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Although Panasonic has produced one solid MiniDV camcorder after another, the feature-strapped, DVD-based VDR-M75 just doesn't measure up.
Specifications:General
* Video input type * Camcorder
* Digital zoom * 240 x
* Optical sensor size * 1/4.5 in
* Optical sensor type * CCD
* Min illumination * 1 lux
* Digital video input format * MPEG-2
* Image stabilizer * Electronic
* Min shutter speed * 1/4 sec
* Max shutter speed * 1/4000 sec
* Shooting modes * Digital photo mode
* Shooting programs * Low light, Spotlight, Sports mode, Surf & snow, Portrait mode
* White balance * Custom, Presets, Automatic
* White balance presets * Indoor, Outdoor
* Exposure modes * Program, Automatic
Lens System
* Lens aperture * F/1.8-2.3
* Optical zoom * 10 x
* Lens system type * Zoom lens
* Min focal length * 3.2 mm
* Max focal length * 32 mm
* Filter size * 30.5 mm
* Manual focus * Manual, Automatic
* Macro focus range * 2cm
* Zoom adjustment * Motorized drive
Memory / Storage
* Media type * 3" DVD-R, 3" DVD-RAM
* Image storage * Fine JPEG 1280 x 960 : 27 - With 16MB card, Normal JPEG 1280 x 960 : 36 - With 16MB card, Economy JPEG 1280 x 960 : 54 - With 16MB card
Viewfinder / Display
* Display type * LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
* Display form factor * Rotating
* Display resolution * 120,000 pixels
* Viewfinder color support * Color
Audio Input
* Audio input type * Microphone
* Microphone type * Built-in
* Microphone operation mode * Stereo
Expansion / Connectivity
* Connections * 1 x Microphone, 1 x Composite video/audio (input/output), 1 x USB
* Expansion slots * 1 SD Memory Card
* Cables included * A/V cable, USB cable
Additional Features
* Video input features * 16:9 widescreen mode, USB 2.0 compatibility, Backlight compensation
* Remote control * Remote control - Infrared
* Software type * Drivers & Utilities
* Included accessories * Lens cap, Cleaning cloth, Camcorder shoulder strap
Power
* Power supply included * Power adapter + battery charger - External
Physical Characteristics
* Width * 2 in
* Depth * 4.8 in
* Height * 3.4 in
* Weight * 1.1 lbs
Review: The good: Easy to operate; AC adapter can charge batteries; decent instruction manual; accessory shoe; less expensive than most DVD camcorders.
The bad: Mediocre video quality; very few manual controls; some buttons are poorly designed; no video light; DVD-RAM media creates playback headaches; poor menus on finalized DVDs.
Source: http://reviews.cnet.com/
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