Introduction

The Panasonic VDR-D300 was one of the most anticipated camcorders of 2006. It's the first DVD camcorder to use three CCDs for recording video instead of a single imaging device. Panasonic has made a name for itself by incorporating three CCDs into MiniDV models for years such as the legendary PV-GS400. And now they've brought the technology to DVD camcorders. As digitaltrends.com readers know, I have issues with DVD camcorder quality but their convenience is undeniable. I love finalizing a disc, popping it into a DVD player and then watching videos. The “instant” thumbnails with some formats and the ability to hop from scene to scene is outstanding. But those clouds of digital noise and lack of real color oomph bug me and most other folks who care about quality. Don't get me wrong there are some good DVD camcorders such as the Sony DCR-DVD203 reviewed some months ago as well as higher-end Sonys like the DCR-DVD505. Trouble is they're expensive. And so is this Panasonic at close to a $1,000. The VDR-D300 is loaded though with Optical Image Stabilization, manual controls, 3.1MP snapshot capability, a Leica lens, a powerful flash and more. We couldn't wait to charge the battery, load a disc and hit the streets. Here's what we discovered...

123456| Next Page --»Print

Shopping Matches

Related Reviews

Sony DCR-DVD108Hitachi DZ-BD70AHitachi DZBD7HAHitachi DZGX5080AHitachi DZGX5020A

Related Downloads

Yahoo Pool BuddyUlead Photo ExpressMagic MatchCyberLink PowerDVDCool Beans NFO Creator
/* DT Reviews footer 300x250, created 9/11/08 */src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js">/* DT Reviews footer 300x250, created 9/11/08 */src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js">

Top Reviews by Category

Write a Review

Do you have an opinion on this product? Write your own review and let others know what you think!

Name: (required)

Email Address: (required)

Summary: (required)

Remember my information

Your Comments: (required)

Your Score:

if (typeof ord=='undefined') {ord=Math.random()*10000000000000000;}
if (typeof ord=='undefined') {ord=Math.random()*10000000000000000;}
if (typeof ord=='undefined') {ord=Math.random()*10000000000000000;}

User ReviewsMore User Reviews...

by Snehal on June 8, 2006:

“Joystick function is easy to operatre, Lots of manual controls, 3CCD technology imporoves video quality.Battery life is good. OIS function is great, I love this camcorder ,” More...

by k.John on May 23, 2006:

“This is first 3CCD camcorder compare to top of line camcorder to any other manufacutrer. Easy to use, very sharp picture quality, i love it ” More...

Reader FavoritesMore Reviews...

Slacker G2 (4GB) ReviewSamsung Highnote (SPH-M630) ReviewAsus G50VT ReviewMotorola Krave ZN4 ReviewBlackberry Storm Review

Join the Facebook ClubFollow on TwitterJoin the Newsletter
RSS Feed |Advertise |Feedback |Corrections |PartnersCopyright © 2008 Digital Trends - All rights reserved. |About Digital Trends |Terms of Use |Privacy Policy |Jobs |Partners: MSN Canada |World Now |Yahoo! |WindowsMedia.com |Future Shop

Join our newsletter to keep up to date on the latest Digital Trends content like Videos, Reviews, News and more delivered directly to your email!

Plus, get early access to contests and specials from our partners. Join today!

Email Address:


Loading...

pageTracker._initData();pageTracker._trackPageview();