Panasonic VDR-D210 DVD Camcorder with 32x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

compact, easy 2 use, high quality of sound & zoom. make sure you buy the case apart since it doesn't come with it.

Sure this camera was good 4 4 months & about 12 uses. Then when we used it the last time, the battery died. The camera shut down & we were never able 2 power it back up again, even plugged directly into the wall itself, bypassing the battery. I called Panasonic & they gave me some verification number & an address 2 get it fixed, they also said they'd send me some papers which I never recieved. I sent it 2 the service center & they just called me & told me that they need a flat rate of $211 before they even touch it! I only paid $198 4 it. I am so mad, I cannot afford 2 give them $211! I am at a loss here. Why do these companies make junk! I will NEVER BUY PANASONIC AGAIN!

great camera. very small & easy 2 hold. picture crystal clear. used a sony disc & had no problem. very pleased.

I received this camcorder two weeks ago, but tried it out over this past weekend. It is very simple 2 operate & picture is great. I am glad I bought one, & would highly recommend this product.

Okay. There are some things you must know about the Panasonic VDR-D210 before you buy it. If you are wanting 2 make videos & edit them on the computer/upload them onto Youtube, then look else where. This Camcorder is not 4 you. If you want 2 record memories onto a Disk & cherish them 4 the rest of your life (sounds very cheesy I know), then get this Camcorder. I am a proud Panasonic Consumer & this Camcorder does what it's supposed 2 do. It has very nice Picture Quality, especially in Daytime. It has okay video quality at night. The Panasonic has a lot of features 2 it that I really like about their Camcorders. Something about their camcorders just draws me in. If you're looking 4 a Camcorder 4 Video Transfer onto your Computer 2 edit it, your best bet is investing a little bit more of your money 2 buy a Pansonic VDR-D230 (my Camcorder).

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Not Computer Friendly/ No USB Slot

Recommended if you just want 2 make memories & share them with Family. Not Recommended if you want 2 transfer onto Computer.
Overall Grade* B
Jordan

Forget about tapes. Panasonic VDRD-210 DVD Camcorder records directly on 8cm DVD formats which can be played on virtually any DVD player. You can even insert it into your computer's DVD drive 4 easy transfer into your PC 4 editing, enhancement, & sharing on the Internet or email, Got a new widescreen TV? The VDR-D210 recorrds in both 4:3 standard & 16:9 widescreen modes. Images are naturally preserved. The stereo microphone on the VDR-D210 features a zoom funtion that focuses the sound as you zoom the lens onto a desired subject 4 clear, realistic audio quality. This model incorporates Soft-Skin Mode 4 more faithful skin tones. Be it 4 home or travel, this compact camcorder offers value & features that make it easy 2 own, use, & enjoy. Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.) Minimum Illumination - 2 Lux (Magic Pix) Manual Focus Ring Image Sensor (Effective) - 4 - 3 -- 340K x 3, 16 - 9 -- 460K x 3 / CCD = 680,000 pixels Aperture - F1.8 (Wide), F3.7 (Tele) White Balance - Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, Manual High Speed Shutter - 1/60 - 1/8000 Second (Moving Picture) Iris - AutoFocus/Manual Backlight Compensation Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) - 0.33 Wide (113 Pixels), Color Soft-Skin Mode MagicPix Images Stereo Zoom Microphone with Wind Noise Reduction Date Recording - Auto Date (in Date Code) Shoot in Standard Mode 4 - 3 or in Wide Mode 16 - 9 On-Screen Display Languages - English, French, Spanish Uses these DVD Discs - 8cm DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1, 8cm DVD-R, 8cm DVD-RW, DVD-R 4 DL Ver. 3.0 Cue & Review - Forward/Reverse Skip - Forward/Reverse Recording Mode - XP, SP, LP Unit Dimensions - 3.76 W x 3.36 H x 5.96 D; Weight - 1.078 lbs.