Best Panasonic HX-WA10 HD Camcorder – Orange (16MP Stills, 1920×1080, 5x Optical Zoom, BSI Sensor) 2.7-inch LCD – Review & Rating
- Panasonic HX-WA10 Waterproof Upright Full-HD Camcorder
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Features 3-Meter Waterproof for Active Shooting Bright and Stunning Full-HD* Video Shooting with BSI Sensor 16-Megapixel Still Image Recording 12x Advanced Zoom for Video Shooting Always Optimal Settings with iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode A stylish, Easy-to-hold Vertical Design Waterproof Upright Full-HD Camcorder Take the HX-WA10 underwater as deep as 3 meters for up to 60 minutes, and get some great photos or videos in a pool or the ocean. Swim along with tropical fish, capture shots of a beautif
List Price: £213.99
Amazing! 5 Stars,
If you’re looking for a technical review of this product, then this is not the post for you. From a user’s and ‘plain English’ perspective I can tell you what I like best about it;
1) The image quality in full HD is superb and I am especially pleased with the transition from under water to above water. There is no curtain of water running down the lens as I expected, which might otherwise ruin the image. In fact the quality reminds me of one of those wildlife programs you see on TV where they follow divers in and out of the sea.
2) Ergonomically, the unit is excellent to hold and fits in the palm of your hand. It’s a natural fit as well, meaning that you do not cramp over time. For distance recording, you learn not to depend on the screen to view the subject; just point and record. For close-ups, the screen is essential.
3) The recorded sound quality is excellent during playback. I’ve not recorded in high winds yet, so have no idea how it will fare. Assume that there will be interference.
4) There was a slight weeping of water when taken to 1m, but this was easily dried post recording and did not damage the unit. The waterproofing is a silicone rubber pad underneath each entry point lid, with a raised ring which acts as a seal. I’m unsure whether the weep was a result of me opening these lids and transferring droplets of water or whether they actually breached the seal. However, no damage done.
5) The menu options are really easy to use. If you own a mobile telephone or an automatic camera, then you should get the hang of it in no time.
6) Transferring imagery to your PC/Mac from the SD Card is really easy. I can’t believe that I used to use mini DV tapes. iMac’s iMovies software make this process a joy, but I’ll save my love for all Apple products for another post.
7) There doesn’t appear to be any carry cases in the market for this camera which is a shame, as it really is an object of beauty which deserves looking after.
Assuming that you aren’t a professional videographer, then this camera will serve you very nicely and in all conditions. I can’t wait to take it out snowboarding! I use it with a 64GB memory card which has more than enough memory to last heavy use for a two week holiday and, given the price these days, is worth the initial outlay. You’ll wish you went for the 64GB if you ran out of space mid-filming. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
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|Disappointed,
Having purchased the Panasonic HX-WA10 I had high expectations. Unfortunately these were short lived due to the problems I have experienced.
In total I have purchased and returned 5 of these camcorders.
1, Scratched chrome panel next to viewfinder
2, Red pixel on viewfinder
3, Red pixel on viewfinder (different position)
4, Black pixel on viewfinder
5, Casing not secure, large amount of glue visible and gap showing (query waterproofing)
It would seem that Panasonic have failed to quality control this camcorder to the same standard that you would normally expect. Perhaps this is something to do with the design of the camcorder which is very similar to the Sanyo range of pistol grip type camcorders.
I cant fault Amazon customer services as they have been very understanding. It is just a shame that Panasonic haven’t taken the time to check the camcorders fully before sending them out.
This is a really good looking camcorder and the picture quality looks great. However, I have decided to go for a different model now as I just don’t trust the quality.
If your lucky enough to purchase one that doesn’t have any faults, you will be very happy with your purchase.
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|Nice camera,
this Camera has everything i need plus the underwater shooting, but the battery life is not as i expected. althow i would recommend for family usage.
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