Panasonic PV-DV402 Mini DV Camcorder

Panasonic PV-DV402 Mini DV Camcorder

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  • Recording System: NTSC
  • Camcorder Type: Digital
  • Recording Media: Mini DV
  • Optical Zoom: 10x
  • Weight: 1.3 lb.
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Panasonic PV-DV402 Mini DV Camcorder

PV-DV402 feature PhotoVu Link with a USB port, an SD Memory Card Slot, web camera functionality, and a built-in SD drive. This model also add the MPEG-4 Movie Messenger system and new Zoom Microphone. This clever feature works with the optical zoom function to create a natural correspondence between recorded audio and images. When visually zooming in, the sound will also zero in on the subject. This puts emphasis on the subject and gives any video recording the feeling of realistically capturing the moment.PV-DV402 include the above features plus an 8MB SD Memory Card as well as ArcSoftâ photo editing software suite. They also feature Mega Still picture enhancement: an interpolation process that improves the quality of a 640 x 480 still image to approximate that of a mega-pixel image.PV-DV402 also includes the Panasonic MagicVuä IR filter for shooting video and still pictures in total darkness.

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Panasonic PV DV402 Digital Palmcorder - Continuing the Tradition of Excellence

byjag2112 Jun 25, 2002
90 Helpfuls 91 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Feature packed. Nice zoom capabilities. Web-camera ready. Affordable.
Cons Use of the on-board light drains battery rather quickly.
Recommended it? Yes

If you've read some of my earlier reviews, you know that I'm a pretty big fan of Panasonic digital camcorders. Their initial PV-DV line were quality built, packed with features, intuitively designed, and offered all of this, and more, at a reasonable price.

Now, as Panasonic is entering... Read full review »

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Panasonic PV-DV402 Digital Camcorder With 1280x960 Digital Still Capability And A 3.5" LCD

bydkozin Apr 8, 2002
33 Helpfuls 34 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Picture quality, price, features, large 3.5" LCD, USB, MMC, remote finally included
Cons 10x optical zoom
Recommended it? Yes

The Panasonic PV-DV402 is a MiniDV digital camcorder. At less than $750 it features a large 3.5? LCD, PhotoShot still camera mode with up to 1280x960 resolution, MPEG streaming, SD memory card. It also features USB interface and a microphone that zooms with the camcorder.

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First Camcorder

bybfs999 May 23, 2003
3 Helpfuls 4 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Size, ease of use, built-in light, 3.5" screen.
Cons Battery life but I think that is common.
Recommended it? Yes

This unit is the first camcorder that I have ever purchased so not much to compare against, but as a rookie, this palmcorder is easy to use and seems to be of the highest quality. Lots of features for the money. The advanced features will take some time to learn, but the basics, even the manual... Read full review »

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN PV-DV402

Key Features

Recording System NTSC
Camcorder Type Digital
Recording Media Mini DV
Optical Zoom 10x
Weight 1.3 lb.

CCD

Number of Pixels 680K pixels
Sensor Quantity 1

LCD / Viewfinder

Color Viewfinder Without Color Viewfinder
LCD Screen Size 3.5 in.
Display Type With LCD Screen

Lens

Optical Zoom 10x
Focal Length 3.6 - 36 mm
Attachment / Filter Size 43 mm
Digital Zoom 700x

Video Modes

Recording Speeds SP • LP
Low Lux 5 Lux
Image Stabilizer With Image Stabilizer
Night Shot With Night Shot

Audio

Audio Format 12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo Audio

Memory Photography

Digital Still Shot Mode With Still Shot Capability
Memory Still Resolution 1.23 Megapixels
Memory Card Support SD Card • Multimedia Card (MMC)
MPEG Movie Mode With MPEG Movie Mode
Max Still Image Size 1280 x 960

Interfaces

Microphone Type Internal • External/Optional
Output Interfaces Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / i.Link • USB
Input Interfaces FireWire / DV / iLink

Power Supply

Battery Type Proprietary Lithium
Battery Life Up to 1.5 Hours

Dimensions

Weight 1.3 lb.
Depth 7.13 in.
Height 3.5 in.
Width 2.94 in.

Warranty

Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous

Family Line Panasonic PV
UPC 037988976928
Product ID 20178254
Release Date 7 January, 2002
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • A/V Cable • Shoulder Strap • 8 MB Memory Card • Lithium Propriety Battery • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control • Lens Hood

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