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Abstract: The popularity of the DVD video cameras is growing day by day and the Panasonic VDR-D300 is the world’s first DVD video camera to be equipped with both 3CCD and Optical Image Stabilizing technology. The owner of this remarkable camcorder will enjoy hi...
With the VDR-D300, Panasonic has successfully combined the manual features and image quality of a three-CCD camcorder with the convenience of DVD. Youre paying a slight premium for the recording format, but in return you get the best combination of i...
Optical zoom is only 10x; no analogue input; no video light
Rivalling its MiniDV competitors in a variety of shooting conditions, the Panasonic VDR-D300 doesnt force you to compromise video quality for the convenience of shooting directly on DVD ...
Excellent video quality
Very good 3.1MP stills
Optical image stabilization
Expensive
Menu system needs help
Weak wind noise filter
Cold shoe only
This is the best DVD camcorder I have tested to date. I’ll try to get my hands on a Sony DCR-DVD405 or –DVD505 to give a true comparison of other high-end 2006 models. That said this one is a winner and should be high on the list of anyone who...
Accessory shoe
Manual controls provide an immense amount of customization
Simple administrative menu structure
Joystick control doesnt slide through manual options, instead requiring
the user to reactivate the joystick for each step of a manual control
Compression levels for DVD camcorders
Poor flash placement to the side of the camcorder lens
The VDR-D300 is Panasonic’s top-of-the-line DVD camcorder, a 3-chip model with excellent specs and features. At $999 (MSRP), the D300 is a strong competitor for best DVD camcorder of year, going head to head with the Sony’s offering, the DCR-D...
Panasonic has clearly attempted to apply the same strategy to the DVD camcorder which has been such a success for it in the DV world – namely, bringing three-CCD technology down to a much lower price point. Just as this has brought new levels of image qua...
Optical zoom is only 10X; no analog input; no video light.
Rivaling its MiniDV competitors in a variety of shooting conditions, the Panasonic VDR-D300 doesnt force you to compromise video quality for the convenience of shooting directly on DVD.
Abstract: For the point-and-shooter, the auto focus on the VDR-D300 is quick to snap into clarity and the zoom function with ease. The menu settings are situated in an exceptionally clear and logical menu structure and the use of a dedicated Auto/Manual external...
