Panasonic VDR-D310 Specifications:

• 3CCD Camera System
• Multi Format Recording: DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R
• Mega O.I.S (Optical Image Stabilizer)
• Leica Dicomar Lens
• 10x Optical Zoom
• Crystal Engine
• USB 2.0 (HS Mode)
• 2.7 Inch Wide LCD
• Colour Night View
• New MPEG2 Engine (Variable Bit Rate)

Short Review:

The Panasonic VDR-D310 uses three CCDs (each assigned to detect red, blue, or green wavelengths), whereas the D210 uses a single CCD to record all three colours. Not surprisingly the Panasonic VDR-D310 earned one of the highest scores we’ve seen in a camcorder for colour accuracy on still images. The Panasonic VDR-D310 can record photos at sizes ranging from 0.3Mp to 3.1Mp to an SD card.

The Panasonic VDR-D310 has a microphone jack, although its built-in mic isn’t too bad. In our lab tests, the Panasonic VDR-D310 earned high marks for audio quality. Playback on the built-in monitor is fairly easy to control. The joystick on the back of the Panasonic VDR-D310′s body falls under your right thumb; you use it to select the video you wish to play, and the controls appear on screen.

Panasonic VDR-D310 is likely to please, thanks to its excellent video quality. Besides offering the convenience of instant DVD burning, the USB port supports easy data transfer to a PC.

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Panasonic VDR-D300 Specifications:

• Image Sensor (Total): 1/6″ CCD x 3 (800K x 3 pixels)

• Image Sensor (Effective): 4:3: 710K x 3, 16:9: 540K x 3
• F Value: F1.8 (Wide), F2.8 (Tele)
• Optical Zoom: 10x Variable Speed
• Focal Length: 3.0 to 30mm
• Filter Diameter: 37mm
• Lens Type: Leica Dicomar Lens
• Self Timer: Photo Only
• Minimum Illumination: 1 Lux (Magic Pix)
• Focus: AF/Manual
• White Balance: Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, Manual
• Iris: AF/Manual
• Backlight Compensation: Yes
• Viewfinder: 0.3″ Color (123k pixels)
• LCD: 2.7″ Wide (123k)
• Microphone: Stereo Zoom Mic, Wind Noise Reduction
• Date Recording: Yes
• Fade Color: Black or white
• AWB IR Sensor: Yes
• Wide Mode (16:9): Yes
• On-Screen Display Language: English, Spanish, French
• Image Stabilizer: Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS)
• Digital Zoom: 10x to 25x, Super Digital Zoom: 10x to 700x
• DVD Format Support: DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM
• Available Disc: 8cm (3z) DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1, 8cm (3z) DVD-RW Ver.1.1/2x-Speed, (2x/1x), 8cm (3z) DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0
• Recording Mode: XP: 9 Mbps/VBR, SP: 5 Mbps/VBR, LP: 2.5Mbps/VBR
• Audio Recording Format: Dolby Digital (Dolby AC3)
• Audio Playback Format: Dolby Digital (Dolby AC3), MPEG1 Audio Layer 2, LPCM
• Recording Time: XP: 18 min, SP: 37 min, LP: 75 min (with one-sided RAM disc)
• Still Picture: JPEG Picture Size: 3.1 MEGA: 2048 x 1512, 2.0 MEGA: 1920 x 1080 (16:9), 1.0 MEGA: 1280 x 960, 0.3 MEGA: 640 x 480
• Jog Dial: Joystick

Short Review:

The Panasonic VDR-D300 DVD Palmcorder Camcorder with 3CCD Camera System and Optical Image Stabilizer is compatible with either DVD-RAM or DVD-R, giving you multiple recording and playback options.

DVD-R discs are tough and versatile, and can be played back on most home DVD players. However, DVD-RAM discs allow you to record and erase, just like videotapes. DVD-RAM discs can be played back in compatible devices, like DVD players and computers. Since DVD Camcorders use a “non-contact” method to record and play, repeated playback doesn’t affect the image quality like it can with videotape. Your favorite videos and images can be kept for years without any loss of quality. Plus, DVD-RAM discs can be rewritten approximately 100,000 times, making them an economical and ideal choice for repeated recording.

Most professional broadcasting cameras use the 3CCD system. In a 1CCD system, all of the incoming light information is processed by the same CCD. The more advanced 3CCD system uses three distinct CCDs for processing, so there is absolutely no light loss. You can see the results in beautifully rendered images with vivid color, fine detail, and rich gradation.

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Panasonic VDR-D220 Specifications:

• Multi Format Recording: DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R, -R DL
• Mega O.I.S (Optical Image Stabilizer)
• 32x Optical Zoom
• 2.7 Inch Wide LCD
• VGA Still Picture Recording
• USB 2.0 (HS Mode)
• Colour EVF
• Colour Night View
• External Charger

Short Review:

Panasonic’s MPEG2 engine is a wide-range, high-precision engine that produces smooth, beautiful moving pictures. Because it precisely records the differences in each frame, it can render fast, complex motions with exceptional precision. The MPEG2 engine also uses the Variable Bit Rate system that Panasonic adopted for the high-end DIGA DVD recorder. Giving LP (long play mode) recordings nearly twice the resolution captured with previous Panasonic MPEG2 recording video cameras, this lets the SD e.cam and DVD e.cam record clear, smoothly flowing pictures.

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Panasonic VDR-D160 Specifications:

• Multi Format Recording: DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R
• 30x Optical Zoom
• VGA Still Picture Recording (SD Card)
• Electric Image Stabilizer
• USB 2.0 (HS Mode)
• Colour EVF
• Colour Night View
• 2.5 Inch LCD
• External Charger
• SD Slot, Pictbridge

Short Review:

Panasonic is introducing a series of new DVD video cameras that support a wide range of DVD recording media. The series includes the VDR-D160 as well, which is a compact model that attaches importance to the reduction of weight, thus completing a full line-up of DVD video cameras satisfying a variety of needs. Furthermore, in addition to conventional DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, and DVD-R recording media, the new digital video cameras support dual layer (DL) DVD-R discs with a storage capacity of 2.6GB, thus overwhelmingly excelling conventional single layer DVD-R discs with a storage capacity of 1.4GB and making the new models much more user-friendly than conventional models.

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Panasonic SDR-H250 Specifications:

• 30GB Hard Disc Drive (HDD)
• 3CCD Camera System
• 10x Optical Zoom
• Mega O.I.S
• Anti-Shock Shield Protect Data From Damage
• 2.7 Inch Wide LCD
• 3.1 MB Still Picture Recording
• 512MB SD Card Included
• New MPEG2 Engine
• AGS (Anti Ground Shooting), Prevent Wasted Shots
• Colour Night View
• External Charger
• SD Slot, Pictbridge

Short Review:

Panasonic’s MPEG2 engine is a wide-range, high-precision engine that produces smooth, beautiful moving pictures. Because it precisely records the differences in each frame, it can render fast, complex motions with exceptional precision. The MPEG2 engine also uses the Variable Bit Rate system that Panasonic adopted for the high-end DIGA DVD recorder. Giving LP (long play mode) recordings nearly twice the resolution captured with previous Panasonic MPEG2 recording video cameras, this lets the SD e.cam and DVD e.cam record clear, smoothly flowing pictures.

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Panasonic SDR-H20 Specifications:

• 30GB Hard Disc Drive
• Mega O.I.S (Optical Image Stabilizer)
• 32x Optical Zoom
• Anti-Shock Shield Protect Data From Damage
• 2.7 Inch Wide LCD, 16:9 Recording
• VGA 0.3 Mega Skills
• 512MB SD Card Included
• New MPEG2 Engine
• Colour Night View
• External Charger
• SD Slot, Pictbridge

Short Review:

Dual format 30GB Hard Disk and SD Card camcorder with 10x optical zoom and large wide 2.7″ LCD Also available with 3CCD SDR-H250 Product Features: 30GB Hard Disk & SD Card Camcorder 1/6″ CCD, 800K pixel total Records movies: 540K @ 16:9 aspect ratio Records stills: 550K @ 16:9 aspect ratio, 410K @ 4:3 True 16:9 recording, ideal for playback on widescreen TV 10x Variable Speed Optical Zoom, f1.8 – f3.7 Super Digital Zoom from 32x – 1000x Optical Image Stabilisation reduces camera shake High performance image processing with Pure Colour Engine Pure Colour Engine converts CCD signal to RGB at an early stage of processing.

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Panasonic NV-GS85 Specifications:

• Optical Zoom : 32x Variable Speed Zoom
• Digital Zoom : 32x – 1000x
• White Balance : Auto(with IR Sensor)/ Indoor/ Outdoor/ White Set
• Monitor : 2.7″ Wide LCD (123k pixels)
• Web Camera Function : Motion JPEG 320×240 approx. 6 fps

Short Review:

The Panasonic NV-GS500 Digital Camcorder with 3 CCD Technology offers superior images and features, in a more affordable package. This small digital camcorder uses the same type of 3CCD imaging system used in Professional Broadcast equipment, giving you 540 lines of breathtaking resolution. 4.0 Megapixel still image Recording lets you record vivid, true-to-life pictures with remarkable colors.

A 12x Optical Leica Lens with 700x Digital zoom helps you capture every detail. Record to a MiniDV tape or directly to a PC through S-Video or high-speed USB 2.0 interfaces, for high quality full-motion video transfer. The color viewfinder & 2.7 inch LCD display make it simple to preview photos, and the Joystick control gives you easy, one-finger navigation of every advanced feature.

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Panasonic NV-GS60 Specifications:

• One-Finger Menu Navigation
• Quickstart
• 30x Optical Zoom Lens
• Soft Skin Mode
• 5 Mode Program AE (Auto Exposure)
• MagicPix Images
• PhotoShot digital still camera
• Progressive PhotoShot Mode
• Cinema Mode
• Zoom Mic
• RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot
• Built-in LED Light

Short Review:

The Panasonic NV-GS60 is a compact digital ‘PAL’ camcorder that offers precise image quality and color accuracy. Sitting at the top of Panasonic’s entry-level NV-GS line, the NV-GS60 is a fully loaded model, designed for the needs of the enthusiast and first-timer alike. The NV-GS60 contains a 30x optical zoom lens for unprecedented imaging power and shooting versatility.

Additional features include a PhotoShot digital still capability, and a navigation system that can be managed with a one-finger joystick for maximum efficiency in tight shooting conditions. The NV-GS60 also includes a built-in LED light, high-speed USB 2.0 connection and a electronic image stabilization system.

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• CIAO.co.uk

Panasonic NV-GS320 Specifications:

• 3CCD Camera System.
• Mega O.I.S
• Leica Dicomar Lens
• 10x Optical Zoom
• 3.1 Megapixel (16:9) Still Picture Recording
• Crystal Engine
• 2.7 Inch Wide LCD
• DV Out
• Colour Night View
• AGS (Anti-Ground Shooting) Prevent Wasted Shots
• Simultaneous Motion Video and Still Picture Recording
• USB 2.0 (HS Mode) DV Data Streaming.

Short Review:

The Panasonic NV-GS320 camcorder has 3CCDs for Highest Image Quality, 10x Optical Zoom, 3.1MP Stills, SD Slot. A 2.7 Inch Wide LCD Leica Dicomar lens, Mega OIS, Editing software, USB 2.0 (HS) DV out, New on-screen Help Mode

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Panasonic NV-GS230 Specifications:

• 3CCD Camera System
• One-Touch Navigation
• Tele-Macro for sharp focusing
• Soft Skin Mode for smoother look
• Easy On/Off saves battery life
• “Easy to see, even outdoors -Power LCD”

Short Review:

3CCD Camera System – Superior Colour, detail and gradation. 2.3 Megapixel Still Picture Recording with Simultaneous Motion Video – Take beatiful stills without switching cameras. 10x Optical Zoom – Pull distant subjects right up close. Crystal Engine – Special high-performance imaging engine. USB Web Cam Function for real-time visual communication+ Power 2.5 inch LCD Screen – Easy to see, even out doors

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