3 Megapixel Image - 10x Optical Zoom - 700x Digital Zoom - Optical IS - 16 MB Secure Digital SD Card Included - Firewire - MPN: PVDV953 See Product Details
Description
1/6 3CCD Image Sensor 3.0 Megapixel Still Picture Technology 3.5 Color LCD with Color Viewfinder Cinema Mode 5-Mode Program AE Mega Optical Image Stabilizer
Quick Glance
Recording Media: Tape Media, MiniDV
LCD Screen Size: 3.5"
Interface Type: 1 x S-Video In/Out, 1 x IEEE 1394, 1 x USB, 1 x Microphone, 1 x Headphone
Image Stabilization: Optical
Optical Zoom: 10
Weight: 26.88
Summary
Product Title: Panasonic Palmcorder PV-DV953 Digital Camcorder - 3.5" LCD - CCD
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Power Score: 4.0 | 14 Reviews
Image Processor
Image Sensor: CCD
Image Sensor Quantity: 3
Image Sensor Size: 1/6"
Lens Features
Optical Zoom: 10x
Digital Zoom: 700x
Filter Diameter: 43 mm
Video Recording
Recording Media: Tape Media, MiniDV
Minimum Lux Rating: 15 lux
Image Stabilization: Optical
General Features
LCD Screen Size: 3.5"
Interface Connection: 1 x S-Video In/Out, 1 x IEEE 1394, 1 x USB, 1 x Microphone, 1 x Headphone
Additional Features: Auto Daylight Savings Time, Backlight Compensation, Built-In Edit Capability, Built-in Speaker, PC Connection
Power
Battery Life: 2.33 Hour
Dimensions
Height: 5.125 in
Width: 10.625 in
Depth: 8.5 in
Weight: 1.68 lb
Dimensions: 3.58" Height x 2.95" Width x 7.05" Depth
Warranty
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited
More Info
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Strengths: Optical image stabilization, zebra effect for oversaturation, still photo effect in movies, 3.0 megapixel stills in SD card, colorbar generator.
Weakness: low light capability
I have used this for a 2 week tour of Europe, a wedding, several stage productions and home video. Except for the low light situation, it is a dream camcorder. The many effects and adjustments available, cover almost all that a non professional could ask for. The 3.5 in LCD is especially useful. This is my 4th camcorder, but first DV. I love the resolution when played back on my 32" TV.
Strengths: Well made, excellent video, many great features, 3 chips, Great price.
Weakness: Cheezy remote controller.
Well gang, I finally did it. I finally made a decision on a new camera... I think I'm probably like a lot of the potential buyers out there-I was looking for an above average camera, but I didn't want to spend $2000. After reading about and handeling the GL2, VX2000, and the VX2100, I started to lower my standards, just a little, because I couldn't afford the $2000 range. I also looked at some of...
Strengths: Beautiful 3 chip color range, and a great still digital camera to boot.
Weakness: I agree with the first reviewer the still shot button and the zoom knob could have been shifted to 45 degrees from the top to make them more accessiable when your hand is in the strap.
I went to a track meet with my daughter who has a SONY TRV25. The color was much better on my 953 and the optical stablization made my shot noticable less shaky then her camera. Having a "real" over 2 mega-pixel still camera, built in was also a great benifit, here the optical stablization, the 10 to 1 zoom, the 3.5 inch viewer, and and instant response when you press the still shot button were...
Strengths: Still picture, 3 CCD camcorder
Weakness: none
It is easy to handle, a lot of customization. Fot the low light situation, you still can video taping with the normal room light, I don't like the night shot of any 0 lux camcorder because the quality of the video is not good enough to bother. In case of low light situation, I rather use the built in digital still camera and use software to add them to my video clips. It is a good camcorder, well...
Strengths: Good Quality Video in good light
Weakness: low light situations
When Compared to other 3ccd 1/6" cameras in its class it rocks. I think it can fairly be compared to the TRV950 but comes in a close second in the video quality test. The other features would beat out the TRV950 in ease of use and overall control. Both the TRV950 and PV-DV953 have limited low light capabilities, the 953 has less, and suffers from it. You can not fairly compare it to the GL2. The...
Strengths: Excellent video quality, great LCD screen, very good optics, wired and wireless remote, amazing pricepoint.
Weakness: Few, but I think the lack of discrete I/O ports for audio/ and video (particularly audio) Overall build quality. but hey what do you expect for under $1200??
This camera kept getting comparisons to cameras in price categories easily double it's cost, so I checked out the unit on line, then at my local electronics store. I'm blown away by the quality, features, optics, potential. It's the most impressive camera in it's price range, for sure. Easily performing on par with some of the more expensive cameras in the pro-sumer category. Remarkable value. I...
Strengths: Good image quality, optical image stabilization.
Weakness: Slow USB 1.1, slow SD card drive
I'm very satisfied with this 3CCD camcorder, the video quality is excellent, and the still image is better than my old Sony 2 mega pixel digital camera. It capture pictures without any delay, however, it takes seconds to save the picture to the SD card (the camcorder stops responding until it's done). The USB 1.1 connection is slow, though you can always take the SD card out and use a USB 2.0...
Strengths: Large viewscreen, portability, image quality, good feature set
Weakness: Not great for low light, too many buttons, non-intuitive interface
The first thing I noticed using the camera is the quality of the optical stabilization. It's really remarkable, much better than the Sony vx1000 I had been using previously. It's also much smaller and the viewscreen is large. I wasn't thrilled about the low-light capabilities of the camera, but I'll have to play with the exposure settings to really make a solid judgment. Adjusting the image...
Strengths: Large viewscreen,Quality and Manual Control 3ccd way better then the sony 950
Weakness: have yet to find any, I dont know about low light recording because I dont believe in it , so I always look for lighted places outdoors
after using my soony 950 and reviewing and testing a dozen other dv cams in the price range this panasonic beat them all down singled handed, and I thing is going against the canon gl2.
Video is Excellent according to 11 Camcorder experts. -- "superior video"-pcworld.com -- "deep, rich colors in both normal and low-light situations"-pcworld.com -- "the video performance is very good - making this a great hybrid."-camcorderinfo.com Read more to find expert opinions on more features like Optics, Battery, Interface, etc.
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Panasonic PV-DV953 receives an overall TopTenREVIEWS score of 2.7 out of 4.00. It is ranked the #61 MiniDV camcorder of all time. The overall rating represents an intelligent balance of features, value as a function of price to features, and a summary of reviews from a variety of sources. The TopTen REVIEWS' formula gives a picture of important consumer features, market value, and a product's...
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Strengths: Image quality, ease of operation, LCD huge, quality of construction, firewire to video transfer, USB card image transfer, optical image stabilization and electronic.
Weakness: Input and output connections a little difficult to use because of locations. Low light is a weakness, but it is so good otherwise..I don't care.
I have owned Sony, Canon and now Panasonic. This is the first MiniDV camcorder and the image quality as a 3CCD is great. It is easy to use with too many features to list. The zoom above 50X is a little pixelated but they all are.. This is a must own camera/camcorder IMHO. Buy the wide angle lens and 9 hour battery pack and use a tripod for the maximum benefits. Spend a few days filming everything...
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