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Panasonic VDR-D250 DVD CamcorderWith the Panasonic VDR-D250 DVD Camcorder, Panasonic once again stepped in the league of innovation by providing consumers with high technology featured camcorders. Panasonic said in CES 06 event that it will stick with three CCDs and OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) technology in several new additions to its digital camcorder product line in 2006.

The large LCD size of 2.7” renders the splendid image displays that are captured with 6:9 widescreen format recording technology. Even faraway object can be shot with superior sharpness and color staging with camcorders 10x optical zoom. The SD Memory Card slot facilitates enhanced memory feature. Support for high-speed USB 2.0 connectivity adds to the limit of features by connecting to any PC with in box provided USB cable and video editing software.

The must have camcorder of every user whether Pro or neophyte will be available for purchase in the month of May at a sum of $899.95.

Panasonic VDR-D250 DVD Camcorder Features Include:

  • 3 CCDs
  • 2.7” 16:9 LCD
  • 16:9 widescreen format recording
  • 10x optical zoom
  • 2.3 mega-pixel still image recording
  • SD Memory Card slot, high-speed USB 2.0 plus USB cable and video editing software.

    Panasonic VDR-D250 DVD Camcorder Specifications:

    Power SupplyDC 7.2 / 7.9 V
    Power Consumption (SP mode, DVD-RAM)4.5 W (EVF) 4.8 W (LCD)
    Weight (w/o Battery)555 g
    Dimensions (W x H x D)63 x 87 x 136 mm
    LENS SECTION
    Image Sensor1/6" CCD x 3 (800 k x 3pixel Total/ 400 k x 3 [4:3], 380 k x 3 [16:9] (Motion Picture) / 530 k x 3 [4:3], 400 k x 3 [16:9](Still Picture) Effective)
    F ValueF1.8 (wide) - 2.8(tele)
    Optical Zoom10x Variable Speed Zoom
    Focal Length2.45 - 24.5 mm
    Filter Diameter37 mm
    Lens BrandPanasonic
    CAMERA SECTION
    Minimum Illumination1Lux (Colour Night View)
    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)
    Monitor2.7" 16:9 LCD (123 k pixels)
    OSD Language 
    MicrophoneStereo
    Date recordingAuto Date (in Data Code)
    Fade In/OutBlack / White
    AWB IR SensorYes
    Image StabilizerS. I. S.
    Digital Zoom25 x / 700 x
    Cinema Mode-
    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: [4:3] 1760 x 1320  2.3MEGA, or 1280 x 960  1.0MEGA, or 640 x 480  0.3MEGA, / [16:9] 1760 x 992  1.7MEGA
    Slide ShowYes
    DPOF/DCFYes
    Disk NavigationYes
    TERMINALS
    S-Video OutputOut
    Video OutputOut
    Audio OutputOut
    Microphone (Stereo mini)Yes
    USB2.0 High Speed
    Accessory ShoeCold
    Tally LEDYes
    Access LEDYes
    STANDARD ACCESSORIES
    AC Adaptor1 Battery Charge Type
    Battery PackLithium - Ion
    StrapYes
    Free Style Remote-
    AV CableAV/S Multi
    IR RemoteYes
    PC CableUSB
    Lens CapYes
    CD-ROMDVD-MovieAlbumSE4.2 / DVDfunSTUDIO 2.4