Digital Video Camera & Camcorder Review

Like the PV-GS400, the PV-GS180 has three CCDs. In a 1CCD system, all of the incoming light information is processed by the same CCD. The more advanced 3CCD system uses three distinct CCDs for processing, so there is absolutely no light loss. You can see the results in beautifully rendered images with vivid color, fine detail, and rich gradation.

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LetsGoDigital:
“Building on the success of last year’s highly-acclaimed 3CCD camcorders, Panasonic this year introduces a new 3CCD model with more advanced features and affordable price points. The new Panasonic PV-GS180 incorporates the same type of 3CCD imaging system used in Panasonic’s professional broadcast equipment, resulting in 540 lines of breathtaking resolution. Individual CCDs are used to capture the red, green and blue colors that compose an image for vivid, true-to-life pictures with remarkable color reproduction. ‘This year’s line offers the advantages of 3CCD technology starting with a suggested retail price of $599.95,’ said Rudy Vitti, national marketing manager, Panasonic Optical Group.

CamcorderInfo:
“It looks like the PV-GS180 is the smartest buy amongst the Panasonics in this category. The only camcorder to top it is the PV-GS500, or the saint among saints, the PV-GS400, which can still be found in the dark alleys of the internet. Both of those will cost you a fair bit more than the PV-GS180 and the PV-GS400 is certainly worth it if you can afford it.

The Sony DCR-HC46 does not offer much competition except in ease of use. It’s performance was its own worst enemy. The Canon Optura 50 offered some enticing features and performance, and is definitely worth investigating before you take your PV-GS180 to the checkout.”

MobileWhack:
“PV-GS180 is mid range camcorder featuring a 2.5â€Â? LCD and color viewfinder giving the options to consumers for targeting the subject with brilliant precision. 10x optical zoom along with the 700 digital zoom leveraging the power of magnification to an astonishing extent makes it possible even to take images of subjects really close up. It also features 2.3 mega-pixel still image recording. To bump up the capabilities of product, the two stunning features DV output, SD Memory Card slot are also integrated. The DV output will let you broadcast the digital quality video to friends and relatives while the SD Memory Card slot expands the storage capacity of camcorders when you feel it’s exhausted and you need more.”

Learn more about the PV-GS180 and buy it at Amazon.

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