Panasonic PVGS12 Digital Palmcorder MultiCam Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom

Panasonic PVGS12 Digital Palmcorder MultiCam Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom

Panasonic PVGS12 Digital Palmcorder MultiCam Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom

Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description
Blending innovative technologies with new, simple-to-operate controls, Panasonic's PV-GS12 camcorder is an affordable entry into digital video with powerful features. Panasonic continues to innovate, adding more optical zoom capability while reducing the overall size. This MiniDV camcorder features a 20x optical zoom, ultra-fast 1.3-second start-up time, SD memory card slot for digital stills, and webcam capability.

Optics
The PV-GS12 is equipped with a 1/6-inch, 680,000-pixel CCD and 20x optical zoom It also features a 800x digital zoom that allows you to zoom in on incredible close-ups.

Digital Stills
In addition to shooting video, the PV-GS12 can also capture digital still images up to 640 x 480 pixels--good for sending photos to friends and family over e-mail or posting to your Web site. They are stored to the Secure Digital (SD)/MultiMedia (MMC) memory card slot. The Direct Mode Dial can be used in digital still mode lets you quickly select the desired digital camera mode, such as Record, Playback, Card Record, or Card Playback.

More Features
The 2.5-inch LCD screen can be opened a full 120 degrees away from the camcorder's body, making it easier to view motion images as theyÕre being captured.

The Quick Start feature enables the PV-GS12 to begin taping 1.3 seconds after turning the power on so those unexpectedÊmoments wonÕt be missed.ÊAfter pressing the Quick Start button, the camcorder will bring up the previous settings that you were shooting with--even if they were manually entered.

The Soft Skin Detail function detects the different skin tones being recorded and softens the focus to create a realistic blend.

Other features include:

Inputs and Outputs
The PV-GS12 comes with the standard DV IEEE 1394 port (also known as FireWire; Panasonic refers to this connection as iLink) for a super-fast, lossless connection to a PC or other DV machines.

MiniDV Format
MiniDV is the preferred format for personal and broadcast-quality video, and it is highly regarded for its high audio and image quality. With up to 540 lines of horizontal resolution and minimum color noise, MiniDV delivers a 2 percent clearer picture than analog camcorder formats. This is all delivered on a cassette that's 1/12th the size of a standard VHS tape. A MiniDV tape offers digital recording time of 2 full hours--20 times the capacity of a CD.

Product Description:
The Panasonic Digital Palmcorder Multi-Cam Camcorder with Built-in SD Memory Card Slot and 3-way PC Link has a 20x high-definition and 800x digital zoom. Features a 2.5" color LCD monitor; 680K CCD megapixels; i.LINK IEEE 1394PC interface; DV Studio USB connection (cable and driver software sold separately); electronic image stabilization; JPEG compression still format; picture-in-picture; auto/manual focus; SP/LP record mode; and more. Includes PC connection cable and driver software. System Requirements: Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 98SE or Windows 2000. IEEE 1394 host adapter card, cable required to transfer video or still images to a PC. 3-3/8Hx2-3/4Wx4-3/8D".
Panasonic PVGS12 Digital Palmcorder MultiCam Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Assistance to convert your video to computer
  • Can anybody help me?
  • a good camcorder for a good boy
  • Great for the patient mannered
  • Camera
Panasonic PVGS12 Digital Palmcorder MultiCam Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom

Manufacturer: Panasonic
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Accessories:
  1. Panasonic HHR-V40A/1B 4-Hour NiMH Battery
  2. Panasonic CGR-D16A/1B 3-Hour Lithium Ion Battery for PV-DV53 & DV73 Camcorders
  3. Panasonic CGA-DU21A/1B Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery for most Panasonic Camcorders
  4. Samsonite Worldproof 4.1 Blue/Black Compact Camcorder Bag
  5. Microsoft Windows XP Professional Upgrade [Old Version]

Product Features:
  • Digital Palmcorder MultiCam camcorder and digital still camera with 680,000-pixel CCD
  • 20x optical zoom lens (digital zoom to 800x) and image stabilizer
  • 2.5-inch rotating LCD and black-and-white viewfinder
  • Low-light recording settings and built-in LED color enhancement light
  • Rechargeable Li-ion battery pack lasts for up to 1 hour and 15 minutes

ASIN: B0001DB6JU
Release Date: 2004-04-15

Amazon.com Product Description

Blending innovative technologies with new, simple-to-operate controls, Panasonic's PV-GS12 camcorder is an affordable entry into digital video with powerful features. Panasonic continues to innovate, adding more optical zoom capability while reducing the overall size. This MiniDV camcorder features a 20x optical zoom, ultra-fast 1.3-second start-up time, SD memory card slot for digital stills, and webcam capability.

Optics
The PV-GS12 is equipped with a 1/6-inch, 680,000-pixel CCD and 20x optical zoom It also features a 800x digital zoom that allows you to zoom in on incredible close-ups.

Digital Stills
In addition to shooting video, the PV-GS12 can also capture digital still images up to 640 x 480 pixels--good for sending photos to friends and family over e-mail or posting to your Web site. They are stored to the Secure Digital (SD)/MultiMedia (MMC) memory card slot. The Direct Mode Dial can be used in digital still mode lets you quickly select the desired digital camera mode, such as Record, Playback, Card Record, or Card Playback.

More Features
The 2.5-inch LCD screen can be opened a full 120 degrees away from the camcorder's body, making it easier to view motion images as theyÕre being captured.

The Quick Start feature enables the PV-GS12 to begin taping 1.3 seconds after turning the power on so those unexpectedÊmoments wonÕt be missed.ÊAfter pressing the Quick Start button, the camcorder will bring up the previous settings that you were shooting with--even if they were manually entered.

The Soft Skin Detail function detects the different skin tones being recorded and softens the focus to create a realistic blend.

Other features include:

Inputs and Outputs
The PV-GS12 comes with the standard DV IEEE 1394 port (also known as FireWire; Panasonic refers to this connection as iLink) for a super-fast, lossless connection to a PC or other DV machines.

MiniDV Format
MiniDV is the preferred format for personal and broadcast-quality video, and it is highly regarded for its high audio and image quality. With up to 540 lines of horizontal resolution and minimum color noise, MiniDV delivers a 2 percent clearer picture than analog camcorder formats. This is all delivered on a cassette that's 1/12th the size of a standard VHS tape. A MiniDV tape offers digital recording time of 2 full hours--20 times the capacity of a CD.

Product Description

Panasonic's vision of the digital future is driven by the needs and aspirations of its business customers and millions of consumers around the world who use its products every day. The company shares their dream to live a fuller life by providing ways of working smarter and enjoying the rewards of technological advances.MultiCam camcorders feature digital camcorder and digital still camera capabilities, all in one easy-to-use camcorder.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Assistance to convert your video to computer.......2007-05-25

I know the frustration of wanting some software with this product. Yes its a nice little camera and all but if you want to get some actual video out of it to be put on your computer you could use video capturing software like snag-it which has a free download and trial. Granted the video will not be the best of quality but if you absolutely have to have this on video on your computer snag-it will give it to you but at low quality. You can also snap still images from the videos using it too. Hope this helps

4 out of 5 stars Can anybody help me?.......2007-04-04

Hello,

I've owned this camera for 2 years and it works great and all, but I'm not able to transfer the tape to my computer. I dont know how. I was told at the store I would have to buy some $100 software program/kit. But I had already spent $430 on this baby and didn't wanna spend anymore. But I have some cash now and I'd like some answers if anybody has them. What do I need to buy to transfer video from this thing onto my computer?

3 out of 5 stars a good camcorder for a good boy.......2006-01-28

This camcorder is good but not great. Sure its not expensive but with this amount of money you can get a much better one on ebay. 1/6 in ccd is average for this price range. It has no mic input. But it does last a good amount with the battery, has acceptional quality under lighting when i use two or more lights...for my movie aspire which is a musical. During shots that have fast sequences, you can tell as it looks jagged and not smooth. This had to be fixed in post, which, if you're only paying 250 for this cam, you probably won't waste your time fixing this in post. The manual white balance is nice.

4 out of 5 stars Great for the patient mannered.......2005-11-17

This camcorder is absolutely wonderful. Though I don't think I'd pay top dollar for it. While it works great recording and playing back, there is minimum software availible ( Id didnt recieve any) and figuring out how to download it to the computer to burn to a DVD took a while. Though I only paid $195 for this camera that also came with a brand new camcorder bag and additional battery. I kinda wish I would have spent the extra money to invest in a DVD camcorder. But, if you are willing to take the time to learn how to burn to DVD, then this is a great camera!

4 out of 5 stars Camera.......2005-11-10

I bought this Camera for my 13th Birthday and I was happy until i tried to put the video onto the computer. I you realy want to edit video on the computer then you NEED to get Firewire for your computer.After I got Firewire The video worked fine, but I suggest you get a good editing softwear like Adobe. windows is ok to start but has very low video capture. When you burn it on to a DVD using windows is is all blury but can still make out picture. So a Great Camera but you have to get firewire to make it better. Firewire is only like 25$.I love this camera and I hope you will to.

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