Panasonic VDR-D200
Panasonic VDR-D200 Press Release
Panasonic introduces the new Panasonic VDR-D200 DVD camcorder that captures crisp, high-resolution digital video on convenient 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD-RAM discs. “The DVD-RAM format allows non-linear editing right in the camcorder, and gives the greatest flexibility in re-recording,” explains Rudy Vitti, national marketing manager, Panasonic Optical Group. “And for added compatibility, consumers can also record onto DVD-R and DVD-RW discs, which will play back in most standard DVD players.” Panasonic?s 2006 line offers the advantages of DVD recording technology starting with a suggested retail price of $599.95, with the DVD camcorder model Panasonic D200.
DVD recording
The Panasonic VDR D200 features 30x optical zoom, a color viewfinder, 2.5 inch LCD, SD card slot, joystick control for easy, one-finger navigation, VGA still recording, built-in LED color enhancement light and Hi-speed USB 2.0 interface. “This is one of the fastest-growing digital video markets”, said Vitti. “DVD camcorders are a logical choice for consumers who want to capture and preserve their personal memories with the high image quality combined with the convenience of the universal DVD format.”
Features
* 30x optical zoom
* Color viewfinder
* 2.5 inch LCD display
* Secure Digital memory card slot
* Built-in LED light
* DVD Movie Album fun Studio software
* Lmx2 software
* Hi-speed USB 2.0 interface
* Retail price $599.95
Panasonic VDR-D200 Reviews
CamcorderInfo has a review up of the Panasonic VDR-D200 and writes, “The Panasonic VDR-D200 is essentially the same camcorder as the VDR-D100 but with a video light (a feature of dubious value) and some still features that you’re better off not using. Should you buy it? Probably not. We liked the VDR-D100 well enough, but this $100 upgrade is a fool’s buy. The only reason you would really want to take such inferior quality stills would be for continuity control (costumes, prop placement, lighting, etc.) in a professional or pro-striving video. Honestly, there’s little chance that anyone in that demographic is looking for a camcorder in the low-end DVD market. So why did they put these features on? It’s a quick and easy upgrade which allows them to mark the price up a little. … Panasonic has some great options in the camcorder market, but this is not one of them.” Link.
