Manufacturer Description The Panasonic PV-GS180 3CCD Ultra-Compact Digital Palmcorder MultiCam Camcorder with 2.3 Megapixel Still Picture Recording features advanced optical technology that makes Leica Camera AG a legend in the camera world is fully reflected in the 12-element, multi-coated Leica Dicomar lens. With its crisp detail, subtle rendering, and smooth, natural imaging -- all Leica hallmarks -- this lens can take you to the limits of your visual imagination.
Superior color, detail and gradation: 3CCD camera system Most professional broadcasting cameras use the 3CCD system. In a 1CCD system, all of the incoming light information is processed by the same CCD. The more advanced 3CCD system uses three distinct CCDs for processing, so there is absolutely no light loss. You can see the results in beautifully rendered images with vivid color, fine detail, and rich gradation.
Special high-performance imaging engine: Crystal engine The Crystal Engine is a special image processing circuit for 3CCD camera systems. It processes the R, G and B signals from the three CCDs individually, so it gives both motion and still pictures exceptional quality.
Extremely beautiful still pictures: 2.3-Megapixel still picture recording Both motion and still pictures are superb. Photos are so vivid and real, you can enjoy them as high-quality prints.
Pull distant subjects right up close: 10x optical zoom Distant subjects can be enlarged so they appear to be right up close. This allows dynamic shots of both motion and still pictures.
Take beautiful stills without switching cameras: Simultaneous motion video and still picture recording (VGA) You can snap off a still picture (VGA) while continuing to record motion pictures. You don't even have to change recording modes. The motion pictures are recorded onto tape, the still is recorded onto the SD Memory Card.
Stream DV data via USB USB 2.0 compatibility lets you upload DV data to a PC at high-speed over a single USB cable. Video Class compatibility allows real-time transfer of DV motion picture data over the same USB cable. Video Class is a standard format that allows the real-time transfer of motion picture data over a USB cable.
MotionDV Studio 5.3 LE MotionDV Studio 5.3 LE DV editing software is just the tool you need to make polished, smartly finished productions. It lets you load images into your PC for easy editing, add special effects, and dub in a soundtrack -- all from a single, easy-to-understand screen.
Web camera function With the camera connected via USB cable to a PC, start up Windows Messenger and the camera instantly turns into a web camera. Ideal for teleconferencing over the Internet, or for surveillance camera use.
One-touch navigation & joystick control The joystick makes the camera much easier to use, letting you control all basic operations with one hand. As you shoot, just watch the image in the monitor and follow the instruction guide. You can handle a number of operations quickly and easily, without even taking your eye off the subject.
1.7-second quick start This Quick Start mode helps shoot videos on the spur of the moment. This mode lets you shoot those not-to-be-missed scenes just 1.7 seconds from the time the power is turned on.
0 Lux Color Night View with Light Panel for shooting in total darkness Designed for shooting in total darkness, this function shoots four frames per second using the LCD monitor as a light source. Pictures are clear and sharp thanks to the hand-shake compensation provided by the O.I.S. Light from the LCD is gentle and easy on the eyes, so you can snap shots of sleeping children without waking them up.
Color Night View for shooting in dim light. Color Night View gives you smoothly flowing pictures even in dark places, where it's normally difficult to capture good shots.
The MiniDV Format MiniDV, the most common type of digital camcorder, records video using the standard DV-format. It's the preferred format for broadcast-quality video, and it is also highly regarded for its high audio and still image quality. This is all delivered on a cassette that's 1/12th the size of a standard VHS tape. Tapes come in lengths of 60 and 80 minutes at standard speed (SP), with use of lower speed mode (SP) increasing time to 90 and 120 minutes while reducing resolution.
Included with this Product Camcorder, lithium ion battery, remote control, AC adaptor, shoulder strap, AC cable, USB cable, DC cable, CD-ROM, lens cap.
