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32 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Aside from the cracking price, the TA1 really comes into its own when recording HD clips. Shots might not measure up to more expensive rivals, but if you want simple holiday movies shot in a decent quality, then the TA1 is fine. Images are every bit as good as the Flip Ultra HD and like that cam, you can shove it straight into your PC via USB, with no cables in sight. You can upload direct to Fac
The 30fps frame rate is hardly first class and does mean you don’t quite get the smooth images of pricier models. There’s also the occasional nasty bit of image noise too, which can be pesky if you’re looking to use the TA1 for extended shots and longer-form projects. The 30fps frame rate is hardly first class and does mean you don’t quite get the smooth images of pricier models. There’s also the
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 find anything...
Apart from the built-in video light, webcam capability, and marginally better low light ability than many competitors, Panasonic's HM-TA1 is a relatively innocuous pocket Internet camcorder. However, it does have one feature to set it apart from the crowd...
Abstract: 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 cam...
Great daylight video quality; Skype webcam mode; excellent focusing range
Fiddly operating buttons; basic video editing software; LED light not very powerful; no HD output to TV
The TA1’s excellent daylight quality and small size are attractive, but it’s let down by being fiddly Good points Great daylight video quality; Skype webcam mode; excellent focusing range Bad points Fiddly operating buttons; basic video editing softwa...
Easy to use, Good value, Supports 1080p recording, Builtin USB connection, Onboard editing/sharing software
No HDMI support, Low (30fps) video frame rate, Digitalonly zoom, Small screen
If you've always assumed that camcorders are unwieldy, expensive and complicated, the Panasonic HM-TA1 is the perfect antidote to all that. It's easy to carry, simple to use and amazingly good value for money, but it has its limitations, including no H...
The Panasonic HM-TA1 offers an easy, fuss-free way of getting photos and videos on the internet. The built-in software lets you upload content directly to Facebook, YouTube and Flickr — once you have set up an account, the Panasonic HM-TA1 will lead y...
Very compact, good stills, good lens, good in low light
A bit clunky, too many flaps and buttons, terrible strap and bad desktop software, mono mic only
Definitely good at its job but there are one or too bumps it would have been nice have seen ironed out. Not stylish but certainly functional Key specsSD, SDHC, Wi-Fi...
