View Full Version : Anyone use a Panny HDC-TM20K


fletch1027
09-24-09, 10:57 AM
Has anyone had any experience with a Panasonic HDC-TM20K?

I saw it on sale for $330 and for a new HD camcorder that seems like an awesome price.

HDC-TM20K

* Full HD Camcorder
* Built-in Memory & SD Card Twin Memory
* 16x Optical Zoom with O.I.S.
* Capture quality images from a distance.
* LEICA DICOMAR Lens
* Video Recording Format: MPEG4-AVC/H.264 (AVCHD standard complaint)
* Recording Mode HA (17Mbps/VBR) (1920 x 1080), HG (13Mbps/VBR) (1920 x 1080), HX (9Mbps/VBR) 1920 x 1080), HE (6Mbps/VBR) (1440 x 1080)
* Playback Mode HA (17Mbps/VBR) (1920 x 1080), HG (13Mbps/VBR) (1920 x 1080), HX (9Mbps/VBR) 1920 x 1080), HE (6Mbps/VBR) (1440 x 1080)
* Audio Recording Format Dolby Digital [5.1ch]

blackmax2k1
09-24-09, 11:01 AM
I hope it is. I just bought one from there! Amazon has a good return policy. I took the chance. Now the deal is over.

Cons
09-24-09, 12:33 PM
Saw that price this morning. That is a steal and the specs looks good.

I found this vid sample on youtube and it does not look bad.

Sample Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QU_b51X91R8)

fletch1027
09-24-09, 12:39 PM
I hope it is. I just bought one from there! Amazon has a good return policy. I took the chance. Now the deal is over.

You'll have to report back at the end of November when it arrives and let us know how it works... :-)

blackmax2k1
09-24-09, 12:48 PM
Let's be more optimistic on when I get it. Delivery estimate is October 2nd. :)

fletch1027
09-24-09, 02:05 PM
Let's be more optimistic on when I get it. Delivery estimate is October 2nd. :)

That's cool! I saw others complaining on the Slickdeals thread that they were quoted shipping 2-3 months out...