Panasonic PV-GS9 MiniDV Camcorder
Features
- Compact digital Palmcorder MultiCam camcorder and still camera with 680,000-pixel CCD
- 20x optical zoom lens (digital zoom to 800x)
- 2.5-inch LCD swings open 120 degrees and black-and-white viewfinder
- Low-light recording settings, records stills to tape, and Web cam capability
- Rechargeable Li-ion battery pack lasts for up to 1 hour and 15 minutes
Product Description From Amazon.com:
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.
Specifications
| Format: | Mini DV |
| CCD: | 1/6-inch, 680K |
| Hi-Definition Zoom: | 20x |
| Digital Zoom: | 800x |
| Soft-skin Mode: | Yes |
| Color LCD Monitor: | 2.5-inch diag. |
| Viewfinder: | B/W |
| Mode Dial: | Yes |
| i.LINK (IEEE 1394 PC Interface): | Yes |
| DV Studio (USB Connection): | Yes (with optional USB Cable) |
| USB Port : | Yes |
| PhotoShot Built-in Digital Still Camera: | Yes |
| SD Memory Card Included: | No |
| Progressive PhotoShot Mode: | Tape Only |
| Picture-in-Picture: | Yes |
| Web Camera: | Yes (with optional cable and software) |
| Built-in SD Drive: | No |
| MagicPix Images (color recording in low light): | Yes |
| Quick Start: | Yes |
| Zoom Mic: |
Yes |
| IR Remote Control: | Yes (optional) |
| Easy Cassette Eject: | Yes |
| Digital Effects (Record and Playback): | Yes |
| Cinema Mode: | Yes |
| 5-Mode Program AE (Auto Exposure): | Yes |
| Audio: | PCM (12-bit/16-bit) |
| Wind Noise Reduction: | Yes |
| Slow/Frame Advance (with IR Remote Control): | Yes |
| Index Search Scene/Photo (with IR Remote Control): | Yes |
| Focus (Auto/Manual): | Yes |
| Self Record: | Yes |
| SP/LP Record Mode: | Yes |
| Multi-Screen: | Yes |
| Audio Dubbing: | Yes (SP Only) |
| Battery and Tape Indicators: | Yes |
| High Speed Shutter: | In Tape Mode: 1/60 - 1/8000; In Card Mode: 1/60 - 1/8000 |
| Self Demo Mode: | Yes |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes |
| Dimensions: | 3.38 x 2.75 x 4.38 inches (H x W x D) |
| Weight: | 0.88 lbs |