The Panasonic VDR-M95 DVD Video Camera records high-quality digital video and still images onto removable 8cm DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs, producing moving and still images that can be played back thousands of times with virtually no degradation of picture quality. With this camcorder, you can enjoy all the benefits of the DVD format, including disc navigation and editing made simple. Access your favorite recorded scenes instantly, without searching, fast-forwarding or rewinding. The initial images of video scenes are indexed and displayed as thumbnails, making it fast and easy to search and preview material.
The VDR-M95 also features a 2.1 Megapixel CCD, lightning fast, 10-second start-up time, a 10x optical zoom lens, a hot shoe, a flash and a streamlined design that does not require plastic disc covers for DVD-R and DVD-RAM discs.
DVD Recording is Simple, Easy and Fun
The VDR series Camcorders 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.
Card Slot
Expand video possibilities with a built-in slot for a SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card or MMC (Multimedia Card), in addition to the DVD disc. Easily capture still images and transfer them to your PC directly from the camcorder, using the USB 2.0 port.
Rotating 2.5" Diagonal Color LCD Monitor
Panasonic's LCD monitor provides excellent viewing clarity in full vibrant 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. Enjoy your finished recordings right away!
Get an extraordinarily Close Shot with 10x Optical Zoom and 240x 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 240x. Now that's close up!
Digital Electronics Image Stabilizer (D-EIS) Helps Eliminate Blurred Images
Digital EIS compensates for hand and camcorder movement to 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.
Digital Still Images with the built-in 2.1 Megapixel Camera
The VDR-M95 has a built-in digital still camera which lets you capture natural lifelike still images directly onto a DVD disc or SD Memory Card. SD memory cards are about the size of a postage stamp that 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.
High-Quality Audio
The VDR-M95 records high-quality stereo audio with the built-in microphone. A mic filter is built in to reduce wind noise, making objects easy to hear. Listen to 5.1-channel Dolby Digital sound on prerecorded DVDs.
Accessory Hot Shoe
Plug in a microphone, external light, or headphone to the VDR-M95's hot shoe and the camcorder will instantly supply the accessory with power.
Built-in Flash
A built-in flash maximizes the VDR-M95's digital still shooting capabilities
| DVD-R / DVD-RAM compatible | Yes |
| Image Sensor | 1/3.6" CCD,
2120K pixels |
| Still Picture Resolution (total pixels) | 2.1M |
| Optical Zoom | 10x |
| Digital Zoom | 240x |
| Electronic Image Stabilizer | Yes |
| Soft Skin Mode | Yes |
| Wide Screen (16:9) Recording Mode (RAM disc only) | Yes |
| 2.5" LCD Monitor | Yes |
| Convenience |
| Bare Disc Compatible (no cartridge) | Yes |
| Colour Electronic Viewfinder | Yes |
| Monitor Language | ENG/SPA/FRE/GER/ITA |
| Simultaneous Motion Video & Still Picture Recording | Yes |
| IR Remote Control | Yes |
| One Touch Easy Grip Strap Belt | Yes |
| Built-in Flash | Yes |
| Accessory Shoe | Hot |
| Manufacturer Warranty | One Year |
| Video Image Recording |
| Video Image Recording Format (DVD-RAM) | DVD Video
Recording Format |
| Video Image Recording Format (DVD-R) | DVD Video Format |
| Audio Recording Format (Stereo) | Dolby Digital |
| Recording Modes | XTRA / FINE / STD |
| Recording Times in minutes (DVD-RAM, both sides) | XTRA: 36 |
| FINE: 60 |
| STD: 120 |
| Recording Times in minutes (DVD-R) | XTRA: 18 |
| FINE: 30 |
| STD: 60 |
| Scene Thumbnail Display | Yes |
| On-board Disc Editing | Yes |
| Fade In/Out | Yes |
| Date Recording | Yes |
| Backlight Compensation | Yes |
| Still Image recording |
| Built-in Digital Still Camera (SD Card and DVD-RAM) | Yes |
| Recording Modes (FINE / NORMAL / ECONOMY) | Yes |
| Still Image Size | 1600 x 1200 |
| Still Image Compensation Format | JPEG |
| Still Image Recording Capacity (DVD-RAM) | 1500 (both sides) |
| Still Image Recording Capacity (SD Memory Card) | Varies with card capacity |
| Still Image Transfer (Disc to Card) | Yes |
| Slide Show Playback Mode | Yes |
| Progressive PhotoShot Mode (External Input Only) | Yes |
| Self Timer | Yes |
| Networking Features |
| USB 2.0 (High speed) | Yes |
| DVD funSTUDIO version 2.2 | Yes |
| Built-in SD Drive | Yes |
| AV Input | Yes |
| AV Output | Yes |
| S-Video Input | Yes |
| S-Video Output | Yes |
| General |
| 5-Mode Program AE (Auto Exposure) | Yes |
| Wind Cut | Yes |
| Minimum Illumination (lux) | 24 |
| White Balance | Auto / In / Out / Set |
| Iris Control | Auto / Manual
(including gain) |
| Focus (Auto / Manual) | Yes |
| Disc & Battery Remaining Indicators | Yes |
| External Microphone Input | Yes |
| Filter Diameter - mm | 34 |
| Focal Length - mm | 4.5 - 45 |
| Dimensions & Weight |
| Unit Size (H x W x D) - mm | 3.54" (H) x 2" (W) x 5.39" (D) |
| Weight (without battery) | 1.08 lbs |
