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Panasonic PV-GS180 Camcorder
Creating new standards in Digital Video Performance Panasonic has just introduces Panasonic PV-GS500 in the array of its CCD Digital Camcorders.

This highly-acclaimed 3CCD camcorder Panasonic PV-GS500 uses imaging system used in Panasonic’s professional broadcast equipment, resulting in 540 lines of spectacular resolution. The advantage of 3CCD technology is that every individual CCDs is used to capture the red, green and blue colors that compose an image for stunning, true-to-life pictures with amazing color reproduction.

The model renders super brilliant and spanking tone picture quality even in muted dim light by offering enhanced low-light sensitivity with a bright F1.6 Leica lens and large 1/4.7” CCDs. The still images are captured with a 4 mega-pixel quality. With its 12x optical zoom distant images can be captured bringing it close and even without compromising on the quality as the camcorder uses Optical Image Stabilization. Panasonic PV-GS500 is certain to deliver images with film-like quality using manual focus ring and Pro Cinema mode (30 fps progressive recording).

Dangling with a string the product has a price tag telling the cost is $999.95. The PV-GS500 will be available for sale in March.

Panasonic PV-GS500 Camcorder Features Include:

  • 2.7” 16:9 LCD
  • 16:9 widescreen format recording
  • Bright F1.6 Leica lens,
  • Large 1/4.7” CCDs
  • 12x optical zoom, OIS and DV output
  • SD Memory Card slot
  • High-speed USB 2.0 plus USB cable and MotionDV Studio video editing software

    Panasonic PV-GS500 Camcorder Specifications:

    Power SupplyDC 7.2 / 7.9 V
    Power Consumption4.2 W (EVF) 4.5 W (LCD)
    Weight (w/o Battery)570 g
    Dimensions (W x H x D)91 x 73 x 153 mm
    LENS SECTION
    Image SensorPAL: 1/4.7" CCD x 3 (1070 k x 3 pixels, Total / 690 k x 3 [4:3], 710 k x 3 [16:9] (Motion Picture) / 990 k x 3 [4:3], 740 k x 3 [16:9] (Still Picture) Effective)
    NTSC: 1/4.7" CCD x 3 (1070 k x 3pixel Total / 700 k x 3 [4:3], 730 k x 3 [16:9] (Motion Picture) / 990 k x 3 [4:3], 740 k x 3 [16:9] (Still Picture) Effective)
    F ValueF1.6 (wide) / 2.8(tele)
    Optical Zoom12 x Variable Speed Zoom
    Focal Length3.3 - 39.6 mm
    Filter Diameter43 mm
    35 mm Film Camera EquivalentPAL: 45 - 540 mm [4:3], 41.8 - 501mm [16:9] (Motion Picture)
    37.6 - 451 mm [4:3], 41.0 - 492 mm [16:9] (Still Picture)
    NTSC: 44.5 - 534 mm [4:3], 41.3 - 496 mm [16:9] (Motion Picture)
    37.6 - 451 mm [4:3], 41.0 - 492 mm [16:9] (Still Picture)
    Lens BrandLeica Dicomar
    CAMERA SECTION
    Minimum Illumination2Lux (Colour Night View)
    FocusAF / Manual (w/Ring)
    White BalanceAuto / Indoor / Outdoor / White Set (with IR Sensor)
    High-Speed ShutterPAL: Tape Mode: 1/50 - 1/8000 sec.  Card Mode: 1/2 - 1/2000 sec.
    NTSC: Tape Mode: 1/60 - 1/8000 sec.  Card Mode: 1/2 - 1/2000 sec.
    IrisAuto / Manual
    Scene ModeSports / Portrait / Low Light / Spot Light / Surf & Snow
    Backlight CompensationYes
    EVF0.3" Colour (123k pixels)
    Monitor2.7" 16:9 LCD (123k 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 Zoom12 x - 30 x (Super Digital Zoom 12 x - 700 x)
    LED Video Light-
    FlashGuide No.5.3
    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]: 2288 x 1728 4.0MEGA, or 1600 x 1200 2.0MEGA, or 1280 x 960  1.0MEGA
    640 x 480  0.3MEGA / [16:9] 2288 x 1288  3.0MEGA, 1280 x 720  1.0MEGA, or 640 x 360  0.2MEGA
    DPOFMax. 999stills
    Consecutive Photoshot10 stills with 0.7 sec. Interval, 0.2 MEGA or 0.3 MEGA
    PictBridgeYes
    RECORDING SECTION
    FormatDVC - SD
    Recording ModeSP, LP
    Playback ModeSP, LP
    Variable Speed SearchMax. 20 x 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)In / Out
    Accessory ShoeHot
    STANDARD ACCESSORIES
    AC AdaptorYes (1 Battery Charge Type)
    Battery PackLithium - Ion
    StrapYes (Shoulder Belt)
    Free Style RemoteYes
    AV CableAV / S Multi
    IR RemoteYes
    Lens CapYes
    Memory Card-
    PC CableUSB
    CD-ROMSweetMovieLife1.0E / MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for DV