Panasonic VDR-D310 3.1MP 3CCD DVD Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Details
- Availability:
- No longer available through SilverGelatin.net
- List Price:
- $699.99
- Average Customer Rating:
- 4.0 out of 5
- Manufacturer:
- Panasonic
- Release Date:
- 2007-03-15
Features
- 3-megapixel, 3CCD imaging system
- Multi-format recording; DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R DL, DVD-R compatible
- Leica Dicomar lens
- Large 2.7-inch widescreen LCD
- One-Touch Navigation for easy, intuitive setting and shooting
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
Spotlight customer reviews
camcorder
[ Posted: 2008-04-21 ]
This is a wonderful product. It is very easy to use and takes wonderful video.
Panasonic VDR-D310
[ Posted: 2008-04-07 ]
Received this camcorder very quickly and as advertised. Had a special occasion for which I wanted to use the camcorder and was able to do so without reading any of the instructions including taping and playback - the operation and controls were pretty intuitive. Haven't even played the DVD back yet on a TV but on the camcorder's LCD screen the images looked like they had a lot of contrast which may have been due to the relatively low light. Good sound and easy review of the recorded videos so that I was able to play the movies back to my wife to show her everything she had missed. Looking forward to using it more and exploring the camcorder's capabilities.
Bad Vedio Quality
[ Posted: 2008-03-30 ]
I've purchased this camcorder to improve my vedio recording from the miniDV camcorder (Panasonic 3CCD)but unfortunatily I got a very bad pics and vedio.
I strongly recommend the miniDV Panasonic 3ccd and forget the DVD camcorders, the miniDV has a great vedio recording twith amazing colors and clarity. dont swich to DVD camcorders please !
LOUSY CAMCORDER!
[ Posted: 2008-01-02 ]
This camera could not have been more disappointing! Although it is easy to use, the quality is dismal. Picture quality, especially of faces, are aweful. Forget getting any footage in low light, everyone looks like ghosts.
Take your money and buy a Sony, you'll be happy you didn't end up with this product!
Enough Horsepower for the casual user
[ Posted: 2007-12-30 ]
What I liked:
Using the "Joystick" to access the menus was easy and intuitive.
No noise from the CD mechanism on your finished video.
Plug-in for an external microphone.
Worked well under low light conditions.
Overall easy to use and operate.
DVD format is easy to play on your home entertainment system.
What I didn't like:
You must use the charger/adapter to finalize a disk. The battery pack must be removed to access the camera plug-in for the charger.
The built-in still camera is a joke, my old 2.1 MP camera is much better.
If you intend to use your video for any other purpose, you video files must be converted to another format - this can be difficult and time consuming for the casual user.
Overall impression:
If you just want a solid, easy to use video camcorder, this will fit the bill.