- Brand Name: Panasonic
- Model: HDC-TM700K
- Media Type: SD
- Lens Type: zoom
- Optical zoom: 12 x
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The 3MOS System and Full-HD 1920 x 1080, 60 Progressive Recording Produce
All-New Color-Bright Image Quality.
Capture Crisp, Clear Images Even in Dim Lighting.
Built-in Memory/SD Card Twin Memory Full-HD Camcorder
High-density, ultra-smooth images
1080/60p Recording (Full-HD 1920 x 1080, 60 Progressive Recording)
The HDC-TM700 uses the progressive method to record twice as much image data as the interlace method. Whereas interlacing requires two images to produce a complete picture, the progressive method records a single image as a complete picture. Plus, the 60 Progressive Recording of the HDC-TM700 produces 60 images per second. This extremely dense image information creates intricate detail and silky smooth motion. Even when subjects move quickly, afterimages are minimized to create more natural images. The progressive method is most effective when shooting detailed designs where moir patterns tend to occur, or when capturing scenes during sports events where the subjects are intensely moving around. Also, the recorded images are displayed clearly even when they are made into still images, so it is possible to preserve stunning photos when clipping them from videos.
A bright, high-performance lens.
Leica Dicomar Lens
Panasonic HD camcorders use Leica Dicomar lenses, which are renowned for their ability to render sharp images and excellent shading. They also suppress ghosting, flare, and distortion at the image edges. Even in strong sunlight, these superb lenses maintain high contrast and resolution. A bright new F1.5-F2.8 lens with a 46mm filter diameter has been created for the HDC-TM700. Efficient light collection allows the new lens to capture bright, clear images even in dim lighting or at high shutter speeds. This high-end lens brings out all the beauty of Full-HD images. *Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystem IR GmbH, and Dicomar is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
Captures large groups, even when shooting from up close.
35mm Wide-Angle Lens*
The 35mm wide-angle lens on the HDC-TM700 fits more people and more of the background into the frame than a conventional 44.9mm lens. This is especially handy when you want to take a group photo in a small room.
*35mm-lens equivalent
Beautiful zoom shots of distant subjects.
18x Intelligent Zoom
The HDC-TM700 features a 12x optical zoom and an Intelligent Zoom function that goes all the way up to 18x. When using Intelligent Zoom, Intelligent Resolution Technology lets you shoot at high zoom rates while preserving image sharpness. You get crisp images of highly detailed objects - without the blurry edges.
All-New Color-Bright Image Quality.
Capture Crisp, Clear Images Even in Dim Lighting.
Built-in Memory/SD Card Twin Memory Full-HD Camcorder
High-density, ultra-smooth images1080/60p Recording (Full-HD 1920 x 1080, 60 Progressive Recording)
The HDC-TM700 uses the progressive method to record twice as much image data as the interlace method. Whereas interlacing requires two images to produce a complete picture, the progressive method records a single image as a complete picture. Plus, the 60 Progressive Recording of the HDC-TM700 produces 60 images per second. This extremely dense image information creates intricate detail and silky smooth motion. Even when subjects move quickly, afterimages are minimized to create more natural images. The progressive method is most effective when shooting detailed designs where moir patterns tend to occur, or when capturing scenes during sports events where the subjects are intensely moving around. Also, the recorded images are displayed clearly even when they are made into still images, so it is possible to preserve stunning photos when clipping them from videos.
A bright, high-performance lens.Leica Dicomar Lens
Panasonic HD camcorders use Leica Dicomar lenses, which are renowned for their ability to render sharp images and excellent shading. They also suppress ghosting, flare, and distortion at the image edges. Even in strong sunlight, these superb lenses maintain high contrast and resolution. A bright new F1.5-F2.8 lens with a 46mm filter diameter has been created for the HDC-TM700. Efficient light collection allows the new lens to capture bright, clear images even in dim lighting or at high shutter speeds. This high-end lens brings out all the beauty of Full-HD images. *Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystem IR GmbH, and Dicomar is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
Captures large groups, even when shooting from up close.
35mm Wide-Angle Lens*
The 35mm wide-angle lens on the HDC-TM700 fits more people and more of the background into the frame than a conventional 44.9mm lens. This is especially handy when you want to take a group photo in a small room.
*35mm-lens equivalent
Beautiful zoom shots of distant subjects.
18x Intelligent Zoom
The HDC-TM700 features a 12x optical zoom and an Intelligent Zoom function that goes all the way up to 18x. When using Intelligent Zoom, Intelligent Resolution Technology lets you shoot at high zoom rates while preserving image sharpness. You get crisp images of highly detailed objects - without the blurry edges.
Product Description
The HDC-TM700 uses the progressive method to record twice as much image data as the interlace method. Whereas interlacing requires two images to produce a complete picture, the progressive method records a single image as a complete picture. Plus, the 60 Progressive Recording of the HDC-TM700 produces 60 images per second. This extremely dense image information creates intricate detail and silky smooth motion. Even when subjects move quickly, afterimages are minimized to create more natural images. The progressive method is most effective when shooting detailed designs where moir patterns tend to occur, or when capturing scenes during sports events where the subjects are intensely moving around. Also, the recorded images are displayed clearly even when they are made into still images, so it is possible to preserve stunning photos when clipping them from videos.
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259 of 277 people found the following review helpful
By C. Michael
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The Panasonic HDC-TM700 is a rare camcorder in that it breaks new ground. The key upside of this camcorder is its 28 Mbps 60P mode -- the camera is capable of recording at 1920x1080 resolution in 60 PROGRESSIVE frames per second. This captures TWICE the image information of the interlaced method, resulting in smoother motion. The TM700 also capture more vertical resolution than other consumer camcorders when used in 60P mode.
There are many features of this camera that blur the line between "consumer" and "prosumer."
Whether you dub the 35mm lens "wide" or not, it's a hell of a lot more wide than any other consumer cam lens I've tried. My $6500 Sony EX1 has a 31.4mm equivalent lens, so the TM700 is in the same ballpark. For me this make a big difference in the practical use of the camera. No longer do I need to carry and constantly attach/detach a wide angle adapter. This also makes me more likely to use the 18X zoom (since there's no wide angle adapter on the cam).
One nice TM700 feature I haven't seen discussed elsewhere is peaking. Quite simply, "peaking" means that the camera outlines objects in focus with a color, so as to help the camera operator achieve correct focus. The camera does include a peaking function when switched to manual focus. Panasonic calls it "manual focus assist." This really helps achieve critical focus with the 260k pixel LCD screen. The peaking color is blue; I prefer yellow, but will gladly settle for blue.
Another upside to the TM700 vis-a-vis other consumer cams is the manual control ring. Panasonic has done a nice job implementing this feature and it's easy to quickly adjust zoom, focus, shutter speed, & iris using the ring. This is a slam dunk win for the TM700 because the competition doesn't even offer a control ring (the control wheel is a far less satisfying alternative).
Some have expressed concern over the cooling fan. The fan does generate some noise when it activates, although it's not always on. The fan has really not been an issue for me so far. I usually use an external mic when I'm serious about capturing quality audio.
I'm a picky camera buyer who usually finds flaws with consumer equipment. But I haven't found many with the TM700. It has a number of nice features like facial recognition (automatically exposing for certain faces), outstanding low-light performance with minimal noise and strong color reproduction, an almost "instant on" technology (you can power on the camera simply by opening the LCD screen or extending the viewfinder), stellar image stabilization, plenty of menu customization options, all the benefits of tapeless workflow...and I could go on.
If you are shopping for a "flagship" consumer camcorder, when considering the TM700 you must ask yourself whether you really care about 60P. After all, it's the 60P mode (and resulting high image quality) that sets this camera apart from its Sony & Canon competitors. I believe that the TM700 in 60P mode produces arguably the best image quality you can find in a consumer camcorder. But you need a fast PC with the right software to edit this material. If you intend to edit your footage, do some homework on this point before making a purchase decision.
If you want 60P...and you can handle 60P... then you will love this camcorder.
There are many features of this camera that blur the line between "consumer" and "prosumer."
Whether you dub the 35mm lens "wide" or not, it's a hell of a lot more wide than any other consumer cam lens I've tried. My $6500 Sony EX1 has a 31.4mm equivalent lens, so the TM700 is in the same ballpark. For me this make a big difference in the practical use of the camera. No longer do I need to carry and constantly attach/detach a wide angle adapter. This also makes me more likely to use the 18X zoom (since there's no wide angle adapter on the cam).
One nice TM700 feature I haven't seen discussed elsewhere is peaking. Quite simply, "peaking" means that the camera outlines objects in focus with a color, so as to help the camera operator achieve correct focus. The camera does include a peaking function when switched to manual focus. Panasonic calls it "manual focus assist." This really helps achieve critical focus with the 260k pixel LCD screen. The peaking color is blue; I prefer yellow, but will gladly settle for blue.
Another upside to the TM700 vis-a-vis other consumer cams is the manual control ring. Panasonic has done a nice job implementing this feature and it's easy to quickly adjust zoom, focus, shutter speed, & iris using the ring. This is a slam dunk win for the TM700 because the competition doesn't even offer a control ring (the control wheel is a far less satisfying alternative).
Some have expressed concern over the cooling fan. The fan does generate some noise when it activates, although it's not always on. The fan has really not been an issue for me so far. I usually use an external mic when I'm serious about capturing quality audio.
I'm a picky camera buyer who usually finds flaws with consumer equipment. But I haven't found many with the TM700. It has a number of nice features like facial recognition (automatically exposing for certain faces), outstanding low-light performance with minimal noise and strong color reproduction, an almost "instant on" technology (you can power on the camera simply by opening the LCD screen or extending the viewfinder), stellar image stabilization, plenty of menu customization options, all the benefits of tapeless workflow...and I could go on.
If you are shopping for a "flagship" consumer camcorder, when considering the TM700 you must ask yourself whether you really care about 60P. After all, it's the 60P mode (and resulting high image quality) that sets this camera apart from its Sony & Canon competitors. I believe that the TM700 in 60P mode produces arguably the best image quality you can find in a consumer camcorder. But you need a fast PC with the right software to edit this material. If you intend to edit your footage, do some homework on this point before making a purchase decision.
If you want 60P...and you can handle 60P... then you will love this camcorder.
268 of 299 people found the following review helpful
Panasonic finally released a 1920x1080p60 camcorder to the market (Sony still refuse to add Progressive and canon max out at 1920x1080p30 or p24)
With the TM700 Panasonic did combine the smooth motion of 1080i60 with the crisp image of a progressive motion
I can not praise the footage quality from this camcorder, it's basically the best camcorder i have ever used, it beats my HF100 and HF S100 when it comes to sharpness and motion by far (I still prefer Canon colors though however Panasonic colors looks exactly as we see them in real life, Canon colors are unrealistic but looks more fun to me)
The wide angle 35mm~ is much better than my previous canons (Canon 43mm~, a little bit zoomed in) but still not as wide as Sony latest camcorders 29mm~, The stabilization From TM700 is really groundbreaking, All low hand shake are completely gone! as if you are using a tripod, almost as good as Sony stabilization (Sony stabilization is the best in the market, Canon got the worst stabilization from the major companies)
Now about the Major flaw with TM700... something i didn't see coming and would have properly canceled my order if i knew about it before i bought it, the Audio is really noisy ! TM700 got a built in Fan on the side (Sony/Canon does not have a fan like tm700) the fan is noisy and the microphone will pick up the noise, now if you think closing the LCD and using the viewfinder will eliminate the fan noise you couldn't be any wrong! close the LCD and the fan noise will be even higher !, problem is I'm afraid that it will collect dust over the months and it will properly be even louder by then or might even break.
Other than the Fan noise (It sound like older tape camcorders noise through the entire video if you are familiar with tape noise) it's an excellent camcorder, you can capture low light indoors without any problem (Much better than my canon camcorders when it comes to low light) you can't hear the fan noise if you capture outdoors or in a noisy environment but for indoors or a quite environment you will hear it.
Finally about the 1920x1080p60, you really need a quad core to even playback the footage! my Dual Core 2 Duo 2.5GHZ laptop can not play the footage at all (Trust me i tried everything it's not a codec problem but you need power to play the footage) even PS3 can not play the footage smoothly, the PS3 will struggle to playback the video (Will freeze about half a second for every 4 seconds of playback)
There is no 1920x1080p30 option in this camcorder, it's either 1920x1080p60 28Mbps or 1920x1080i 17Mbps
The camcorder playback the footage just fine though
Some people are having trouble to edit the videos, well i use Sony Vegas Pro 9 and had no problems editing the 1080p60 footage.
If you use an external microphone that only pick sound from the front you properly wont care about this flaw but for my use (Traveling etc) i need my camcorder to be as portable as possible so using an external microphone is not an option
This camcorder would have gotten 5 Stars from me if it were not for the Fan issue.
Update : Fan issue Test done by someone else [...] "Just search in VIMEO" "Panasonic TM700 indoor audio test"
Update 2 : Returned the camcorder.... the noise issue is really ruining my videos, the noise is not stable it does change when you pan or change the position of the camcorder, read my 6th comment in comments below for video sample, since amazon wont let me post links
With the TM700 Panasonic did combine the smooth motion of 1080i60 with the crisp image of a progressive motion
I can not praise the footage quality from this camcorder, it's basically the best camcorder i have ever used, it beats my HF100 and HF S100 when it comes to sharpness and motion by far (I still prefer Canon colors though however Panasonic colors looks exactly as we see them in real life, Canon colors are unrealistic but looks more fun to me)
The wide angle 35mm~ is much better than my previous canons (Canon 43mm~, a little bit zoomed in) but still not as wide as Sony latest camcorders 29mm~, The stabilization From TM700 is really groundbreaking, All low hand shake are completely gone! as if you are using a tripod, almost as good as Sony stabilization (Sony stabilization is the best in the market, Canon got the worst stabilization from the major companies)
Now about the Major flaw with TM700... something i didn't see coming and would have properly canceled my order if i knew about it before i bought it, the Audio is really noisy ! TM700 got a built in Fan on the side (Sony/Canon does not have a fan like tm700) the fan is noisy and the microphone will pick up the noise, now if you think closing the LCD and using the viewfinder will eliminate the fan noise you couldn't be any wrong! close the LCD and the fan noise will be even higher !, problem is I'm afraid that it will collect dust over the months and it will properly be even louder by then or might even break.
Other than the Fan noise (It sound like older tape camcorders noise through the entire video if you are familiar with tape noise) it's an excellent camcorder, you can capture low light indoors without any problem (Much better than my canon camcorders when it comes to low light) you can't hear the fan noise if you capture outdoors or in a noisy environment but for indoors or a quite environment you will hear it.
Finally about the 1920x1080p60, you really need a quad core to even playback the footage! my Dual Core 2 Duo 2.5GHZ laptop can not play the footage at all (Trust me i tried everything it's not a codec problem but you need power to play the footage) even PS3 can not play the footage smoothly, the PS3 will struggle to playback the video (Will freeze about half a second for every 4 seconds of playback)
There is no 1920x1080p30 option in this camcorder, it's either 1920x1080p60 28Mbps or 1920x1080i 17Mbps
The camcorder playback the footage just fine though
Some people are having trouble to edit the videos, well i use Sony Vegas Pro 9 and had no problems editing the 1080p60 footage.
If you use an external microphone that only pick sound from the front you properly wont care about this flaw but for my use (Traveling etc) i need my camcorder to be as portable as possible so using an external microphone is not an option
This camcorder would have gotten 5 Stars from me if it were not for the Fan issue.
Update : Fan issue Test done by someone else [...] "Just search in VIMEO" "Panasonic TM700 indoor audio test"
Update 2 : Returned the camcorder.... the noise issue is really ruining my videos, the noise is not stable it does change when you pan or change the position of the camcorder, read my 6th comment in comments below for video sample, since amazon wont let me post links
146 of 170 people found the following review helpful
By Danns
Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this camcorder to replace my ageing tape-based Sony HDR-HC3 and was drawn to the TM700 by great reviews all over the Internet and its awesome 1080p60 framerate. I wasn't really looking for manual controls - I just wanted the best possible quality video from the default auto setting (whether indoors or out) so anyone in the family can pick the thing up and record the kids. Therefore, all my comments are based on the default settings with iAuto on.
The 1080p60 image quality was magnificent, and noticeably smoother and sharper than the HC3. One annoying thing I noticed though was as I followed people around the house and moved between rooms with different lighting (windows versus artificial light etc), the TM700 seemed to get its white balance knickers in a twist, and would seem to get stuck in the white balance suitable for the previous room's lighting, meaning everything looked wrong before suddenly shifting to new settings after 10 seconds or so, which would suddenly shift all the colours, giving a fairly bad look on playback. Presumably I could have avoided this by not using iAuto, but for the reasons above, this isn't my thing.
I had read about the fan noise issue, and could hear the fan on recordings during quiet segments but I was okay to overlook this issue, given the overall package. I know the effect can be reduced by switching iAuto off and disabling automatic gain, but then it seems I have to have to have everything in manual mode, which I don't want to do.
The whole user interface/menu system is poor: ugly, badly thought out and clunky. In my experience, consumer electronics companies all seem to be pretty bad at UI, but this has to be the worst effort I've seen in a long time.
Also, I disliked the battery charging arrangement. There is a charger unit with a regular mains cable, and also a secondary cable that can be used to connect the charger to the camcorder so the camcorder can run off mains power. The power connection socket is behind the battery, which is annoying, as you can't charge the battery while it's in the camera (or even power the camera). Also when the secondary cable is plugged into the charger unit, it stops charging any battery that is in the charger. It all just seems unnecessarily complex, and I'd prefer a onboard charging solution.
Anyway, on balance I was reasonably happy with the camera, and being the kind of person who does tons of research, and then buys something, and then never thinks about it again, I certainly wasn't considering sending it back, but then it broke down 2 months after I bought it. I was trying to delete a large number of video clips from the internal memory (itself a task that seems to take the camcorder many minutes) when it crashed and from then on wouldn't let me record anything, format the memory, use an external memory card or even switch off without pulling out the battery. It was when I was trying to get Panasonic to fix this, that I learnt what truly lamentable customer service is.
I called Panasonic and their automated phone bot gave me the details of their closest authorized repair center. I called this center (who seemed to be some kind of outsourced repairer for Panasonic) and they told me 2-10 working days for repair. (They also told me that only parts were covered by warranty for 1 year, and that labor was only covered for 90 days, which surprised me) This outfit had had the camcorder for about 10 days without contacting me, so I called them and they told me they needed to order a new main board for the camcorder. After this, I called them every week or so, always being told they would have the part any day, which repeatedly turned out to be false.
After about a month, I started emailing Panasonic directly asking for the product to be replaced, as I thought it was unreasonable of them to make me wait for spare parts. Panasonic told me no-one anywhere had this spare part, and I would have faced the same issue had I sent the camcorder directly to their central service center for repair, which was neither relevant nor reassuring to me.
My view was that if they don't have their own spares in stock and can't get them in a reasonable time, they should just replace the camcorder. Panasonic basically told me to get lost, and refused to give me a replacement camcorder. At one point they said I could have a refurbished one, but there would be a lengthy wait. Their customer service email people seemed indifferent to the fact that I had just shelled out the best part of a grand on one of their products which their authorized repairer was sitting on, and meanwhile I miss out on recording my kids' ever changing lives.
In the end I got so fed up with waiting that I called Amazon, and explained that I had tried to get the product repaired by Panasonic to no avail, and Amazon told me that if I could get the product back from Panasonic's repairer and send it back to them, they'd refund me in full (even though I was outside the normal returns period). At least if Panasonic won't stand behind their own shoddy product, I was happy to see that I could rely on Amazon. 10/10 to Amazon. 0/10 to Panasonic.
Before I bought the TM700, I had read that Panasonic customer service wasn't great, and I'd now like to think I'll never buy Panasonic again, but can well imagine that one day I will cave in to glowing reviews pasted all over the Internet about a latest new product (are they all legit, I'm beginning to wonder?), ignoring reviews describing poor customer service as I usually do, thinking again "it won't happen to me..."
The 1080p60 image quality was magnificent, and noticeably smoother and sharper than the HC3. One annoying thing I noticed though was as I followed people around the house and moved between rooms with different lighting (windows versus artificial light etc), the TM700 seemed to get its white balance knickers in a twist, and would seem to get stuck in the white balance suitable for the previous room's lighting, meaning everything looked wrong before suddenly shifting to new settings after 10 seconds or so, which would suddenly shift all the colours, giving a fairly bad look on playback. Presumably I could have avoided this by not using iAuto, but for the reasons above, this isn't my thing.
I had read about the fan noise issue, and could hear the fan on recordings during quiet segments but I was okay to overlook this issue, given the overall package. I know the effect can be reduced by switching iAuto off and disabling automatic gain, but then it seems I have to have to have everything in manual mode, which I don't want to do.
The whole user interface/menu system is poor: ugly, badly thought out and clunky. In my experience, consumer electronics companies all seem to be pretty bad at UI, but this has to be the worst effort I've seen in a long time.
Also, I disliked the battery charging arrangement. There is a charger unit with a regular mains cable, and also a secondary cable that can be used to connect the charger to the camcorder so the camcorder can run off mains power. The power connection socket is behind the battery, which is annoying, as you can't charge the battery while it's in the camera (or even power the camera). Also when the secondary cable is plugged into the charger unit, it stops charging any battery that is in the charger. It all just seems unnecessarily complex, and I'd prefer a onboard charging solution.
Anyway, on balance I was reasonably happy with the camera, and being the kind of person who does tons of research, and then buys something, and then never thinks about it again, I certainly wasn't considering sending it back, but then it broke down 2 months after I bought it. I was trying to delete a large number of video clips from the internal memory (itself a task that seems to take the camcorder many minutes) when it crashed and from then on wouldn't let me record anything, format the memory, use an external memory card or even switch off without pulling out the battery. It was when I was trying to get Panasonic to fix this, that I learnt what truly lamentable customer service is.
I called Panasonic and their automated phone bot gave me the details of their closest authorized repair center. I called this center (who seemed to be some kind of outsourced repairer for Panasonic) and they told me 2-10 working days for repair. (They also told me that only parts were covered by warranty for 1 year, and that labor was only covered for 90 days, which surprised me) This outfit had had the camcorder for about 10 days without contacting me, so I called them and they told me they needed to order a new main board for the camcorder. After this, I called them every week or so, always being told they would have the part any day, which repeatedly turned out to be false.
After about a month, I started emailing Panasonic directly asking for the product to be replaced, as I thought it was unreasonable of them to make me wait for spare parts. Panasonic told me no-one anywhere had this spare part, and I would have faced the same issue had I sent the camcorder directly to their central service center for repair, which was neither relevant nor reassuring to me.
My view was that if they don't have their own spares in stock and can't get them in a reasonable time, they should just replace the camcorder. Panasonic basically told me to get lost, and refused to give me a replacement camcorder. At one point they said I could have a refurbished one, but there would be a lengthy wait. Their customer service email people seemed indifferent to the fact that I had just shelled out the best part of a grand on one of their products which their authorized repairer was sitting on, and meanwhile I miss out on recording my kids' ever changing lives.
In the end I got so fed up with waiting that I called Amazon, and explained that I had tried to get the product repaired by Panasonic to no avail, and Amazon told me that if I could get the product back from Panasonic's repairer and send it back to them, they'd refund me in full (even though I was outside the normal returns period). At least if Panasonic won't stand behind their own shoddy product, I was happy to see that I could rely on Amazon. 10/10 to Amazon. 0/10 to Panasonic.
Before I bought the TM700, I had read that Panasonic customer service wasn't great, and I'd now like to think I'll never buy Panasonic again, but can well imagine that one day I will cave in to glowing reviews pasted all over the Internet about a latest new product (are they all legit, I'm beginning to wonder?), ignoring reviews describing poor customer service as I usually do, thinking again "it won't happen to me..."
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Published 5 months ago by crocostimpy
4.0 out of 5 stars
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Published 7 months ago by Ebooks4Us
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Published 10 months ago by W. Remodeling
5.0 out of 5 stars
best camcorder
I purchased this camcorder in 2010 and have used it for almost 2 years now and i can say that this is one of the best camcorders i have used. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Gadget Guru
5.0 out of 5 stars
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Published 14 months ago by J. Au
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent!
Have been using for over 2 years now. This has worked very well. Some of points are
1. 1080p is crisp and clear. Read more
1. 1080p is crisp and clear. Read more
Published 15 months ago by rpv
5.0 out of 5 stars
camera
Thanks for the great service and for providing me with a superior product. I am impressed that at a busy time of year service remained out standing, thanks again, peace
Published 16 months ago by Jim Foley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best camera in the world
I love this camera. All of you are nuts with the Fan issue. I shoot the crap out of my tm700 and you don't have any fan issues. Read more
Published 17 months ago by kitty
1.0 out of 5 stars
Resent moving away from Canon
This was my first non-canon purchase and this product has a lot of quality issues and is prone to frequent failures. Enough said about the panasonic customer service. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mahesh
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Published 18 months ago by Jay
