Panasonic PV-GS9 MiniDV Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom (Discontinued by Manufacturer)

Product Description

The Panasonic Digital Palmcorder Multi-Cam Camcorder has 20x high-definition zoom and 800x digital zoom. Features a 2.5" color LCD monitor; 680K CCD megapixels; i.LINK IEEE 1394PC interface; picture-in-picture; tape-only progressive photo mode; web cam; Photo built-in digital still camera; auto/manual auto focus; SP/LP record mode; and more. Includes PC connection cable and driver software. System Requirements: Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 98SE or Windows 2000. IEEE 1394 host adapter card, cable required to transfer video or still images to a PC. Battery pack sold separately. 3-3/8Hx2-3/4Wx4-3/8D".

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Blending innovative technologies with new, simple-to-operate controls, 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.

Optics
The PV-GS9 is equipped with a 1/6-inch, 680,000-pixel CCD and 20x optical zoom It also features a 800x digital zoom that allows you to zoom in on incredible close-ups.

Digital Stills
In addition to video camcorder operation, you can also use the PV-GS9 as a digital still camera. Using Panasonic's Photo function, images are stored on tape.

More Features
The 2.5-inch LCD screen can be opened a full 120 degrees away from the camcorder's body, making it easier to view motion images as they're being captured.

The Quick Start feature enables the PV-GS9 to begin taping 1.3 seconds after turning the power on so those unexpected moments won't 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 PV-GS9 has several built-in digital effects during record and playback, including:

• Digital Mirror: Creates a mirror like symmetrical image
• Strobe: Digitally "freezes" a series of images
• Mosaic: Turns the image into a mosaic pattern
• Stretch: The image expands horizontally
• Trail: Forms multiple impressions of all images in motion, which gradually fade-out as the motion comes to a halt, creating a "trail" effect
• Slim: The image expands vertically

  The Soft Skin Detail function detects the different skin tones being recorded and softens the focus to create a realistic blend. Other features include:

  • The image-enhancing MagicPix feature allows for rich videos under low-light conditions.Ê
  • 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.
  • Black and white viewfinder Inputs and Outputs
    The PV-GS9 comes with the standard DV IEEE 1394 port (also known as FireWire; Panasonic refers to this connection as iLink) for a super-fast, lossless connection to a PC or other DV machines. It also has a USB connection (you'll need an optional USB cable to hook up to your PC).

    Dimensions and Weight
    This camcorder measures 3.3 x 2.75 x 4.38 inches (H x W x D) and weighs 14.1 ounces.

    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.

• 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 settings, records stills to tape, and Web cam capability.
• Rechargeable Li-ion battery pack lasts for up to 1 hour and 15 minutes.