Panasonic VDR-D50 DVD Camcorder

The camcorder combines the power of a 42x optical zoom with the quality of an 800,000-pixel CCD sensor for exceptional results.

The VDR-50 has an advanced optical image stabiliser, which is activated 4,000 times a second to correct blur caused by subject movement and camera shake. It also comes with a special photo mode for SD and SDHC cards, and is equipped with a superb 2.7” LCD screen on which you can monitor your creations.

The VDR-50 also includes several scene modes and white balance settings.

Explore everything the world of digital video has to offer with the VDR-50 from Panasonic. CCD sensor (in pixels)=1/6" CCD sensor 800,000 pixels MPEG2 video recording Panasonic lens Media=DVD Viewfinder=0.33" colour viewfinder 113,000 pixels LCD Screen=2.7" LCD screen (6.85 cm) 123,000 pixels Sensitivity (lux)=2 Colour nocturnal vision Optical Zoom=42x at variable speeds Digital Zoom=Up to 2000x Image Stabiliser=Advanced O.I.S.

Focus=AF/manual Manual and automatic focusing Photo Mode=Yes Maximum resolution on memory card (in pixels)=640 x 480 Memory Card=SD and HCSD Supplied Media=- Sound=Stereo sound 2-channel Dolby Digital 2 audio recording Microphone zoom Wind noise reduction Webcam Function/ mini films=No Audio Output=No Audio Input=No Video Output=AV output Video Input=No DV in (IEEE1394, FireWire)=No DV out (IEEE1394, FireWire)=No Computer Interface=USB 2.0 and PictBridge Wireless Function=No Compatible Platforms=PC and Mac Supplied Software=VideoCam Suite 1.0 Possible power supply=Lithium-ion battery Accessories included=External charger, lithium-ion battery, AV cable, manual lens cap, PC cable Weight (in grams)=400 Dimensions=52.8 x 89.5 x 128.6 mm Other Functions=Focal aperture: F/1.9 in wide angle and F/4.3 in telephoto Focal length: 1.8 - 75.6 mm Equivalent in 35 mm: video [4:3] 34.5 - 1449 mm / [16:9] 33.2 - 1393 mm Shutter speed: 1/25 - 1/8000s in video mode and 1/25 - 1/500s in photo mode White balance: auto, indoor, outdoor, white set Daylight compensation Faders: white and black Quick start mode: 1.7 seconds Joystick navigation Manual=Information available soon