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Panasonic Pro AG-DVC20 3CCD MiniDV Proline Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom

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Manufacturer: Panasonic
Catalog: Photography
Monitor size: 250
Media: Electronics
Model: DVC20
Ean: 0791871303993
Upc: 086753091458
Floppy Disk Description: None
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Key features:
  • 3CCD optical system with advanced digital processing for sharp, vivid images
  • 2.5-inch monitor with Power LCD and new Zero Lux Night View features
  • 10x optical zoom; 500x digital zoom
  • IEEE 1394 DV in/out terminal; video and S-video out; mic in and audio out
  • Shoulder-mount design with extra-large handle grip and fingertip zoom control
Professional Review:
With a 10x optical zoom and 500x digital zoom, the AG-DVC20 3-CCD shoulder-mount camcorder offers true colors and easy operation for high-quality, professional level video capture. The convenient, shoulder-mount design with one-touch navigation menus allows for stable shooting and easy control, making this camcorder a great choice for recording weddings, sports or any events. New features include a Power LCD function, which allows the side screen to be seen in bright sunlight, and Zero Lux Night View, which transforms the LCD into a light source for shooting in total darkness. The newly-designed, one-touch navigation control makes VCR playback very easy and doubles as a function selector for settings such as Backlight Compensation, Soft Skin, Color Night View, Tele-macro, Fade in/out, White balance, and Mic level, while on the shooter's shoulder. Shoulder-mount design with extra-large handle grip and fingertip zoom control Easy, fast control with one-touch navigation joystick Energy efficient and lightweight (4.48 pounds)

User Reviews:
 Rating 4   Written on February 15, 2007
   Summary: For the True Prosumer in Training
Okay, first and foremost, this seems to be the camera everyone forgot, including Panasonic. Go to their website and venture to the comparison page, and it's like no one bothered to fill out the spec sheet. For weight, dimensions and pick-up device it has "N/A."

If you go online and search for reviews of this camera there is no shortage of criticism from the pro set, faulting it for not having this feature or that, but once you do the research the cameras that have those features cost about a grand to two grand more!

Ironically, this undeserved disdain and neglect seems to have resulted in a real deal, both affordable and versatile. It has less features than some professional cameras and more than most consumer cameras. It works great with iMovie on my MacBook Apple MacBook MA701LL/A 13.3" Notebook PC (2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 1 GB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD SuperDrive) - Black and has been a great way for me to familiarize myself with shooting in general. All you need is a firewire cord like this one and you're good to go.Belkin F3N401-06-ICE IEEE 1394 4-Pin/6-Pin 400 Mbps FireWire Cable (6 Feet)

It is not HD, but neither are 99.9% of the places it will be played.

Maybe as I learn more I'll become more aware of its limitations and my opinion will change and, yes, the lens is smaller than I'd like, but the 3CCD makes a huge difference in the colors and contrast.

One thing to bear in mind, this is a great piece of equipment for someone who works with professional directors and videographers, but in no way a replacement for such skilled and outstanding professionals. Basically, if you're a director or videographer you'll want a far more serious piece of equipment, but if you're a writer or art director who just wants a firmer grasp of the shooting process this is the camera for you!

All in all, it's a great to learn on and great for the price. Not a bad combination at all.

Here's the kit I've put together to go with it:
Case - Panasonic Pro Soft Carrying Case for DV60 & DVC7 Camcorders

Wide Angle Lens - Panasonic Pro AG-LW4307 Wide Angle Lens Adaptor 7x for AG-DVC7/30/60 Camcorders

Tripod - Sunpak UltraPro 757 Full-Size Tripod with Extra Quick-Release Plate (Satin Silver)

Tripod Case - Sunpak 620-770-AZ Unpadded Tripod Carrying Case

Microphone System - Azden WMS-PRO Wireless Microphone System

Camcorder Light - Sima SL-10LX Universal LED Camcorder Light

Studio Light -Photography Studio Continuous Umbrella Light Kit with Free 26w 5500k Fluorescent Photo Light Bulb

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CatalogPhotographyPhotographyPhotographyPhotography
Monitor size250---
MediaElectronicsElectronicsElectronicsElectronics
ModelDVC20CGP-D28A/1B-AG-YUSC60H
Ean07918713039930073096400535-0791871302866
Upc086753091458073096400535636980999715791871302866
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