Description
PhotoShot? Built-in Digital Still Camera captures still images and saves them onto the Mini DV tape. You can then transfer these images to your PC for editing or e-mailing to friends and family .
Quick Glance
Recording Media: Tape Media, MiniDV
LCD Screen Size: 2.5 in
Interface Type: IEEE 1394, Serial - RS232
Image Stabilization: Electronic
Optical Zoom: 10
Image Processor
Image Sensor: CCD
Image Sensor Quantity: 1
Image Sensor Size: 1/4"
Lens Features
Optical Zoom: 10 X
Digital Zoom: 700x
Focal Length: 3.60 mm to 36 mm
Filter Diameter: 43 mm
Video Recording
Recording Media: Tape Media, MiniDV
Video Capture Format: DV
Minimum Lux Rating: 5 lux
Image Stabilization: Electronic
General Features
LCD Screen Size: 2.5 in
Interface Connection: IEEE 1394, Serial - RS232
Additional Features: PC Connection
Dimensions
Weight: 1.28 lbs
Warranty
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
Viewfinder Type: Electronic
Battery Include: Yes
Longest Shutter Speed: 1/60 Second
Shortest Shutter Speed: 1/8000 Second
Strengths: Decent price, compact, nice features
Weakness: No SD card, somewhat short battery life, does not include any connections for transferring pics or video to PC.
Paid $449 at Sears. Had to purchase firewire card and 1394 cable to put video on PC. Instructions lacking on video transferring. Overall a nice camera with nice quality picture and sound. I would recommend it for a starter mini dv camera.
PV-DV52 MiniDV Digital Camcorder
Strengths: decent, nice quality, nice computer capability, very light weight and easy to handle.
Weakness: low light shooting, bad picture shot
best price perf ratio for 426 bucks at frys. happy about it. pretty good zoom. all the features too good for the price paid. Recommend for beginners since this is a good and cheap camcorder