Panasonic PV-GS29 Mini DV Camcorder

Panasonic PV-GS29 MiniDV Camcorder with 30x Optical Zoom

Shoot clear, colorful movies with Panasonic's compact PV-GS29. This palm-friendly camcorder features a simple, straightforward design for simple shooting - a great choice for novices and budget-minded shoppers who want the clarity of digital video. The PV-GS29 also offers several advanced features usually found on a camcorders in a higher price range. The powerful 30X optical zoom gives you extensive  for shooting close-ups of distant subjects. The built-in video light will assist low light situations. You can depend on full auto mode for great results, but the cameras manual controls,  includ ing focus, aperture, shutter speed, and white balance,  let you capture more advanced shots. Key Features: Records video on Mini DV tapes 680,000-pixel CCD (340K effective) 2-1/2 color LCD viewscreen Color viewfinder 30X optical zoom lens (digital zoom upto 1,000X) Built-in video light Digital Electronic Image Stabilization Auto and manual focus White balance settings Shutter speed range: 1/60 ? 1/8,000 seconds 5 Program AE (Auto Exposure) settings: Sports, Portrait, Night, Spotlight, and Surf & Snow PCM stereo digital audio (12-bit or 16-bit) Digital audio/video jack (IEEE 1394) Audio/video output for connection to a TV Dimensions: 2.72'' (H) x 3.23'' (W) x 4.73'' (D)  Manufacturer Warranty: One year parts, 90 days labor Specifications: LENS CCD (Total): 1/6, 680K CCD (Effective): 4:3: 340K Optical Zoom: 30x / Digital Zoom: 1000x Filter Diameter: 30.5mm Lens Type: Panasonic CAMERA Progressive PhotoShot: Tape Only Minimum Illumination: 12 Lux High Speed Shutter: In Tape Mode 1/60 - 1/8,000 / In Card Mode N/A Program AE (Auto Exposure): 5-Mode Viewfinder: Color LCD: 2.5 (105k) Soft-Skin Mode: Yes MagicPix Images: Yes Microphone: Zoom and External Image Stabilizer: Digital Electronic Image Stabilization (D-EIS) Built-in EfficiBright LED Light: Yes Quick Start: Yes Mini DV In/Out IEEE1394: Yes Power Supply: 640mAh Dim...