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Panasonic SDR-S26K or Sony DCR-SR47 for regatta video

May 6, 2009 11:09PM PDT

I am wanting to record a rowing "regatta" - and when they are racing it is quite a distance from the banks of the lake. I have looked at the Panasonic SDR-S26K with a 70x optical, 3500 digital and the Sony DCR-SR47 with a 60x optical and 2000 digital, They are in the price range that I can spend.

At a distance in the store, the Panasonic seemed a little sharper/clear than the Sony, but wondered about outside on open water/sunlight. I plan to use a tripod to help stabilize the camcorder. Also, in general use, not using the extreme zooms, which has a better quality of picture for everyday use, low-light, etc? Which company has fewer service problems (I read a thread about Sony's and blank screens, but those are a different model, I believe.) THANK YOU FOR ANY ASSISTANCE!

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s-26
May 7, 2009 12:37AM PDT

1st off, do not EVER use digital zoom. ignore it when researching camcorders, its useless

the pana has a longer zoom then the sony, and the pana has optical stabilization as well. this will be very useful. the imaging chips are the same, you wont notice much difference in the quality of the picture

i was in the same boat as you, and i chose the pana and glad i did

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Panasonic
Dec 16, 2010 11:23PM PST

The Panasonic SDR0S26K is a great choice if you're filming something further away like a boating regatta. That one is also great for action shots and video like hiking, sporting events and, in your case, the boat race. I have used the Panasonic for everything from filming my kids outside playing to filming my friend running a marathon. I think Panasonic has come a long way and I've really liked some of their products the past couple years. I've got a waterproof digital camera from them that's great too.

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same here ... kind-of
May 26, 2009 10:06AM PDT

hello , ok so i read your comment/post thing and i was intreged because my mom ( i am a minor just so you know ) ok so my mom get me the " panasonic SDR-S26K as an early b-day gift ( she bought it at best buy ) and i am thinking of returning my "SDR-S26K" and getting the Sony DCR-SR47

ps. i have been wanting a camcorder because i want to make videos for you tube and to video tape the concerts that i will be going to ) i cant wait ! )

pss. i wrote this to ask you why are you thinking of getting one of these camcorders ? ( i know what for but for what reasons are these camcordes fit for your needs ? )