Panasonic PV-GS400 3CCD Digital Camcorder - Includes Rechargeable Battery AC Adapter USB and A/V Cable User Guide. Hot Shoe for adding an optional electronic-flash for more customized applications Comfortable Airfit Grip MPEG4 Movie Recording Up to 4 Megapixel still imaging Zoom microphone Built-in SD Memory Card Slot DV Studio3 (via USB Connection) i.Link ( IEEE-1394 PC Interface) Mini DV Format for video recording 5-Mode Program AE (Auto Exposure) SP/LP Record Mode Easy Cassette Eject Battery and Tape Indicators Headphone Jack PCM Stereo Audio Dubbing (SP mode only) Manual Focus Ring Unit Dimensions - approx. 3.5 (h) x 3.2 (w) x 7 (d) Unit Weight - 1.54 lbs.

• 3CCD sensor dedicates one chip to red green and blue for true-to-life color rendering


• MiniDV recording format offers up to 540 lines of horizontal resolution


• 12x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer


• 2.5-inch LCD screen with color viewfinder


• 4.0-megapixel digital still picture capability SD memory card slot

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Includes: 1.00mA battry AC adapter/charger IR remote strap. The Panasonic AGDVC30 is the world's first professional DV camcorder with an infrared recording mode. With its 3 CCD Camcorder and 16x Leica Dicomar Lens it can shoot in total darkness. It includes 4 scene files slow shutter function Cine-gamma and an Optical Image Stabilizer -- all to deliver superior video. View or preview your tape on the 3.5" LCD screen. Multiple zoom speeds & synchro scan. Best of all it only weighs 2.4 lbs. Movie Like mode combines frame mode & CineGamma for a cinematic look (+ LumiFlik for that old time movie look) Wide-angle extraordinarily quiet 16x high speed optical zoom Leica Dicomar lens with low-dispersion glass reducing chromatic aberration & flare with OIS (Optical Image Stabilizer) Slow-shutter function for motion lag effects and increased sensitivity + Synchro Scan 1/60.3 ~ 1/250 second 12 bit A/D converter and RGB gamma processor assure high image quality Date & Time stamp can record in the picture area Enriched Auto Functions - Auto Focus Auto White Balance and Automatic motorized Neutral Density Focus Ring can be assigned to Zoom or Iris + Gain in Auto Focus mode Removable handle (incl.) and XLR Audio input module (optional) allows for customized shooting style 16 - 9 recording can be set to Letterbox or Squeeze modes FireWire support

• Professional 3CCD MiniDV camcorder with 60i and 30p movie mode 16x optical 160x digital zoom


• Optical image stabilization; 3.5-inch color LCD monitor rotates 260 degrees


• 16:9 aspect ratio for widescreen recording


• Selectable shutter speeds; full manual controls


• Powered by lithium ion rechargeable battery pack

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• Features 32x optical zoom


• Pure Color Engine


• Large 2.7-inch widescreen LCD


• One-Touch Navigation for easy intuitive setting and shooting


• Use an SD/SDHC Memory Card to transfer image easily

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Digital Palmcorder MultiCam Camcorder1/6 CCD imager (800K total; 290K to 380K effective). 2.7 wide LCD viewfinder. 30x optical/1000x digital zoom. High-speed shutter. Digital Electronic Image stabilization. Five-mode auto exposure. EfficiBright LED light enhances brightness. MagicPix mode allows color capture even in low light. Built-in SD slot. USB 2.0 interface for Web cam functionality (Windows 98SE Me or XP compatible). Includes AC adapter AC and DC cables battery pack A/V cable removable shoulder strap USB cable and CD-ROM. Optional remote control sold separately. Manufacturers limited one-year/90-day parts/labor warranty; six-month warranty on CCD image sensor. Shpg. wt. 3 lbs.

• Features 30x optical zoom and 1000x digital zoom


• Low-height compact design with a convenient side-load mechanism for tapes


• 2.7-inch 16:9 LCD display


• Joystick control for easy operation and navigation


• Includes a secure digital (SD) memory card slot

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Item #: PANPVGS80. Mini DV Palmcorder Camcorder features Optical Image Stabilizer and 32x Optical Zoom and records to Mini DV tape. Optical Image Stabilizer minimizes the effect of any hand-shake in situations where it is most often a problem such as with zoom shots or on a moving vehicle. The system is optical to ensure quality and images look clear and beautiful on a big-screen TV. Camcorder offers 2.7" LCD One-Touch Navigation and Joy Stick Control 680K pixel CCD Zoom Microphone. Includes AC battery charger Lithium-Ion battery AV cable CD-ROM and lens cap.
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• Features 32x optical zoom


• Pure Color Engine


• Large 2.7-inch widescreen LCD


• One-Touch Navigation for easy intuitive setting and shooting


• Web Camera function

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Includes: 1.00mA battry AC adapter/charger IR remote strap. The Panasonic AGDVC30 is the world's first professional DV camcorder with an infrared recording mode. With its 3 CCD Camcorder and 16x Leica Dicomar Lens it can shoot in total darkness. It includes 4 scene files slow shutter function Cine-gamma and an Optical Image Stabilizer -- all to deliver superior video. View or preview your tape on the 3.5" LCD screen. Multiple zoom speeds & synchro scan. Best of all it only weighs 2.4 lbs. Movie Like mode combines frame mode & CineGamma for a cinematic look (+ LumiFlik for that old time movie look) Wide-angle extraordinarily quiet 16x high speed optical zoom Leica Dicomar lens with low-dispersion glass reducing chromatic aberration & flare with OIS (Optical Image Stabilizer) Slow-shutter function for motion lag effects and increased sensitivity + Synchro Scan 1/60.3 ~ 1/250 second 12 bit A/D converter and RGB gamma processor assure high image quality Date & Time stamp can record in the picture area Enriched Auto Functions - Auto Focus Auto White Balance and Automatic motorized Neutral Density Focus Ring can be assigned to Zoom or Iris + Gain in Auto Focus mode Removable handle (incl.) and XLR Audio input module (optional) allows for customized shooting style 16 - 9 recording can be set to Letterbox or Squeeze modes FireWire support

• Professional 3CCD MiniDV camcorder with 60i and 30p movie mode 16x optical 160x digital zoom


• Optical image stabilization; 3.5-inch color LCD monitor rotates 260 degrees


• 16:9 aspect ratio for widescreen recording


• Selectable shutter speeds; full manual controls


• Powered by lithium ion rechargeable battery pack

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Panasonic PV-GS320 3.1MP 3CCD MiniDV Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

• 3CCD imager for vivid color fine detail and rich gradation


• Leica Dicomar lens; Advanced Pure Color Engine


• 3.1-megapixel still-picture recording


• One-Touch Navigation for easy intuitive setting and shooting


• Tele-Macro for sharp focusing from a short distance

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The AG-DVC20 combines a 3-CCD optical system Advanced Color Pure Engine digital processing and easy One Touch navigation. It features convenient shoulder-held design fingertip zoom control a bright 2.5 LCD monitor a 10X optical zoom lens with a digital zoom function that provides ultra-zooming all the way up to 500X and it weighs just 4.4lbs.

• 3CCD optical system with advanced digital processing for sharp vivid images


• 2.5-inch monitor with Power LCD and new Zero Lux Night View features


• 10x optical zoom; 500x digital zoom


• IEEE 1394 DV in/out terminal; video and S-video out; mic in and audio out


• Shoulder-mount design with extra-large handle grip and fingertip zoom control

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The AG-DVX100A is equipped more than 20 new user-requested features including: enhanced 24p and 30p progressive mode functions; improved color reproduction; new cine-like gamma curves and enhanced image adjustments; a slow shutter function for higher sensitivity and dramatic motion effects; smoother zooming and focusing; a new squeeze mode for 16:9 recording; and new auto focus assist and interval recording modes for improved ease and versatility. Panasonic has outfitted the AG-DVX100A with a new prism to deliver the best picture quality in its class. New on-chip lens design delivers more than 500 lines of horizontal resolution lower flare and smear and a high F11 sensitivity allowing the camera to record at 3 lux (at +18dB) for nighttime acquisition. Native progressive-scan CCDs eliminate interlace artifacts including horizontal jaggies and motion-edge tearing. Large Electronic Viewfinder 3.5 Color LCD Monitor Built-In SMPTE Time Code Generator/Reader External Backup with the IEEE 1394 Synchro Lock Function XLR Input

• Superior Image Rendering with the Leica Dicomar Lens


• 410000-pixel (NTSC) 3CCD Image System Provides F11 Sensitivity for Superior Image Quality


• High-Sensitivity Slow Shutter


• High Image Quality with 12-Bit A/D Conversion


• RGB Gamma Processor Provides Rich Cine-Like Tones

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1/3" 3-CCD 24P/30P/60i DV Cinema Camera with CineSwitchTM Technology CineGammaTM Software and IEEE 1394 Interface

• Allows synchronous setting of time code values among multiple cameras


• 3 CCD image system; 24P/30P cinema mode; manual operation


• Wide-angle zoom lens perfect for small-room shooting close-ups and self-recorded interviews


• High-sensitivity slow shutter (in cumulative) function


• Professional digital video camera

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great video camera

I was torn between Sony and Panasonic (the Canons seemed to have many recurring complaints especially with the decks) and after reading several reviews became gradually partial to the Panasonic before ever having used one based on customer loyalty and consistently glowing testimonials.



Well I've never used the comparable Sony's JVC's or the Canon XL2 (some limited experience with the GL2) but as best I can tell without personal comparison this camera does in fact deserve all the great reviews.



The image quality is excellent and in many cases looks about as good as broadcast TV video (nonHD) and the camera allows a tremendous amount of image control--manual focus ring aperture (iris) gain adjustment shutter speed zebra control for overexposure white AND black balance adjusting daylight filters etc. The electronic viewfinder can even be focused via simple diopter. There are six preprogrammed but customizable settings for image control so the user can simply dial in whatever setting they need based on the shooting/lighting conditions. So for example you shoot occasionally under weak flourescents lights--you adjust the white balance and the gain and the detail level accordingly save it as a particular "scene file"; whenever you return to that same location or a similar shooting environment you can click over to the saved settings in an instant and start recording. The first four are factory set for video 60 frames; the last two are 24 fps for a more film-like quality which this camera handles beautifully.



What actually sold me on the camera in terms of hardware were the two XLR jacks--comparably priced models didn't seem to offer this. The XLR jacks allow the user to attach professional shotgun mics and bypass the mediocre factory one taking fuller advantage of 16bit 48khz stereo recording. I use a fairly inexpensive AZDEN mic and the improvement in sound quality is tremendous. If you were willing to invest in finer mics the audio quality would be better still. Having two XLR inputs means that in addition to recording live audio (like a mic) you can also mix in input from another pre-recorded source--all in the camera!



The lens by Leica is also impressive--it is a bit wide and is not interchangeable (although I believe there is an adaptive telephoto for $$$). I prefer shooting wide but if you have need a wide selection of lenses or don't enjoy the look of wide angle look to Canon.



The drawbacks are minor--the camera is rather cumbersome--and would certainly be tiresome for handheld use as it isn't designed for shoulder-mounted use. I shoot almost exclusively indoors with a tripod and so neither of these issues are relevant for me. Also irrelevant for me are reviews I've read which have indicated lackluster battery performance--again shooting indoors I always have it plugged in and thus haven't noticed any battery problems. The little menu joystick control button used to toggle the menu screens as well as the VCR playback options can be frustrating when you're tired but that is an extremely trivial concern really.



This camera is expensive even in the $1500+ prosumer class it tends more to professional range but I feel it is a great value considering what a fine piece of equipment it is and the wealth of features it offers. It is much much more than enough camera for the consumer and probably a little more than I need actually--I've used mine for a few months and I'm still learning how to wring better and better shooting from it. Once you've used it for a while it becomes clear why this particular model maintains a devoted following. If I have to replace this camera--provided I can afford to--the next camera would definitely be a Panasonic and probably be its big HD brother the HVX.More detail ...

great video camera

I was torn between Sony and Panasonic (the Canons seemed to have many recurring complaints especially with the decks) and after reading several reviews became gradually partial to the Panasonic before ever having used one based on customer loyalty and consistently glowing testimonials.



Well I've never used the comparable Sony's JVC's or the Canon XL2 (some limited experience with the GL2) but as best I can tell without personal comparison this camera does in fact deserve all the great reviews.



The image quality is excellent and in many cases looks about as good as broadcast TV video (nonHD) and the camera allows a tremendous amount of image control--manual focus ring aperture (iris) gain adjustment shutter speed zebra control for overexposure white AND black balance adjusting daylight filters etc. The electronic viewfinder can even be focused via simple diopter. There are six preprogrammed but customizable settings for image control so the user can simply dial in whatever setting they need based on the shooting/lighting conditions. So for example you shoot occasionally under weak flourescents lights--you adjust the white balance and the gain and the detail level accordingly save it as a particular "scene file"; whenever you return to that same location or a similar shooting environment you can click over to the saved settings in an instant and start recording. The first four are factory set for video 60 frames; the last two are 24 fps for a more film-like quality which this camera handles beautifully.



What actually sold me on the camera in terms of hardware were the two XLR jacks--comparably priced models didn't seem to offer this. The XLR jacks allow the user to attach professional shotgun mics and bypass the mediocre factory one taking fuller advantage of 16bit 48khz stereo recording. I use a fairly inexpensive AZDEN mic and the improvement in sound quality is tremendous. If you were willing to invest in finer mics the audio quality would be better still. Having two XLR inputs means that in addition to recording live audio (like a mic) you can also mix in input from another pre-recorded source--all in the camera!



The lens by Leica is also impressive--it is a bit wide and is not interchangeable (although I believe there is an adaptive telephoto for $$$). I prefer shooting wide but if you have need a wide selection of lenses or don't enjoy the look of wide angle look to Canon.



The drawbacks are minor--the camera is rather cumbersome--and would certainly be tiresome for handheld use as it isn't designed for shoulder-mounted use. I shoot almost exclusively indoors with a tripod and so neither of these issues are relevant for me. Also irrelevant for me are reviews I've read which have indicated lackluster battery performance--again shooting indoors I always have it plugged in and thus haven't noticed any battery problems. The little menu joystick control button used to toggle the menu screens as well as the VCR playback options can be frustrating when you're tired but that is an extremely trivial concern really.



This camera is expensive even in the $1500+ prosumer class it tends more to professional range but I feel it is a great value considering what a fine piece of equipment it is and the wealth of features it offers. It is much much more than enough camera for the consumer and probably a little more than I need actually--I've used mine for a few months and I'm still learning how to wring better and better shooting from it. Once you've used it for a while it becomes clear why this particular model maintains a devoted following. If I have to replace this camera--provided I can afford to--the next camera would definitely be a Panasonic and probably be its big HD brother the HVX.More detail ...