Panasonic VDR-D300 DVD Camcorder Reviews

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Summary: Must use just the right DVD or you will not be able to use the video onto your computer without purchasing a converter. Well, okay, I haven't seen anyone YET to use a dvd other than the ONE that came with the camera. from Onsale.com Summary: Must use just the right DVD or you will not be able to use the video onto your computer without purchasing a converter. Well, okay, I haven't seen anyone YET to use a dvd other than the ONE that came with the camera. from Mwave.com Summary: The decision to buy this video camera was based on price ($299.99 at J&R), and Panasonic products quality and reliability. A good value for all the features and easy functions. from Mwave.com Strengths: Easy recording and playback. Use with DVD player. SD card slot to take pictures (3.1 MP), Optical Image Stabilizer, stylist and compact design video camera. from Pricegrabber.com Strengths: Video Performance, Optical Image Stabilization, Joystick Navigation, better than average still photos, lots of pro/consumer features Weaknesses: DVD Ram Driver, Ram VRO format not recognized by major video editing software, bundled software Summary: Excellent video performance. The 3.1 mp SD still pictures are the best you can get with a camcorder. from Pricegrabber.com The 3.1 mp SD still pictures are the best you can get with a camcorder. The video low light performance is weak, but better than what I expected after reading camcorder reviews. This is my first experience with a DVD camcorder and I found the "VR" verses "V" disc formatting and "finalizing/unfinalizing" of DVD-R/RW discs confusing. The 180 page user's manual is poorly organized. from Mwave.com Joystick is positioned such that you can switch and control various things at your finger tip. I shot a house party and took some pictures at the same time, the video came out great and so are the pictures, i love it!!!! I owned a VDR D100 before, but D300 is simply superb. from Pricegrabber.com joystick is positioned such that you can switch and control various functions at your finger tip. I shot a house party and took some pictures at the same time, the video came out great and so are the pictures, i love it!!!! I owned a VDR D100 before, but D300 is simply superb. from Pcmall.com If one takes a fairly good video that needs no editing, a TV presentation is very simple but limited to about 18 minutes, which is the capacity of one side of the mini DVD-RAM disc (which I prefer to use!). Computer download, editing and ultimate burning to a normal-sized DVD is done with the bundled, two-part Pacman-style software whose manual is large but not very explicit or user friendly. from Amazon.com purchase this for christmas gift 12/6/06. not used unitl 12/26/06. camcorder eject door stopped working 04/06/07. emailed Panasonic for warranty repair- no reponse 3 wks-called 800# in manual and was told to ship to Bigston Corp for repairs-BIG MISTAKE-DO NOT SHIP ANYTHING TO THEM- from Amazon.com

Description

DVD, NTSC / PAL, 3 x CCD, 10x Optical Zoom, 1.29 lb.

Specs

Released	over 3 years ago
Recording Format	DVD
LCD Panel Size	2.7 in.
Weight1	1.29 lb.
Color Viewfinder	With Color Viewfinder
Audio Format	5.1 Surround Sound
Battery Type	Proprietary Lithium
CCD Pixels	800K pixels
CCD Quantity	3
CCD Size	1/6"
Depth	5.43 in.
Digital Still Shot Mode	With Still Shot Capability
Digital Zoom	700x
Display Type	LCD Display With LCD Panel
Family Line	Panasonic VDR
Filter Diameter	37 mm
Height	3.43 in. 3.43 in.
Image Stabilizer	Optical Image Stabilizer
Included Accessories	Software USB Cable A/V Cable Lithium Propriety Battery AC Power Adapter Remote Control Strap
Lens Focal Length	3 - 30 mm
Low Lux	1 Lux
MPEG Movie Mode	With MPEG Movie Mode
MPN	VDR-D300
Memory Card Type	SD Card
Microphone Type	Internal External/Optional
Number of Pixels	800K pixels
Optical Zoom	10x
Output Interfaces	S-Video Composite (Video) Audio (RCA) USB 2.0
Recording Speed	SP XP LP
Recording System	NTSC / PAL
Sensor Quantity	3
Sensor Size	1/6"
UPC	037988980215
Weight	1.29 lb.
Width	2.48 in.

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Panasonic VDR-D300 DVD Camcorder Reviews

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