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Panasonic VDR-D300 DVD Camcorder

Panasonic HDC-HS300 High Definition AVCHD Camcorder

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Product Description

Panasonics VDR-D300 DVD camcorder captures crisp, high-resolution digital video on convenient 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD-RAM discs. The DVD-RAM format allows non-linear editing right in the... More

Panasonics VDR-D300 DVD camcorder captures crisp, high-resolution digital video on convenient 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD-RAM discs. The DVD-RAM format allows non-linear editing right in the camcorder, and gives the greatest flexibility in re-recording. By recording directly to a blank DVD, you'll preserve the sharpness and color of the special events in your life, as beautifully as you remember them. The Leica lenses don't miss a detail and neither will you, with the 10x optical and 700x digital zoom. Preview your footage through the 2.7" LCD screen, then transfer images to a PC or digital camera through a USB port or SD slot. Your new DVDs will work in almost any DVD-RAM, DVD-R or DVD-RW player, so you can share those great moments as soon as they're recorded. Less

The 3MOS system with three full-HD sensors provides high image quality for both motion and 10.6-megapixel resolution still images. And it features high 8.3-megapixel resolution for still... More

The 3MOS system with three full-HD sensors provides high image quality for both motion and 10.6-megapixel resolution still images. And it features high 8.3-megapixel resolution for still images when recording simultaneously with motion images. You can also enjoy a 5.1-channel surround sound system with 5 microphones featuring Zoom and Focus Mic functions. Less

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Key Features

Recording System

NTSC/PAL

NTSC

Recording Media

DVD

High Definition • AVCHD

Optical Zoom

10x

12x

Weight

1.29 lb.

1.01 lb.

CCD

Sensor Size

1/6"

1/4.1"

Number of Pixels

800K pixels

9150K pixels

Sensor Quantity

LCD / Viewfinder

LCD Screen Size

2.7 in.

2.72 in.

Color Viewfinder

With Color Viewfinder

Display Type

With LCD Screen

Lens

Optical Zoom

10x

12x

Focal Length

3 - 30 mm

44.9 - 539 mm

Attachment / Filter Size

37 mm

43 mm

Digital Zoom

700x

Video Modes

Recording Speeds

SP • XP • LP

HA • HG • HN

Low Lux

1 Lux

1.6 Lux

Image Stabilizer

Optical Image Stabilizer

Audio

Audio Format

5.1 Surround Sound

Memory Photography

Digital Still Shot Mode

With Still Shot Capability

Memory Still Resolution

2.07 Megapixels

Memory Card Support

SD Card

SD Card • SDHC Card

MPEG Movie Mode

With MPEG Movie Mode

Max Still Image Size

1920 x 1080

Interfaces

Microphone Type

Internal • External/Optional

Internal

Output Interfaces

S-Video • Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • USB 2.0

Composite (Video) • Component • USB 2.0 • Headphones Jack

Power Supply

Battery Type

Proprietary Lithium

Lithium-ion Battery

Dimensions

Weight

1.29 lb.

1.01 lb.

Depth

5.43 in.

5.55 in.

Height

3.43 in.

2.87 in.

Width

2.48 in.

2.76 in.

Miscellaneous

Family Line

Panasonic VDR

Panasonic HDC

UPC

037988980215

037988983179

Product ID

30537650

82211665

Included Accessories

Software • USB Cable • A/V Cable • Lithium Propriety Battery • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control • Strap

Software • USB Cable • A/V Cable • Driver • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control • Li-Ion Battery (Rechargeable)

Product MPN

MPN

VDR-D300

HDC-HS300-K

Consumer Reviews

Panasonic VDR-D300 DVD Camcorder

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Panasonic HDC-HS300 High Definition AVCHD Camcorder

$1,339.49

Product Review Summary

5.0

Based on 2 user reviews

100% recommend this product

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Pros

Long Battery Life (2)
Excellent Picture Quality (2)
Compact (2)
Rich Features (2)
Easy to Use (1)
Lightweight (1)
Good Sound (1)
Rechargeable (1)
Great Design (1)
Good in Low Light (1)

Cons

None Yet

Good For

Professionals (2)
Outdoors (1)
Everyday Use (1)
Home Movies (1)

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Consumer Reviews

167

Excellent video image on a DVD camcorder

byhbj200 May 4, 2006

17 Helpfuls 18 Helpfuls

Pros Excellent video quality, shoot-and-watch convenience, reliable

Cons DVD-RW formating and finalizing can take up to 10 minutes

Recommended it? Yes

The Panasonic VDR-D300 "Palmcorder" is a compact 3CCD camcorder that records videos to mini DVDs: 3" (8 cm) DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R. (Note that it cannot use the "plus" version of DVD+R/RW.) Thanks to the three separate 1/6" CCD image sensors inside, it shoots broadcast-quality videos and turns... Read full review »

Reliable professional DVD-R camera

byc-post Mar 21, 2007

9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls

Pros Xlnt interface design and ergonomics, great reliability, super image quality

Cons quality not asgoodas mini DV, disk operations a little slow, more reliable w/Panasonic...

Recommended it? Yes

After having a bad experience with a lesser brand of DVD-R camera, I decided to go with a long established brand and ended up purchasing the Panasonic VDR-D300 for our Toastmasters club. We've been very happy with it, but it wasn't exactly cheap ($599 plus tax from Fry's, then $120 for a five year... Read full review »

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