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Panasonic PV-GS500 3CCD Mini DV Camcorder, 4 Megapixel Still Picture Recording, 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD, Leica Dicomar Lens, 12x Optical, 700x Digital Zoom, O.I. Stabilization, USB 2.0

Mfr. Part: PVGS500     SKU: PCPVGS500

Panasonic PV-GS500 3CCD Mini DV Camcorder, 4 Megapixel Still Picture Recording, 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD, Leica Dicomar Lens, 12x Optical, 700x Digital Zoom, O.I. Stabilization, USB 2.0
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MotionDV Studio Video Editing Software, AC Adaptor , DC Cable , AC Cable , Battery Pack , Remote Control , Lens Cap Multi Cable Shoulder Strap , USB Cable CD-ROM ,1-Year Parts, 90-Days Labor Warranty

Description

Continuing on the success of their highly-acclaimed 3CCD camcorders, Panasonic introduced a 3CCD model with more advanced features and affordable prices. The PanasonicPV-GS500 incorporates the same type of 3CCD imaging system used in Panasonic's professional broadcast equipment, with 540 lines of breathtaking resolution.

Individual CCDs are used to capture the red, green and blue colors that compose an image for vivid, true-to-life pictures with remarkable color reproduction. This model offers the advantages of 3CCD technology starting with a lower price.

The Panasonic PV GS500 features 3.1 Megapixel still image recording, with a 10x optical f1.6 zoom lens by Leica, a 700x digital zoom as well as Optical Image Stabilization.

To view and compose your favorite moment the Panasonic PV-GS500 offers a color viewfinder, with a 2.7 inch LCD display, plus joystick control for easy, one-finger navigation, and DV output (firewire) for digital connection to PCs, Infrared remote, a Secure Digital memory card slot and high-speed USB 2.0 interface, allowing for high quality full-motion video transfer.

The Panasonic PV-GS500 offers enhanced low-light sensitivity with it's bright F1.6 Leica lens and large 1/4.7 CCDs. The PV-GS500 features 4 mega-pixel still image recording, 12x optical zoom, Optical Image Stabilization, manual focus ring and Pro Cinema mode (30 fps progressive recording) for capturing images with film-like quality.

Features

3.1 Megapixel CCD image sensor, with 1/4.7" CCDs
miniDV format
2.7 inch LCD display
Leica f1.6 lens
10x optical zoom
700x digital zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
DV output
Hi-speed USB 2.0
IR remote
MotionDV Studio video editing software
PictBridge Compatible

Specifications

LENS
CCD (Total)1/4.7" 1.07M x 3
CCD (Effective)4:3: 700K x 3
16:9: 730K x 3
Optical Zoom12x
Digital Zoom700x
Manual Focus: Ring
Macro Zooming: Yes
Filter Diameter43mm
Lens TypeLeica
CAMERA
Progressive PhotoShotCard Only
Still Picture Recording: 4.0 Megapixel (With Quad-Density Pixel Distribution Technology)
Digital PhotoShot Function: Yes
Minimum Illumination5 Lux
High Speed ShutterIn Tape Mode 1/60 - 1/8,000
In Card Mode 1/2 - 1/2000
Program AE (Auto Exposure)5-Mode
ViewfinderColor
LCD2.7" Wide (123k)
Power LCD: Yes
Soft-Skin ModeYes
MagicPix ImagesYes
Wide Mode (16:9): Yes
MicrophoneZoom
Image StabilizerOptical Image Stabilizer (OIS)
Built-in EfficiBright LED LightYes
Quick StartYes
Flash: Yes
Web Camera Functionwith optional USB cable
SD CARD FEATURES
Built-in SD SlotYes
PictBridge CompatibleYes
JACKS
S-Video OutYes
Mini DV In/Out IEEE1394Yes
OtherUSB Port: 2.0 High Speed (mini B)
Microphone (stereo mini): Yes
GENERAL
Power Supply1,360mAh
Dimensions (H x W x D)2.874" x 3.583" x 6.024"
Weight3.17 lbs
WarrantyPanasonic
  
 
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