Panasonic's new 3CCD camcorder takes the digital video camera an evolutionary step forward by incorporating 3CCD technology in ultracompact models, bringing professional level technology to the consumer,offering superior ease of use.

Specifications

Power Supply – DC 7.9/7.2V

Power Consumption – 3.1W(EVF)/3.4W(LCD)

Weight (w/o Battery) – 420g

Dimensions (W x H x D) – 76 x 77 x 120mm

Image Sensor – Total – 1/6" CCD x 3(540k x 3 pixels, Total)

Image Sensor – Moving Picture/Still Picture – 340k x 3, Effective

Optical Zoom – 10 x Variable Speed Zoom

Focal Length – 2.45 – 24.5mm

Filter Diameter – 37mm

Lens Brand – Leica Dicomar

Focus – AF/Manual

High Speed Shutter – Tape Mode:1/50 – 1/8000 sec. Card Mode:1/25 -1/500 sec

Programme AE – Yes (Sports/Portrait/ Low Light/ Spot Light/ Surf &Snow)

Monitor – 2.5" LCD (113k pixels)

Microphone – Stereo Zoom Mic, Wind Noise Reduction

WEB Camera Function – Yes (Motion JPEG 320 x 240 approx. 6fps)

Card Slot – Yes (SD/MMC)

Pict Bridge – Yes

Standard Accessories – AC Adaptor, Battery Pack, Shoulder Strap, AVCable (RCA – 4 pin), Free-Style Remote Controlled, IR Remote, Lens Cap, PC Cable,CD-ROM

Review

Advantages: 3CCD, Firewire Compatability, Near Broadcast Quality, Large Screen, Audio Pickup
Disadvantages: Not a huge amount of manual functions
Recommend to potential buyers: yes 

Source:
http://www.ciao.co.uk

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All the compact convenience of the Mini DV format plus the shoulder-mount stability you need for professional applications. The result? Stunning DV picture quality for video production that's sure to satisfy. Plus you can show your creative flair with the plentiful manual controls and in-camera digital effects. Connects easily to a PC for computerized editing and webcasting

Specifications

Type – Digital 
 
Recording Format – Mini DV 
 
Recording System – PAL 
 
CCD Quantity – 1 
 
Optical Zoom – 15x 

CCD Quantity – 1 
 
CCD Size  1/4" 
 
CCD Pixels – 800K pixels 

LCD Display  -With LCD Display 
 
LCD Panel Size – 2.5 in. 
 
Color Viewfinder – With Color Viewfinder 

Optical Zoom – 15x 
 
Digital Zoom – 750x 
 
Lens Focal Length – 3.1 – 46.5 mm 
 
Filter Diameter  43 mm

Recording Speed – LP • SP 
 
Image Stabilizer  With Image Stabilizer 

Audio Format – 12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo Audio 

Digital Still Shot Mode – With Still Shot Capability 

MPEG Movie Mode – Without MPEG Movie Mode 

Output Interfaces – Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / i.Link 

Input Interfaces – Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / iLink 

Microphone Type – Installed 

Battery Type – Proprietary Lithium 

Width – 8.39 in. 
 
Depth – 17.01 in. 
 
Weight – 4.41 lb

Review

Pros: Looks good. Great low light performance. Beats equivalent 800K pixel CCD camcorders. Lightweight reduces fatigue.
Cons: Video lacks detail/sharpness compared to 3-CCD video. Build quality doesn't inspire confidence.

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http://www.epinions.com/

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Panasonic Introduces the brand new MiniDV Ecam with 3CCD technology for highest image quality, 10x optical zoom, 2.3 Megapixel still images, SD slot, 2.5"LCD, External charger; Editing S/W, USB 2.0 (HS). PLUS New on-screen Help Mode and Super Image Stabilizer.

Specifications

Power Supply
 DC7.2/7.9V
 
Power Consumption
 3.6W(FVF) 3.9W(LCD)
 
Weight (w/o Battery)
 410g
 
Dimensions (W x H x D)
 71 x 73 x 123mm
 
Image Sensor – Total
 1/6 inch CCD x 3 (800k x 3pixel Total)
 
Optical Zoom
 10x Variable Speed Zoom
 
Focal Length
 2.45?24.5mm

Focus
 AF/Manual
 
White Balance
 Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/White Set (with IR Sensor)
 
High Speed Shutter
 1/50—1/8000 sec. (Tape Mode), 1/25—1/500 sec. (Card Mode)
 
Iris
 Auto/Manual

Backlight Compensation
 Yes

Monitor
 2.5 inch LCD(113 k pixels)

Date Recording
 Auto Date (in Data Code)

Digital Zoom
 10x—20x (Super Digital Zoom 10x—500x)

WEB Camera Function
 Motion JPEG 320×240 approx.6fps

Card Slot
 SD
 
Still Picture
 JPEG Picture size: 1760×1320/2.3MEGA

Format
 DVC – SD

Review

Pros: small size, good layout, high quality picture and logical menus
Cons: no hot shoe for accessories – just a passive sshoe
Opinion:
Really easy to use camera with superb results on the miniDV tapes. The Panasonic can shoot good pictures in even very low light. Excellent value for money.

Source:
http://asia.cnet.com

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Panasonic's NV-GS57 lets you record clear, colorful home movies on tiny Mini DV tapes and save snapshots to optional SD™ memory cards. Plus, this palm-friendly camcorder comes with versatile PC connections and video editing software, so you can trim down your scenes and add finishing touches

Specifications

GENERAL
Power Supply DC 7.2 / 7.9 V 
Power Consumption 2.5 W (EVF) 3.1W (LCD) 
Weight (w/o Battery) 410 g 
Dimensions (W x H x D) 82 x 69 x 120 mm 

LENS SECTION
Image Sensor 1/6" CCD (800 k pixels, Total / (Motion Picture), 400 k Effective) 
F Value F1.8 (wide) / F3.9 (tele) 
Optical Zoom 30 x Variable Speed Zoom 
Focal Length 1.90 – 57.0 mm 
Filter Diameter 30.5 mm 
35 mm Film Camera Equivalent 35.7 – 1072 mm 
Lens Brand Panasonic 

CAMERA SECTION
Minimum Illumination 2 Lux (Colour Night View) 
Focus AF / Manual 
White Balance Auto / Indoor / Outdoor / White Set (with IR Sensor) 
High-Speed Shutter Tape Mode: 1/50 – 1/8000 sec.  Card Mode: 1/50 – 1/500 sec. 
Iris Auto / Manual 
Scene Mode Sports / Portrait / Low Light / Spot Light /
Surf & Snow 
Backlight Compensation Yes 
EVF 0.33" Colour (113 k pixels) 
Monitor 2.5" LCD (105 k pixels) 
Microphone Stereo Zoom Mic, Wind Noise Reduction 
Date recording Auto Date (in Data Code) 
Fade Colour Black / White 
Rec. Review Yes 
Image Stabilizer S. I. S. 
Digital Zoom 30 x – 50 x (Super Digital Zoom 30 x – 1000 x) 
LED Video Light Yes 
Flash - 
Quick Start 1.7 sec. (approx.) 
LCD Panel Light - 
WEB Camera Function Motion JPEG 320 x 240 approx. 6 fps 

CARD SECTION
Card Slot SD Memory Card 
Still Pictures JPEG Picture Size: 640 x 480 0.3MEGA 
DPOF MAX. 999 
Consecutive Photoshot 10 Stills with 0.5 sec. Interval, 0.3MEGA 
PictBridge - 

RECORDING SECTION
Format DVC 
Recording Mode SP, LP 
Playback Mode SP, LP 
Variable Speed Search Max. 20 x Speed 
Audio Recording System PCM 12 bit 4 ch / 16 bit 2 ch 
Audio Dubbing Yes 
Counter Time Code 
Tape Remaining Indication Yes 

INTERFACES
S-Video Output - 
AV Output Out (mini) 
Microphone (stereo mini) - 
Headphones - 
USB 2.0 High Speed (miniB) 
DV Input/Output (IEEE1394) In / Out 
Accessory Shoe

Review

A very good camcoder …with all the essential features…..

Source:
http://www.cnet.com.au

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Featuring the world’s most powerful 30 x Optical Zoom, this is a compact mini DV digital video camera with easy to use functions that can shoot in true widescreen format.

Specifications

Storage type – MiniDV

Dimensions – 63.5 x 81 x 114 mm

Weight – 410 g

Sensor resolution (max) – 800,000 pixels

Optical zoom – 24 x

Digital zoom – 800 x

Focal Length – 2.1 – 50.4 mm

Lens aperture – F1.8 – 3.6

Shutter speed – Tape Mode: 1/50 – 1/8000 sec., Card Mode: 1/50 – 1/500 sec.

White balance – Auto / Indoor / Outdoor / Set (with IR Sensor)

LCD screen size – 2.5 inch

Viewfinder type – Black and white

Remote control – Yes

Still image format – JPEG

Review

Very nice and good camcoder, easy to use.Best comcoder for this price

Source:
http://www.pixmania.co.uk

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Panasonic presents it latest horizontal camcorder NV-GS200EG-S coming with a triple CCD 800 000 pixels sensor…Phenomenal also are the 10x optical zoom and 500x digital zoom.

Specifications

Power Supply – DC 7.2V

Power Consumption – 3.9W(EVF)/4.4W(LCD)

Weight (w/o Battery) – 470g

Dimensions (W x H x D) – 70 x 75 x 126mm

Optical Zoom – 10 x Variable Speed Zoom

Focal Length – 2.45 – 24.5mm

Focus – AF/ Manual(w/Ring)

Monitor – 2.5" LCD(123k pixels)

Digital Zoom – Yes(20x/500x)

Digital Special Effects – Multi/ P-in-P/ Wipe/ Mix/ Strobe/ Trailing/ Negative/ Black & White/ Sepia/ Mirror/ Mosaic/ Slim/ Stretch/ Solarisation

WEB Camera Function – Yes (Motion JPEG 320 x 240 approx. 6fps)*

Card Slot – Yes (SD/MMC)

USB – Yes:2.0 (mini B)

Review

Advantages: Excellent video quality, compact size, easy to use
Disadvantages: Poor low light performance, lack of exposure controls

Source:
http://www.ciao.co.uk

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Panasonic's new 3CCD camcorder takes the digital video camera an evolutionary step forward by incorporating 3CCD technology in ultracompact models, bringing professional level technology to the consumer, offering superior ease of use

Specifications

General
 Power Supply
 DC 7.9/7.2V
 Power Consumption
 4.0W(EVF)/4.3W(LCD)
 Weight (w/o Battery) 500g
 Dimensions (W x H x D)
 81 x 73 x 144mm
 
Lens Part
 Image Sensor – Total
 1/6" CCD x 3(800k x 3 pixels, Total)
 Image Sensor – Moving Picture( 600k x 3
 Still Picture: 710k x 3, Effective)
 F Value
 F1.6(Wide)/F2.8(Tele)
 Optical Zoom
 10 x Variable Speed Zoom
 Focal Length
 2.85 – 28.5mm
 Filter Diameter
 43mm
 35mm Film
 43.8 – 438mm (Tape Mode)/41.3 – 413mm (Card Mode)
 Lens Brand
 Leica Dicomar
 
Camera Part
 Minimum Illumination
 1 Lux (Colour Night View)
 Focus
 AF/Manual
 White Balance
 Auto/ Indoor/ Outdoor/ Set(with IR Sensor)
 High Speed Shutter
 Tape Mode:1/50 – 1/8000 sec. Card Mode:1/2 – 1/2000 sec.
 Iris
 Auto/Manual
 Programme AE
 Yes (Sports/ Portrait/ Low Light/ Spot Light/ Surf &Snow)
 Backlight Compensation
 Yes
 EVF
 0.33" Colour (113k pixels)
 Monitor
 2.5" LCD (113k pixels)
 Camera Part~Microphone~Stereo Zoom Mic, Wind Noise Reduction
 Camera Part
 Date Recording
 Auto Date (In Data Code)
 Fade in/out
 Yes( Black or White )
 Rec. Review
 Yes
 EVF OSD
Yes(English/French/Italian/Spanish/Dutch/Swedish/Polish)
 Image Stabilizer
 OIS
 Digital Zoom
 Yes (20x/500x)
 LED Video Light
 -
 Flash
 GN5.5
 Quick Start
 1.7 sec.(approx.)
 LCD Panel Light
 Yes
 WEB Camera Function
 Yes (Motion JPEG 320 x 240 approx. 6fps)
 
Card Part
 Card Slot
 Yes (SD)
 Still Picture
 Yes (JPEG) Picture Size 2048 x 1520* 3.1 MEGA or 1600 x 1200 or 1280 x 960 or 640 x 480
 DPOF Marking
 Yes (Max. 99 stills)
 Pict Bridge
 Yes
 
VTR Part
 Format
 DVC-SD
 Recording Mode
 SP/LP
 Playback Mode
 SP/LP
  Yes (Max. 20x Speed)
 Audio Recording System
 PCM 12bit 4ch/16bit 2ch
 Audio Dubbing
 Yes
 Index
 -
 Counter
 Linear Time Counter, Time Code
 Tape Remaining Indication
 Yes
 
Terminal
 S-Video Input/Output
 Yes (In/Out)
 Microphone (stereo mini)
 Yes(In/Out)
 Headphones (M3)
 Yes (HP Out or AV Out)
 USB
 Yes:2.0(mini B)
 DV Input/Output (IEEE1394)
 Yes (In/Out)
 Accessory Shoe
 Yes(Hot)
 
Standard Accessories
 AC Adaptor
 Yes
 Battery Pack
 Yes (Lithium-Ion)
 Shoulder Strap
 Yes
 AV Cable (RCA – 4 pin)
 Yes (stereo)
 Free-Style Remote Controller
 Yes (with Narration Mic.)
 IR Remote
 Yes
 Lens Cap
 Yes
 PC Cable
 Yes (USB)
 
CD-ROM
 Yes (USB Driver/Video Stream Driver/MotionDV STUDIO 5.3E LE for DV

Review

It's most likely that the GS-250's going to see heavy usage in family environments, so we tested the unit by shooting a short home movie over the Easter long weekend. Like most home movies since the invention of celluloid, it was long, boring and terribly shot — but none of those factors were the fault of the GS-250, which actually performed quite well in some quite adverse conditions.

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http://www.cnet.com.au

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The Panasonic VDR-D300 DVD Palmcorder Camcorder with 3CCD Camera System and Optical Image Stabilizer is compatible with either DVD-RAM or DVD-R, giving you multiple recording and playback options. DVD-R discs are tough and versatile, and can be played back on most home DVD players. However, DVD-RAM discs allow you to record and erase, just like videotapes. DVD-RAM discs can be played back in compatible devices, like DVD players and computers. Since DVD Camcorders use a “non-contact” method to record and play, repeated playback doesn’t affect the image quality like it can with videotape. Your favorite videos and images can be kept for years without any loss of quality. Plus, DVD-RAM discs can be rewritten approximately 100,000 times, making them an economical and ideal choice for repeated recording.

Specifications

Product Features
3CCD imager for vivid color, fine detail, and rich gradation
Records and plays DVD-RAM, DVD-R and DVD-RW discs
3.1-megapixel still picture recording captures up to 2,048 x 1,512 images
10x optical zoom with Leica Dicomar lens; 2.7-inch wide 16:9 LCD
Powered by lithium ion battery; USB 2.0 hi-speed connection

Technical Details
Image Sensor (Total): 1/6″ CCD x 3 (800K x 3 pixels)
Image Sensor (Effective): 4:3: 710K x 3, 16:9: 540K x 3
F Value: F1.8 (Wide), F2.8 (Tele)
Optical Zoom: 10x Variable Speed
Focal Length: 3.0 to 30mm
Filter Diameter: 37mm
Lens Type: Leica Dicomar Lens
Self Timer: Photo Only
Minimum Illumination: 1 Lux (Magic Pix)
Focus: AF/Manual
White Balance: Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, Manual
Iris: AF/Manual
Backlight Compensation: Yes
Viewfinder: 0.3″ Color (123k pixels)
LCD: 2.7″ Wide (123k)
Microphone: Stereo Zoom Mic, Wind Noise Reduction
Date Recording: Yes
Fade Color: Black or white
AWB IR Sensor: Yes
Wide Mode (16:9): Yes
On-Screen Display Language: English, Spanish, French
Image Stabilizer: Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS)
Digital Zoom: 10x to 25x, Super Digital Zoom: 10x to 700x
DVD Format Support: DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM
Available Disc: 8cm (3z) DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1, 8cm (3z) DVD-RW Ver.1.1/2x-Speed, (2x/1x), 8cm (3z) DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0
Recording Mode: XP: 9 Mbps/VBR, SP: 5 Mbps/VBR, LP: 2.5Mbps/VBR
Audio Recording Format: Dolby Digital (Dolby AC3)
Audio Playback Format: Dolby Digital (Dolby AC3), MPEG1 Audio Layer 2, LPCM
Recording Time: XP: 18 min, SP: 37 min, LP: 75 min (with one-sided RAM disc)
Still Picture: JPEG Picture Size: 3.1 MEGA: 2048 x 1512, 2.0 MEGA: 1920 x 1080 (16:9), 1.0 MEGA: 1280 x 960, 0.3 MEGA: 640 x 480
Jog Dial: Joystick
Thumbnail Display: 8 scenes per page
Editing: Delete, Divide, Combine
Built-in SD Slot: Yes
Slide Show: Yes
DPOF: Yes
DCF: Yes
PictBridge Compatible: Yes
S-Video Out: Yes
Video Output: Yes
Audio Output: Yes
USB Port: 2.0 High Speed (mini B)
Microphone (stereo mini): Yes
Accessory Shoe: Cold
AC Adaptor: Yes
Battery Pack: Yes
Shoulder Strap: Yes
AV Cable (RCA-Multi): Yes
USB Cable: Yes
IR Remote: Yes
Power Supply: DC 7.9V, 7.2V
Power Consumption: 4.6W (EVF), 4.9W (LCD)
Width: 2.48 inches
Height: 3.43 inches
Depth: 5.43 inches
Weight: 1.29 pounds
Warranty: 1 year

Review

This is my first DVD camcorder and I absolutely love it! It’s also my first 3-chip video camcorder. The image quality is just really good, like the other guys said. The machine is also apiece of cake to use. I e-mailed “gadgester” and he recommended TDK 8.cm dvd-r blanks from amazon, so I bought them and now I just pop one in and go! No formatting needed. Finalization in the camcorder is needed to make the dvd-r compatable with my Sony dvd player at home as well as my Thinkpad.
One gotcha to look out for is the slow start-up times, from power off to on. It takes anywhere between 5 and 10 seconds for the camcorder to be ready to record, after you insert yoru dvd-r. If you use dvd-rw, the manual says it might take up to 20 seconds! Other than that, I have no problems with the camcorder. It’s high quality, and I just love the conveneince as well as image quality.

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http://www.amazon.com

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The Panasonic VDR-D250 DVD camcorder makes recording and sharing life's precious moments simple. By recording directly to a blank DVD, you'll preserve the sharpness and color of the special events in your life, as beautifully as you remember them. You won't miss a detail with the 10x optical and 700x digital zoom. Preview your footage through the 2.7-inch LCD screen, then transfer images to a PC or digital camera through a USB port or SD slot. Your new DVDs will work in almost any DVD-RAM, DVD-R or DVD-RW player, so you can share those great moments as soon as they're recorded.

Specifications

Product Features
3 CCD Imager
2.3 MegaPixel Still Picture Recording
2.7 Diagonal Wide LCD
10x Optical Zoom
700x Digital Zoom

Technical Details
Model: VDR-D250
Item Package Quantity: 1
Lens Type: Zoom lens
maximum_aperture_range: F/1.8-2.8
Minimum focal length: 2.45 millimeters
Maximum focal length: 24.5 millimeters
Optical zoom: 10
form_factor: Rotating
Display: LCD display
Display Size: 2.7 inches
video_input: Camcorder
media_type: DVD, DVD, DVD
video_input_format: MPEG-2
Image types: JPEG
shooting_modes: Digital photo mode
Exposure Control Type: Spotlight, Portrait mode, Surf & snow, Low light, Sports mode
optical_sensor_resolution: 800000 Pixels
optical_sensor_technology: CCD
optical_sensor_size: 1/6"
Night vision: Y
Viewfinder Type: LCD
viewfinder_color_support: Color
audio_input: Microphone
microphone_operation_mode: Stereo
Width: 9.5 inches
Depth: 5.4 inches
Height: 6.75 inches
Weight: 2.0 pounds Product Features
3 CCD Imager
2.3 MegaPixel Still Picture Recording
2.7 Diagonal Wide LCD
10x Optical Zoom
700x Digital Zoom

Review

The VDR-D250 (MSRP $899) shares the legacy, along with the VDR-D300, of being part of the first generation of consumer 3CCD DVD camcorders.

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With the Panasonic VDR-D200 DVD camcorder with 30x optical zoom in your hands, you’ll have some of the most exciting technologies to be found anywhere in a home-video camcorder. Featuring a powerful 30x optical zoom, an advanced optical image stabilizer, and Panasonic’s pure color engine and MPEG2 engine, the VDR-D200 will give you the results and performance that have previously only been possible in professional camcorder systems.

Specifications

Product Features
Features powerful 30x optical zoom and up to 1000x digital zoom
Advanced Optical Image Stabilizer eliminates blurry images caused by hand-shake
1/6-inch CCD, Pure Color Engine, MPEG2 Engine produce, and Leica Dicomar lens combine to produce outstanding color and detail
Records directly to DVD-RAM, DVD-R, and DVD-RW discs; includes SD card slot for additional storage of digital stills
0 Lux Color Night View feature lets you shoot in complete darkness

Technical Details
Model number: VDR-D200
Image sensor: 1/6-inch CCD
Total pixels: 680K pixels
Effective (motion picture) pixels: 340K pixels
Focal length: f=1.9 to 57 millimeters
Aperture range: f1.8 (wide) to f3.9 (telephoto)
Optical zoom: 30x variable speed zoom
Digital zoom: 50x / 100x
Filter diameter: 30.5 millimeters
Minimum illumination: 2 lux (Magic Pix)
Focus: AF/manual
White balance: Auto/white set/indoor/outdoor
Iris: Auto/manual
Scene mode: Sports/portrait/low light/spot light/surf and snow
Backlight compensation: Yes
Monitor: 2.5-inch LCD (105K pixels)
Microphone: Stereo
AWB IR sensor: Yes
Image stabilizer: SIS
Self timer: Available only for photo
Recording media: 8-centimeter DVD-RAM ver2.1, 8-centimeter DVD-R for general ver2.0, 8-centimeter DVD-RW ver1.1 2x-speed (2x/1x)
External card slot: SD card slot
Still picture recording format: JPEG, DPOF/DCF
Still picture size: 640 x 480 (0.3 megapixels)
Moving picture recording format: MPEG2 (DVD Video Recording: DVD-RAM/-RW; DVD Video: DVD-RW/-R)
Audio recording format: Dolby Digital (Dolby AC3)
Audio playback format: Dolby Digital (Dolby AC3), MPEG1 Audio Layer 2, LPCM
Recording time: XP: 18 minutes; SP: 37 minutes; LP: 75 minutes (with one side RAM disc)
Interface: S-Video output, video output, audio output, USB 2.0 HighSpeed
Power supply: DC 7.2/7.9 V
Power consumption (SP mode, DVD-RAM): 3.5 W (EVF), 3.9 W (LCD)
Supplied software: DVD-MovieAlbumSE 4.2, DVDfunSTUDIO 2.4, ImageMixer VCD/DVD2.0
System requirements (Windows): Windows 2000/XP; Pentium III 450 MHz or higher (800 MHz or higher for DVDfunSTUDIO 2.4); available USB 2.0 port (HighSpeed recommended)
System requirements (Mac): Mac OS X v10.2 to 10.4; iMac G4, G5, iBook G4, PowerBook G4, PowerMac G5, eMac, Mac mini Series with USB 2.0 port as a standard equipment PowerPC G4 or higher; available USB 2.0 (HighSpeed recommended)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 53 x 84 x 129 millimeters
Weight: 480 grams

Review

like this camcorder because of 2 options that no other camcorder has.
1. can take pictures
2 has that light in the front that let you shoot in the night.
I will highly recommended buying this camera.

Source:
http://www.amazon.com/

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