The battery does hold some charge but not very long. Everything works on the device and comes with 3 brand new discs.

This Panasonic DIGA DVD Palmcorder is a great addition to your camera collection. It comes in a sleek silver and blue design and has been tested to ensure its full functionality. The hand-held camera has a 24x optical zoom and 800x digital zoom, allowing you to capture every detail of your subject in standard definition.

The PANASONIC VDR-M53PP model records onto removable DVD discs and has a storage type of removable (card/disc/tape). This bundled camcorder includes the necessary accessories for immediate use. Buy this camera for all of your video recording needs.