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Cheap Panasonic SVAV100 D-Snap MPEG4 Digital Video Recorder w/10x Optical Zoom

Panasonic SVAV100 D-Snap MPEG4 Digital Video Recorder w/10x Optical Zoom
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Cheap Panasonic SVAV100 D-Snap MPEG4 Digital Video Recorder w/10x Optical Zoom
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  • Pocket-sized MPEG-2/MPEG-4 SD video camera and 2-megapixel still camera--weighs just .34 pounds
  • 10:1 optical zoom lens with 25x digital zoom and super image stabilizer
  • 2.5-inch LCD rotates a full, 270 degrees
  • Includes 512MB SD memory card and remote control
  • Rechargable battery provides up to an hour of video recording time
List Price: $999.99
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You can use it as a digital video camera, or a digital still camera. It's the D-snap SD Video Camera, which uses small SD Memory Cards and adds incredible versatility to the way you enjoy AV files. The D-snap SD Video Camera means total mobility. It makes it easy to enjoy images and sound just about anytime you want, almost anywhere you go. The D-snap SD Video Camera.Free-Angle LCD MonitorThe tiny AV100 features a 2.5-inch diagonal LCD monitor that rotates a full 180 degrees, giving you more shooting flexibility. The rotating lens also makes it much easier to include yourself in the scene.Super Image Stabilizer (S.I.S.)This advanced Panasonic video technology helps to prevent the jitter that can result from hand movements made while shooting. With technology like this on your side, you won't have to worry about losing great video because of the jitters.MPEG4 and Still Image Mode for Web ApplicationsThe AV100 can record MPEG4 moving images and still images, suitable for posting on Web pages or attaching to e-mail.Thumbnail DisplayScenes from both moving images and still images are displayed as thumbnails, making it easy to find the file you're looking for, or to delete scenes you don't want. And you don't have to worry about accidental overwriting. You can edit images right on the spot.The SVAV100 is an ideal companion to the DMRE100HS DVD Recorder - programs recorded on the DMRE100HS can be viewed on an SVAV100, so you can watch your favorite programs wherever you are. Pocket-size, DVD-quality, MPEG2 SD video camera 10x optical zoom for dynamic shooting Rotating 2.5-inch diagonal LCD monitor Super Image Stabilizer helps reduce jitter Thumbnail display for easy viewing and editing SD Memory Card included (512MB)
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Still pretty amazing 2009-04-17
I purchased the SV-AV100 when it first came out based on its sharp video. However, I was surprised how difficult it was to use anything but Panasonic SD cards which were exorbitant at the time. However, after downloading a firmware update for the US model, the camera works quite well with other cards. I'm currently using a Kingston 2GB SDHC card in MPEG2 mode and it works great. I came across the following forum for the SV-AV100 which has the firmware download at zyvid dot com / smf / . Hope this helps others looking for larger (and cheap) storage.
great camcorder, but no audio when plugged into tv... 2007-08-16
I found no flaws with the d-spap av100, except for the fact that whenever I plug it into the TV, there is no audio. Maybe it is just me, but if anyone knows what my problem is please let me know.

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This camera is perfect for what it's designed to do 2006-08-02
The fact that this records files with an .mod suffix is irrelevant. When you rename them as .mpg files they are fine. Actually, Premiere Elements 2.0 doesn't even require you to rename them, it deals with .mod files just fine.
The video is very good, with just a bit of jagged lines when there's fast motion.
The point is, this camera is meant to be an easy thing to put in your pocket so you are always ready to grab some video and it does this superbly.
It's not quite as good video as a higher end DV camera, but it's not meant for that. It's a great addition to your camera collection.
Not Recommended 2006-05-07
I own this this camera since February 2004. It is very well built, light and handy, fits in any pocket.

Video quality with light is very good. In low light conditions is very bad or no video at all.

It is complicated to manage the files. Panasonic uses a trick to edit the video files. Files extenssion is .MOD, it is not .MPG. The change of extenssion was done to allow the edition of the recorded files with included Panasonic software and you will not find another compatibility for edition.

If you backup the files in CD's or DVD's you will need to replace the extension of the files to play it in your DVD Player except for Panasonic DVD players.
Example: File name MOV01.MOD must be changed to MOV01.MPG.

You may want to use VLC software in your computer instead of Panasonic software included.

From my point of view this product is not completely developed yet.
A great take anywhere Camcorder 2005-10-16
The comment from reviewer "Xdeth" about using Ulead editing software is completely wrong. I've been using Ulead VideoStudio 8 to edit SV100 videos for over a year. Yes, as many others have stated, the ".mod" files need to be renamed to ".mpg" to use Ulead and much other software.

As for the camera itself, what other memory card based MPEG-2 (DVD quality) camcorder can you toss in your pocket like a wallet? I take it everywhere. I have also dropped it a few times and have a few dents to prove it. I am very pleased with it's ability to withstand physical abuse.

While it only records 12 minutes in MPEG-2 on 512MB card, it's not much of an issue. I keep an extra card in my wallet. I also have a 40 GiG portable rechargeable X-drive Pro hard drive with built in media card ports. I can off-load files with the press of a single button without a PC.

Furthermore, how often does anyone ever take more than 12 minutes (MPEG-2) of continuous video? For those who do need the extra recording time, do as I did. Buy an extra SD card or an X-drive Pro.

I bought this camcorder specifically for the MPEG-2 file quality. I only shoot the higher compressed MPEG-4 video when I know I'm going to email the clip.

Another plus is it's 10X optical zoom.

The only downside is the inability to shoot in low light and only 640 by 480 still photos. Since there is no other tapeless MPEG-2 pocket camcorder out there, the AV100 stands alone in it's catagory.

My recomendation: Do buy this AV100.
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