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Panasonic pv GS500 Mini Dv Camcorder

Panasonic PV-GS500 Mini DV Digital Camcorder
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The Panasonic camcorder records onto Mini DV media. This Panasonic camcorder has a 12x optical zoom, also video capture and play-back can be viewed on the 7cm lcd screen. The camcorder is fitted with S-Video, Composite (Video) and Audio (RCA) outputs and has a battery life of 2. 17 hours from a full-charge.

Pros
+ Firewire connection.
+ Memory card slot

Key Spec
1.26 lb., 12x Optical Zoom, Up to 3.95 Megapixels Still Shots, 3 x CCD, NTSC, Mini DV, Digital

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Panasonic (PV-GS500) Mini DV Digital Camcorder Specification

Core Features
Camcorder typeDigital.
Recording formatMini DV.
Recording systemNTSC.
Ccd quantity3,
Memory still resolution3.95 Megapixels.
Optical zoom12x.
CCD
Ccd quantity3,
Ccd size1/4.7".
Ccd pixels1070K pixels.
LCD / Viewfinder
Display type*LCD Panel.
Lcd panel size2.7 in..
Color viewfinder*Color Viewfinder.
Lens
Optical zoom12x.
Digital zoom700x.
Lens focal length3.3 to 39.6 mm.
Filter diameter43 mm.
Video Modes
Recording speedSP, LP.
Image stabilizerOptical Image Stabilizer.
Recommended illumination1400 Lux.
Low lux2 Lux.
Audio
Audio format12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo Audio.
Memory Photography
Memory card typeSD Card.
Digital still shot mode*Still Shot Capability.
Memory still resolution3.95 Megapixels.
Max still image size2288 X 1728.
Mpeg movie mode resolution320 x 240 (QVGA).
Mpeg movie mode
no
MPEG Movie Mode.
Interfaces
Output interfacesS-Video, Composite (Video), Audio (RCA), USB 2.0, FireWire / DV / i.Link.
Input interfacesFireWire / DV / iLink.
Microphone typeInternal, External/Optional.
Power Supply
Battery typeProprietary Lithium.
Battery lifetime2.17 Hours.
Dimensions
Height7.4 cm.
Width9.1 cm.
Depth15.5 cm.
Weight0.6 kg
Warranty
Warranty1 Year.
Other Info
Included accessoriesSoftware, USB Cable, A/V Cable, Shoulder Strap, Lithium Propriety Battery, AC Power Adapter, Remote Control, Lens Cap.
Released onMarch, 2006.
Part no.PVGS500.
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