Panasonic VDR-M53 Camcorder Review

by Matt Culler
Published on May 20, 2005 12:00 AM

 
Intro Intro
Performance
Format
Tour Auto / Manual Controls
Still Features Handling and Use
Audio / Playback / Connectivity Other Features
Comparisons / Conclusion


Compression(5.0)
The Panasonic VDR-M53 uses MPEG2 video compression with JPEG still images.

Media(5.0)
The Panasonic records to DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs. It also records stills to SD/MM.

Editing(3.0)
Editing on DVD camcorders and with DVD media is difficult, and the user gains much more editing compatibility by using MiniDV tape. The DVD formats can usually be rudimentarily edited using the on-camcorder options or the supplied software, but all in all these options are jokes compared to the versatility that MiniDV gives you.



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