Panasonic Palmcorder® VDR-M50 DVD Camcorder

Pros: It is small in size and weight. Good optical zoom.
Cons: doesn't play on all DVD players. Difficult to get media to useable format.

i liked the idea of being able to record onto a media that was long lasting and didn't have to be messed with again. But there are still steps and you still have to do, so you still have to "mess with it". Before it can be played on a DVD player it has ...

Pros: Simple, convienient, battery life, light, lcd playback
Cons: Software, still photos

Wonderful camera. Low light is even ok sometimes. Easy to use, clear, well built and very light. Battery life is very good and holds the charge over sometime of non use (unlike quite a few other cameras)

Software that comes with the camera is awful! made for people who can read minds - not clear how to download everytime I use. Outside pictures are GORGEOUS! Indoor with good lighting is Fantastic. Set up and media is affordable and easy to change. Good 1/2 hour length. You can also reuse media again and again as long as you don't format. (we download to our computer then re-use special DVDs). Or record, finalize, and watch on your DVD player right there (this feature is great if you are recording for someone else).

still photos require alot of light