Panasonic PV-GS500 MiniDV Camcorder

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The Panasonic PV-GS500 Digital Camcorder with 3 CCD Technology offers superior images and features, in a more affordable package. This small digital camcorder uses the same type of 3CCD imaging system used in Professional Broadcast equipment, giving you 540 lines of breathtaking resolution. 4.0 Megapixel still image Recording lets you record vivid, true-to-life pictures with remarkable colors. A 12x Optical Leica Lens with 700x Digital zoom helps you capture every detail. Record to a MiniDV tape or directly to a PC through S-Video or high-speed USB 2.0 interfaces, for high quality full-motion video transfer. The color viewfinder & 2.7 inch LCD display make it simple to preview photos, and the Joystick control gives you easy, one-finger navigation of every advanced feature.

Quick Glance

Recording Media: Mini DV,SD Memory Card
LCD Screen Size: 2.7 in
CCD Quantity: 3
Video Capture Resolution: 720 x 480
Interface Type: A/V Output,IEEE 1394,S-Video,USB - Universal Serial Bus
Image Stabilization: Optical
Weight: 20.16

Image Processor

Image Sensor Size: 0.21 in
Number of Image Sensor Pixels: 1070000
Image Sensor Quantity: 3
Image Sensor: CCD

Lens Features

Max Aperture: 1.6 1/f
Filter Diameter: 43 mm
Focus Features: Auto Focus,Manual Focus
Digital Zoom: 700 X
Max Focal Length: 39.6 mm
Optical Zoom: 12 1/f
Min Focal Length: 3.3 mm

Video Recording

Minimum Lux Rating: 5
Minimum Shutter Speed: 8000 1/f
Image Stabilization: Optical
Special Effects: 16:9 Wide Screen TV Effect
Resolution: 720 x 480
Maximum Shutter Speed: 2 1/f
Frame Rate at Max Resolution: 30 frames/s (fps)
Video Capture Format: MJPEG
Maximum Video Capture Resolution: 720 x 480
Video Broadcast Standards: NTSC (analog)
Audio Support: Dolby Digital,PCM,Stereo
Recording Media: Mini DV,SD Memory Card

Image Capture

Flash Characteristics: Accessory Shoe
Max Vertical Image Resolution: 1728 pixels
Max Horizontal Image Resolution: 2288 pixels
Image Format: DCF,DPOF,EXIF,JPEG

Exposure Controls

White Balance: Auto,Manual,Preset Modes
Number of Scene Modes: 5
Exposure Settings: Auto Exposure,Multiple Program Modes

General Features

Included Components: AC Adapter,Battery,Cables,Remote
Interface Type: A/V Output,IEEE 1394,S-Video,USB - Universal Serial Bus
LCD Screen Size: 2.7 in
Additional Features: Backlight Compensation,Built-In Edit Capability,Built-in Light,Built-in Speaker,Macro Focus,PC Connection,PCM Digital Recording,Selective Image Deletion,Self Timer,Self-Demo Mode,Viewfinder

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