Panasonic PV-DV953 MiniDV Camcorder
Features
- 3CCD MiniDV camcorder with 10x optical and 700x digital zoom with electronic image stabilization
- 800K pixel resolution on each CCD for 3.0 MP total resolution; Leica Dicomar lens
- Large 3.5-inch color, swivel LCD, cinema mode, MPEG4 video
- Saves digital stills to SD memory card; 16 MB card included
- Connects to PCs and Macs via Firewire (IEEE1394); USB transfer for stills
Product Description From Amazon.com:
The Panasonic PVDV953 is a stylish digital video camcorder boasts a 3CCD camera system that's the same used in Panasonic's professional broadcasting equipment. It also offers such advanced features as 3-megapixel still image resolution, MPEG4 video capability, and a Leica Dicomar lens.

Specifications
Format: |
MiniDV |
| Audio: | PCM Stereo |
| Maximum CCD resolution: | 800,000 pixels |
| CCD size: | .17 inches |
| LCD screen size: | 3.5 inches |
| LCD swivel: | Yes |
| Optical zoom: | 10x |
| Digital zoom: | 700x |
| Autolight: | No |
| Hot shoe for external light: | Yes |
| Image stabilization: | Yes |
| Infrared capability: | Yes |
| Remote included: | Yes |
| Headphone jack: | Yes |
| Digital still capability: | Yes |
| MPEG movie mode: | Yes |
| Included still memory: | 16 MB SD |
| Preset titles: | No |
| Custom titling: | No |
| Fade options: | Various fader effects |
| Motion sensor: | No |
| Audio sensor: | No |
| USB streaming: | Yes |
| IEEE1394 (Firewire) output: | Yes |
| USB output: | Yes |
| S-Video output: | Yes |
| Included in box: | PV-DV953 camera, power adapter/in-camera charger, InfoLithium battery, A/V cable, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable, wireless remote, wired remote, software |
| Width: | 5.06 inches |
| Height: | 8.5 inches |
| Depth: | 10.65 inches |
| Weight: | 1 lb. 9 oz. |