Best Mini DV Camcorders - false MPEG Movie Mode, 3 CCD Quantity

'With Instant AF enabled, the autofocus works quickly, and the Push AF, which activates an Instant AF override in manual-focus mode, speeds manual focus considerably.'

'it's actually one of the most compact semi-pro models (and at $3,500, with an additional $250 rebate until June 30th, it's also the most affordable).'

'A high-end Leica lens provides excellent detail and color, and the flash that sits behind the lens can swivel into place when needed'

'The mini wired remote, with its own record, zoom, and photo buttons, is a welcome bonus for lefties.'

'extremely compact, consumer-priced MiniDV camcorder'

'The Panasonic PV-GS250 has a good selection of features that make it an attractive option for those who like to tinker with settings.'

'The D72US ran for 1 hour and 20 minutes; adequate for a day's casual shooting,'

'This classic design was used in the first digital camcorders and is now coming back into popularity.'

'compact Panasonic PVGS65 digital camcorder'

'records in three formats - HDV, DVCAM and MiniDV, providing a high degree of flexibity to producers who are in the process of making the transition to MiniDV'

'a touch of a button takes the zoom from fully wide to full zoom to enable manual focus.'

'a touch of a button takes the zoom from fully wide to full zoom to enable manual focus.'

'Exposure is adjustable'

'Macro Zoom feature, which lets users shoot extreme close-ups at distances as close as 40cm.'

'Focus is fast and reliable'