheaper siblings, connectivity is a pain

Verdict: The SDR-H280 is a well-rounded hybrid camcorder that offers high-grade standard-definition video. It might not represent the best value for money when compared to Panasonic's other SD efforts, but it certainly offers the best video quality.

Review summary: Unless you've been living on the moon for the last couple of years you'll know that tape and even DVD is giving way to camcorders that record to hard disc and solid-state media. Panasonic's SDR-H280 offers both.

Verdict: Ok, let's be realistic. At a point in the evolution of home video when everything is leaning towards high definition very quickly (as witnessed by Panasonic's own offerings), the SDR-H280 isn't a high-def camcorder. It's a standard definition model ...

Pros: Records to both SD cards and inbuilt 30GB memory, high quality 3CCD sensors

Cons: Underperformed in dim lighting, lacks certain selling points found in its cheaper siblings, connectivity is a pain

Verdict: The SDR-H280 is a well-rounded hybrid camcorder that offers high-grade standard-definition video. It might not represent the best value for money when compared to Panasonic's other SD efforts, but it certainly offers the best video quality.