the camera worked perfectly excellent zoom and image stabilizer. I'd love that, but a device less than 1 year old won't hold a charge even when plugged in. The 1 year warranty is wrong. Panasonic charges a fee to repair defective parts after 90 days and also charges $75 for diagnostics. I have used the camcorder maybe 5 times and never neglected it. My question is how would you even get a 1 year warranty since they charge you a unit cost fee for any work after 90 days. This is false and misleading advertising. I will never buy another Panasonic product again! Just so you know, if you buy this, roll the dice. I strongly advise against buying from any other manufacturer. Garbage!