| | |  | -Digital Camera Battery | Home » » » Panasonic VDR-D50 DVD Camcorder with 42x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom | | | | | | | Description: | | 42x Optical Zoom Advanced OIS 2.7" Wide LCD DVD-RAM -RW- R -R Dual Layer SD Card Slot Color Viewfinder Instant On LCD/EVF USB 2.0HS Shooting Guide Lines One Touch Navigation Help Mode Soft Skin Mode Video Suite 1.0 editing s/w included | | | Features: | |
• Capture video direct to DVD
• 42x optical zoom
• Panasonic's Advanced Mega OIS technology
• Widescreen LCD
• One-Touch Navigation for easy, intuitive setting and shooting
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 5.06 inches | | Product Width:
| 2.09 inches | | Product Height:
| 3.54 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.88 pounds | | Package Length:
| 9.45 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.85 inches | | Package Height:
| 4.8 inches | | Package Weight:
| 2.73 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 17 reviews |
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29 of 33 found the following review helpful:
 Panasonic DVD Palmcorder Model VDR-D50P/PCJun 25, 2008
By Howard R. Gain
Panasonic Camcorder, Model VDR-D50P/PC
July 31, 2008 Update to below comment, solution found to reinstall software on "VISTA". To reinstall the software, the "restore to an earlier date" function was utilized to restore the computer to a date prior to the date the software was initially installed. CAUTION - Using the "restore to an earlier date" may delete files subsequent to the restoration date.
I have had no experience operating a camcorder until I purchased this one. Detailed instructions come with the unit and once I became acquainted with some of its many functions, I found it very enjoyable to use. The clarity of the movies recorded on DVD and photos stored on the SD card is of superior quality. Both, the movies stored on the DVD and pictures stored on the SD card can be viewed on TV by connecting the camcorder to the TV via the cable that comes with the unit. (I found that the DVD might have to be finalized first).
The software that comes with the camcorder which is advertised to allow editing of movies (particularly designed for "VISTA") does not seem to want to download into my computer. I have contacted Panasonic on the problem twice already, but the technicians were unable to help me install the software. I suggested that the software might be faulty, and asked for another disk, but have had no further response from Panasonic since the latter part of May 2008. Hopefully I can get the software to work on my "Windows VISTA". As that was one of the features I desired when I purchased the camcorder.
25 of 28 found the following review helpful:
 BEWARE - cannot record movies to SD card!Nov 09, 2008
By xt56kxz84jg
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Despite Amazon.com's product description saying:
"When it comes to shooting videos, simpler is better. Panasonic DVD camcorders make it exceptionally easy to capture your precious memories directly onto several DVD formats (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R/DL) and SD Cards."
this camcorder is INCAPABLE of recording videos to SD cards.
Go to the Panasonic website and download the manual to see for yourself.
Here's a quote from p. 26 of the manual: "Motion pictures cannot be recorded on an SD card with this unit."
Apparently, only still photos can be recorded to SD cards with this camcorder.
This is despite the fact that SD cards are now up to 8GB, well in excess of the capacity of a DVD.
11 of 12 found the following review helpful:
 Problems with finalizationOct 16, 2008
By Donna Earley
I bought this camera and have used it a few times. I had no problem with finalization at first, but the 2nd time that I used it I have gotten "finalization failed" messages, although I can watch the videos on the camera, it can't download to my pc because the finalization failed which is required to download it. This is quite frustrating. I'm trying to reach tech support for assistance but if anyone has experienced this, please let me know. I do not have Vista, I have XP Pro.
7 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Best product Economical as well as TechnicalFeb 03, 2009
By Jinan Shah
I was looking for Camcorder Which is easy to operate even for my parents. As they are not that much into computer, I decided to go for dvd camcorder.
I seen the same range Canon and Sony camcorders. Problem with Canon Camcorder is it comes with many switches, which can turn into complex operations. I also believe that Optical image stabilizer is better than Electronic Image stabilizer.
This camcorder is coming with 42X optical zoom!! which is quite higher...It also comes with Advance O.I.S....When I seen the operation mode..
Trust me, it is very simple to use...even a kid can operate it. I made my mind and I just bought it. I went to India and show it to my parents. We bought Sony mini DVD-RW discs.
When I seen the result of camera in 34 inch tv, I was so surprised with the video quality and sound quality....It was really good. I am pure technical guy and If I am looking for DVD camcorder option, I should say, this camera deserve its place. I strongly recommend this product. Thanks.
19 of 25 found the following review helpful:
Great Camcorder for the $$$$May 04, 2008
By Bob Wallace
Panasonic VDR-D50 DVD Camcorder with 42x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom The Panasonic VDR-D50 DVD Camcorder with 42x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom is easy to use, light weight, and decent video quality. I recommend it to anyone who wants a relatively inexpensive camcorder without sacrificing much.
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