Manufacturer: Panasonic Part number: PVDV953
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CNET editors' rating:
3.5 stars
Very good
How we rate-
Design: 7.0
Features: 8.0
Performance: 8.0
Image quality: 7.0
Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars) - Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 23 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
Panasonic Palmcorder PV-DV953
price range: $1,999.99
This model is a capable and easy-to-use three-chip MiniDV camcorder for advanced videographers who prize portability.
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- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 23 reviews
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
"Awesome Home Videos, Great Buy"
on September 11, 2004
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
"How does it compare to the DV-952?"
on June 18, 2003
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"Awsome camera, not built for big hands..."
on July 25, 2004
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"great cam, shines even in low lite( w/ lil tweaking)"
on July 1, 2004
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on February 24, 2004
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Panasonic
- Part Number: PVDV953
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Digital Zoom 700 x
- Optical Sensor Size 1/6"
- Optical Sensor Type 3CCD
- Min Illumination 15 lux
- Analog Video Format NTSC
- Digital Video Format MPEG
- Special Effects Mix, Wipe, Sepia, Trail, Mirror, Mosaic, Strobe, Gain-up, Negative, Solarization, Black & White, Multi-image screen, Picture-in-Picture
- Image Stabilizer Optical
- Digital Scene Transition Black fader
- Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Low light, Spotlight, Sports mode, Surf & snow, Portrait mode
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Halogen, Outdoor, Fluorescent
- Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Automatic
- Camera Flash Pop-up flash
- Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
- Features Flash +/- compensation
- Webcam Capability Yes
Main Features
- Color Support Color
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture MPEG-4 - 320 x 240 - 240 sec - With 16MB card, MPEG-4 - 176 x 144 - 900 sec - With 16MB card
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory 1 x 16 MB Flash - SD Memory Card
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage Fine JPEG 2048 x 1496 : 8 - With 16MB card, Normal JPEG 2048 x 1496 : 13 - With 16MB card, Economy JPEG 2048 x 1496 : 18 - With 16MB card, Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 100 - With 16MB card, Normal JPEG 640 x 480 : 200 - With 16MB card, Economy JPEG 640 x 480 : 400 - With 16MB card
- Media Type Mini DV
- Recording Speed LP, SP
Camera Flash
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Effective Flash Range 3.3 ft - 8 ft
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 2.85 mm - 28.5 mm - F/1.6
- Focal Length 2.85 mm - 28.5 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.6
- Optical Zoom 10 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 2.85 mm
- Lens Manufacturer Leica
- Max focal length 28.5 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Filter Size 43 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- DV input Yes
- Edit Functions Audio dubbing
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Title Generator Yes
- Search Modes Skip search, Blank search, Index search, Photo search
- Additional Features DPOF support, Audio recording, Date/time stamp, Built-in speaker, Backlight compensation, Digital noise reduction, Display brightness control, Progressive scan CCD system, Analog to digital conversion with pass through
- Time Code Yes
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software Drivers & Utilities
- Included Accessories Lens cap, Camcorder shoulder strap
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Electronic
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3.5 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
- Microphone Features Zoom
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Microphone, 1 x Headphones, 1 x S-Video input / output, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x USB, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x Serial
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Cables Included 1 x A/V cable, 1 x USB cable, 1 x DC coupler cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter + battery charger - External
- Run Time (Up To) 140 min
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Physical Characteristics
- Width 3 in
- Depth 7 in
- Height 3.6 in
- Weight 1.8 lbs
Manufacturer info
- Panasonic
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.panasonic.com/
- Address: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America, Secaucus, NJ. 07094
- Phone: 800/662-3537
