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Panasonic HM-TA1

Based on 19 reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

7
Average:

5
Bad:

5

Pros

Good looks.
Easy to use.
Multiple functions.

Cons

Flimsy build quality.
No HDMI output.

Reviews

All (25)
Excellent (2)
Good (7)
Average (5)
Bad (5)

By GadgetSpeak on February 10, 2011

A pre-Christmas evening of magical card manipulation introduced me to a new camera from the Panasonic range. This was a pocket camcorder device....

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By Digital Photography School on February 01, 2011

Simple is not always simpler!I knew little about this piece of technology (the Panasonic HM-TA1.) before I laid eyes and hands on the actual gear itself so, in my usual gung ho approach, I tapped the little power button, pressed a few appropriate...

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By 5FWD on January 31, 2011

For such a low price, it seems churlish to complain too much about the TA1’s high-definition limitations. This is a camcorder built for those who want to take quick home movies and share them with the world, and in that respect, you won’t...

100
By Trusted Reviews on December 22, 2010

The success of the pocket Internet camcorder has proved that people do want to shoot video; they’re just far less interested in the details of how they shoot it than with still photography. So mainstream manufacturers have found they have to...

80
By G4tv.com on December 15, 2010

Video Review: Panasonic's TA1 Pocket Camcorder is as small as a mobile phone, records full HD video, offers 8 megapixel pictures and built-in software for easy online uploading. Kevin Pereira and Chris Hardwick take a look at this $110 pocket video...

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By GadgetSpeak on December 06, 2010

This type of small camcorder has become very popular. The first I came across was the Flip with several incarnations. Then Kodak produced one and now Panasonic who are better known for high end cameras and camcorders. Panasonic call theirs a mobile...

80
By Computeractive on November 24, 2010

The TA1’s excellent daylight quality and small size are attractive, but it’s let down by being...

60
By CNET Australia on November 10, 2010

The Panasonic HM-TA1 mini-camcorder offers above-average HD video recording in a small package, but is otherwise pretty...

60
By eTech Reviews on October 22, 2010

The camcorder market is getting really crowded especially the minicamcorder market because there are plenty of options to choose from. Hence, in order to lure customers, these devices must either have a low price or should come with a few extra...

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By PC Authority on September 23, 2010

Panasonic has joined the pocket camcorder party with this stylish little number. But do you need it in the age of HD-shooting smartphones?...

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