panasonic pv-gs250 3.1 mp 3ccd minidv camcorder w 10x optical zoom
amazon.com product decription customers interested in the best that camcorder technology has to offer will be impressed by the new compact pv-gs65 pv-gs150 and pv-gs250 3ccd camcorders from panasonic . illustration of 3ccd imaging device inside the pv-gs250 these models are small enough to fit in the palm of your hand but aren t short on innovative features . equipped with a 3ccd imaging system high-powered digital still capability and ease of use these new digital video cameras will deliver high-quality digital still and moving images for the novice and expert videographer alike . these top-of-the-line camcorders incorporate the same type of 3ccd imaging system used in panasonic s celebrated professional camcorders . individual ccds are used to reproduce the red green and blue colors that compose an image for vivid true-to-life pictures with remarkable depth and presence . the pv-gs150 and pv-gs250 also feature the sophisticated leica dicomar lens which has become known for its ability to capture and finely render the most delicate nuances of light and shade . high-resolution digital still images can be captured via the models built-in digital still camera feature which records to a stamp-sized sd memory card . the 1.2-megapixel pv-gs65 2.3-megapixel pv-gs150 and 3.1-megapixel pv-gs250 feature a 10x telescopic optical zoom lens a 700x digital zoom that allows for amazing 700 1 clear close-ups from wide angle to full telephoto zoom and a macro zoom feature which lets users shoot extreme close-ups at distances as near as 40 centimeters . transferring recorded video to a pc is also quick and easy via the usb port included on each model . all three models incorporate usb 2.0 however the pv-gs150 and pv-gs250 support usb 2.0 high speed enabling real-time video transfers . all three models have minidv outputs to maximize compatibility with the pc . 10x optical zoom of the pv-gs250 to steady shaky video the new pv-gs65 and pv-gs150 incorporate digital electronic image stabilization eis which compensates for unintentional hand and camcorder movement . the pv-gs250 uses optical image stabilization which intuitively compensates for any hand movement so that every shot is beautifully crisp and clear . the pv-gs250 also includes a manual focus ring giving the user more creative control over the video being captured . additionally all models include a soft skin detail function that detects skin s different tones and softens the focus to create a realistic blend . features of the panasonic pv-gs250 3ccd digital video camera 10x optical zoom 700x digital zoom optical image stabilization 3.1 megapixel still picture capability leica lens manual focus ring sd slot usb 2.0