Panasonic Palmcorder VDR-D300 Digital Camcorder - 2.7" LCD - CCD
16:9 - 2.1 Megapixel Image - 1.9 Megapixel Video - 10x Optical Zoom - 700x Digital Zoom - Optical IS - MPN: VDRD300 See Product Details
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Product Details of Panasonic Palmcorder VDR-D300 Digital Camcorder - 2.7" LCD - CCD
Description
3CCD DVD Palmcorder Camcorder with 3.1 Megapixel Still Picture recording Optical Image Stabilizer DVD-RAM/ -R/ -RW 10x Optical Zoom 700x Digital Zoom
Quick Glance
Recording Media: Optical Media, Memory Card, DVD
LCD Screen Size: 2.7 in
Interface Type: 1 x S-Video Out, 1 x Audio/Video Out, 1 x USB, 1 x Microphone, 1 x DC Power In
Image Stabilization: Optical
Optical Zoom: 10
Weight: 20.64
Summary
Product Title: Panasonic Palmcorder VDR-D300 Digital Camcorder - 2.7" LCD - CCD
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Power Score: 4.2 | 14 Reviews
Image Processor
Image Sensor: CCD
Image Sensor Quantity: 3
Image Sensor Size: 1/6"
Lens Features
Optical Zoom: 10 X
Digital Zoom: 700x
Filter Diameter: 37 mm
Video Recording
Recording Media: Optical Media, Memory Card, DVD
Video Capture Format: MPEG-2
Minimum Lux Rating: 12 lux
Image Stabilization: Optical
General Features
LCD Screen Size: 2.7 in
Interface Connection: 1 x S-Video Out, 1 x Audio/Video Out, 1 x USB, 1 x Microphone, 1 x DC Power In
Additional Features: Backlight Compensation, Built-in Light, Built-in Speaker, Fader Function, PC Connection, Self Timer, Self-Demo Mode, Viewfinder
Power
Power Source: DC Input, Lithium-Ion Battery, Rechargeable Battery
Dimensions
Height: 3.4 in
Width: 2.5 in
Depth: 5.4 in
Weight: 1.29 lbs
Dimensions: 3.43" Height x 2.48" Width x 5.43" Depth
Warranty
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
Frequency Band: 3.1 Megapixel Interpolated Resolution Backlight Compensation Built-in Flash Effective Pixels in Wide Screen (16:9) Mode: 1.62 MegaPixels (Video) 1.62 MegaPixels (Still Image) On-Screen Display Language: English Spanish French
Viewfinder Type: Electronic
White Balance Modes: Auto Indoor Outdoor Manual
Product Series: VDR-D
Maximum Image Resolution: 2048 x 1512
Effective Image Resolution: 2.1 Megapixel
Effective Video Resolution: 1.9 Megapixel
Total Camcorder Resolution: 2.4 Megapixel
Maximum Video Lines: 525
Longest Shutter Speed: 1/30 Second
Shortest Shutter Speed: 1/2000 Second
Reviews on Panasonic Palmcorder VDR-D300 Digital Camcorder - 2.7" LCD - CCD
Good Camcorder
Strengths: Nice color
Weakness: N/A
Easy to operate because of five direction navigation. When using zoom, there has no sound, very smooth. But the battery only lasts almost 90min. The camcorder over exposes when taken the photos in dark with flash. . When you want to take photos out of sd card, you should set PC connection in your camcorder first, then connect the usb to computer. This is a very good camcorder that uses the...
Absolutely the Best
Strengths: 3CCD makes for impressive video, very easy to use, great features, viewfinder is superb, amazing sound quality
Weakness: My computer was not compatible with DVD-RAM
I love this camcorder! It is simply the best! The video does not look at all pixelated on a 57" widescreen, and I cannot even see the difference in between pixels. The picture quality looks so lifelike it will blow you away. I have zero complaints, except for one: The supplied format "DVD-RAM" was so imcompatible with my machine it was ridiculous. I went out and resolved this issue by purchasing...
Excellent consumer camcorder
Strengths: 3ccd makes vivid pictures. OIS works very well! DVD-R,DVD-RAM, can be played on most DVD players immediately aftere finalization. Yet the unit is still small enough.
Weakness: Still picture has too much noise, if you want to use this camcorder as a primary point-and-shot still camera, forget it. And expensive too.
This is a very good camcorder that uses the lastest OIS technology (I belive this is one of the few consumer camcorders that have OIS). The OIS on this camcorder works well at 25X digital zoom but no more. 700X digital zoom is a joke. The picture taken is the best I've seen on consumer camcorders.
VDR-D300
Strengths: easy to operate, nice video
Weakness: bad photo quality in dark
Actually, this is a 3.0MP 3ccd camcorder. Easy to operate because of 5 direction navigation. It is better than hitachi for the operation. When using zoom, there has no sound, very smooth. But the battery only lasts almost 90min. The camcorder over exposes when taken the photos in dark with flash. Can not record the photo on the disk, you need a sd card. While hitachi can record the photo on the...
Excellent DVD Video Camera
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.
Weakness: Motion pictures can't be recorded on an SD card. DVD RAM format isn't possible on a PC.
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.
Good Value for the Money
Strengths: Very Easy to Operate, Image quality is good, 3 CCD feature is plus point
Weakness: DVD-RAM is not compatible with my Laptop and my DVD player and Supported formats are only DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD-RAM.
Image quality is very good. DVD-RAM is not compatible with my Laptop, so i have purchased 10 mini DVD-R for just $9, these are very cheap. Usage of joystick is good. It would have been best had they provided touch screen option. Photos taken in dark are just OK. While zooming in or out it doesn't make any noise. This is very good consumer camcorder.
Great Video and Features
Strengths: Video Performance, Optical Image Stabilization, Joystick Navigation, better than average still photos, lots of pro/consumer features
Weakness: DVD Ram Driver, Ram VRO format not recognized by major video editing software, bundled software
Excellent video performance. 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...
Awesome camcorder
Strengths: Nice and vibrant colors, compact,wonderful video clarity and impressive 3ccd
Weakness: None
It is very compact and fits in a hand. 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.
I like that
Strengths: 1-3megapizel 2-NTSC and PAL Secam 3- light 4-
Weakness: nothing
This is a very good camcorder, easy to use due to its joystick. The image quality will blow you away. Very vivid colors. The basic and simple operations are right at your finger tip. Advance features can be access by navigating in the menus using the slick joystick. highly recommended.
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Strengths: I didn't see any strengths.
Weakness: low audio quality, low video quality. DVD sensitive.
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. Other dvds will only let you finalize (sometimes) and play in a DVD player.