PANASONIC Panasonic Palmcorder VDR-D230 MiniDVD Camcorder Model: vdr-d230 (R) Condition: Reconditioned Description: MiniDVD format: The Panasonic VDR-D230 records directly onto DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R or –R Dual Layer discs. With DVD-RAM discs you never have to worry about erasing a recording or finding blank space—you can just start recording. 2.7" wide LCD: This screen delivers a clear picture of the action during recording and playback. The High Quality 16:9 option allows you to record in wide-screen mode. Zoom: The 32x optical zoom produces close-up shots with amazing clarity. Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS): This feature cancels the hand shake effect by stabilizing the image before it reaches the CCD. This is a very effective feature when using 32X zoom because it allows for zoom in/out without blur and shaking. One-touch navigation: The joystick allows you to have simple control for all menu items and is centrally located for easy use. As you shoot, just watch the image in the monitor and follow the instruction guide. Digital still mode: Use your camcorder as a camera to shoot digital images on SD™ memory cards—perfect for email. USB 2.0 interface: This convenient feature allows you to transfer still pictures and video to your PC at high speed over a USB cable. Format Format: MiniDVD/DVD Camcorders come in several different formats. The most common are MiniDV, MiniDVD, DVD, hard drive, Hi8 and VHS-C. See our Click & Learn library to find out which is the best format for you and your family. View full glossary Format: Camcorders come in several different formats. The most common are MiniDV, MiniDVD, DVD, hard drive, Hi8 and VHS-C. See our Click & Learn library to find out which is the best format for you and your family. MiniDVD/DVD LCD screen size LCD screen size: 2.7" LCD screens allow you to frame, playback, and edit whatever you're shooting without looking through an eyepiece. View full glossary LCD screen size: LCD screens allow you to frame, playback, and edit whatever you're shooting without looking through an eyepiece. 2.7" Remote control Remote control: No Indicates a remote control is packaged with the unit for remote operation. View full glossary Remote control: Indicates a remote control is packaged with the unit for remote operation. No Inputs and outputs USB 2.0 output USB 2.0 output: Yes USB is a standard connection port on most PCs. This will allow you to quickly and easily connect and sync the device with your computer. View full glossary USB 2.0 output: USB is a standard connection port on most PCs. This will allow you to quickly and easily connect and sync the device with your computer. Yes Firewire output Firewire output: No Also called i.Link and IEEE-1394, this connection transmits image and video data from your camera to your computer at speeds up to 400Mbps. View full glossary Firewire output: Also called i.Link and IEEE-1394, this connection transmits image and video data from your camera to your computer at speeds up to 400Mbps. No Analog input Analog input: No An analog input allows you to connect your analog camcorder or VCR to your digital camcorder and copy old tapes into a digital format. View full glossary Analog input: An analog input allows you to connect your analog camcorder or VCR to your digital camcorder and copy old tapes into a digital format. No Picture quality Optical zoom Optical zoom: 32x Optical zoom is a measure of how close to your subject the camera can focus using the physical lens assembly. View full glossary Optical zoom: Optical zoom is a measure of how close to your subject the camera can focus using the physical lens assembly. 32x Digital zoom length Digital zoom length: 1000x Once a camera reaches the limits of its optical zoom range, it can use the digital zoom to blow up the information being captured by the image sensor. Digital zoom can get you in closer than optical zoom, but often at the expense of picture quality. View full glossary Digital zoom length: Once a camera reaches the limits of its optical zoom range, it can use the digital zoom to blow up the information being captured by the image sensor. Digital zoom can get you in closer than optical zoom, but often at the expense of picture quality. 1000x HD Recording HD Recording: No High-definition camcorders use a larger image sensor than standard camcorders to capture video at true high-definition resolutions. This requires at least a 2.07 megapixel video sensor. Video captured with an HD camcorder will look great on your HDTV. View full glossary HD Recording: High-definition camcorders use a larger image sensor than standard camcorders to capture video at true high-definition resolutions. This requires at least a 2.07 megapixel video sensor. Video captured with an HD camcorder will look great on your HDTV. No Advanced imaging sensor Advanced imaging sensor: No CMOS sensors create much less video noise and consume less power than traditional sensors. 3CCD cameras use 3 image sensors to capture images, then combine the information to create an image that's much better than a single sensor could create. View full glossary Advanced imaging sensor: CMOS sensors create much less video noise and consume less power than traditional sensors. 3CCD cameras use 3 image sensors to capture images, then combine the information to create an image that's much better than a single sensor could create. No Low light mode Low light mode: Yes Low-light mode allows you to capture video in conditions with less than ideal lighting. View full glossary Low light mode: Low-light mode allows you to capture video in conditions with less than ideal lighting. Yes Built-in light Built-in light: Yes Camcorders with a built-in light will give you better results in low light conditions. Most built-in lights can be set to turn on automatically when needed. View full glossary Built-in light: Camcorders with a built-in light will give you better results in low light conditions. Most built-in lights can be set to turn on automatically when needed. Yes Image stabilization Image stabilization: Yes Electronic and optical image stabilization systems compensate for normal hand shakiness and movement for clearer pictures and smoother videos. View full glossary Image stabilization: Electronic and optical image stabilization systems compensate for normal hand shakiness and movement for clearer pictures and smoother videos. Yes Digital still capability Digital still capability Digital still capability: Yes A camcorder's ability to capture still images and store them on a memory card like a digital camera. View full glossary Digital still capability: A camcorder's ability to capture still images and store them on a memory card like a digital camera. Yes Resolution Resolution: 680K pixels Refers to the number of pixels a device is able to assign to pictures. The more pixels you have, the sharper the picture will look. View full glossary Resolution: Refers to the number of pixels a device is able to assign to pictures. The more pixels you have, the sharper the picture will look. 680K pixels Memory card slot Memory card slot: Yes These slots allow you to capture or transfer still photos to a memory card. View full glossary Memory card slot: These slots allow you to capture or transfer still photos to a memory card. Yes General features UPC 037988980314 Manufacturer's part number VDR-D230 Manufacturer Suggested Price: $449.99 Buy Now Only: $379.99 Weight: 6 lb