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Panasonic PV-GS300 CamcorderOne more super gem among the latest range of Panasonic’s 3CCD Digital Camcorders presented in CES 06 this January is PV-GS300. The incorporation of 3 CCDs, OIS, and Leica and many more to elaborate further features make it feel worth possessing.

Individual CCDs are used to capture the red, green and blue colors that compose an image for stunning, and fresh tenor pictures with noteworthy color reproduction. The PV-GS300 also has a pop-up flash and records stills to SD cards like the rest of the Panasonic line.

The entrenchment of 2.7” 16:9 LCD with the stylish and ergonomic design renders true-to-life images. The 3.1 mega-pixel still image recording is catalyst of such an image that is to be pleased about. The come along of IR remote also adds to the portability of camcorder.

The support for USB 2.0 connectivity to numerous of compatible devices using the supplied USB cable and MotionDV Studio video editing software also add-on to the super feature gallery of the product.

The product is available for $599.95 from February. www.Panasonic.com

Panasonic PV-GS300 Camcorder Features Include:

  • 2.7” 16:9 LCD
  • 16:9 widescreen format recording
  • 3.1 mega-pixel still image recording
  • Leica lens, OIS and DV output
  • SD Memory Card slot
  • SD card USB reader/writer
  • IR remote
  • USB 2.0 plus USB cable and MotionDV Studio video editing software.

    Panasonic PV-GS300 Camcorder Specifications:

    Power SupplyDC 7.2 / 7.9V
    Power Consumption3.6 W (EVF) 3.9W (LCD)
    Weight (w/o Battery)450 g
    Dimensions (W x H x D)76 x 73 x 135 mm
    LENS SECTION
    Image SensorPAL: 1/6" CCD x 3 (800 k x 3 pixels, Total / 630 k x 3 [4:3], 540 k x 3 [16:9] (Motion Picture) / 710 k x 3 [4:3], 540 k x 3 [16:9] (Still Picture) Effective)
    NTSC: 1/6" CCD x 3 (800 k x 3pixel Total / 640 k x 3 [4:3], 540 k x 3 [16:9] (Motion Picture) / 710 k x 3 [4:3], 540 k x 3 [16:9] (Still Picture) Effective)
     
    F ValueF1.8 (wide) / F2.8 (tele)
    Optical Zoom10 x Variable Speed Zoom
    Focal Length3.0 - 30.0 mm
    Filter Diameter37 mm
    35 mm Film Camera EquivalentPAL: 46.1 - 461mm [4:3], 47.1 - 471 mm [16:9] (Motion Picture)
    43.4 - 434 mm [4:3], 47.0 - 470 mm [16:9] (Still Picture)
    NTSC: 45.6- 456 mm [4:3], 46.7 - 467 mm [16:9] (Motion Picture)
    43.4 - 434 mm [4:3], 47.0 - 470 mm [16:9] (Still Picture)
     
    Lens BrandLeica Dicomar
    CAMERA SECTION
    Minimum Illumination1Lux (Colour Night View)
    FocusAF / Manual
    White BalanceAuto / Indoor / Outdoor / White Set (with IR Sensor)
    High-Speed ShutterPAL: Tape Mode: 1/50 - 1/8000 sec.  Card Mode: 1/25 - 1/2000 sec.
    NTSC: Tape Mode: 1/60 - 1/8000 sec.  Card Mode: 1/30 - 1/2000 sec.
     
    IrisAuto / Manual
    Scene ModeSports / Portrait / Low Light / Spot Light / Surf & Snow
    Backlight CompensationYes
    EVF0.33" Colour (113 k pixels)
    Monitor2.7" 16:9 LCD (123 k pixels)
    MicrophoneStereo Zoom Mic, Wind Noise Reduction
    Date recordingAuto Date (in Data Code)
    Fade ColourBlack / White
    Rec. ReviewYes
    OSD Language 
    Image StabilizerO. I. S.
    Digital Zoom10 x - 25 x (Super Digital Zoom 10 x - 700 x)
    LED Video Light-
    FlashGuide No.4.8
    Quick Start1.7 sec. (approx.)
    LCD Panel LightYes
    WEB Camera FunctionMotion JPEG 320 x 240 approx. 6 fps
    CARD SECTION
    Card SlotSD
    Still PicturesJPEG  Picture size: [4:3] 2048 x 1512  3.1MEGA, 1600 x 1200  2.0MEGA, 1280 x 960  1.0MEGA
    640 x 480  0.3MEGA,/ [16:9] 2048 x 1152  2.4MEGA, 640 x 360  0.2MEGA
     
    DPOFMax. 999stills
    Consecutive Photoshot10 Stills with 0.5 sec. Interval, 0.2 MEGA or 0.3 MEGA
    PictBridgeYes
    RECORDING SECTION
    FormatDVC - SD
    Recording ModeSP, LP
    Playback ModeSP, LP
    Variable Speed SearchMax. 20x Speed
    Audio Recording SystemPCM 12 bit 4 ch / 16 bit 2 ch
    Audio DubbingYes
    CounterTime Code
    Tape Remaining IndicationYes
    TERMINALS
    S-Video OutputOut
    AV OutputOut (Multi)
    Microphone (stereo mini)Yes
    Headphones-
    USB2.0 High Speed (miniB)
    DV Input/Output (IEEE1394)GS300: In / Out, GS280: Out
    Accessory ShoeCold
    STANDARD ACCESSORIES
    AC AdaptorYes (1 Battery Charge Type)
    Battery PackLithium - Ion
    StrapYes (Shoulder Belt)
    Free Style RemoteNo (GS300GD/GT/GC/EE/GN/GCTS: Yes)
    AV CableAV / S Multi
    IR RemoteYes
    Lens CapAuto
    Memory Card-
    PC CableUSB
    CD-ROMSweetMovieLife1.0E / MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for DV