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PV-GS500 3-CCD Mini DV Camcorder
  • MiniDV Recording
  •  • SDHC Card Slot
  •  • 1/4.7" 3 CCD Sensor
  •  • Leica Lens
  •  • 12x Optical Zoom
  •  • 2.7" LCD
  •  • Optical Image Stabilization
  •  • Viewfinder
  •  • FireWire
  •  • USB 2.0

Mfr # PVGS500• B&H PAPVGS500
Availability: Out of Stock
This Item Includes

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AC Adaptor

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DC Cable

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AC Cable

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Battery Pack

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Remote Control

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Button-type battery (for Remote Control)

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Magic Wire Remote Control

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Lens Cap

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Multi Cable

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Shoulder Strap

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USB Cable

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CD-ROM

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1-Year Parts, 90-Days Labor Warranty

Required/Recommended Accessories
The item(s) listed below are recommended to enhance the use of the selected item above.

Blank Media


Panasonic
AY-DVM60EJ Mini DV Cassette (60 Minutes)

AY-DVM60EJ
B&H# PAAYDVM60EJ

Price: 2.59

Memory Cards


SanDisk
8GB Secure Digital (SDHC) Card

SDSDB-8192-A11
B&H# SASD8GB

Price: 19.95

Delkin Devices
8GB PRO Secure Digital (SDHC) Card

DDSDPRO2-8GB
B&H# DESDHC8GB

Price: 23.50

Bags & Cases


Lowepro
Edit 120 Camera Shoulder Bag

LP34600-0EF
B&H# LOE120B

Price: 23.70

Lowepro
Edit 140 Camera Shoulder Bag

LP34610-0EF
B&H# LOE140B

Price: 23.70

Batteries


Panasonic
CGA-DU21 Lithium Ion Battery Pack

CGADU211B
B&H# PACGADU211B

Price: 69.95

Impact
CGA-DU21 Lithium Ion Battery Pack

CGADU21
B&H# IMCGADU21

Price: 35.96

Chargers/AC Adapters


VariZoom
S-7500P DC Adapter Cable - for Panasonic Hand-Held Camcorders

S-7500P
B&H# VAS7500P

Price: 34.95

Filters


B+W
43mm Circular Polarizer Glass Filter

65075315
B&H# BWCP43

Price: 52.50

Hoya
43mm Introductory Filter Kit

GIK43GB
B&H# HOFIK43

Price: 49.95

Shoe Adapters


Cool-Lux
MD-3000 Light and Sound Bracket

MD3000
B&H# COMD3000

Price: 29.95

On-Camera Lights


Bescor
KLK-20 On Camera Light Kit w/Canon Cold Shoe Adapter


B&H# BEKLK20K3

Price: 53.50

Bescor
LED-14K2 14-watt LED On Camera Light


B&H# BELED14K2

Price: 44.95

External Microphones


Azden
SMX-10 Stereo Microphone

SMX-10
B&H# AZSMX10

Price: 64.95

Sennheiser
MKE 400 Compact Video Camera Shotgun Microphone

MKE 400
B&H# SEMKE400

Price: 199.00

Tripods & Support


Pearstone
VT-2000 Consumer Tripod System with Case

VT2000
B&H# PEVT2000

Price: 53.96

Davis & Sanford
ProVista12 Video Tripod System with V12 Fluid Head (Black)

PROVISTA12
B&H# DAPVT

Price: 119.95

Stabilizing Systems


Glidecam
HD1000 Stabilizer System

HD-1000
B&H# GLHD1000

Price: 329.95

Care & Cleaning


Panasonic
AY-DVMCLA Mini DV Cleaning Cassette

AYDVMCLA
B&H# PAAYDVMCLA

Price: 5.99

Purosol
Optical Cleaner (1 oz) with Cleaning Cloth


B&H# PUOC1K

Price: 13.49

Cables & Adapters


Monster Cable
FireWire 4-pin to 6-pin DV Cable (3 ft)

103561
B&H# MOFL300461M

Price: 23.95

Monster Cable
FireWire 4-pin to 4-pin DV Cable (3 ft)

103563
B&H# MOFL300441M

Price: 24.95

Post Production


Apple
Final Cut Express 4 Video Editing Software for Mac OS X

MB278Z/A
B&H# APFCE4

Price: 149.95

Housings & Protective Coverings


Equinox
Pro6 Underwater Housing f/ Panasonic PV-GS500

P6GS500
B&H# EQP6GS500

Price: 499.95

Product Information

Looking for an affordable 3 CCD digital camcorder that's ready to go out of the box? The Panasonic PV-GS500 3 CCD Mini DV Camcorder is for you. This camcorder comes with a variety of features, including a three CCD image sensor, 700x digital zoom, 16:9 wide-screen capability, optical image stabilization and a SD Card slot. This camcorder also features a 4.0 megapixel still camera mode, as well as a 2.7-Inch LCD.

Features

• 4.0 megapixel CCD

Looking for a feature-rich still image camera and digital camcorder all in one? This camcorder features a 4.0 megapixel CCD Image Sensor, which captures images with breathtaking detail. In addition, this camcorder's photos are stored on a memory card, at 2288 x 1728 maximum resolution.

• 2.7-Inch LCD viewfinder

Need to shoot your footage with ease? The 2.7-Inch viewfinder on this camcorder ensures that you won't miss a single detail.

• 700x Zoom

If you need to get up close from a far distance, this camcorder comes with a 700x digital zoom. Record the finest details from even the farthest locations.

• 16:9 Wide-screen Capability

Looking to shoot wide-screen or panoramic footage? This camera supports 16:9 wide-screen format. Shoot breathtaking vistas and full family photos, all at the touch of a button.

• SD Card Slot

If you need to store images that you shoot with your camcorder, look no further. This camcorder comes with a SD card slot.

• FireWire and USB 2.0

Do you want to transfer your video footage to the video editing software on your home computer? This camcorder comes with both FireWire and USB 2.0 connectors, so you can download your videos and photos to any FireWire or USB 2.0-capable computer.

Specifications
Camera
Sensor
1/4.7" CCD (1.07 Megapixels) x 3
Lens
Leica lens; Auto iris, F1.6-2.8, Focal length; 3.3-39.6 mm, Macro (Full range AF)
Zoom
12x Optical
700x Digital
Filter Size
Filter diameter: 43mm
Image Stabilization
Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.)
Lux
Minimum Illumination: 5 lx
Standard illumination: 1,400 lx
Recording
System
NTSC
Format
MiniDV
Audio
PCM digital recording; 16 bit (48 kHz/2 ch), 12 bit (32 kHz/4 ch)
Time Code
NTSC
Date & Time
12 hour, MMDDYYYY
A/V Dubbing
Yes
Display
Viewfinder
Color viewfinder
LCD Monitor
2.7" color monitor, 123,000 pixels
Conveniences
Manual Controls
White balance, focus, shutter speed, iris/gain
Built-in Light
EfficiBright LED Light
Built-in Mic
Zoom mic
Built-in Speaker
Yes
Accessory Shoe
Smart accessory shoe (powered by camcorder)
Titler
Yes (using MotionDV Studio)
Digital Effects
Yes
Fader
Yes
Tape Loading
Automatic tape loading
Digital Still Mode
Resolution
4.0 megapixel; 2288x1728 maximum resolution
Card Slot
SD slot
Built-in Flash
Yes
Input/Output Connectors
Line In Recording
Yes (Firewire)
Inputs
FireWire (IEEE 1394) x 1
USB 2.0 x 1
Mic in
Outputs
AV Composite Video x 1
FireWire (IEEE 1394) x 1
USB 2.0 x 1
Edit Protocol
No
Microphone Input
Yes - stereo mini-jack
Headphone Jack
No
General
Power Requirements
110-240VAC, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption
Power supply: 1360mAh
Recording: 6.0W
AC Adaptor: 19W
Dimensions (WxHxD)
2.9 x 3.6 x 6" (7.4 x 9.1 x 15.2cm)
Weight
1.26 lbs (0.57kg)