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


Widescreen/16:9 Mode(0.0)
Another big downgrade, but perhaps one that allows the VDR-M53 to maintain its “stripped-down and cheaper” status, is that the camcorder doesn’t have a widescreen mode. The VDR-M55, VDR-M75, and VDR-M95 all have widescreen modes.

Standard 4:3 aspect

Scan Rates/24P(0.0)
The VDR-M53 offers no alternate Scan Rates, 24P-like effects, or anything like that.

Other Features (2.5)
EIS The VDR-M53 features Electronic Image Stabilization. Not as good as optical, this stabilization also costs less. It can be turned on or off in the video camera mode’s menu system.

Disc Navigation This feature, usually available on DVD camcorders that record onto DVD-RAM discs, allows for extremely easy and convenient on-camcorder visualization, as well as presenting options for rudimentary editing and effects.



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