Dec 12, 2006

Panasonic : VDR-D300

Panasonic VDR-D300 is the most professional broadcasting cameras use the 3CCD system. In a 1CCD system, all of the incoming light information is processed by the same CCD. The more advanced 3CCD system uses three distinct CCDs for processing, so there is absolutely no light loss. You can see the results in beautifully rendered images with vivid colour, fine detail, and rich gradation. It has Superior image quality, multi format recording ( DVDRAM, DVD-R/RW ), 10X optical zoom and High Picture Quality Wide Mode (16:9) on 2.7" Wide LCD Screen.

3CCD Camera System
Most professional broadcasting cameras use the 3CCD system. In a 1CCD system, all of the incoming light information is processed by the same CCD. The more advanced 3CCD system uses three distinct CCDs for processing, so there is absolutely no light loss. You can see the results in beautifully rendered images with vivid colour, fine detail, and rich gradation.

* Leica Dicomar Lens - Superior image quality
Leica AG of Germany is the manufacturer of fine cameras and lenses favoured by photographers everywhere. The Leica Dicomar lens featured in the DVD e.cam was developed specifically for digital video cameras. Drawing on Leica's renowned optical technology, this advanced lens captures clear, crisp, finely nuanced images with outstanding detail and contrast. Thanks to a multi-coating applied during the manufacturing process, the lens also minimises flare and ghosts.

* Multi-Format Recording (DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW)
DVD e.cam models can record and play DVD-RAM, DVD-R and DVD-RW discs. As for DVD-RAM disc, you can record again and again on the same disc, up to tens of thousand times, and view it without any finalising process. You can record repeatedly on DVD-RW discs as well, and they are well suited to editing. While you can record only once on DVD-R discs, they can be played back on almost any kind of DVD player or recorder. With DVD e.cam's wide compatibility, you can record on whichever kind of disc works best in your DVD player or recorder.

* 10x Optical Zoom
Enjoy remarkable 10x zoom magnification in a camera that fits comfortably and securely in one hand. This lens is not only the powerful zoom offered in a home-use digital video camera, it also features low distortion. And because the zoom is optical, it captures both moving and still pictures with exquisite beauty.

* Enjoy High Picture Quality Wide Mode (16:9) on 2.7" Wide LCD Screen
D300 offers the High-Picture-Quality Wide Mode. The image is processed on an area of the CCD with a wide 16:9 ratio to increase the number of effective pixels. Because the image decoded has the same proportions as your wide-screen TV, there is virtually no picture quality degradation. The D300 also feature a wide 2.7-inch LCD. You can enjoy shooting wide, and viewing wide.

* Easy On/Off saves battery life
When you open the LCD, the power switches on. Shut it and the power goes off. Pull out the viewfinder and the power switches on. Store it and the power goes off. Easy On/Off reduces the time required for operating the camera.

* Anti-Ground Shooting mode
The O.I.S. linear motor system can detect when the camera is in an unusual shooting position - such as when you've inadvertently left it on in recording mode. In these cases, the camera automatically stops recording, saving both battery power and disc space. *This mode can be selected from the menu.

* Power LCD
* Tele Macro
* Soft Skin Detail
* Direct Mode Dial

* Optical Image Stabiliser - Clear, beautiful moving and still pictures
Panasonic's O.I.S. minimises the hand-shake that can be such a problem with handheld shots. Because Panasonic's system is optical, there is no image quality degradation. When you're shooting a still image, the MEGA O.I.S. system automatically activates, doubling* the corrective power. With O.I.S. and MEGA O.I.S., the DVD e.cam is equipped forclear, beautiful shooting of both moving pictures and still images.*Panasonic comparison

* High-Performance image processing Crystal Engine
The Crystal Engine is a special image processing circuit for 3CCD camera systems. It processes the R.G and B signals from the three CCDs individually, so it gives both moving and still pictures exceptional quality. And the Pure Colour Engine converts the CCD output signal from a complementary colour signal into an RGB signal at an early stage and extracts the low-frequency luminance component from the RGB signal. This innovative engine also achieves truly superb colour reproduction for high-zoomed pictures.

* Simple, One-handed operation
The joystick makes the camera much easier to use, letting you control all basic operations with one hand. As you shoot, just watch the image in the monitor and follow the instruction guide. You can handle a number of operations quickly and easily, without even taking your eye off the subject.

* Quick Search & Access with Disk Navigator
Unlike videotape, you don't need to rewind or fast-forward a DVD disc to search for specific scenes. The video camera LCD screen displays a list of the recorded scenes for quick and easy searching.

* Help Mode
Not sure what a certain icon means? Just switch on the Help mode and select the icon. It's explained for you on the LCD monitor. This makes it easier to learn the icons, and you spend less time reading the operating manual.

* Capture complex motion with precision MPEG2 Engine
Panasonic's MPEG2 engine is a wide-range, high-precision search engine that produces smooth, beautiful moving pictures. Because it precisely records the differences in each frame, it can render fast, complex motions - like those of children in the thick of the action - with exceptional precision. The MPEG2 engine also uses the Variable Bit Rate system that Panasonic adopted for the high-end DIGA DVD recorder. Giving LP(long play mode) recordings nearly twice the resolution captured with previous Panasonic MPEG2 recording video cameras, this lets the DVD e.cam record clear, smoothly flowing pictures.

* 0 Lux Colour Night View
* Auto Lens Cover
* Colour Night View

Specifications :


GENERAL

Power Supply

DC 7.2 V/7.9 V

Power Consumption
(SP Mode, DVD-RAM)

4.6 W (EVF)/4.9 W (LCD)

Weight (w/o Battery)

585g

Dimensions (W x H x D)

63 x 87 x 138mm

LENS SECTION

Image Sensor

1/6" CCD x 3 (800k x 3 pixels, Total/630k x 3 [4:3], 540k x 3 [16:9] (Moving Picture)/710k x 3 [4:3], 540k x 3 [16:9 (Still Picture) Effective]

F Value

F1.8 (WIDE) - F2.8 (TELE)

Optical Zoom

10x Variable Speed Zoom

Focal Length

3.00 - 30.0mm

Filter Diameter

37mm

Lens Brand

Leica Dicomar

CAMERA SECTION

Minimum Illumination

1 Lux (Colour Night View)

Focus

AF/Manual

White Balance

Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/White Set

Iris

Auto/Manual

Scene Mode

Sports/Portrait/Low Light/Spot Light/Surf & Snow

Backlight Compensation

Yes

EVF

0.3" Colour (123k pixels)

Monitor

2.7" LCD (123k pixels)

Microphone

Stereo

Data Recording

Auto Date (in Data Code)

Fade Colour

Black/White

OSD Language

English/German/French/Italian/ Spanish/Dutch/Swedish/Polish/Czech

AWB IR Sensor

Yes

Image Stabilizer

OIS

Digital Zoom

25x/700x

Cinema Mode

-

Self Timer

Yes (Only Photo)

DISC SECTION

Applicable Disc

8cm DVD-RAM Ver.2.1/ 8cm DVD-R for General Ver.2.0/ 8cm DVD-RW Ver1.1 2x-speed (2x/1x)

Moving Picture Recording Format

MPEG2: DVD Video Recording: DVD-RAM/-RW DVD Video: DVD-RW/-R

Audio Recording Format

Dolby Digital (Dolby AC3)

Audio Playback Format

Dolby Digital (Dolby AC3)/MPEG1 Audio Layer 2/LPCM

Recording Mode

XP/SP/LP XP:9Mbps/VBR, SP:5Mbps/VBR, LP:2.5Mbps/VBR

Recording Time

XP:18min/ SP:37min/ LP:75min (w/one side RAM disc)

Cue/Review

F/R

Skip

F/R

Jog Dial

w/Joy-Stick

Thumbnail Display

8 scenes/page

Editing

Delete/Divide/Combine

Counter

Linear Time Counter (Only scene unit)

Disc Remaining Indication

Yes

Speaker Volume

w/Zoom Volume

CARD SECTION

Card Slot

SD

Still Picture

JPEG Picture size 2048x1512 3.1 MEGA or 1920x1080 [16:9] 2.0 MEGA or 1280x960 1.0 MEGA or 640x480 0.3 MEGA

Slide Show

Yes

DPOF/DCF

Yes

Disk Navigation

Yes

TERMINALS

S-Video Output

Out

Video Output

Out

Audio Output

Out

Microphone (stereo mini)

Yes

USB

2.0 High Speed

Accessory Shoe

Cold

Tally LED

Yes

Access LED (DSC)

Yes

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