Other features
| Resolution |
320 x 240 pixels |
| Auto focus |
Y |
| Lens system |
Leica |
| Manual focus |
Y |
Shutter
| Camera shutter speed |
1/50 - 1/8000; 1/2 - 1/2000 s |
Camera
| Minimum illumination |
2 lx |
Lens system
| Optical zoom |
12 x |
| Digital zoom |
700 x |
| Focal length range (f-f) |
3.3 - 39.6 mm |
| Filter size |
43 mm |
Storage
| Camcorder tape type |
Mini-DV |
Ports & interfaces
| DV port |
Y |
| PictBridge |
Y |
| S-Video in |
N |
| S-Video out |
Y |
Image sensor
| Optical sensor size |
1/4.7 " |
| Sensor type |
CCD |
NVGS500ES Camcorder
Mini DV e.cam with 3CCD and Optical Image Stabilizer, 4 Megapixel stills and pro-cinema mode.
Panasonic is proud to introduce the NVGS500 MiniDV Ecam which comes fully equipped with 3CCD and O.I.S. technologies for enhanced quality movies and still images.
3CCD
The cameras CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) plays a critical role in picture quality. Thats why Panasonic chose a 3CCD camera system - the type used in professional video cameras. Panasonics 3CCD system reduces noise by 30%*, gains horizontal resolution in colors by 50%* and dynamic range to express luminous gradation by 30%* to render greater beauty in color, detail, and gradation. *Panasonic in-house comparison with 1CCD model.
O.I.S.(Optical Image Stabilizer)
The O.I.S. helps assure clear, beautiful pictures by compensating for any hand-shake that occurs as you shoot. Gyrosensors detect the amount and direction of hand shake and a linear motor adjust the lenses as needed to compensate. While electric system correct the hand-shake in the CCD image itself, the optical process takes place before the CCD imaging stage and so, there is virtually no effect on image quality.
Leica Dicomar Lens
Leica lens is renowned by photographers world-wide as a maker of superb cameras and lenses. Now this legendary optical technology fuses with Panasonics advanced digital technology in the Leica Dicomar Lens. GS500?s brilliant new lens feature 13 lens elements in 9 groups and uses low-dispersion optical grass to reduce chromatic aberration to about 1/3 the level of conventional lenses. A special multi-coating process is applied to 14 lens surfaces, minimizing harmful reflection to deliver crisp, clear images free of flare and ghosting. *Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH, and Dicomar is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
Crystal Engine
At the brain of the camera is Panasonics original Crystal Engine, advanced system that processes the R,G and B signals from three CCDs individually to remove noise and improve colour processing accuracy. The Crystal Engine is the best image processing LSI for the 3CCD recording and is incorporated in every high end models that carries 3CCD.
Manual Focus Ring
Positioned at the front of the lens barrel, the manual focus ring has a non-slip, sure-grip surface for easy operation and quick response when a photo opportunity pops up. It ensures professional-style operation and enhances creativity.
Simultaneous Motion Video and 1.2-Megapixel Still Picture Recording
When you see a great scene while you are shooting a moving picture, you can snap off a 1.2-Megapixel still picture while continuing to record the moving picture without changing recording modes.
