Reviews of the Panasonic AG-DVC30
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CNET Review
The Good: A surprising number of professional features for the price; solid, compact design; responsive performance; Infrared mode; excellent video quality.
The Bad: Controls are more consumer-oriented than the feature set; Movie-Like mode inferior to true progressive imaging; no built-in XLR ports.
The Bottom Line: A compact model with a wealth of features for its price, the Panasonic AG-DVC30 offers one of the best values in a three-chip MiniDV camera.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 83/100 and users 82/100. Comparing these reviews to 104865 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 81/100 = Very Good.
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videomaker.com
Review Summary: Image quality and flexible features make this a compact camera worthy of its the Panasonic PROLINE heritage.
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videomaker.com
Review Summary: Image quality and flexible features make this a compact camera worthy of its the Panasonic PROLINE heritage.
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Part number: AG-DVC30
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Digital Zoom 160 x
- Optical Sensor Size 1/4"
- Optical Sensor Type 3CCD
- Min Illumination 4 lux
- Analog Video Format NTSC
- Image Stabilizer Optical
- Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec
- Camcorder Slow Shutter Modes 1/4sec, 1/8sec, 1/15sec, 1/30sec
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
- Exposure Modes Manual, Automatic
- Camera Flash None
Main Features
- Color Support Color
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- Media Included Qty 1
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory None
- Floppy Drive None
- Media Type Mini DV
- Recording Speed LP, SP
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 4.1 mm - 65.6 mm - F/1.6
- Focal Length 4.1 mm - 65.6 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.6
- Optical Zoom 16 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 4.1 mm
- Max focal length 65.6 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Lens Manufacturer Leica
- Features Aspherical lens
- Filter Size 43 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 39.5 - 632 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- DV input Yes
- Edit Functions Audio dubbing
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Search Modes Blank search, Index search
- Additional Features AE lock, Auto power save, Built-in speaker, Accessories hot shoe, Backlight compensation
- Time Code Yes
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Included Accessories Eyecup, Lens cap, Lens hood, Camcorder shoulder strap
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type LCD
- Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.44 in
- Viewfinder Resolution 180,000 pixels
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3.5 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) ( 4 pin FireWire ), 1 x Composite video/audio (input/output) ( RCA phono x 3 ), 1 x S-Video input / output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), 1 x Microphone ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ), 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ), 1 x Remote control, 1 x DC power input
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Cables Included A/V cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Battery type 1 x Camcorder battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion
- Run Time (Up To) 120 min
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 200,000 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Physical Characteristics
- Width 4.3 in
- Depth 10 in
- Height 4.6 in
- Weight 2.4 lbs
- Body Material Magnesium alloy
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