The PV-GS55 is an ultra-compact Digital Video camcorder that offers precise image quality and color accuracy. Blending innovative technologies with new, simple-to-operate controls, it combines industry leading optical zoom ratios, in a small form factor that allows for video recording just about anywhere. The PV-GS55 Palmcorder Multicam was designed to simplify camcorder operation for the video novice and professional videographer alike, and includes high-definition optical zoom and digital zoom capabilities and ease of operation through newly designed layout and controls. For use in the digital still camera mode, Direct Mode Dial easy-access dial control lets users quickly select the desired digital camera mode, such as Record, Playback, Card Record or Card Playback.
Mini DV Format CCD 1/6", 680K Hi-Definition Zoom 10x Digital Zoom 700x Color LCD Monitor 2.5" Diagonal Viewfinder Color Mode Dial Yes Soft-Skin Mode Macro Zooming i.LINK 1(IEEE 1394 PC Interface) DV Studio 2 (USB Connection) CARD LINK USB Port PhotoShot Built-in Digital Still Camera 4 Image Size (Normal/Fine) 640 x 480 Compression Still Format JPEG RapidFireM Consecutive Still Shots SD Memory Card Slot Progressive PhotoShot Mode Card Only Picture-in-Picture Web Camera Built-in SD Drive MagicPix Images (color recording in low light) Simultaneous Motion/Still Record Mode Power LCD LCD Light Panel Quick Start MPEG4 Movie Recording Zoom Mic ArcSoft Software Suite (4 titles) IR Remote Control MagicWireTM Remote Control (with Narration) Easy-Grip Strap High Speed Shutter In Tape Mode: 1/60 - 1/8000 In Card Mode: 1/60 - 1/8000 Easy Cassette Eject Digital Effects (Record & Playback) Cinema Mode 5-Mode Program AE (Auto Exposure) Audio PCM (12Bit/16Bit) Wind Noise Reduction Slow/Frame Advance (with IR Remote Control) Index Search Scene/Photo (with IR Remote Control) Focus (Auto/Manual) Self Record Self Demo Mode SP/LP Record Mode Multi-Screen Audio Dubbing (SP Only) Battery & Tape Indicators Composite Video Out S-Video Out S-Video In Yes (same as S-VHS output) External Microphone Input Headphone Jack Dimensions (H x W x D) 31/8'' x 25/8'' x 4'' Weight 0.79 lbs
