TOP RATED WWW.AMAZON.COM Customer Reviews: "This camera is great! Here's why I (filmmaker/parent)bought this one instead of others: 1. Wanted to shoot HD video anywhere, any time, without having to lug around my HVX. 2. Shoots on memory cards, unlike the Sony POS I bought that shoots HDV and if the camera breaks you're up a creek. If the camera croaks, at least I can get the footage/pics off of it. 3. I have kids, so I never know when I'm going to want to shoot it, and this camera is easily small enough to fit into a cargo pocket or pants pocket (I'd recommend getting a body glove neoprene cell phone sleeve to put it in - fits perfect). 4. I have kids, so it has to be waterproof/dusproof/indestructable since I want to take it to the pool, camping, hiking, etc. Pros: - Shoots video super-instantly and easily, recording with one button push vs. my wife's olympus which makes you go through menus. - Video is SUPER-smooth, probably because of the super-wide angle lens. I mean, rediculously smooth. - Stills look great too. - Did I mention nearly indestructable. Cons: - No lens cap at all - bad design - an indestructable camera where the lens is always exposed? always carry it in something. - STUPID USB cable that's proprietary and DOESN'T charge the battery when it's plugged in. - AVCHD Lite looks good, will import into Final Cut Pro like it's a P2 card, but is otherwise kind of a pain to deal with. The Panasonic software blows. - Expensive battery, but definitely get a spare ...
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