Panasonic DVD Palmcorder VDR-D220

Description: The Panasonic DVD Palmcorder VDR-D220 is a DVD-RAM (8 cm), DVD-RW (8 cm), and DVD-R (8cm)-based, consumer camcorder.Compared to other consumer camcorders on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $265.It includes MotionDV STUDIO software.

Pros: Supports manual focus, which helps savvy users to tape in hard-to-focus situations.This camcorder has optical image stabilization, which generally delivers steadier images at long zoom ranges than electronic stabilization found in most camcorders.In addition, frequent travelers will appreciate how relatively little it weighs, only 17.6 ounces.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A consumer camcorder, suited for recording video directly to DVD.

Value: Given its very inexpensive price, this camcorder has great features for the money.

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• Manufacturer: Panasonic
• Part Number: VDR-D220P

• General

• Product Type Camcorder
• Digital Zoom 1000 x
• Optical Sensor Size 1/6"
• Optical Sensor Type CCD
• Min Illumination 2 lux
• Analog Video Format NTSC
• Digital Video Format MPEG-2
• Image Stabilizer Optical
• Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec
• Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec
• Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
• White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
• White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
• Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
• Widescreen Video Capture Yes

• Main Features

• Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 0.46 megapixels
• Color Support Color
• Still Image Format JPEG
• TV Tuner None

• Memory / Storage

• Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
• Floppy Drive None
• Image Storage JPEG 640 x 480, JPEG 640 x 360
• Media Type DVD-R (8cm), DVD-RW (8 cm), DVD-RAM (8 cm)
• Recording Speed LP, SP, XP

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 2.3 mm - 73.6 mm - F/1.8-3.7
• Focal Length 2.3 mm - 73.6 mm
• Lens Aperture F/1.8-3.7
• Optical Zoom 32 x
• Lens system type Zoom lens
• Min focal length 2.3 mm
• Max focal length 73.6 mm
• Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
• Filter Size 37 mm
• Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

• Additional Features

• Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
• Digital Still Camera Function Yes
• Additional Features DPOF support, Auto power save, PictBridge support, Built-in help guide, USB 2.0 compatibility, Backlight compensation, Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording
• Time Code Yes
• Software MotionDV STUDIO, Drivers & Utilities
• Included Accessories Lens cap

• Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type LCD
• Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.33 in
• Viewfinder Resolution 113,000 pixels

• Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color

• Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type None

• Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in
• Microphone Features Zoom, Wind noise reduction

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x S-Video output
• Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

• Audio Input

• Audio input type Microphone
• Microphone type Built-in
• Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
• Microphone Technology Electret condenser

• System Requirements for PC Connection

• Operating System Support MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000
• Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive
• System Requirements Details Windows 2000/ME/XP - Dual Pentium III

• Miscellaneous

• Cables Included A/V cable

• Power

• Power Device Power adapter - External

• Battery

• Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )

• Viewfinder / Display

• Display Form Factor Rotating
• Display Format 123,000 pixels
• Viewfinder Color Support Color

• Physical Characteristics

• Width 2.6 in
• Depth 5.6 in
• Height 3.6 in
• Weight 1.1 lbs

Panasonic

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.panasonic.com/
• Address: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America, Secaucus, NJ. 07094
• Phone: 800/662-3537