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Panasonic VDR-D200 CamcorderIn the new launches at CES06 Panasonic unveils 2006 DV & DVD cams, the VDR-D200 was one of the debuting star at launch.

The super attributed camcorder has the capability of 30x optical zoom hence making it possible to appear distant subjects enlarged and appear to be right up close hence allowing vibrant shots of both motion and still pictures. The ability to capture still images at a resolution of up to 1640 x 480 pixels is remarkable.

The subject can be targeted using either 2.5” high resolution rendering LCD or using the color view finder. Built in LED light, DVD Movie Album, DVD fun Studio and Imx 2 software altogether with many more to elaborate vivid features makes the product a stunning features camcorder among the same competitive range of products. SD Memory Card slot to make sure the capability of adding up more memory to VDR-D200.

The estimated time of arrival for VDR-D200 is January and it will available for $599.95

Panasonic VDR-D200 Camcorder Features Include:

  • 2.5” LCD, color viewfinder
  • 30x optical zoom
  • SD Memory Card slot
  • Built in LED light,
  • DVD Movie Album, DVD fun Studio and Imx 2 software.

    Panasonic VDR-D200 Camcorder Specifications:

    Power SupplyDC 7.2 / 7.9 V
    Power Consumption (SP mode, DVD-RAM)3.5 W (EVF) 3.9 W (LCD)
    Weight (w/o Battery)480 g
    Dimensions (W x H x D)53 x 87 x 129 mm
    LENS SECTION
    Image Sensor1/6" CCD (680 k, Total/340 k (Motion Picture) Effective)
    F ValueF1.8 (wide) - 3.9(tele)
    Optical Zoom30x Variable Speed Zoom
    Focal Length1.9 - 57 mm
    Filter Diameter30.5 mm
    Lens BrandPanasonic
    CAMERA SECTION
    Minimum Illumination2 Lux (MAGIC PIX)
    FocusAF / Manual
    White BalanceAuto / White Set / Indoor / Outdoor
    IrisAuto / Manual
    Scene ModeSports / Portrait / Low Light / Spot Light / Surf & Snow
    Backlight CompensationYes
    EVF0.3" Color (123 k pixels)
    Monitor2.5" LCD (105 k pixels)
    OSD Language 
    MicrophoneStereo
    Date recordingAuto Date (in Data Code)
    Fade In / OutBlack / White
    AWB IR SensorYes
    Image StabilizerS. I. S.
    Digital Zoom50 x / 1000 x
    Cinema ModeYes
    Self TimerYes (Only Photo)
    DISC SECTION
    Applicable Disc8cm DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1/ 8cm DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0 / 8cm DVD-RW Ver1.1 2 x-speed (2 x / 1 x)
    Moving Picture Recording FormatMPEG2: DVD Video Recording: DVD-RAM / -RW  DVD Video: DVD-RW / -R
    Audio Recording FormatDolby Digital (Dolby AC3)
    Audio Playback FormatDolby Digital (Dolby AC3) / MPEG1 Audio Layer 2 / LPCM
    Recording ModeXP/SP/LP  XP: 9 Mbps / VBR, SP:5 Mbps / VBR, LP: 2.5 Mbps / VBR
    Recording TimeXP: 18 min. / SP: 37 min. / LP: 75 min. (w / one side RAM disc)
    Cue/ReviewF / R
    SkipF / R
    Jog Dialw / Joy-Stick
    Thumbnail Display8 Scenes / Page
    EditingDelete / Divide / Combine
    CounterLinear Time Counter (Only scene unit)
    Disc (Tape) Remaining IndicationYes
    Speaker Volumew / Zoom Volume
    CARD SECTION
    Card SlotSD
    Still PicturesJPEG  Picture size: 640 x 480  0.3MEGA
    Slide ShowYes
    DPOF/DCFYes
    Disk NavigationYes
    TERMINALS
    S-Video OutputOut
    Video OutputOut
    Audio OutputOut
    Microphone (Stereo mini)-
    USB2.0 High Speed
    Accessory Shoe-
    Tally LED-
    Access LED (DSC)Yes
    STANDARD ACCESSORIES
    AC AdaptorYes (1 Battery Charge Type)
    Battery Pack Lithium - Ion
    StrapYes
    Free Style Remote-
    AV CableAV / S Multi
    IR Remote-
    PC CableUSB
    Lens CapYes
    CD-ROMDVD-MovieAlbumSE4.2 / DVDfunSTUDIO 2.4 / Imx VCD/DVD2.0