Panasonic ups zoom, adds OIS to DVD camcorders

The new DVD camcorders that Panasonic's rolling out for its Spring 2007 line all boast the same 32X zoom lens plus optical stabilizer, SD slots for still capture, and added support for dual-layer DVDs.

	Panasonic VDR-D310

The top-of-the-line VDR-D310 keeps up Panasonic's 3CCD tradition; the VDR-D210 and D230 have a single unspecified chip.

The two lower-end models cost US$449.95 and US$499.95, respectively and are slated to ship in February; the VDR310 won't be out till March, and will cost US$699.95.