With its three CCD sensors, The PV-DV950 is Panasonic's top-of-the-line consumer digital camcorder. The high quality three-CCD system--which uses one CCD for each primary color--is seen more often in professional-level digital video equipment than in consumer cameras. In addition, the camera features a 12x optical zoom and 10x digital zoom for close-ups.
With any handheld video camera, it's difficult to keep the camera completely steady. Fortunately, the PV-DV950 features electronic image stabilization, which compensates for unintentional camera movements while recording. In addition, the image stabilization can be used during playback. For extra creative control, the PV- DV950 has a manual focus ring and auto exposure lock to avoid any potential problems with the autofocus--such as someone walking across the frame or sudden lighting changes.
While its focus is primarily on digital video, the PV-DV950 also has the ability to record digital stills onto the mini DV tape, with room for about 1,000 images on an 80-minute tape in LP mode.
The included IEEE 1394 port makes it easy to connect to a computer for editing, or to connect to another digital video camera, and an S-Video output provides an easy connection to televisions and other monitoring equipment. The camera also features a 2.5- inch color LCD monitor, manual white balance adjustment, gain control in five steps from 0 to 12 dB, and several special effects.
Product Description:
Panasonic offers a complete line-up of Palmcorder products to suit many different needs and applications. From VHS-C format camcorders to the latest in DVC digital technology Panasonic Palmcorders incorporate features designed to be both sophisticated yet simple and easy to use. For example, there is Digital EIS, an image stabilizer that minimizes the unwanted jitter and shake from the recorded picture. Panasonic Palmsight Palmcorders incorporate an extra large LCD monitor for easier recording that doubles as a TV screen plus, with the built-in speaker, you can check recordings "in the field" to ensure perfect results. For 2000, it gets even better. Your memories can now be transferred to a computer and e-mailed around the world! And along with every product that carries name "Panasonic", you'll also benefit from its more than 70 years of experience in building products that provide high reliability and value. Whether you want to capture your baby's first steps or create full-motion multimedia presentations, Panasonic has designed a Palmcorder with both your needs and budget in mind.