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Panasonic VDR-M53 DVD Camcorder - SKU#1467117 Specifications

  • Image Sensor

    1/6" CCD (680K pixels)

  • Optical Zoom

    24x
    Lens: Panasonic
    F Value: F1.8 (Wide) / F3.6 (Tele)
    Focal Length: 2.1 - 50.4mm

  • Digital Zoom

    800x

  • Digital Electronic Image Stabilization

    Yes (Video/Photo)

  • Program AE

    (Auto Exposure) Sports/Portrait/Low Light/SPot-Light/Surf & Snow

  • Recording Disk

    8cm DVD-RAM; 8cm DVD-R (for general)

  • Filter Diameter

    34 mm

  • Monitor

    270 degree Rotating LCD Monitor

  • Viewfinder

    0.22" Color

  • White Balance

    Auto/In/Out/Set
    Focus: Digital AI AF/Manual (w/ + - Sw)
    Iris: Auto/Manual (Including Gain)
    Backlight Compensation: Yes

  • S-Video Output

    Yes

  • Video Output

    Yes

  • Microphone

    Stereo mini Microphone

  • Audio Output

    Yes

  • Audio

    Playback Format: MPEG Audio Layer 2 or Liner PCM or Dolby® AC3®

  • Slow/Frame Advance

    F/R

  • Built-in Megapixel Digital Still Camera

    Yes

  • Still Picture Format

    RAM: JPEG (640 x 480 pixels)
    Still Picture Recording Number:(RAM) Max. 1998 (Both Side)

  • Power Supply

    DC 7.2 V

  • Power Consumption

    3.2W (EVF) 3.7W (LCD)

  • A/V Cable (M3-RCA)

    Yes

  • XTRA Mode

    DVD-RAM (double side): XTRA: 36 - 120 min
    DVD-R: 18 min

  • Fine Mode

    60 min (2.8 GB DVD-RAM) 60 min. (.70 GB DVD-R)

  • Standard Mode

    120 min (2.8 GB DVD-RAM); 60 min. (1.4 GB DVD-R)
    Drive Recording Speed (RAM/-R): x2.0
    Recording Mode: RAM/-R: XTRA/FINE/STD XTRA: 10Mbps/VBR, FINE: 6Mbps/CBR, STD: 3Mbps/CBR

  • Built-in SD Drive

    Built-in SD Slot
    SD Card: Recording Mode: FINE/NORM/ECO

  • Card Media

    SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card Optional

  • Dimensions (H x W x D)

    3.50" x 2.01" x 5.31"

  • Weight

    0.97 lbs

  • Other

    Minimum Illumination: 12 Lux
    Jog Dial: w/Joy Stick
    Thumbnail Display: Yes
    Editing: w/Disc Navigation Menu
    Counter: Linear
    Disc Remaining Indication: Yes
    Slide Show: Yes
    DCF: Yes
    Accessory Shoe: Cold

  • Other

    Minimum Illumination: 12 Lux
    Jog Dial: w/Joy Stick
    Thumbnail Display: Yes
    Editing: w/Disc Navigation Menu
    Counter: Linear
    Disc Remaining Indication: Yes
    Slide Show: Yes
    DCF: Yes
    Accessory Shoe: Cold

About Panasonic VDR-M53 DVD Camcorder - SKU#1467117

DVD Recording is Easy, Convenient and Fun:
Record directly onto DVD-RAM or DVD-R discs for multiple recording and playback options. With DVD-RAM discs you never have to worry about erasing a recording or finding blank space. You can just start recording. DVD-RAM discs can also be played back in compatible devices, like select computers and home DVD-players. DVD-R discs are strong and versatile, and can also be played back on most home DVD players.

Take Digital Still Images using the Built-In Digital Still Camera:
The VDR-M53 has a built-in digital still camera which lets you capture incredibly lifelike still images directly onto a DVD disc or SD Memory Card. Now you can store all your memories form a special event conveniently in one place.

Get an Incredibly Close Shot with 24x Optical Zoom and 800x Digital Zoom:
The optical zoom acts like a telescope to produce close-up shots with extraordinary clarity. And, with variable zoom speeds, you can adjust how fast the camcorder lens moves from wide-angle to full telescope. In addition, the digital zoom ratio can be increased up to an extraordinary 800x. Now that's close up!

Digital Electronics Image Stabilizer (D-EIS) Helps Eliminate Blurred Images:
Digital EIS compensates for unintentional hand and camcorder movement to help stabilize your recordings, even while you're recording as a passenger from a moving vehicle or while walking. With Digital EIS, you will not have to worry about shaky soccer games or family outings.

SD Memory Card Slot for Digital Still Images:
You can also record onto SD Memory Cards. These versatile, high-capacity storage cards are extremely small, about the size of a postage stamp. They work as "digital film," letting you capture images and then transfer them to a compatible PC, TV, PDA, or other device equipped with an SD slot. It is an easy way to share your images with friends and family.

Rotating 2.5" Diagonal Color LCD Monitor for Easy Viewing:
Our LCD monitor provides excellent viewing clarity in full vivid color. The 2.5"diagonal color LCD screen rotates up to 270-degrees for multiple viewing angles, providing sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. Now you can enjoy your finished recordings right on the spot.

What's in the box:

  • Panasonic VDR-M53PP DVD Camcorder
  • AC Adapter/Charger
  • Battery Pack
  • Item Note: Missing Audio/Video Cable; DC Cable; Remote Controller; LCD Screen shows a purple smear on display