Panasonic VD-RM53 DVD Camcorder w/24x Optical Zoom

- price: $599.95
SKU: VDR-M53P-S
Sales Rank: 3223
Customer Rating:
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Product Description
Panasonic VDR-M53 DVD Palmcorder Camcorder - Panasonic VDRM53 Record directly onto DVD-RAM or DVD-R discs for multiple recording and playback options. With DVD-RAM discs you never have to worry about erasing a recording or finding blank space. You can just start recording. DVD-RAM discs can also be played back in compatible devices, like select computers and home DVD-players. DVD-R discs are strong and versatile, and can also be played back on most home DVD players. You can also capture still images - still pictures - with this camcorder. You can record onto SD Memory Cards. These versatile, high-capacity storage cards are extremely small--about the size of a postage stamp. They work as digital film, letting you capture images and then transfer them to a compatible PC, TV, PDA, or other device equipped with an SD slot. It is an easy way to share your images with friends and family. Electronic Image Stabilization helps keep images super sharp by filtering out normal hand movements that can result in jitter. The 24x optical zoom acts like a telescope to produce close-up shots with extraordinary clarity. With variable zoom speeds, you can adjust how fast the camcorder lens moves from wide-angle to full telescope. In addition, the digital zoom ratio can be increased up to an extraordinary 800x. Now that's close up! But the most fun is that you're recording straight onto DVD discs so you can kiss those tapes good-bye as you say hello to the VDR-M53 Palmcorder from Panasonic.SD/MMC Slot for still images (media not included)Auto & Manual FocusLow Light Mode Sensitivity Selector12 Lux Minimum IlluminationBuilt-in Stereo MicrophoneFade In/OutStill Photo Self TimerCompatible with 8cm DVD-R (general v2.0) & DVD-RAM (v2.1)Wind Noise ReductionDisc Remaining IndicatorCold Accessory ShoeComposite (RCA) OutputS-Video OutputUSB 2.0 PortIncludes -Multi A/V Cable (RCA & S-Video), Lithium-
Product Specification
- BatteriesIncluded:
- 1
- Binding:
- Electronics
- Brand:
- Panasonic
- DisplaySize:
- 2.5 inches
- EAN:
- 0037988253135
- Feature:
- 1/6-inch CCD imager with 680K resolution
Compatible with DVD-RAM and DVD-R formats
24x optical zoom with digital image stabilization
2.5-inch diagonal color LCD
Disc navigation feature for easy on-camcorder video viewing - FloppyDiskDriveDescription:
- None
- Label:
- Panasonic
- Manufacturer:
- Panasonic
- MaximumFocalLength:
- 50.4 millimeters
- MinimumFocalLength:
- 2.1 millimeters
- Model:
- VDR-M53P-S
- OpticalZoom:
- 24 unknown-units
- ProductGroup:
- Photography
- Publisher:
- Panasonic
- Studio:
- Panasonic
- Title:
- Panasonic VD-RM53 DVD Camcorder w/24x Optical Zoom
- UPC:
- 037988253135
- MPN:
- VDR-M53P-S
Customer Reviews
Good camera
I've bought this camera about a year ago and I am very happy with it. The batery charges fast and lasts long, the movies are good in quality (clear, not blured, the colors come out exactly the same) and the camera is light enough. The only problem I've had so far is that you cannot record in the dark - the movie comes out darker than it seemed and you can hardly see anything. Otherwise I am more than happy with the camera....
7/13/2006 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews
I would not buy it again.
If you buy this camera, remember tobuy also additional DVD copy software (IntelVideo Copy - around $70), plus only Panasonic DVD-Ram mini DVD disks (also expensive). Also, after my experience, if you erase one DVD-ram disc at least twice, on the third use the movie will have many video or audio problems. Not knowing this problem, I ruined my friend's baby shower video. Panasonic customer service is not helpful at all. A representative was even surprised that my camera does not have USB cable!!!...
1/30/2006 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews
Can't edit on my PC
I bought this camera because of consumer reports great reviews.But I'm bound and determined to get my images onto my PC.I purchased a DVD-RAM compatible drive for my PC and still can't get it to recongnize either DVD-RAM or DVD-R disks.Do I need special software?And if so what?Roxio DVD builder is not doing the trick.Other than that, the camera works great, images and sound are clear, and camera is easy to opperate.If you figure out a new cell phone, you can figure out this....
1/5/2006 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews
No USB Port, does not use DVD-RW that is compatible with most drives and dvd players
Has good features, but the biggest downsides are it does not have a USB port and it uses DVD-RAM discs (re-writable) which do not work on most of the DVD players.Note that it does not use DVD-RW discs that come with most notebooks and desktop computers and allow re-writing.So there seems to be virtually no way to transfer your videos to your computer, other than buying a DVD Multi drive that can read DVD-RAM discs....
1/1/2006 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews
great camera BUT
It does not have any USB connectivity. There is no way to hook this up to your computer except through the TV type of hookups. Other than that it works great.You need a software to convert the DVD to something els to be able to edit it on your computer though (to edit movie and make copies)I like that it write direct to DVD so if you don't want to edit it, there is no need to bother with the computer.Be aware it only works with certain types of DVD's. Won't work with DVD-RW. Has to be DVD-r and...
12/18/2005 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews
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