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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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gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated:
2011-09-23 11:50:51
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Since the dawn of the Flip, the race has been on to offer a flash camcorder that can do it all for next to nothing. And the Panasonic HM-TA1 is perhaps the best example of offering killer tech at a knock down price. Available for as little as £80, it c...
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...
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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 join in. JVC...
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...
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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...
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computeractive.co.uk Updated:
2011-09-23 11:50:51
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Not much larger than a mobile phone, the HM-TA1 is a video camera that records high-definition video at the 1080p resolution.At the rear is a small but bright 5cm screen, below which are buttons for record, playback, snapshot and delete, plus one to ac...
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...
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v3.co.uk Updated:
2011-09-23 11:50:51
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Not much larger than a mobile phone, the HM-TA1 is a video camera that records high-definition video at the 1080p resolution.At the rear is a small but bright 5cm screen, below which are buttons for record, playback, snapshot and delete, plus one to ac...
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...
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Product Code: HMTA1 The Panasonic HM-TA1 full HD pocket camcorder is a great choice for people who just want to do the basics. It will suit casual videographers, teenagers and bloggers on the go. The Panasonic HM-TA1 is a pocket-sized HD camcorder fo...
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...
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With Sony and Samsung already having failed to outperform Flip’s UltraHD and MinoHD models, it was inevitable that Panasonic would also try its hand in the mini camcorder market. We’re very keen on the company’s full-sized camcorders, so we had high ho...
Detailed 1080p footage in good lighting conditions, but design issues and low light performance mean it isn’t for everyone...
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Tweet Manufacturers have picked up on the importance of the pocket camcorder market quite significantly in the last 2 years. Although there's never been a rush of them in the same way as there's been with netbooks. The steady stream of more and more c...
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...
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T3.com
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2011-09-23 11:50:56
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The pocket-camcorder market is a crowded at the moment, which is a good thing for consumers as manufacturers are constantly trying to outdo each other with better features and improved functionality. The Panasonic HM-TA1 joins the likes of the and...
Full HD footage, Mac compatibility with iFrame, Decent LED light, Attractive look...
Plastic features, Lack of on-board storage, Small LCD screen, Mono sound...
With its Full HD credentials and iFrame compatibility Panasonic's HM-TA1 is a great budget shooter...
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The HM-TA1’s lens brings to mind the murderous HAL 9000 computer from 2001: A Space Odyssey, but it means you no harm. Rather, it’s looking to elbow its way past the Flip Mino HD into the overcrowded pocket camcorder scene and attract some attention...
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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The Panasonic HM-TA1 is a pocket-sized HD camcorder for the Web 2.0 blogging set. Dubbed a "multimedia mobile camera", the Panasonic HM-TA1 can be used to shoot video, snap digital photos or even as a webcam. It boasts Full HD video recording, an 8-me...
Solid video performance, user-friendly interface, attractive styling, good still image mode...
No HDMI port, limited feature set, no lens cap...
The Panasonic HM-TA1 is a great choice for people who just want to do the basics. It will suit casual videographers, teenagers and bloggers on the go...
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stuff.tv Updated:
2014-04-08 09:34:48
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The toybox feel of the camcorder’s plastic chassis is matched by the loose feel of some of the terminal covers. We’d definitely recommend using the supplied USB extension cable, as the TA1’s built-in USB slider was pulled out of true simply by being l...
Good looks. Easy to use. Multiple functions...
Flimsy build quality. No HDMI output...
Colours and Skype mode impress, but the poor build quality and difficulties with movement reduce this to an also-ran...
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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 butt...
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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 cam...
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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 feature...
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infosyncworld.com Updated:
2011-09-23 11:50:53
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The web-friendly pocket camcorder has been around for almost half a decade, but the genre still remains quite exclusive. The Flip camera started the craze, but it wasn't until a few years later that Sony stamped its lovable name all over the pocket MP...
Sony and Flip have a considerable amount of time in the pocket camcorder industry, which means it's really tough for Panasonic's freshman attempt to tango with the Bloggie and SlideHD. The Panasonic HM-TA1 could have offered a lot more in terms of des...
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The toybox feel of the camcorder’s plastic chassis is matched by the loose feel of some of the terminal covers. We’d definitely recommend using the supplied USB extension cable, as the TA1’s built-in USB slider was pulled out of true simply by being l...
Good looks. Easy to use. Multiple functions...
Flimsy build quality. No HDMI output...
Colours and Skype mode impress, but the poor build quality and difficulties with movement reduce this to an also-ran...
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Panasonic has become the newest manufacturer of ultracompact camcorders with the release of its HM-TA1 ($169 MSRP). The camcorder features a sleek design, Full HD recording, a built-in LED light, and SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card compatibility. While it did...
Panasonic seems to waited a bit too long to enter the ultracompact camcorder market with the HM-TA1 ($169 MSRP). With the market already clogged with similar camcorders, the HM-TA1 fails to bring any exciting new features into the conversation.Other ma...
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about.com Updated:
2011-09-23 11:50:56
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Panasonic's HM-TA1 is a high definition pocket camcorder that shoots 1920 x 1080 video in the H.264 format. It retails for $169 and features Web camera capability, digital image stabilization and a 4x digital zoom. Full specifications for the HM-TA1 ca...
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