Panasonic VDR-D300 Camcorder Review

by James Murray
Published on Feb 2, 2006 5:00 PM

Intro
 Performance
Format Tour
Auto / Manual Controls Still Features
Handling and Use Audio / Playback / Connectivity
Other Features Comparisons / Conclusion
Specs/Ratings  
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The 3 CCD barrier on DVD camcorders has finally been broken. Meet the Panasonic VDR-D300 (along with its sibling, the D250 (Review, Specs, ) (Specs, ) (Review, Specs, $299)). In theory, this top-end DVD cam with an MSRP of $999 should marry the best of Panasonic’s MiniDV 3 chip performance with the ease and convenience of the DVD format. Well, the results are in, and though it’s only February, the D300 appears to be strong candidate for best DVD camcorder of the year. But selling at the same price point as the PV-GS500 (Review, Specs, $1040), follow-up to the immensely popular GS400 (Review, Specs, $1099), can the D300 compete?












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