Storage
| Camcorder tape type |
Mini-DV |
Ports & interfaces
| S-Video out |
Y |
| S-Video in |
N |
Other features
| Lens system |
Leica Dicomar Lens |
Lens system
| Filter size |
37 mm |
| Focal length (35mm film equivalent) |
46.1 - 461 mm |
| Optical zoom |
10 x |
Shutter
| Camera shutter speed |
1/50 - 1/8000 s |
Mini DV e.cam with 10x optical zoom, 3CCD and Optical Image Stabilizer with 3.1 Megapixel stills
Panasonic Introduces the brand new MiniDV e.cam with 3CCD for the highest image quality.
<b>3CCD Camera System</b>
At the heart of this camcorder is the 3CCD camera system - the type used in professional video cameras. Playing a critical role in picture quality, this system provides exceptionally pure, faithful colour. Panasonic's advanced 3CCD system gives users the highest image quality in three different ways: colour depth, fine detail, and gradation (ensuring all tones in a colour pallet are enjoyed).
<b>Leica Dicomar Lens</b>
Picture quality is also enhanced by the legendary optical technology from world renowned Leica Dicomar lens. These lenses feature a low dispersion glass and special multi-coating to minimise flare and ghosting in images. *Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystem IR GmbH, and Dicomar is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
<b>Crystal Engine</b>
Panasonic's original Crystal Engine advanced image processing circuitry helps deliver maximum performance from the CCD camera system. The Crystal Engine - the brain of the camera - processes the signal from each of the 3 CCDs independently, giving both moving and still pictures outstanding quality.
<b>Optical Image Stabiliser</b>
The NVGS280 boasts the Optical Image Stabiliser (O.I.S) system, which compensates for the effect of hand shake as you shoot movie and still images - resulting in clear, sharp images. Gyrosensors detect the amount and direction of hand-shake and linear motors optically adjust the lenses as needed to compensate.
<b>Anti Ground Shooting (AGS) Function</b>
This function prevents you from shooting subjects that you did not intend to shoot by leaving the power on by mistake, or by filming the ground as you hold the camera by your side. This function ingeniously detects abnormal recording positions, and will automatically stop recording when such positions are detected, thus preventing wasteful use of battery power and media recording space.
