Up to the Thames Barrier with Panasonic SDR-H80 camcorder

Testing zooms and steadyshot on the Panasonic SDR-H80 camcorder. 70x optical zoom. This was filmed on a speedboat, so the built-in image stabiliser came in handy. Top speed 50 knots (65 mph).

This footage was filmed in London from a Thames Rib Experience boat, with a bunch of people from qype.co.uk.

I used Panasonic's software, and iMovie.

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[LauraJaneRich]

Hi JohnColeman97 &anyone looking for technical advice, please head on over to Panasonic's Website for tech specs...

[LauraJaneRich]

Hi, not an HD camcorder, it's Standard Definition Hard Drive - easy to use, zoom was great, good battery life - dealt well with changing light outside and also worked well in indoor lighting. Mark, if you're looking to buy, type camcorder review into google for some good sites - most camcorders at this price point perform pretty well, without knowing what you're going to be using your camcorder for (it's Ok, I don't need to know!) I reckon go for hard drive/SD over disk or tape for home use.

[mike20021969]

the 70x optical zoom sounds impressive, but there is, and will be, fringing due to the small lenses being used.

plus, when using zooms,even with image stabilisation, a tripod should be used.

i'd turn the IS off though when using a tripod, and turn it on when hand holding the camera and not using the zoom to it's extreme range.

[LauraJaneRich]

Mike, thanks for your comment and rating. Yes, a tripod will definitely make the 70x optical zoom more impressive, and yes, the end of most lenses don't look as sexy as the middle!

[foxybruce]

Hello LJ,can you tell me what is the minium light reqiurement (does it have night shot) and how much digital zoom does it have?. Thanks. DAVE.

[LauraJaneRich]

Hi Dave, if you go to Panasonic's Website, click on Camcorders, you should be able to find the tech specs you'll need. For some reason, I can't seem to post the link from this connection - hope that helps...

[chickenTaco456]

@JohnColeman97 i use mine with my macbook. its as easy as plugging it in to the usb and it goes strait to imovie or whatever ur using :)

[emmag4321]

hi would it be good for filming horse riding..?? please write back!!

[osprey02]

Enjoyed watching that saved it to favorites

[gullygully69]

Excellent demo of image stabilisation. thanks for posting

[maxxi587]

ciao come ti trovi con questa panaonic sdr-h80? vorrei comprarla anch'io per andare a londra.

è bella londra?

quanto tempo sei stata?

[maxxi587]

ciao, come ti trovi con questa panasonic?

[jasworld123]

Image Blur, very often with my unit too. Don't buy this model

[felixcock]

Any good for G-A-Y footage?

Are you really in the Navy?

[JohnColeman97]

Hi, just wondering if you know if this camcorder is compatible with an Apple MacBook Pro and I-Life 09? I'm having a nightmare finding a decent compatible camcorder at this pricepoint...