If you've recently bought a camcorder, the arrival of the Panasonic HDC-TM10 will have you checking whether you can get your money back.
We liked: The HDC-TM10 is unbelievably lightweight, so much so that there are times where you almost forget you're holding it. The dual storage options mean that you can expand the capacity for long trips, while the various automatic settings make you look a far better cameraman (or camerawoman) than you actually are.
We disliked: Having to give it back
Verdict: Compact, powerful and versatile, the Panasonic HDC-TM10 looks as good in your hand as it does on the spec-sheet. And considering the price tag, it's a no-brainer buy for anyone who's looking for an easy-to-use camcorder that can record full HD video.
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wheaty
November 11th
1. I found your review to be very helpful and the TM 10 would seem to be the camcorder that I ought to buy. At present I have an old Sony Digital 8 camcorder and I do like the ease with which one can edit Mini DV video. I was thinking of going for a Sony HDR XR 105, but it seems that it may not be as good as the TM 10. However, I am concerned that I would have to get new software to be edit the video in the AVCHD format. Presumably that is the format for all High Defintion video, but is there some difficulty with MTS files - in one review that I read, it referred to "the dreaded MTS" - it sounds as if having recorded all the video, I might struggle to edit it. I would be most grateful for your thoughts and is the AVCHD from Panasonic any fifferent or more difficult to unravel than that from Sony or Canon.
Many thanks
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