Panasonic PV-GS9 MiniDV Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom: Camera & Photo
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$385.71 |
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Panasonic
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Product Description
Blending innovative technologies with new, simple-to-operate controls, Panasonic's entry-level PV-GS9 camcorder is an affordable entry into digital video with powerful features. Panasonic continues to innovate, adding more optical zoom capability while reducing the overall size. This MiniDV camcorder features a 20x optical zoom, ultra-fast 1.3-second start-up time, digital stills saved to tape, and webcam capability. For a step up in price, the Panasonic PV-GS12 offers digital electronic image stabilization and enables you to save digital stills to SD/MMC memory cards.
Optics
The PV-GS9 is equipped with a 1/6-inch, 680,000-pixel CCD and 20x optical zoom It also features a 800x digital zoom that allows you to zoom in on incredible close-ups.
Digital Stills
In addition to video camcorder operation, you can also use the PV-GS9 as a digital still camera. Using Panasonic's PhotoShot function, images are stored on tape.
More Features
The 2.5-inch LCD screen can be opened a full 120 degrees away from the camcorder's body, making it easier to view motion images as they're being captured.
The Quick Start feature enables the PV-GS9 to begin taping 1.3 seconds after turning the power on so those unexpected moments won't be missed.and#202;After pressing the Quick Start button, the camcorder will bring up the previous settings that you were shooting with--even if they were manually entered.
The PV-GS9 has several built-in digital effects during record and playback, including: - Digital Mirror: Creates a mirror like symmetrical image
- Strobe: Digitally "freezes" a series of images
- Mosaic: Turns the image into a mosaic pattern
- Stretch: The image expands horizontally
- Trail: Forms multiple impressions of all images in motion, which gradually fade-out as the motion comes to a halt, creating a "trail" effect
- Slim: The image expands vertically
The Soft Skin Detail function detects the different skin tones being recorded and softens the focus to create a realistic blend. Other features include: - The image-enhancing MagicPix feature allows for rich videos under low-light conditions.and#202;
- Web cam capability, which is ideal for video conferencing with friends or family, or use as a simple monitoring device when consumers are away from home.
- The unsnapping hand strap doubles as wrist loops, enabling you to carry the camcorder like a small bag or purse.
- Black and white viewfinder
Inputs and Outputs
The PV-GS9 comes with the standard DV IEEE 1394 port (also known as FireWire; Panasonic refers to this connection as iLink) for a super-fast, lossless connection to a PC or other DV machines. It also has a USB connection (you'll need an optional USB cable to hook up to your PC).
Dimensions and Weight
This camcorder measures 3.3 x 2.75 x 4.38 inches (H x W x D) and
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