Optics The PV-DV203 proposes a 680K pixel CCD getting crisp, sharp images. Shooting from far distances is no problem together with the PV-DV203's 10x optical zoom and 700x digital zoom. Together with Panasonic's introduction of Dual D-EIS (digital electronic picture stabilization), you can use this same technology in together the record and playback modes to shunt additional jitter from previously recorded video.
Digital Stills and MPEG4 Video The still mode is capable of capturing crystal-clear still pictures comparable to the excellent digital still cameras. Picture excellence ranges from 640 x 480 up to 1280 x 960 (throughout pixel interpolation). The pictures are stored onto the available Secure Digital (SD) memory card in JPEG format. You can in addition record MPEG4 video, which uses a higher compression environment and is excellent for posting to a Web site or e-mailing to friends and family.
Still pictures and MPEG4 video are stored on the integrated 8 MB Secure Digital (SD) memory card, and can be transferred to your PC via USB connectivity (compatible together with together USB 1.1 and 2.0).
Web Cam Ability The PV-DV203 is equipped together with a built-in Web Camera this provides you the capability to send exist video to family and friends over the Internet. You can even set up the PV-DV73 as a neat home monitoring or a videoconferencing tool. Microsoft Windows Messenger or Windows NetMeeting is necessary for together sender and receiver. In addition requires Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 98SE or Windows 2000 Professional preinstalled PC together with USB port. Together computers must be equipped to do a direct dial-up connection. Driver software and USB cable are integrated.
Extra Features The cinema mode enables you to record video in wide screen mode, giving you a 16:9 aspect ratio this's the same as a movie screen. When played back on a television the outcome is dramatic looking cinema-like movies at home.
The image-in-image aspect lets you to insert a previously taken digital still picture into the video you're recording. The still picture is taken utilizing the PhotoShot digital still aspect and appears on the right side of the video you're recording. The video and miniaturized still shot then be visible mutually during playback
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Inputs and Outputs The PV-DV203 comes together with the standard DV IEEE 1394 port (in addition known as FireWire; Panasonic refers to this connection as iLink) for a super-quick, lossless connection to a PC or other DV machines.
MiniDV Format MiniDV is the preferred format for .9personal and broadcast-excellence video, highly regarded for its high audio and picture excellence. MiniDV brings a 20 percent clearer image than analog camcorder formats. This is all brought on a cassette this's 1/12th the size of a standard VHS tape. A MiniDV tape proposes digital recording time of 2 full hours--20 times the capacity of a CD. You'll in addition get minimal color noise interference for a extra stable image.
Size and Contents The camcorder measures 3.5 x 2.6 x 4.9 inches and weighs 16 ounces. This package consists of the PV-DV203 camcorder, 8 MB Secure Digital memory card, AC adapter, battery pack, shoulder strap, A/V cable (mini-3 RCA), serial cable, remote control, and lens cap.