Panasonic PV-DV901

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The Panasonic PV-DV901 Digital Camcorder

Panasonic PV-DV901 Digital Camcorder Outstanding image quality, incredible video editing capabilities, astounding CD quality audio and extended recording time are all advantages you can expect from the Panasonic PV-DV901 digital camcorder. 

  • 3 inch Diagonal Color LCD Monitor
  • Mega pixel CCD capture images with amazing detail to produce an incredibly high resolution picture
  • Three-way PC Link gives you three convenient ways to transfer still images to your computer: (1) i.Link (IEEE 1394 PC Interface) lets you use the industry standard IEEE 1394 interface. (2) PhotoVu Link with Driver Software lets you transfer still images on the Mini DV tape via a serial cable. (3) Card Link lets you transfer still images captured on the included 16 MB removable SD Memory card
  • SD Card Slot (For use with MultiMedia Card or SD Memory Card)
  • PhotoShot Built-In Digital Still Camera (up to 1200 x 900 high resolution still images) lets you use the camcorder as a digital still camera
  • 10x Hi-Definition Zoom/100x Digital Zoom allows for amazing close-ups, so you are always close to the action
  • Color viewfinder is comfortable to use and it also helps save battery power when used during recording and playback
  • Digital Electronic Image Stabilization helps to stabilize your recordings during recording
  • Digital Effects (Record and Playback) lets you add exciting special effects to make your videos come to life
  • Analog in lets you convert all your analog images to the Mini Digital video tape
  • Manual Focus Ring lets you control the focus level
  • 5 Mode Program AE (Auto Exposure) lets you prepare your camcorder to shoot in almost any recording condition
  • PCM Stereo (12-bit/16-bit) allows you to add new audio while maintaining existing audio
  • Slow/Frame Advance (with included IR remote control)
  • SP/LP Record Mode
  • Audio Dubbing (SP only)
  • External Microphone Input
  • Headphone Jack
Image Quality
The Panasonic PV-DV901 digital technology delivers brilliantly clear, sharp video at the touch of a button. It features:
  • Up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution*, far superior to the 240 lines offered by 8mm camcorders, and nearly double the resolution offered by a live television broadcast
  • Three times the color sharpness of 8mm camcorders to create brilliant video color
  • Minimal color noise interference for a more stable picture
All of the above are delivered on a cassette 1/12th the size of a standard VHS tape.

* Panasonic's Mini DV camcorders can only record, play back and display up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution from another source.

Editing Capability*
Using the industry standard i.Link (IEEE 1394 PC interface, also known as FireWire), the DV format offers professional editing and dubbing capabilities in a user-friendly format. You can create duplicate copies of videos without any deterioration in video quality, or record professional-looking videos at home without the need for expensive professional software and equipment.

The i.Link (IEEE 1394 PC interface) provides a high speed, two-way link that allows the user to easily transfer video and still images between similarly equipped camcorders, or between a camcorder and a computer without any deterioration in either sound or video quality.

* Editing requires the use of an IEEE 1394 cable, host adapter card and software. All of these items are optional and are not included with the Mini DV camcorders.

Pristine Audio
The Panasonic PV-DV901 uses Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) technology to bring you CD quality audio for recordings with pristine sound and clarity. Choose from 12-bit or 16-bit recording modes to create the ultimate in sound.
  • 16-bit audio includes one set of stereo audio track to produce CD quality sound (Note: When you insert audio using the 16-bit mode, the original audio will be erased.)
  • 12-bit audio utilizes two sets of audio tracks so you can easily add background music or commentary into your videos while maintaining the existing soundtrack
Extended Recording Time*
The Mini DV format offers the world's longest digital recording time of 2 full hours. That's 20 times the data storage capacity of a CD!

* Using an 80 minute Mini DV tape in LP mode.

Includes: Panasonic PV-DV901 Digital Palmcorder Camcorder, One 16 MB SD Memory Card, IR Remote Control, SD USB Reader/Writer, ArcSoft Editing Software (PhotoImpression, PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro and PanoramaMaker 2000), and PhotoVu Link and Card Link Driver Software.