Panasonic VDR-D250

alaTest has collected and analyzed 30 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the value for money and usability. The zoom and battery also get good feedback, but there are some critical reviews about the resolution.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic VDR-D250 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 79/100 = Good quality.

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Panasonic VDR-D250 First Impressions Camcorder Review - Panasonic DVD Camcorders

 

Since its inception, we have qualified the DVD format as one offering ease of use at the expense of image quality. While Sony has made major strides last year and this year in the DVD market, Panasonic has quick to push the boundaries. The Panasonic...

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Amazon review summary for the Panasonic VDR-D250

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of the Panasonic VDR-D250 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

zoom, image quality, value for money

100% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Great 3CCD camcorder when using Adobe Premiere Pro

 

I use my VDR-D250 to shoot in-house product reviews and commercials. The 3CCD allows me to create green screen backdrops and provides a quality picture. The built-in microphone is sensitive enough to pickup a lot of ambient noises (which is great if...

I use my VDR-D250 to shoot in-house product reviews and commercials. The 3CCD allows me to create green screen backdrops and provides a quality picture. The built-in microphone is sensitive enough to pickup a lot of ambient noises (which is great if...

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Handy Camcorder

 

VDR-D250 produces really good movies and is an easy solution for those who want a quick recording without the hassle of transferring data to your computer. The camcorder is not a professional grade and is strictly meant for home use. It benefits from ...

Easy to use, DVD recording/preview, Good colours, Good battery life, Small size

Being a DVD camcorder needs 3 DVD for 1hr movie, Standard camcorder resolution

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Panasonic Palmcorder® VDR-D250 Camcorder

 

Easy to use, DVD recording/preview, Good colours, Good battery life, Small size

Being a DVD camcorder needs 3 DVD for 1hr movie, Standard camcorder resolution

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Handy Camcorder

 

VDR-D250 produces really good movies and is an easy solution for those who want a quick recording without the hassle of transferring data to your computer.

Easy to use, DVD recording/preview, Good colours, Good battery life, Small size

Being a DVD camcorder needs 3 DVD for 1hr movie, Standard camcorder resolution

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Handy Camcorder

 

Easy to use, DVD recording/preview, Good colours, Good battery life, Small size

Being a DVD camcorder needs 3 DVD for 1hr movie, Standard camcorder resolution

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Panasonic VDR-D250

 

Panasonic VDR-D250

Very Good & Easy to Operate. Good Qa;llity & Reasonable Price.

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panasonic DVD camcorder

 

the picture quality is great one of the best I have seen. The optical zoom is pretty good but I wish it was like 25X or more. The 3CCD is really a great improvement ot regular picture quality. I give 4 stars because the zoom could be more but overall a...

the picture quality is great one of the best I have seen. The optical zoom is pretty good but I wish it was like 25X or more. The 3CCD is really a great improvement ot regular picture quality. I give 4 stars because the zoom could be more but overall a...

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Best Camcorder among three different camcorders I used

 

I once used Canon ZR300 and elura100, but only this one can satisfy my need for vedeo quality.

Vedeo Effect is brillant ; Easy to handle ; Small size and cool appearance

No flashlight ; Still picture is still not that good

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Product Specifications

e.cam are a range of digital video cameras from Panasonic, which do more than just take great pictures. With a host of digital capabilities, these cameras give you entirely new ways to enjoy the images that you capture and expand your possibilities for more creative visual communications. PRODUCT FEATURES: Superior color, detail and gradation: 3CCD Camera System; Special high-performance imaging engine Crystal Engine; Capture even complex motion with precision: high quality MPEG 2 Engine; Extremely beautiful still pictures: 2.3-Megapixel Still Pictures Recording; Pull distant subjects right up close with 10x optical zoom; Shoot wide, view wide: high picture quality Wide Mode (16:9) and 2.7" LCD; Choose the media you want with multi-format ease: DVD-RAM, DVD-RW; DVD-R; Select the recording mode to match your needs: XP, SP, LP Mode; Easy operation with One-Touch Navigation & Joystick Control; Find out what each icon means: Help Mode; Index screen for simple searching: Quick Search & Access with Disc Navigator.

Audio Input

Microphone Operation Mode:Stereo
Type:Microphone

Camcorder Features

Low Lux / Night Mode: Yes

Digital Camera

Supported Flash Memory:SD Memory Card

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:5.4in
Height:3.4in
Weight:19.6oz
Width:2.5in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:2.7in
Diagonal Size (metric):6.9cm
Display Form Factor:Rotating
Type:LCD display

Exposure Parameters

Shooting Programs:Low light / Portrait mode / Sports mode / Spotlight / Surf & snow

Header

Manufacturer:Panasonic
Model:VDR-D250
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Panasonic DVD e.cam

Lens System

Lens Aperture:F/1.8-2.8
Max Focal Length:24.5mm
Min Focal Length:2.45mm
Optical Zoom:10
Type:Zoom lens

Optical Sensor

Camcorder Sensor Resolution:800Kpix
Optical Sensor Size:1/6"
Optical Sensor Size (metric):4.2 mm ( 1/6 ) / 4.2 mm ( 1/6" )
Optical Sensor Type:CCD
Sensor Qty:3CCD

Optical System

Image Stabilizer:Electronic

Video Input

Digital Scene Transition:Black & white fader
Digital Video Format:MPEG-2
Digital Zoom:700
Media Type:DVD-R (8cm) / DVD-RAM (8 cm) / DVD-RW (8 cm)
Shooting Modes:Digital photo mode
Still Image Format:JPEG
Type:Camcorder

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Color Support:Color
Viewfinder Type:LCD
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