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Panasonic PV-GS400

General

  • Product Type Camcorder
  • Digital Zoom 700 x
  • Effective Sensor Resolution 4.0 megapixels
  • Optical Sensor Size 1/4.7 in
  • Optical Sensor Type 3CCD
  • Min Illumination 2 lux
  • Analog Video Format NTSC
  • Digital Video Format MJPEG
  • Special Effects Slim, Sepia, Strobe, Picture-in-Picture, Solarization, Trail, Negative, Wipe, Mosaic, Gain-up, Mirror, Mix, Stretch
  • 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 Spotlight, Low light, Surf & snow, Portrait mode, Sports mode
  • White Balance Custom, Automatic, Presets
  • White Balance Presets Outdoor, Indoor
  • Exposure Modes Automatic, Program
  • Camera Flash Pop-up flash
  • Flash Modes Flash OFF mode, Auto mode
  • Webcam Capability Yes

Main Features

  • Camcorder Sensor Resolution 1.07 megapixels
  • Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 4 megapixels
  • Color Support Color
  • Still Image Format JPEG
  • Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
  • TV Tuner None
  • Video Capture 320 x 240 - Web camera mode

Memory / Storage

  • Flash Memory 8 MB Flash - SD Memory Card
  • Floppy Drive None
  • Image Storage Economy JPEG 640 x 480 : 880 - With 32MB card, Normal JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 49 - With 32MB card, Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 220 - With 32MB card, Economy JPEG 1280 x 960 : 112 - With 32MB card, Fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 31 - With 32MB card, Normal JPEG 640 x 480 : 440 - With 32MB card, Fine JPEG 1280 x 960 : 49 - With 32MB card, Economy JPEG 2288 x 1728 : 33 - With 32MB card, Normal JPEG 2288 x 1728 : 23 dBi - With 32MB card, Normal JPEG 1280 x 960 : 79 - With 32MB card, Economy JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 70 - With 32MB card, Fine JPEG 2288 x 1728 : 14 - With 32MB card
  • Media Type Mini DV
  • Recording Speed LP, SP

Camera Flash

  • Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 6

Lens System

  • Type Zoom lens - 3.3 mm - 39.6 mm - F/1.6-2.8
  • Focal Length 3.3 mm - 39.6 mm
  • Lens Aperture F/1.6-2.8
  • Optical Zoom 12 x
  • Lens system type Zoom lens
  • Min focal length 3.3 mm
  • Max focal length 39.6 mm
  • Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
  • Lens Manufacturer Leica
  • Filter Size 43 mm
  • Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 44.5 - 534 mm
  • Focus Adjustment Automatic, Manual
  • Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

Additional Features

  • DV input Yes
  • Edit Functions Audio dubbing
  • Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
  • Digital Still Camera Function Yes
  • Search Modes Index search, Edit search
  • Additional Features Accessories hot shoe, USB 2.0 compatibility, Picture-in-picture capability, Backlight compensation, DPOF support, Audio recording, PictBridge support, Date/time stamp, AE lock, 16:9 widescreen mode
  • Time Code Yes
  • Remote control Remote control - Infrared
  • Software Panasonic MotionDV STUDIO, Drivers & Utilities
  • Included Accessories Camcorder shoulder strap, Lens cap, Wired remote control with microphone

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, Wind noise reduction

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x Headphones, 1 x Composite video/audio (input/output), 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x USB, 1 x S-Video input / output, 1 x Microphone
  • Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

Audio Input

  • Audio input type Microphone
  • Microphone type Built-in
  • Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
  • Microphone Technology Electret condenser

System Requirements for PC Connection

  • Operating System Support MS Windows ME, MS Windows 98, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows 98 SE
  • Peripheral Devices USB port, IEEE 1394 port, CD-ROM drive

Miscellaneous

  • Carrying Case None
  • Cables Included USB cable, 1, A/V cable

Power

  • Power Device Power adapter + battery charger - External

Battery

  • Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1360 mAh ( Included )

Viewfinder / Display

  • Display Form Factor Rotating
  • Viewfinder Color Support Color

Expansion / Connectivity

  • Wireless Connection No

Physical Characteristics

  • Width 3.2 in
  • Depth 7 in
  • Height 3.1 in
  • Weight 1.5 lbs

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Where to buy Panasonic PV-GS400

This product has been discontinued and replaced by the PV-GS500.

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