Panasonic PVGS55 Ultra-Compact MiniDV Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom (Discontinued by Manufacturer)

• Ultra-compact MiniDV camcorder and still camera with 680,000-pixel CCD.
• 10x optical zoom lens (700x digital zoom) and image stabilizer.
• 2.5-inch LCD swings open 120 degrees and color viewfinder.
• Low-light settings, telephoto/macro lens, and MPEG-4 capabilities.
• Rechargeable Li-ion battery pack lasts for up to 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Product Description ------------------- Ultra-compact, yet loaded with features, this Panasonic Palmcorder digital camcorder with 2.5" LCD monitor is ideal to take with you when you are out and about. Features Photo built-in digital still camera; 10x optical and 700x digital zoom; 8MB SD memory card; MPEG4 movie ; MagicPix images with LCD light panel; EfficiBright LED light; tele/macro lens; color viewfinder; simultaneous motion video and still picture ; pure color engine; 1.3-second quick start; 680,000 pixel CCD; digital electronic image stabilization; 3-way PC Link2; DV Studio3; i.LINKTM4 via IEEE 1394 PC Interface; Web camera6; S-video In/Out; analog in; record and playback digital effects; ArcSoft editing software; auto/manual focus; and more. MagicWire remote control with narration mic included. .com ---- Updating the popular PV-GS50, the ultra-compact Panasonic PV-GS55 will help you record those precious moments--in video and digital stills--at a moment's notice. This MiniDV camcorder weighs less than a pound. It features a 10x optical zoom, SD card slot, webcam capability, and an MPEG-4 mode that enables you to send small videos to friends and family via e-mail or post them to the Web. Optics The PV-GS55 is equipped with a 1/6-inch, 680,000-pixel CCD and 10x 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-GS55 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--an 8 MB SD card is included. 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 camcorderÕs body, making it easier to view motion images as theyÕre being captured. The Quick Start feature enables the PV-GS55 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 MPEG-4 Movie mode lets you easily transfer MPEG-4 video clips with audio to a PC to create clip libraries and presentations, attach to an e-mail, or add to your Web site. The Soft Skin Detail function detects the different skin tones being recorded and softens the focus to create a realistic blend. Other features include: * Telephoto/macro lens * The image-enhancing MagicPix feature allows for rich videos under low-light conditions. * Digital Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) helps take the jitter out of hand-held video and compensate for unintentional hand and camcorder movement. * Web cam capability, which is ideal for video conferencing with friends or family, or use as a simple monitoring device when consumers are away from home. * The unsnapping hand strap doubles as wrist loops, enabling you to carry the camcorder like a small bag or purse. 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 time of 2 full hours--20 times the capacity of a CD.