High Definition Camcorder: Picture is not as expected, why?

I bought a Panasonic High Definition Video Camera (Model HDC-TM15). Manufacturer says it is full HD. But when I watch the playback in my HDTV, the pictures are not as clear as it expected. I connect the TV and the camcorder by an HDMI cable. Any suggestion?

One Response to High Definition Camcorder: Picture is not as expected, why?

  1. Little Dog

    You have not provided us enough information.

    What was the recording environment when the video was captured? Good sunlight or low light? Fast action or no movement? Indoors under poor lighting?

    What was the video quality setting in the camcorder set to when the camcorder was capturing the video? Highest quality (always recommended), or low quality – or something in between?

    Were you using a tripod or trying to capture the video with the camcorder handheld?

    Was digital zoom – or any zoom – being used?

    Are you expecting a $250 consumer grade camcorder to capture an image like a $10,000 pro-grade camcorder? Have you compared the sizes of the lenses and imaging chips to understand the difference?

    We can’t see what you see. Is the video grainy or blurry?

    There are other possible reasons – but these are generally the easy ones…

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