Panasonic PVDV103 MiniDV Compact Camcorder with 2.5" LCD | 
 enlarge | Brand: Panasonic
Category: Photography
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Avg. Customer Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 36610
Media: Electronics
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 10
Display Size: 2.5
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 4.9 x 2.6 x 3.4
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: PV-DV103
Model: PV-DV103
UPC: 037988977123
EAN: 0037988977123
ASIN: B00008GK6W
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| Features:
| • | MiniDV camcorder with 10x optical and 700x digital zoom with electronic image stabilization | | • | 680K pixel resolution | | • | 2.5-inch color, swivel LCD, color viewfinder, cinema mode | | • | Digital still mode saves images to tape | | • | Connects to PCs and Macs via Firewire (IEEE1394); serial connection transfer for stills |
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Product Description
Panasonic puts big things in tiny packages with its line of compact digital Palmcorder camcorders. This Panasonic model goes head-to-head with the smallest camcorders on the market today; yet boasts amenities such as color viewfinder, built-in light and easy PC connectivity in a new compact style designed for ease of use and portability.Truly living up to their Palmcorder badge, model PV-DV103 fits easily in the palm of the hand. This model measures a barely-there 3-3/8 inches high, 2-5/8 inches wide and 4-7/8 inches long, making this line of mini DV camcorders among the smallest in the industry.This compact model, PV-DV103, includes the following main features. EfficiBright LED Light provides ample light for low light situations when needed with low power consumption and low surface temperature. This light also contributes to the camcorders' compact design. High-definition 10x optical zoom and 700x digital zoom allows for clear close-ups from wide angle to full telephoto zoom. Zoom Mic, which raises the sound level as users zoom in, resulting in a more natural correlation between the video and the sound. Color viewfinder is a nice alternative for taping when harsh sunlight or other conditions make it difficult to use the LCD screen. IEEE 1394 interface is designed for quick and easy PC connectivity.
Amazon.com Product Description
The ultracompact Panasonic PV-DV103 MiniDV camcorder is an affordable way to enter into the world of digital video. It features a 10x optical zoom, 700x digital zoom, built-in light, 2.5-inch LCD, and color viewfinder. Optics
The PV-DV103 offers a 680K pixel CCD providing crisp, sharp pictures. Shooting from far distances is no problem with the PV-DV103's 10x optical zoom and 700x digital zoom. With Panasonic's introduction of Dual D-EIS (digital electronic image stabilization), you can use this same technology in both the record and playback modes to remove additional jitter from previously recorded video. Digital Stills
The PV-DV103 still can capture digital still images and store them on the MiniDV tape. You can then use Panasonic's PhotoVu serial connection to transfer images to your PC. More Features
The cinema mode enables you to record video in wide screen mode, giving you a 16:9 aspect ratio that's the same as a movie screen. When played back on a television the result is dramatic looking cinema-like movies at home. The picture-in-picture feature allows you to insert a previously taken digital still image into the video you're recording. The still image is taken using the PhotoShot digital still feature and appears on the right side of the video you're recording. The video and miniaturized still shot then appear together during playback Other features include: - 2.5-inch tiltable LCD screen.
- Electronic Image Stabilazation to correct camera shaking, giving you smooth and stable pictures.
Inputs and Outputs
The PV-DV103 comes with the standard DV IEEE 1394 port (also known as FireWire; Panasonic refers to this connection as iLink) for a super-fast, lossless connection to a PC or other DV machines. MiniDV Format
MiniDV is the preferred format for .9personal and broadcast-quality video, highly regarded for its high audio and image quality. MiniDV delivers a 20 percent clearer picture than analog camcorder formats. This is all delivered on a cassette that's 1/12th the size of a standard VHS tape. A MiniDV tape offers digital recording time of 2 full hours--20 times the capacity of a CD. You'll also get minimal color noise interference for a more stable picture. Size and Contents
The camcorder measures 3.5 x 2.6 x 4.9 inches and weighs 16 ounces. This package includes the PV-DV103 camcorder, AC adapter, battery pack, shoulder strap, A/V cable (mini-3 RCA), serial cable, remote control, and lens cap.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 12 more reviews...
 Yayyy April 4, 2007
I love everything about it. I just wish I would've known ahead of time that I didn't have the right hardware to upload the content.
Thank you!
 camcorder January 30, 2007
it works ok but looks rough it was supposed to be refurbished would not buy again if i had to do over!
dew detected message on panasonic October 23, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I found a trick to go around it , well i am not sure how long this will last but for now it did the trick
I have used a paint tape, a blue masking tape , and covered the front of the camcorder where the microphone is, because i assumed that they have put their moisture detector overthere, and in fact after sealing the speaker/microphone holes in the front, the camcorder is back to working fine even after removing the tape --- good luck
Great camera August 31, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have had mine for 3 years and not a one problem with it. Would recommend Panasonic to anyone.
 HORRIBLE VIDEO CAMERA-I AM ON MY 2ND ONE May 23, 2006
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Let me just tell you that PANASONIC IS HORRIBLE!!! I have never in my life been soo upset over any electronic...EVER! I got this video camera as a birthday present in May 2004 for my first cruise. I played with the camera for just an hour and set it aside until my vacation. I left for my vacation a week after i got the video camera. I turned the video camera on of course on the plane to tape my friends being goofy then did not turn it on until we were settled in our hotel. I taped about 2 min while walking around and did not touch it again until of course our taxi ride to the cruise ship. While we were in the cab i turned my brand new video camera on to find the words "dew detected" and to hear this clicking noise! i almost immediatly broke down in tears. I tried to ask everyone if they knew what it meant, but had no luck. I saw a couple of people on the ship with the same camera and they were having no problems with theirs. i was soo desperate to video the beautiful sights from the ship that i even asked someone to borrow theirs and put my own tape in it! Every day i tried to play with it, fix it, turn it on, off, etc...but nothing! i got home and exchanged it for a brand new one! they couldnt tell me the reason why this was happening, but it did. I walk out with my brand new video camera that i wish i had for my trip, but its ok...my new niece was being born so at least i would have it for that! I used it a couple of times and then just put it back in my drawer until i needed it again...which was last week! I turned it on and it said "dew detected" and the tape compartment will not close! i cannot believe this is happening to me AGAIN! i have used this camera only 3 times! I am furious! i called panasonic only for them to tell me that it was going to cost me $250 to fix it. I explained to them this is my second camera that this happened to and they dont care! My next step, after reading the same complaints, is to take it up with a manager or someone else that has power other than some customer service rep who could care less about my needs. I am going on vacation next week and need a new camera. i am furious! Can someone please tell how they got a new camera? I am thinking just throwing it out?I am soo furious that this has happened to me again!
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