| | |  | Sports and Outdoors | Home » » Panasonic VDR-D310 3.1MP 3CCD DVD Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom | | | | | | | Description: | | Easy shooting and viewing. When it comes to shooting videos, simpler is better. Flip a single switch to start recording. When you're done shooting, you can view your pictures right away on a DVD player. Whether you're recording a special event or just taking a few casual shots, the DVD Palmcorder camcorder is perfect for people who like to take it easy when they're taking videos. | | | Features: | |
• 3-megapixel, 3CCD imaging system
• Multi-format recording; DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R DL, DVD-R compatible
• Leica Dicomar lens
• Large 2.7-inch widescreen LCD
• One-Touch Navigation for easy, intuitive setting and shooting
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 9.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 7.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 6.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 1.12 pounds | | Package Length:
| 9.4 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.9 inches | | Package Height:
| 5.3 inches | | Package Weight:
| 3.15 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 11 reviews |
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39 of 39 found the following review helpful:
 Panasonic VDR-D310: Well worth the cost and the waitMay 27, 2007
By J.B. King, esq.
I've been searching for what, for me, would be a versatile, quality digital camcorder for over a year, both online and in various local stores. I have not owned a camcorder before (although I've used a friend's), devoting myself primarily to still photography with my Nikon D70. I wanted high quality visual images, especially under conditions of available light indoors, as well as fine stereo sound. I wanted a camcorder that would produce good results when on "automatic" but would also be readily customizable when conditions, or my desire to be creative, called for it.
In the week and a half I have had the camcorder after ordering it from Amazon, I have found the Panasonic VDR-D310 to deliver all of the above, and then some. I have been especially impressed with its performance under lower lighting conditions (within reasonable ranges, of course). An indoor video I took just last night of my wife showing our 2-year-old granddaughter how to color with crayons, taken under available incandescent light, was warm and well exposed. The results were outstanding. Videos taken outdoors are superb.
I have shown this camcorder's videos on our new HDTV, and they sparkle there. Stereo sound is true and clear as well.
I do suggest that Panasonic improve the versatility of the computer-editing software it packs with this camcorder. (One can edit the videos on the camcorder itself, however.)
I highly recommend this camcorder.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Great Camcorder!Nov 20, 2007
By JM Smith
The picture quality for this camcorder is superb. I was very, very pleased with the product. It also does well under low light conditions and you can purchase a video dc light (cheap) to attach to the top of camcorder for low light and night shots. It does not have a built in light, but this does not seem to effect the image quality.
I bought it to film and pop out the DVD to play on the DVD player. I can't say much about the software since I probably won't ever use it, but if you are looking for high-quality camcorder just for filming, I rate this one Number 1 !!!
11 of 13 found the following review helpful:
Great CamcorderJul 12, 2007
By J. Lampe
This is a great camcorder. Lots of options and great video quality. The camera functionality isn't the greatest but its a camcorder not a camera. I was really suprized by the great performance of the low light functionality.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Enough Horsepower for the casual userDec 30, 2007
By Joel Miller
What I liked:
Using the "Joystick" to access the menus was easy and intuitive.
No noise from the CD mechanism on your finished video.
Plug-in for an external microphone.
Worked well under low light conditions.
Overall easy to use and operate.
DVD format is easy to play on your home entertainment system.
What I didn't like:
You must use the charger/adapter to finalize a disk. The battery pack must be removed to access the camera plug-in for the charger.
The built-in still camera is a joke, my old 2.1 MP camera is much better.
If you intend to use your video for any other purpose, you video files must be converted to another format - this can be difficult and time consuming for the casual user.
Overall impression:
If you just want a solid, easy to use video camcorder, this will fit the bill.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Panasonic VDR-D310Nov 24, 2007
By Bert Zylstra
This was my first video camera. I do have 3 other still cameras and take a lot of pictures. I wanted a video camera where I could also take stills and not have to switch cameras. The Panasonic D310 does this beautifully. The 3.1 megapixel creates great still pictures and you can switch back to video right away. I found it easy to use, the stereo mic works great and is sensitive enough to pick up even muttered sounds (which you sometimes don't want recorded). I bought an extra battery as I found one is not enough if shooting a wedding or family party. I am totally pleased with the enclosed software as I can edit my videos and put differen parts together before saving to a regular DVD. I would certainly recommend this product particularly to beginning video buffs.
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