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Panasonic VDR-M30 DVD-Camcorder

Panasonic VDR-M30 DVD-Camcorder

35 reviews

Jun, 2013

Positive
Usability (8)
Image quality (4)
Design (3)
Portability (1)
Memory (1)

Negative
Value for money (4)
Color (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 35 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviews about the portability and memory are generally positive. The design and image quality also get good feedback, but the color and value for money get less positive comments.

usability, image quality, design, memory, portability

value for money, color

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic VDR-M30 DVD-Camcorder is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 72/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review by: geeman (shopzilla.com)

Panasonic - Some bugs still to work out

Lightweight, easy to use, audio is fantanstic

Poor true color, low light, and auto focus

Dec, 2003

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Consumer review by: Gerry_Todd (shopzilla.com)

Why would you want tapes

On-site editing of videos on DVD. No tapes.

Expensive format to adopt. Average lens quality.

Nov, 2003

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Consumer review by: jeff (shopzilla.com)

Panasonic DVD video: not ready for prime time

a great idea, but not ready for prime time

instructions are horrible and it is difficult to learn

Nov, 2003

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Consumer review by: (shopzilla.com)

Panasonic Made it Work!! DVD Camcorders will rule!!

Best Solution for DVD Lovers and Camcorder Starters

Burn Time from PC (if used) is over 20 minutes

Aug, 2003

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Panasonic VDR-M30 DVD-Camcorder

alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 user reviews of the Panasonic VDR-M30 DVD-Camcorder from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com.

usability, image quality, design, memory

value for money

54% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2013

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Consumer review by: larkby (epinions.com)

I hate it. Buy mine on EBay tomorrow. Please!

I bought mine 10/9/2003. I'm selling it on EBay tomorrow (12/19/2005). 1) Panasonic tech support is appallingly bad: they hide the phone number, then require you to input tons of stuff just to talk to a person, then the person may not even know how to ...

They probably don't make it anymore. That's the "Pro

Bundled software sucks. Tech support sucks. DVD-RAM media sucks

Dec, 2005

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Consumer review by: Chris Twist (amazon.com)

Very good camcorder

I have owned this camera for about 1 year, and it has performed very well and is fully compatible with Windows XP. It produces very good quality and has been completely reliable.

I have owned this camera for about 1 year, and it has performed very well and is fully compatible with Windows XP. It produces very good quality and has been completely reliable. I suggest that you should buy wide-angle and telephoto accessory lenses....

Sep, 2005

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Consumer review by: T. Talbot (amazon.com)

Great Camera, but the software is horrible.

I bought this camera during xmas of 2003. The camera is really easy to use, but you need a Master's degree in computer programing to get the software to work. I have had little success in getting the usb connection to work. Still after struggling...

May, 2005

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Consumer review by: sammy (amazon.com)

crashes and destroys everything I've recorded

After less than two years, this recorder crashes and destroys everything I've recorded every time I try to record on a 60 minute DVD for more than 55 minutes. It works fine as long as I remember to stop it before 55 minutes, but losing everything...

May, 2005

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Consumer review by: biyoushi (epinions.com)

Good value for money buy...

If you trust what the previous reviewer has said then Panasonic should take note. However, my experience of the same camera during my last 2 months use has been very different. I bought the VDR-M30 as the first Video Recorder I have owned. I have used ...

Video quality, ease of use, onboard video editing, burn to DVD capability

Video editing software, still quality

Sep, 2004

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Product Specifications

The VDR-M30 uses either DVD-RAM or DVD-R discs, giving you multiple recording and playback options. DVD-R discs are tough and versatile, and can be played back on most home DVD players. However, DVD-RAM discs allow you to record and erase, just like videotapes. DVD-RAM discs can also be played back in compatible devices, like select computers and home DVD-players.The VDR-M30 not only lets you record onto DVD, but you can also record onto SD Memory Cards. SD cards are versatile, high-capacity storage cards that are extremely small - about the size of a postage stamp. They work as "digital film", letting you capture images and then transfer them to a PC, TV, PDA, or other device equipped with an SD slot.A single DVD-RAM disc can hold approximately 120 minutes of high-quality MPEG2 moving pictures in standard recording mode. You can also record in XTRA mode for the best picture quality possible for the remaining disc space.A new, compact drive and higher-density mounting help the VDR-M30 achieve a super-slim body, approximately 2