"Key Features of the Panasonic PVDV53 Digital Camcorder Mini DV Format A revolutionary digital video format capable of more than 500 lines of horizontal resolution -- far superior to the 240 lines offered by 8mm camcorders, and nearly double the resolution offered by a live television broadcast. Mini DV offers three times the color sharpness of 8mm camcorders to create brilliant video color with minimal color noise interference for a more stable picture. It can also record CD-quality audio - all on a miniature cassette that is 1/12th of the size of a standard VHS tape. Plus, when you make a digital copy of your Mini DV tapes, it is an exact clone of the original. 10x Hi-Definition Zoom/700x Digital Zoom The Panasonic PV-DV53 Mini DV camcorder comes with a lens capable of a 10:1 optical zoom. This powerful feature acts like a telescope to produce close-up shots with extraordinary clarity, so you won't miss a single detail. It also offers variable zoom speeds, so you can zoom in for close-ups, or zoom out for wide angle shots, using any of seven different zoom speeds. Through the use of digital technology, the zoom ratio can be increased to 700:1*, producing an incredibly close shot. * As digital magnification increases, resolution significantly decreases. 2? Diagonal Color LCD Monitor DUAL Digital Electronic Image Stabilization (Record and Playback) Panasonic invented Digital Electronic Image Stabilization in 1990 to compensate for any unintentional hand and camcorder movement. D-EIS helps stabilize Mini DV videos, even when recording from a moving vehicle or while walking. Now, with Panasonic's introduction of Dual D-EIS, you can use this same technology in BOTH the RECORD and PLAYBACK modes to remove additional jitter from previously recorded video. PhotoShot? Built-in Digital Still Camera Sometimes a still image is the best way to capture a magical memory. Whether it's the fleeting glimpse of a loved one's smile or a spectacular vacation view, a still image can speak volumes. That's why the PV-DV53 Panasonic Digital Palmcorder MultiCam Camcorder is equipped with a Photoshot? built-in digital still camera. So, whether you're saving vintage video or sharing spectacular stills over the Web, you'll be ready. i.Link? IEEE 1394 Digital Video Interface Using the industry standard i.LINK? (IEEE 1394 PC interface, also known as FireWire?), the DV format offers professional editing and dubbing capabilities in a user-friendly format. You can create duplicate copies of videos without any deterioration in video quality, or record professional-looking videos at home without the need for expensive professional software and equipment. PhotoVu Link RS-232 Serial Connection This convenient feature allows you to easily transfer still images captured on the Mini DV tape to your computer for use in e-mail or printed documents. Requires optional RS-232C cable and software. PhotoVu Link (RS-232C) driver software for Windows? 95, Windows? 98 and Windows? Me is available on Panasonic's website. Built-in Light The PV-DV53 is equipped with a built-in color enhancement light, eliminating the need for an accessory light to record in dim lighting. Digital Special Effects Now you can add exciting digital effects in BOTH the Recording and Playback modes to make your videos really come to life. Digital Zoom (Playback) -- Enlarges the center of the playback image by 2x Digital Mirror (Record and Playback) -- Creates a mirror-like symmetrical image Strobe (Record and Playback) -- Digitally freezes a series of images Mosaic (Record and Playback) -- Turns the image into a mosaic pattern Slim (Record and Playback) -- Expands the image vertically Stretch (Record and Playback) -- Expands the image horizontally Trail (Record and Playback) -- Forms multiple impressions of all images in motion which gradually fade out as the motion comes to a halt, creating a trail effect as if the image is leaving pieces of itself behind Monotone (Playback) -- The image plays back in black and white Sepia (Playback) -- Creates the impression of antiquity by applying a brownish sepia tone Gain Up (Record) -- Responds to light with super-sensitivity so you can record in low lighting 5-Mode Program Auto Exposure Prepares camcorder for various recording conditions with 5 automatic exposure settings: Sports mode for recording fast action scenes. Portrait mode for recording only subjects in the foreground, while ignoring subjects in the background. Low-light mode for recording in extreme low light conditions. Spot-light mode for recording in situations where subjects are under a spotlight(s). Surf & Snow mode for recording in locations with a high degree of Dazzle, such as snow slopes and the seashore. SP/LP Record Mode Panasonic digital Palmcorder camcorders use both SP and LP recording speeds. SP, or Standard tape speed, has a normal recording time for 30, 60 and 80 minute tapes. LP is a long, or extended recording speed, allowing you to record up to 120 minutes on an 80 minute tape. Audio Dubbing Record new audio over a pre-recorded track without disturbing the existing video. Audio input can come from a built-in microphone or an external microphone. (Note: When you insert audio using the 16-bit mode, the original audio will be erased.) Progressive PhotoShot Mode: Tape Only This feature helps eliminate fuzziness by capturing the image data of a singular moment and then temporarily storing the event in two separate field memories. The two images of the exact same moment are then combined, with no time lag, to yield images that are better quality than standard recorded stills. The PV-DV53 can save these images to MiniDV tape. Picture-in-Picture This feature allows you to insert a previously taken digital still image into the video you're recording. The still image is taken using the PhotoShot feature and appears on the right side of the video you're recording. The video and miniaturized still shot then appear together during playback. MagicPix? Images This feature is a great way to record still images even in low-light settings. Now you can capture still images in full color onto the MiniDV tape and save priceless memories like a sleeping baby or a moonlit vacation night. Black and White Viewfinder High Speed Shutter (Auto, 1/60 - 1/8,000) Easy Cassette Eject A one-touch, side-eject system that makes it easy to insert or remove a tape, even when the camcorder is mounted on a tripod. Cinema Mode All Panasonic Digital Palmcorders have the ability to record video in wide screen mode, giving you a 16:9 aspect ratio that's the same as a movie screen. When played back on a television with wide screen capability, the result is dramatic-looking cinematic movies at home. Auto/Manual Focus Self Record Multi-Screen Battery and Tape Indicators Composite Video Out Headphone Jack Still Image Size 640 x 480 (Tape Only) Audio Recording Mono"
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