Panasonic PVGS90

MiniDV camcorder with 42x optical zoom, advanced optical image stabilizer, built-in LED light and One-Touch Navigation.

Advanced O.I.S. Reduces Camera Shake, Even at 42x Zoom
The PV-GS90 miniDV camcorder's 42x optical zoom lens has the power you need to take dramatic closeups or get remarkable shots of even distant subjects. But with long-distance zoom shots, even a tiny bit of hand shake has a huge effect on picture quality. That's where Panasonic's Advanced Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) comes in, suppressing the effects of hand shake as you shoot. The system uses gyrosensors to detect hand shake, then shifts a lens and adjusts the optical axis to compensate. This all happens a remarkable 4,000 times per second. And because the system is optical, no image quality is lost. Thanks to Advanced O.I.S., the images you capture look incredibly clear, sharp and blur-free even at high zoom levels.

Capture Vivid Images Even in Dim Lighting
When illumination is insufficient, turn on this camcorder's built-in LED video light to take crisp, colorful movies. The LED (light emitting diode) has low power consumption, long service life, and the safety of a low-operating temperature. Or leave the light off and turn on the MagicPix® function to capture sharp images with color even in dim lighting (1 lux). Light from the LCD is gentle and easy on the eyes.

One-Touch Navigation
With One-Touch Navigation, just press the center of the joystick to display an operating menu. The operations you use most often appear right on the monitor, so it's easy to change settings or operate the camera without looking away from your subject.

Give Your Subjects Smoother-Looking Skin
The Soft Skin function detects skin tones, softening the focus on those areas. This has a skin-beautifying effect, which makes wrinkles and lines appear less noticeable. When turned on, this function makes blemishes and moles look less conspicuous while preserving resolution in areas of the picture and outside of the skin.

Includes:

• AC Adaptor
• Battery Pack: Lithium-Ion
• AV Cable
• Lens Cap: Built-in lens cover
• AC/DC Cables

Specifications:

MEDIA
Records Onto: MiniDV Tape
Recording Format: DVC

LENS    
Image Sensor (Total): 1/6" CCD (800K pixels)
Image Sensor (Effective): 4:3 -- 290K, 16:9 -- 380K (Motion Image/Still Picture)
F Value: F1.9 (Wide) / F4.3 (Tele)
Optical Zoom: 42x Variable Speed Zoom
Focal Length: 1.8 - 75.6 mm
35mm Film Camera Equivalent: 40.9-1718 mm [4:3], 33.4-1403 mm [16:9][Motion Image], 40.7-1710 mm [4:3]/33.2-1393 mm [16:9][Still Picture]
Lens Type: Panasonic

CAMERA    
3CCD Camera System: No
Image Stabilizer: Yes (Advanced O.I.S.)
Still Picture Recording: No
Minimum Illumination: 2 Lux (Magic Pix®)
Focus: AF/Manual
White Balance: Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/White Set (with IR Sensor)
High Speed Shutter: 1/30-1/8000 (Motion Image)
Iris: Auto/Manual
Backlight Compensation: Yes
LCD Monitor: 2.7" Wide (123,200 Dots)
Pure Color Engine: Yes
Soft-Skin Mode: Yes
Easy-to-Use Mode Dial: Yes
MagicPix Images: Yes
Microphone: Stereo Zoom Mic; Wind Noise Reduction
Date Recording: Auto Date (in Date Code)
Fade in/out: Yes
On-Screen Display Language: English / Canadian French / Spanish
Digital Zoom: 42x-2000x
LED Video Light: Yes
Quick Start: No
Web Camera Function: No

RECORDING & PLAYBACK    
Cue and Review: No
Video Recording Format: DVC
Recording Mode: SP/LP
Playback Mode: SP/LP
Audio Recording Format: PCM 12 bit 4ch / 16 bit 2ch
Wind Noise Reduction: Yes
Remaining Indication: Yes
One-Touch Navigation: Yes
Help Mode: Yes

JACKS
Mini DV In/Out (IEEE 1394): In/Out
Analog In/Out: Out only
AV: Out

GENERAL
Power Supply: DC 7.2/9.3 V
Power Consumption: 4.1W
Dimensions (H x W x D): 3.327" x 2.638" x 4.697"
Weight: 0.86 lbs