Panasonic HDC-SD5 AVCHD 3CCD Flash Memory High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilization

The HDC-SD5 hi-def camcorder can copy recordings from the SD Memory Card to a DVD disc maintaining the original full-HD format or use the included software to burn a full-HD recording from an SD Memory Card to a DVD disc on your PC.Images recorded by conventional HD camcorders have only 1440 horizontal pixels while full-HD camcorders have 1920; that's about 30 percent more recording pixels! The result is a level of detail and resolution that goes beyond anything you've ever experienced before. And because full-HD recordings contain a vast amount of picture information they look beautiful not only on high-definition TVs but on standard-definition TVs as well.Camera shake happens. Unsteady hands shooting while in motion: these factors can reduce the quality of your video. But Panasonic has developed its best-ever built-in Optical Image Stabilization which compensates for hand-shake and helps keep your videos crisp steady and blur-free.The HDC-SD5 comes with a world-class Leica Dicomar lens fashioned specifically for high-definition digital camcorders. The superior craftsmanship of Leica's advanced lens system captures stunning images and colors that look magnificent in HD. Combined with Panasonic's advanced 3CCD system which uses three separate sensors to capture and process light you can relive your memories in lifelike detail on your HDTV screen.

• Record HD video direct to SDHC cards; up to 1 hour on a 4 GB SDHC card


• 1920 x 1080 full-HD recording; HD Advanced Pure Color Engine


• Leica Dicomar lens with 10x optical zoom; built-in Advanced O.I.S.


• 2.7-inch wide-angle LCD monitor; 170-degree viewing angle


• Intelligent Contrast Control

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Sony Professional DSR-PD170 3 CCD MiniDV Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom

The new DSR-PD170 DVCAM compact camcorder provides high quality acquisition in the DVCAM component digital format as well as in DV allowing up to 40 minutes recording on one tape Mini DVCAM tape or 60 minutes on the same tape in the DV mode. This compact camcorder features three Advanced HAD 1/3 inch CCDs that allow two scanning modes: 480 progressive (for still) and interlaced (for video). These Advanced HAD¿ CCDs also provide high quality acquisition with increased resolution and sensitivity at reduced noise and vertical smear. The new enhancements to the CCDs have enabled the minimum illumination to be improved to an incredible 1 lux. The DSR-PD170 also features a built-in slot for MemoryStick®. Up to 988 JPEG pictures can be stored on one 64 MB MemoryStick®. In addition the stored images can be mixed or keyed to the live image allowing logo insertion and/or mix effects. The built-in high MTF quality 12X electronic zoom lens features Auto focus and SuperSteadyShot¿ with manual Zoom Focus and Iris control capability. Other enhancements from the DSR-PD150 include a larger high-resolution B&W viewfinder and a newly developed color swing out Hybrid LCD with greater brightness to increase monitoring capability in bright light conditions. The DSR-PD170 now has a larger handle with start/stop functions as well as zoom control on the handle for easy access and enhanced shooting capabilities

• 3 CCD video camera


• 16:9 widescreen recording


• 12x optical zoom lens


• Records to MiniDV tape stock


• Powered by NP-F570 InfoLithium rechargeable battery pack

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Panasonic AG-DVX100B - Camcorder - widescreen - 410 Kpix - optical zoom: 10 x - Mini DV

Already used for film and TV program production as well as news gathering Panasonic's DVX100 series has now evolved further with the AG-DVX100B. The AG-DVX100B debuts as the industry's first DV camera-recorder to allow camera-to-camera time-code synchro and user-settable file transfer. This allows the AG-DVX100B to be used for simultaneous multi-camera recording techniques often used in video production. Additionally the new model offers remote focus and iris control for easier operation when mounted on a jib arm or tripod. The Black Sapphire AG-DVX100B offers the acclaimed performance and multiple functions of previous high-end DV camera-recorders models. In addition to superior image quality high sensitivity 24P/30P Cinema mode and manual operation it has the specifications needed for full-fledged professional video production.


Lightweight design with balanced grip
The AG-DVX100B introduces a new design that ends the contradiction between a compact lightweight body and a stable secure hold. The center of balance is located precisely at the handgrip. Because there's no need for a wide-angle conversion lens the weight balance is ideal for comfortable shooting. The AG-DVX100B's short body and light weight - it weighs only 4.189 lb (1.9Kg) in operating condition* - means free easy maneuverability. Plus the low-center-of-gravity design and new skeleton lens hood greatly improve forward vision. *Camera-recorder with DV cassette tape and supplied battery.

New AG-DVX100B functions (compared with the AG-DVX100A)
Allows synchronous setting of time-code values in multiple cameras User-settable files can be copied from camera to camera Remote control of focus and iris (wired) EVF and LCD can display images in 16:9 letter-box format.

• The AG-DVX100B debuts as the industry's first DV camera-recorder to allow camera-to-camera time-code synchro


• This allows the AG-DVX100B to be used for simultaneous multi-camera recording techniques often used in video production.


• Superior image quality high sensitivity 24P/30P Cinema mode and manual operation

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Panasonic PV-GS250 3.1MP 3CCD MiniDV Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom

The Panasonic PV-GS250 MiniDV Camcorder has a powerful combination of innovative features that will redefine your photography and digital video. Its 10x optical and 700x digital zoom will provide you with sharp detailed images that show incredible depth and presence. The fantastic Leica Dicomar lens captures and finely renders nuances of light and shade. Electronic Image Stabilization(EIS) provides you with perfect pictures and video. The 3.1-megapixel CCD gives photographers the best that camcorder technology has to offer. Soft Skin Detail creates a realistic skin tone Records to SD card Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port MiniDV output Unit Dimensions - approx. 3 (h) x 3.25 (w) x 6 (d) Unit Weight - 1.1 lbs.

• 3CCD sensor dedicates one chip to red green and blue for true-to-life color rendering


• MiniDV recording format offers up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution


• 10x optical zoom with digital image stabilization


• 2.5-inch diagonal LCD


• USB 2.0 enables high-speed real-time video transfers to PC

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Panasonic HDC-HS9 AVCHD 3CCD 60GB Hard Drive High Definition Hybrid Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

The Panasonic HDC-HS9 60GB 3CCD Hard Disk Drive/SD Hybrid Full-High Definition Camcorder with 1920x1080-Pixel Recording features the best of both worlds with an extra-large 60GB internal hard disk drive HDD and SD storage  technology providing up to up to 23 hours on the hard drive. But you can add up to an additional six hours of recording (also in HE mode) onto a 16GB* SDHC memory card (sold seperately).

The 1920x1080 Full-HD Recording  capability in this camcorder will astound you. It records horizontal pixels at an HD resolution of up to 1920 pixels which results in a total of around 2070000 pixels. And with progressive scanning our hi-def camcorders provide twice as much data per picture as conventional interlace scanning. This means you get breathtaking images with exceptional resolution and detail. Combine that with a 1080/24p format which lets you capture scenes with a rich film-like quality and you can see why Panasonic full-HD camcorders take visual expression to the next level.

With its Face Detection Functionality — offered for the first time for recording moving pictures with a video camera — Panasonic makes it easy to capture beautiful faces and clear backgrounds even in dim or backlit scenes. This new function which can detect up to five faces at once automatically adjusts the exposure and smooths skin tones according to the ambient brightness so faces are bright and easy to see.

The new Intelligent Shooting Guide function helps you get magnificent shots by displaying a text message in the LCD monitor telling you which settings are best for the current shooting conditions. With Intelligent Selection Playback poor or inadvertent shots (such as shots of the ground or overly dark scenes) are skipped and all normal scenes are played while viewing.

Panasonic's Advanced Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) suppresses the effects of han

• Capture high-definition video to hard disk drive; 60 GB storage


• 10x optical zoom; Advanced Mega Optical Image Stabilizer


• Face detection technology; Intelligent Shooting Guide


• 5.1-channel surround sound; Zoom mic feature


• Compatible with SD/SDHC memory cards

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Sony DCRVX2000 MiniDV Digital Camcorder with 2.5" LCD Memory Stick & BuiltIn Digital Still Mode

Once you pick up the Sony DCR-VX2000 MiniDV Handycam camcorder you will not put it down! Never went to film school? Here's your chance to create the films you've always dreamed of making. Start filming now and enjoy features like a 3-CCD imaging system aspherical 58mm lens and a manual zoom ring for extremely accurate and detailed videos. You could be the next independent filmmaker to make it big. Just remember it all began with Sony.

• MiniDV camcorder


• 12x optical 48x digital zoom with Super SteadyShot image stabilization


• 2.5 inch color LCD and color EVF


• 3 CCD camcorder


• Analog-to-digital conversion with pass-through port

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Canon XL1 Digital Camcorder Kit

This mini DV offers great image quality and full digital power. The XL1's design and manual controls offer the widest range of picture possibilities. In daylight or lowlight if your subject is near or far this cutting edge camera adjusts its settings to offer the finest in resolution magnification and color reproduction. Additional features include top grip with recording controls standard optical 16x zoom lens with SuperRange optical image stabilizer and 3 shooting modes.

• Broadcast-quality 3 CCD Mini DV camcorder


• Interchangeable lenses--can use Canon EOS SLR lenses with adapter


• Pixel-shift technology enhances image quality


• Included lens features optical image stabilization


• PCM digital stereo audio

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Panasonic HDC-DX1 AVCHD 3CCD High Definition DVD Camcorder with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

700x digital zoom16:9 widescreen recording 3CCD camera system provides vivid color fine detail and rich gradation AVCHD format records 1080i and 720p high-definition (HD) signals onto 8cm DVD providing up to 60 minutes of continuous recording Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) supresses camera shake in both motion and still pictures 5.1-channel Dolby Digital surround sound recording for true-to-life sound Zoom Microphones adjusts the sound to match the subject in focus Tele-Macro allows shooting macro close-ups while maintaining a distance of 60 cm from the subject 3 5/8" W x 3 1/2" H x 6 7/16" DUses SD or SDHC memory cardsIncludes Li-Ion battery pack remote control lens cap AV and USB cables AC adapter and software

• Record HD video directly to DVD with AVCHD technology; up to 40 minutes on a dual-layer DVD-R disc


• 3CCD system delivers improved color detail and gradation


• Leica Dicomar lens with 12x optical zoom


• Built-in Optical Image Stabilization for crisp clear images


• 5.1-channel audio recording; Zoom mic function adjusts audio to match camcorder movement

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Panasonic Pro AG-DVC20 3CCD MiniDV Proline Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom

The AG-DVC20 combines a 3-CCD optical system Advanced Color Pure Engine digital processing and easy One Touch navigation. It features convenient shoulder-held design fingertip zoom control a bright 2.5 LCD monitor a 10X optical zoom lens with a digital zoom function that provides ultra-zooming all the way up to 500X and it weighs just 4.4lbs.

• 3CCD optical system with advanced digital processing for sharp vivid images


• 2.5-inch monitor with Power LCD and new Zero Lux Night View features


• 10x optical zoom; 500x digital zoom


• IEEE 1394 DV in/out terminal; video and S-video out; mic in and audio out


• Shoulder-mount design with extra-large handle grip and fingertip zoom control

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