- Ultra-compact MiniDV camcorder and still camera with 680,000-pixel CCD.
- 10x optical zoom lens (700x digital zoom) and image stabilizer.
- 2.5-inch LCD swings open 120 degrees and color viewfinder.
- Low-light settings, telephoto/macro lens, and MPEG-4 capabilities.
- Rechargeable Li-ion battery pack lasts for up to 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Product Description
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Ultra-compact, yet loaded with features, this Panasonic
Palmcorder digital camcorder with 2.5" LCD monitor is ideal to
take with you when you are out and about. Features Photo
built-in digital still camera; 10x optical and 700x digital zoom;
8MB SD memory card; MPEG4 movie ; MagicPix images with
LCD light panel; EfficiBright LED light; tele/macro lens; color
viewfinder; simultaneous motion video and still picture
; pure color engine; 1.3-second quick start; 680,000
pixel CCD; digital electronic image stabilization; 3-way PC
Link2; DV Studio3; i.LINKTM4 via IEEE 1394 PC Interface; Web
camera6; S-video In/Out; analog in; record and playback digital
effects; ArcSoft editing software; auto/manual focus; and more.
MagicWire remote control with narration mic included.
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Updating the popular PV-GS50, the ultra-compact Panasonic
PV-GS55 will help you record those precious moments--in video and
digital stills--at a moment's notice. This MiniDV camcorder
weighs less than a pound. It features a 10x optical zoom, SD card
slot, webcam capability, and an MPEG-4 mode that enables you to
send small videos to friends and family via e-mail or post them
to the Web.
Optics
The PV-GS55 is equipped with a 1/6-inch, 680,000-pixel CCD and
10x optical zoom It also features a 800x digital zoom that allows
you to zoom in on incredible close-ups.
Digital Stills
In addition to shooting video, the PV-GS55 can also capture
digital still images up to 640 x 480 pixels--good for sending
photos to friends and family over e-mail or posting to your Web
site. They are stored to the Secure Digital (SD)/MultiMedia (MMC)
memory card slot--an 8 MB SD card is included. The Direct Mode
Dial can be used in digital still mode lets you quickly select
the desired digital camera mode, such as Record, Playback, Card
Record, or Card Playback.
More Features
The 2.5-inch LCD screen can be opened a full 120 degrees away
from the camcorderÕs body, making it easier to view motion images
as theyÕre being captured.
The Quick Start feature enables the PV-GS55 to begin taping 1.3
seconds after turning the power on so those unexpectedÊmoments
wonÕt be missed.ÊAfter 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 MPEG-4 Movie mode lets you easily transfer MPEG-4 video
clips with audio to a PC to create clip libraries and
presentations, attach to an e-mail, or add to your Web site.
The Soft Skin Detail function detects the different skin tones
being recorded and softens the focus to create a realistic blend.
Other features include:
* Telephoto/macro lens
* The image-enhancing MagicPix feature allows for rich videos
under low-light conditions.
* Digital Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) helps take the
jitter out of hand-held video and compensate for
unintentional hand and camcorder movement.
* 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. MiniDV Format
MiniDV is the preferred format for personal and
broadcast-quality video, and it is highly regarded for its high
audio and image quality. With up to 540 lines of horizontal
resolution and minimum color noise, MiniDV delivers a 2 percent
clearer picture than analog camcorder formats. This is all
delivered on a cassette that's 1/12th the size of a standard VHS
tape. A MiniDV tape offers digital time of 2 full
hours--20 times the capacity of a CD.