Panasonic VDR-D310 3.1MP 3CCD DVD Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

Product Description

Panasonic VDR-D310 DVD camcorder captures crisp, high-resolution digital video on convenient 8cm DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW and DVD-RAM discs. Pro grade CCD technology - Individual CCDs are used to reproduce the red, green and blue colors that compose an image for vivid, true-to-life pictures with remarkable depth and presence. The VDR-D310 also features the sophisticated Leica Dicomar lens, which has become known for its ability to capture and finely render the most delicate nuances of light and shade. The VDR-D310 3.1 mega-pixel still image recording, 16:9 widescreen format recording, and a widescreen 2.7" LCD. To steady shaky video, the VDR-D310 uses Optical Image Stabilization, which intuitively compensates for any hand movement, so that every shot if beautifully crisp and clear. The VDR-D310 also includes a manual focus ring giving the user more creative control over the video being captured and a Tele Macro function that allows you to shoot macro close-ups while maintaining a distance of about 24 inches from your subject. 3.1 Megapixel Still Picture Recording - Resolutions - JPEG, 2048 x 1512 (4 - 3); 1920 x 1080 (16 - 9); 1280 x 960 and 640 x 480 (4 - 3) Multi-Format Recording -- DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R or DVD-R DL (8cm DVD-RAM Ver.2.1 / 8cm DVD-R for General Ver.2.0 / 8cm DVD-RW Ver.1.1 2x-speed (2x / 1x) / DVD-R for DL Ver.3.0) Built-in SD / SDHC Compatible Memory Card Slot High-Picture-Quality - 4 - 3 Standard and 16 - 9 Widescreen Mode Recording 2.7-inch Diagonal Widescreen Color LCD Monitor Stereo Zoom Mic With Wind Noise Reduction Included IR Remote Control USB 2.0 High-Speed port for data transfer with a PC or Mac computer Variable Bit Rate XP, SP and LP Recording Modes Manual Focus Ring Offers PictBridge Direct Print Compatibility for printing stills on a compatible printer without going through a computer Other connections - S-Video Out; Video Output; Audio Output; Aux mic

Customer Reviews:

Unfortunately just a watered down VDR-300 :(.......2007-12-02

I have compared this to the older VDR-D300 and this machine did not deliver any IRL improvement over the older D300. Both feature three 1/6" CCDs, 10x optical zoom, and cold shoe. With the VDR-310 Panasonic changed the look but little else. Its new body is attractive with a protruding lens barrel and matte gray disc hatch instead of the all-silver VDR-300D, but that's really all the major change from the 300D to the 310D. And in the process it lost some very helpful features such as the flash. Don't get me wrong, they are both great camcorders, but this model is not an improvement in any category, but rather a step down from the previous model, that is the reason for only three stars. the VDR 300 would get four stars from me.

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Panasonic VDR-D310.......2007-11-24

This was my first video camera. I do have 3 other still cameras and take a lot of pictures. I wanted a video camera where I could also take stills and not have to switch cameras. The Panasonic D310 does this beautifully. The 3.1 megapixel creates great still pictures and you can switch back to video right away. I found it easy to use, the stereo mic works great and is sensitive enough to pick up even muttered sounds (which you sometimes don't want recorded). I bought an extra battery as I found one is not enough if shooting a wedding or family party. I am totally pleased with the enclosed software as I can edit my videos and put differen parts together before saving to a regular DVD. I would certainly recommend this product particularly to beginning video buffs.

Great Camcorder!.......2007-11-20

The picture quality for this camcorder is superb. I was very, very pleased with the product. It also does well under low light conditions and you can purchase a video dc light (cheap) to attach to the top of camcorder for low light and night shots. It does not have a built in light, but this does not seem to effect the image quality.
I bought it to film and pop out the DVD to play on the DVD player. I can't say much about the software since I probably won't ever use it, but if you are looking for high-quality camcorder just for filming, I rate this one Number 1 !!!

Very impressive.......2007-08-30

This is the first video recorder I have ever owned. I agree with the positive remarks of the others who have commented, on Amazon. Picture and sound quality are very impressive.

Great Camcorder.......2007-07-12

This is a great camcorder. Lots of options and great video quality. The camera functionality isn't the greatest but its a camcorder not a camera. I was really suprized by the great performance of the low light functionality.

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