Panasonic PVDV102 MiniDV Multicam Digital Camcorder w/ 2.5" Color LCD and SD Drive
List Price: $649.99
Details
- MiniDV camcorder, Webcam and Digital still camera (all in one)
- 1280 x 960 (interpolated) digital still perseverance--records onto both DV tape and SD card (card not included)
- Includes highlight reveal and PCM stereo zoom mic
Description
Oblation high-resolution digital video, high-quality digital still images and PC interoperability, the new Panasonic Palmcorder MultiCam digital camcorders incorporate fun and function for beginners and accomplished videographers alike. More than just a camcorder, every new likeness features the built-in PhotoShot digital still camera feature, letting consumers delight in two ways to capture their memories in a single, compact package: digital video and digital still photos. With more PC-pleasant features than ever, the new digital camcorders are ready for a variety of multimedia applications, and can also without even trying serve as web cameras for home videoconferencing. All models feature an i.Component IEEE 1394 PC interface, making it easy to download digital recordings (still images and heart-rending pictures) to computers where they can be edited, included in e-mail messages or against in the creation of web sites.The PV-DV102 features PhotoVu Link with a USB seaport, an SD Memory Card Slot, web camera functionality, and a built-in SD spin. This model also boasts the MPEG-4 Movie Messenger system and new Zoom Microphone. This artful feature works with the optical zoom function to create a realistic correspondence between recorded audio and images. When visually zooming in, the good will also zero in on the subject. This puts emphasis on the subject and gives any video recording the sensitive of realistically capturing the moment.Combining 1.3-megapixel stills--albeit interpolated--with a 10x visual zoom, the PV-DV102 wraps some great features in its plastic and metal corps. Images are stored on SD cards (sold separately), and they can be downloaded to your computer via USB. For those that like to shoot in low-match conditions, the camcorder also features a built-in color-recording fashion for those types of situations. According to Panasonic, the mode will help reduce the graininess often associated with low-come out shooting.
A zoom mic and a built-in light are included with the PV-DV102, along with an MPEG-4 talkie system, which lets you capture compressed video clips for e-mailing to friends and m. The camcorder also features a composite video out, and, of course, IEEE 1394.
Customer Reviews
Had this camera for a want time...... and I still beloved it. I purchased this camera probably 8 years ago. The purpose at that time was to endure practicing my visual style (I'd graduated from film school a few years previous to), and it was more affordable than purchasing a film camera. Video scared me at the period, so even though I'd had a product with so many features, I didn't really utilize them until just a two of years ago.
I now produce projects using my 'old' digital video camera with the aide of filters, lighting, and Sony Vegas editing software, and I have to say that some of my trade looks just as good as work I've seen on the film celebration circuit.
Right now I am looking at prosumer camcorders for business purposes, but because of finances, I am also researching ways to enlarge my user experience with the Panasonic PV-DV102 digital camera. Even if I am unable to purchase a new camera, I surface confident that with a little extra effort I can continue to produce slight looking video.
Specifically, the sound capture is better than I soup it would be - though it does annoy me that there is no microphone jack. The attached light is in effect useless, which is ok for me since I always use additional lighting since enhancing the picture quality is based a lot on that lighting. I girlfriend the manual features, and am intrigued (and a little bit intimidated) by some of the special features - some of which I have yet to try out. All-embracing, I am still happy with my purchase.
THIS CAMERA IS Horrific!!!!!!!
I bought this camera my birthday and meditation it was great. A couple months later, I began to notice that the unscathed skips, and it would constantly eat tapes. And then it goes on some sort of safety course where it wont let you do anything on the camera because it thinks it might break itself. And whats up with all that extra period around the flip screen? I should have done more research before I bought this camera, and now im paying the evaluate.
Beautiful!!!
I can't say enough salutary things about this camcorder. I've made a Las Vegas documentary, a skateboard movie, and uncluttered home movies with it. Not only that, I managed to make them look professional. It transfers video without mistake onto the software I use to make movies (Windows Movie Maker) and also makes clean re-transfers back onto the tape. Using an SD card, it can be used as a digital camera (albeit a very low status one... it's still-pic mode is only .5 megapixels).
Pros:
-Great for beginners to tranquil movie making
-Great for beginners to digital camcorders
-Amazing glaze quality
-SD card slot to save still pictures
-Great sane
-LCD screen
Cons:
-Poor explanation of how to use the digital zoom
-Lens cap is detatched
-Doesn't come with a FireWire, which is inexorable to transfer video to the computer
-Still pics saved to the SD card are very low quality
Besides these four problems with this camcorder, it is a imagine come true for those into amateur movie making. It really couldn't be any easier to use, release the digital zoom control. Other than these flaws, the camera is amazing and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to pressurize professional-looking home movies. Great product, strongly recommended.
Cyclopean Camcorder
This is an terrific camcorder. I have had mine for a about a year and I have had no problems at all with it. The buttons on top are a little small for big hands but if you buy the optional remote control then you don't have to worry with them. I conceive digital movies on my computer using the USB cable that was provided. The special effects built into this camcorder calling excellent. I have recommended this camcorder to all of my friends.
Charitable overall choice
I am an aspiring videotape director and find that with the appropriate settings and tapes, that this camcorder performs superlatively. It has a lot of bells and whistles, which to some, may not be needed. However, for those of us who enjoy the detailed aspects of sheet making, it is a good choice. The picture is clear and concise, it tons fast, and so on and so on. The only flaw I would point out, would be that the batery is a little below average. You can of process upgrade and get a higher standard battery, which basically means that rift is not a major worry.