Review for Panasonic Mini-DV Camcorder - NV DS27With so many available today, it is good to have a brand you can recognise. The Panasonic Mini-DV Camcorder - NV DS27 is certainly that and will be a superb purchase. For this reduced price, the Panasonic Mini-DV Camcorder - NV DS27 comes widely respected and is a popular choice with most people.
Product Description
The Panasonic NV-DS27 MiniDV Camcorder is a stylish and feature-rich camcorder that is both comfortable and easy to use. It's not the most compact device when compared to some other DV models, weighing in at well over 1/2 Kg, with dimensions of 77x96x179 mm, yet it is still by no means cumbersome.
The quality of images and sound are just what you expect from the DV format, crisp, sharp and precise. The image sensor is an 800,000 pixel CCD, and it is complemented by a Panasonic lens with 15x optical zoom. This is a far more useful feature than the 600x digital zoom, which results in degradation of image quality. Connections on the DS-27 include S-Video output, AV output (mini jack), RS232, M3 headphone and microphone, a 5-pin editing socket and the all-important DV Out--known also as iLink or Firewire. This latter connection is what enables you to transfer digital video from the DV tape on the camcorder to other digital sources that support the iLink standard without loss of data, thereby retaining the highest possible image and sound quality.
The Panasonic camcorder is packed with features to satisfy the most ardent film-making hobbyists. A raft of onboard digital special effects are accompanied by a variety of pre-programmed shooting modes to accommodate different filming situations, ranging from sports, to portrait. These modes can be overridden and manual controls applied as your confidence grows. The Panasonic NV-DS27 MiniDV Camcorder comes supplied with an AC adaptor, Lithium rechargeable battery pack, shoulder strap, cables and IR remote control.