Panasonic VDR-D50 DVD Camcorder with 42x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

Panasonic : VDR-D50

Main Features

Capture video direct to DVD
42x optical zoom
Panasonic's Advanced Mega OIS technology
Widescreen LCD
One-Touch Navigation for easy, intuitive setting and shooting

Product Description

The VDR-D50's 42x optical zoom lens has the power you need to take dramatic closeups or get remarkable shots of even distant subjects. But with long-distance zoom shots, even a tiny bit of hand shake has a huge effect on picture quality. That's where Panasonic's Advanced Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) comes in, suppressing the effects of hand shake as you shoot. The system uses gyrosensors to detect hand shake, then shifts a lens and adjusts the optical axis to compensate. This all happens a remarkable 4,000 times per second. And because the system is optical, no image quality is lost. Thanks to Advanced O.I.S., the images you capture look incredibly clear, sharp and blur-free even at high zoom levels.For quick and easy operation, this DVD camcorder automatically finds a blank section on the disc when you start shooting. And with multi-format recording, you can choose whichever type of disc works best with your DVD player or recorder. When you finish shooting, just take the disc from the camcorder and slip it right into your DVD player or recorder. There's no need to connect any cables and you can start viewing your memories right away.You can either insert the DVD disc right into your PC or use the included USB cable to connect the camcorder to your PC and transfer the motion-image data that way. Then with the included VideoCam Suite 1.0 software, you can easily put scenes in a different order and delete the ones you don't want. When you're finished with your video production, you can resave the edited version onto an SD memory card or a DVD disc.

Product Details

Title: Panasonic VDR-D50 DVD Camcorder with 42x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Sales Rank: 528 in Electronics
Manufacturer: Panasonic, Model: VDR-D50
Focal Length: 1.8 - 75.6 millimeters
Zoom: x42 (optical)
LCD Display Size: 2.7 inches
Special Features: Size: 1/6" CCD Sensor; Image Resolution: 640 x 480; Movie Resolution: 640 x 480; Storage Media: SD/SDHC Memory Card; Compressed Format: JPEG; Movie File Format: MPEG2 (SD); Optical Zoom: 42x; Digital Zoom: 2000x; Focal Length: 1.8 - 75.6 mm; LCD Monitor: 2.7 inches; LCD Pixels: 123,200 pixels; LCD Coverage: 100%; Maximum Aperture: F 1.9 - F4.3; Shutter Speed: 1/30-1/8000 sec.; White Balance Control: Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, White Set.
Item Dimensions: 5.06 x 2.09 x 3.54 inches, 3 pounds
Package Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.2 x 4.9 inches, 2.6 pounds

Customer Reviews

Great easy-to-use VDR: Great VDR, especially for the price! I need to keep it simple...or I won't ever see the footage. This VDR has just that. Very nice picture, great zoom, and simple to use. Would recommend this to anyone who doesn't need complicted devices in their hectic life!… More reviews

BEWARE - cannot record movies to SD card!: Despite Amazon.com's product description saying:
"When it comes to shooting videos, simpler is better. Panasonic DVD camcorders make it exceptionally easy to capture your precious memories directly onto several DVD formats (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R/DL) and SD Cards."
this camcorder is INCAPABLE of recording videos to SD cards.
Go to the Panasonic website and download the manual to see for… More reviews

Problems with finalization: I bought this camera and have used it a few times. I had no problem with finalization at first, but the 2nd time that I used it I have gotten "finalization failed" messages, although I can watch the videos on the camera, it can't download to my pc because the finalization failed which is required to download it. This is quite frustrating. I'm trying to reach tech support for… More reviews

Good choice for recording without frillsW: We bought this camcorder to record our children's development. So far, it's been easy to use and the picture is clear. A great price for basic video taping functions.… More reviews

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July 31, 2008 Update to below comment, solution found to reinstall software on "VISTA". To reinstall the software, the "restore to an earlier date" function was utilized to restore the computer to a date prior to the date the software was initially installed. CAUTION - Using the "restore to an earlier date" may delete files subsequent to the restoration… More reviews

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