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Read Reviews
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CamcorderInfo
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Panasonic AG-DVC30 Camcorder Review
The video performance on the Panasonic AG-DVC30 is quite good. Images appear sharp and crisp. This camera features three ¼ inch 410,000 pixel CCDs which have 380,000 effective pixels. Interestingly this is the same pixel count as Panasonic's much praised 1/3 inch CCD AG-DVX100.
When compared to the
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Camcorder Review:
If you enjoy shooting a variety of subjects that require the features of several camcorders, then you'll want to look closely at the new 1/4-inch 3-CCD Panasonic AG-DVC30. Most camcorders have particular design features made for a particular type of user. The AG-DVC30, however, has something for th
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DigitalTrends
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Panasonic AG-DVC30
Key Features Type Digital Recording Format Mini DV CCD Quantity 3 Optical Zoom 16x Weight 2.40 lb. CCD CCD Quantity 3 CCD Pixels 1230K pixels LCD / Viewfinder LCD Display With LCD Display LCD P
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CNet
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Panasonic AG-DVC30
Panasonic's AG-DVC30 represents the company's entry into what you could call the prosumer-lite camcorder category. These cameras are a step down from higher-priced, entry-level pro cameras with 1/3-inch CCDs, notable examples of which include Canon's XL2, Sony's PD170, and Panasonic's DVX10
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CNet
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Panasonic AG-DVC30
Panasonic's AG-DVC30 represents the company's entry into what you could call the prosumer-lite camcorder category. These cameras are a step down from higher-priced, entry-level pro cameras with 1/3-inch CCDs, notable examples of which include Canon's XL2, Sony's PD170, and Panason
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Camcorder Review:
Other pro features include a color bar generator. When a tape is paused just press the Stop/Bars button and roll. The large eyepiece slides on track to the rear and maintains a very positive feel. The 3.5-inch LCD display is very bright and provides user selectable feedback with a variety of key cam
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DigitalTrends
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Panasonic AG-DVC30
This compact, multi-function camera-recorder has the high picture quality and high sensitivity demanded by professionals, and offers a range of options that can be added to permit different shooting styles. The AG-DVC30 employs three 1/4-inch, 410,000-pixel CCDs (NTSC)(PAL version has 470,000-pixel
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CamcorderInfo
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Breaking Into New Territory, Panasonic Introduces AG-DVC30 Three Chip Camcorder
Panasonic USA today announced the AG-DVC30 MiniDV three chip camcorder into their professional line. Poised to compete in the competitive sub $2,500 price range, the AG-DVC30 is Panasonic's first introduction into this price group in many years. The AG-DVC30 features three CCDs and a movie p
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