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The Panasonic PV-GS500 3CCD Digital Palmcorder MultiCam Camcorder with 4.0 MP Still Picture Recording offers superior images and features. This small digital camcorder uses the same type of 3CCD imaging system used in professional broadcast equipment, giving you 540 lines of breathtaking resolution in a more affordable package. The 4.0-megapixel still image recording lets you record vivid, true-to-life pictures with remarkable colors. And featuring a 12x optical Leica lens with 700x digital zoom, the PV-GS500 helps you capture every detail. Record to a miniDV tape or directly to a PC through DV (FireWire) or high-speed USB 2.0 interfaces, for high quality full-motion video transfer. The color viewfinder and 2.7-inch LCD display make it easy to preview photos, and feature navigation is a breeze with the easy, one-finger joystick control.

Specifications

Product Features
Features professional-quality 3CCD imaging system
2.7-inch wide LCD display
4.0-megapixel still image capture
12x optical Leica lens with 700x digital zoom brings you close to the action
Records to miniDV or directly to PC through DV (FireWire) or high-speed USB 2.0 interfaces

Technical Details
Model number: PV-GS500
Camcorder: Panasonic 3CCD Ultra-Compact Digital Palmcorder MultiCam Camcorder with 4.0 Megapixel Still Picture Recording
CCD lens (total): 1/4.7-inch, 1.07M x 3
CCD lens (effective): 4:3 – 700K x 3; 16:9 – 730K x 3
Optical zoom: 12x
Filter diameter: 43 millimeters
Lens type: Leica
Still picture recording: 4.0 megapixel
Digital photoshot function: Yes
Progressive photoshot: Card only
Minimum illumination: 5 lux
High speed shutter: In tape mode: 1/60 – 1/8000; in card mode: 1/2 – 1/2000
Program auto exposure: Five mode
Viewfinder: Color
LCD: 2.7-inch wide (123k)
Power LCD: Yes
Manual focus ring: Yes
Soft-skin mode: Yes
Macro zooming: Yes
MagicPix images: Yes
Microphone: Zoom
Wide mode (16:9): Yes
On-screen display languages: English, Spanish, and French
Image stabilizer: Optical image stabilizer (OIS)
Digital zoom: 700x
Built-in EfficiBright LED light: Yes
Flash: Yes
Quick start: Yes
Web camera function: With optional USB cable
Built-in SD slot: Yes
PictBridge compatible: Yes
S-video out: Yes
Mini DV in/out IEEE1394: Yes
USB port: 2.0 high speed (mini B)
Microphone (stereo mini): Yes
Power supply: 1360 mAh
Dimensions: 3.583 x 2.874 x 6.024 inches (W x H x D)
Weight: 3.17 pounds

Review

I have no complaints about this camera. Very happy with my purchase. It does the job and captures great video. And I have had no problem transferring video via Firwire running OS X on my MacBook using Apple's Final Cut Express HD software.

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http://www.amazon.com

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