Top Panasonic VDR-D50 Camcorder Reviews

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Camcorder Summary:
The Panasonic VDR-D50 is a DVD camcorder with 42x optical zoom that records to 8cm DVD and SD memory cards. It is designed for consumers who are looking for the specific DVD recording media at an affordable price. It features advanced optical image stabilization, a color viewfinder, a 2.7” LCD screen, and one-touch navigation. It is available now for about $349.

Panasonic VDR-D50 News Release Summary:
Panasonic expands its 2008 camcorder line with four new models, hybrid SD card/hdd, DVD and MiniDV tape.

Las Vegas, NV (January 6, 2008) – Panasonic, a leader in High Definition and digital video technologies, today announces four new models to its 2008 camcorder line-up, including the SDR-H60 and SDR-H40 hybrid SD Card and hard disk drive (HDD) models; the VDR-D50, which records to DVD discs; and the PV-GS90, which records to miniDV tapes.

“The enhancement of our camcorder line shows we understand there are different consumers who prefer specific recording media, and we want to accommodate them all with high-quality camcorders that will help them capture video in a format that is easiest for them to playback,” said Alex Fried, National Marketing Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. “Our new models offer consumers the versatility they want, and the features they need to capture their memories.”

All four models, the SDR-H60/H40 (SD/HDD), VDR-D50 (DVD), and PV-GS90 (MiniDV) boast Panasonic's Advanced MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization), which detects and corrects hand-shake approximately 4,000 times per second, about eight times more effective than Panasonic’s previous systems. The SDR-H60 features a super-powerful 50x optical zoom, while the SDR-H40, VDR-D50, and PV-GS90 each offer a 42x optical zoom.

Easy to Shoot, Easy to View, Easy to Enjoy
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.

Edit Your Videos
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.

The VDR-D50 will be available in January 2008 with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $349.