Panasonic Pro AG-DVC20 3CCD MiniDV Proline Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom | 
| Brand: Panasonic
Buy New: $1,179.95
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Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 10203
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Monitor Size: 250
Optical Zoom: 10
Display Size: 2.5
Shipping Weight (lbs): 11.8
Dimensions (in): 21.9 x 15.5 x 13.8
MPN: AG-DVC20
Model: DVC20
UPC: 086753091458
EAN: 0086753091458
ASIN: B000DZH7NA
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: Factory sealed,Box in excellent condition.Full manufactors warranty
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| Features:
| • | 3CCD optical system with advanced digital processing for sharp, vivid images | | • | 2.5-inch monitor with Power LCD and new Zero Lux Night View features | | • | 10x optical zoom; 500x digital zoom | | • | IEEE 1394 DV in/out terminal; video and S-video out; mic in and audio out | | • | Shoulder-mount design with extra-large handle grip and fingertip zoom control |
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Product Description
The Panasonic AG-DVC20 is a 1/6-inch 3CCD camcorder in the DV Proline family of Panasonic cameras. It features a shoulder-mounted design that results in a solid performing professional-style camcorder, perfect for any event. The camera comes with image stabilization, composite and S-Video inputs along with FireWire for easy connection to non-linear editing systems. The Color Night View mode allows night shooting with little or no available light. Colors will appear vibrant even if shooting in complete darkness. The 10x optical zoom lens is up to the task of industrial video acquisition. The camera has a large, smooth operating, touch sensitive rocker switch conveniently located on the handgrip. The attached 2.5-inch color LCD monitor gives you the option to leave it home. It is positionable to almost any angle including self-portrait position. Minimum Illumination 1 lux (Color Night View Mode) Signal System - NTSC 60i Audio Signal Format - 2 Channel 16 bit / 48kHz, 4 Channel 12 bit / 32kHz Audio Frequency Response - 20Hz to 20kHz Input and Output Connectors - 1 FireWire- 4-Pin input and output, 1 Composite Video- RCA input and output, 1 S-Video- 4-Pin input and output, 1 Microphone Audio- Mini Stereo input, 1 Headphones- Mini Stereo input Power Requirements - 7.2 VDC with Battery, 7.9 VDC with AC Adapter Power Consumption - 3.2W with Viewfinder, 3.4W with LCD, 6.3W max Dimensions - Width 8.56 x Height 8.88 x Depth 17.1 inches (21.74 x 22.5 x 43.4 cm) Weight - 4.5 pounds, 2.0 kg
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| Customer Reviews: Read 1 more reviews...
 For the True Prosumer in Training February 15, 2007
Robert Barnwell (Johnson City, Tennessee)
36 out of 37 found this review helpful
Okay, first and foremost, this seems to be the camera everyone forgot, including Panasonic. Go to their website and venture to the comparison page, and it's like no one bothered to fill out the spec sheet. For weight, dimensions and pick-up device it has "N/A."
If you go online and search for reviews of this camera there is no shortage of criticism from the pro set, faulting it for not having this feature or that, but once you do the research the cameras that have those features cost about a grand to two grand more!
Ironically, this undeserved disdain and neglect seems to have resulted in a real deal, both affordable and versatile. It has less features than some professional cameras and more than most consumer cameras. It works great with iMovie on my MacBook Apple MacBook MA701LL/A 13.3" Notebook PC (2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 1 GB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD SuperDrive) - Black and has been a great way for me to familiarize myself with shooting in general. All you need is a firewire cord like this one and you're good to go.Belkin F3N401-06-ICE IEEE 1394 4-Pin/6-Pin 400 Mbps FireWire Cable (6 Feet)
It is not HD, but neither are 99.9% of the places it will be played.
Maybe as I learn more I'll become more aware of its limitations and my opinion will change and, yes, the lens is smaller than I'd like, but the 3CCD makes a huge difference in the colors and contrast.
One thing to bear in mind, this is a great piece of equipment for someone who works with professional directors and videographers, but in no way a replacement for such skilled and outstanding professionals. Basically, if you're a director or videographer you'll want a far more serious piece of equipment, but if you're a writer or art director who just wants a firmer grasp of the shooting process this is the camera for you!
All in all, it's a great to learn on and great for the price. Not a bad combination at all.
Here's the kit I've put together to go with it:
Case - Panasonic Pro Soft Carrying Case for DV60 & DVC7 Camcorders
Wide Angle Lens - Panasonic Pro AG-LW4307 Wide Angle Lens Adaptor 7x for AG-DVC7/30/60 Camcorders
Tripod - Sunpak UltraPro 757 Full-Size Tripod with Extra Quick-Release Plate (Satin Silver)
Tripod Case - Sunpak 620-770-AZ Unpadded Tripod Carrying Case
Microphone System - Azden WMS-PRO Wireless Microphone System
Camcorder Light - Sima SL-10LX Universal LED Camcorder Light
Studio Light -Photography Studio Continuous Umbrella Light Kit with Free 26w 5500k Fluorescent Photo Light Bulb
 Great Camera! June 26, 2007
Gigi DeLuxe (Chicago)
15 out of 19 found this review helpful
I love this camera- it has a total pro look, great picture and awesome sound. I purchased an external mic and still haven't had to use it, the built in mic is that good. It looks heavy but it's very light and comfortable to use, I was surprised as to how light it was, it must be mostly hollow- either way, it's a good weight for me for me, because I'm very petite, which makes it all the more impressive!lol! I'm using FCP2 and everything is coming out beautifully! So far, I am very happy & pleased with this purchased.
Excellent prosumer choice January 29, 2008
M. Orland (Washington, DC)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I had three must-haves for a video camera:
- three ccds
- record to miniDV
- audio-out port
Most of the cameras with these three features are up in the $3000 range, essentially going for the low-end professional market. All the cameras currently selling for around $600-$700 skimp on some aspect of performance. If all you care about is making home movies to keep and share memories of kids' birthday parties, by all means, go for a HDD camera, or just hope that your sound will turn out okay. But if you want to put together footage that has real production value, shell out the extra few hundred for this model. It will really show in the finished product.
 Panasonic just never quite gets it December 7, 2007
Patti A. Needham (Cincinnati, OH USA)
3 out of 11 found this review helpful
I had previously owned 6 Panasonic cameras in this class for my wedding studio. We loved them. I purchased this camera last year and pretty much hate it. The menus are hard to use - the flipout LCD is a joke.
Footage was much better with the Panasonic Ag-DVC15. Panasonic went backwards with this model
RC FORMULA 1 RACING /RECORDED WITH AG-DVC 20 March 31, 2008
Sandor Nagy (SAVANNAH..GA..USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3M7E23MHDZC54 My name is Sandor ....or DJ SANDOORS .This is a video of RC Formula 1 racing in Savannah, GA. I have other videos on You Tube, look for DJ Sandoors movies. I've had this camera for six months and bought on Amazon. For a lightweight camera of plastic material, it can be a good buddy for me. It's good for action footage and I could call this a semi-professional level. I'm an independent camera man with short films of nature, music, sports and portraits. It might make a high level movie maker angry, but for the price, it's working well.
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