Panasonic Pro AG-DVX100B 3-CCD MiniDV Proline Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom

Product Description

With the Panasonic AG-DVX100B DV PROLINE Camcorder, you'll take your digital video recording a step further. This advanced digital camera delivers incredible image quality, superior functions and easy operation. Its high-level specifications and design improvements cater to the wishes of amateurs and the needs of professionals. Mobile, versatile and easy to use, the AG-DVX100B has everything you need for creative content production and active image gathering. Smoother zooming and focusing, with extended 30-second slow zoom User-assignable buttons give you instant, one-touch access to setup functions Viewfinder features B/W display mode and detail function for easier focusing High-quality wide-image recording in letterbox mode (16 - 9) Outstanding sensitivity - F11 @2000 lux, min illumination - 3 lux (at +18dB) Edge enhancement for easy focusing - Peaking (switchable on/off) in EVF and 3.5 LCD Supports 480i/60 (NTSC), Cinema-style 480p/24fps, and 480p/30fps image capture Precision wide-angle Lens with Servo/Manual Zoom (withstops&barrel markings) Auto/Manual Focus f1.6 with 72mm filter size Conventional 4 - 3 aspect ratio and 16 - 9 letterbox image capture modes Large centrally located pivoting electronic viewfinder usable for left or right eye Flip-out 270° 3.5 LCD panel with superimposed audio metering on both LCD&EVF S-Video, Video&Stereo Audio IN&OUT

Customer Reviews:

Excelent camcorder for multiple purposes.......2007-12-01

It really doesn't need much review.. everyone would tell you is a great camera.
I use for tv channel material as well as training videos, etc.
Is the best you can get without spending $4000+

best pro camera for features, quality & money!.......2007-11-15

This is my 4th DVX100 (all still in operation BTW) and I like the updated features and the new tape loading mechanism. The quality is superb and the handling balance is what I've become accustom to with this camera. This camera is still viable for any work performed today and should be a very usable camera even when HD penetrates more i the market, If you are making a decision on a dependable pro video camera with durable features, this is the one to choose hands down!

This is a great camera........2007-07-17

Did I mention this is a great camera. With HD being available to prosumers makeing dvds... wait, that won't happen for a few years yet. So, without HD available to prosumers makeing dvds this is the camera to go with today. It is very sweet. It will give you the look of film especially with the Magic Bullet software you can send off to get for free upon purchase of the camera from Amazon. Also a free DVX user book to send off for. The progressive scan on this camera put interlaced video to shame. Clear picture. Compact compared to the Canon XL cameras.
Look pro, both its picture and its structure, feels pro, and is pro. From the Panasonic web site you can see that out of all of the cameras they sell this one is #3 on the list. The next one up is basically this camera with an HD option and costs twice as much. The next one up from this costs about 10 times as much. Everything else falls by the way side. Did I mention this is a great camera? Get it if your serious about videography.

From a real newbie...........2007-06-28

I am a complete newbie to video and I love this camera. I had a tough choice to make when it came to spending this kind of $$ for a camera purchase. This one was reviewed very well on all the websites I checked (and I checked quite alot). The positives were echoed so often that I went with it over the others. I am quite pleased even though my learning curve still goes on. The picture qualitiy is excellent and I am learning to shoot better. The downside is I still have not received the DVD that came along with my purchase. The said it would take up to 8 weeks and I guess they intend on making it 8. Overall I am very happy with my purchase and can only say good things about the camera and the support and information about the camera and how to use it available on the net.

great video camera.......2006-11-05

I was torn between Sony and Panasonic (the Canons seemed to have many recurring complaints especially with the decks), and after reading several reviews became gradually partial to the Panasonic, before ever having used one, based on customer loyalty and consistently glowing testimonials.

Well I've never used the comparable Sony's, JVC's, or the Canon XL2 (some limited experience with the GL2), but as best I can tell without personal comparison this camera does in fact deserve all the great reviews.

The image quality is excellent and in many cases looks about as good as broadcast TV video (nonHD), and the camera allows a tremendous amount of image control--manual focus ring, aperture (iris), gain adjustment, shutter speed, zebra control for overexposure, white AND black balance adjusting, daylight filters, etc. The electronic viewfinder can even be focused via simple diopter. There are six preprogrammed, but customizable, settings for image control so the user can simply dial in whatever setting they need based on the shooting/lighting conditions. So, for example, you shoot occasionally under weak flourescents lights--you adjust the white balance and the gain and the detail level accordingly, save it as a particular "scene file"; whenever you return to that same location or a similar shooting environment, you can click over to the saved settings in an instant and start recording. The first four are factory set for video 60 frames; the last two are 24 fps for a more film-like quality, which this camera handles beautifully.

What actually sold me on the camera, in terms of hardware, were the two XLR jacks--comparably priced models didn't seem to offer this. The XLR jacks allow the user to attach professional shotgun mics and bypass the mediocre factory one, taking fuller advantage of 16bit 48khz stereo recording. I use a fairly inexpensive AZDEN mic and the improvement in sound quality is tremendous. If you were willing to invest in finer mics the audio quality would be better still. Having two XLR inputs means that in addition to recording live audio (like a mic) you can also mix in input from another pre-recorded source--all in the camera!

The lens by Leica is also impressive--it is a bit wide and is not interchangeable (although I believe there is an adaptive telephoto for $$$). I prefer shooting wide but if you have need a wide selection of lenses or don't enjoy the look of wide angle look to Canon.

The drawbacks are minor--the camera is rather cumbersome--and would certainly be tiresome for handheld use as it isn't designed for shoulder-mounted use. I shoot almost exclusively indoors with a tripod and so neither of these issues are relevant for me. Also irrelevant for me are reviews I've read which have indicated lackluster battery performance--again shooting indoors I always have it plugged in and thus haven't noticed any battery problems. The little menu joystick control button used to toggle the menu screens, as well as the VCR playback options, can be frustrating when you're tired, but that is an extremely trivial concern really.

This camera is expensive, even in the $1500+ prosumer class it tends more to professional range, but I feel it is a great value considering what a fine piece of equipment it is and the wealth of features it offers. It is much much more than enough camera for the consumer and probably a little more than I need actually--I've used mine for a few months and I'm still learning how to wring better and better shooting from it. Once you've used it for a while it becomes clear why this particular model maintains a devoted following. If I have to replace this camera--provided I can afford to--the next camera would definitely be a Panasonic and probably be its big HD brother the HVX.

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Celestron Regal LX 10x42 Waterproof Binoculars

Manufacturer: Celestron
ProductGroup: Photography
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Product Features:

Multi-coated and phase coated optics for a clear view

Waterproof nitrogen-filled and sealed body

Aspheric eyepiece lens for pinpoint images across the entire field of view (FOV)

Super-high reflectivity coating on the prism surface for brighter images, day or night

Continuous spectrum, high-transmission lens coating ensures natural color balance

ASIN: B0007UQNTA

Product Description

The best just got better! The Regal LX Series is Celestron's top-of-the-line premium binocular series. Revered by serious birders and outdoor enthusiasts, the Regal Series has traditionally maintained a longstanding reputation for providing superior performance at an affordable price when compared to much more expensive binocular brands. The new Regal LX models now raise the bar even higher. Regals have always been admired for their exquisite precision-crafted optics. The new Regal LX feature BAK-4 prisms and are fully multicoated and phase coated. This next-generation Regal Series also features design refinements that enhance their performance and enjoyment even more. These include a super high reflectivity coating on the prism surface, continuous spectrum high transmission lens coating, and an aspheric eyepiece lens. The Regal LX optics are protected by an easygrip rubber covered body with subtle contours for handling and holding comfort. The center focus knob, right eyepiece diopter adjustment, and adjustable eyecups ensure precision focusing for use with or without eyeglasses.

Amazon.com Product Description

Simply put, the Celestron 72014 Regal LX 8 x 42 Waterproof Binoculars is one of the finest, top-of-the-line binoculars you will find anywhere at this price. The Regal Series has long been revered by serious bird watchers and outdoor enthusiasts for their premium quality and affordable prices, but with the Regal LX Series, Celestron has set the bar even higher.

The Regal LX binoculars feature BAK-4 prisms and are fully multicoated and phase coated, giving the exquisitely crafted optics. Other enhancements in features include a super high reflectivity coating on the prism surface that gives you brighter daytime and nighttime images; a continuous spectrum high transmission lens coating to ensure natural color balance across the entire visible spectrum; and an aspheric eyepiece lens for pinpoint images across the entire field of view. Nitrogen-filled and completely waterproof, these binoculars will be your greatest companion when you're ready to tackle the elements.

The Celestron 72014 features an 8x magnification and an objective lens diameter of 42 millimeters, giving it a 5.3-millimeter exit pupil. (The exit pupil size -- the diameter of the objective lens divided by the magnification -- determines the amount of light available to your eye. The larger the exit pupil, the brighter the image obtained will be. A three-millimeter exit pupil is generally sufficient for daytime use, five-millimeters is suitable for daytime and twilight, and seven-millimeters is generally necessary for maximum nighttime or astronomy use.) All Regal DX Series models also come with Celestron's No Fault Limited Lifetime Warranty.

What's in the Box
Celestron 72014 Waterproof Binoculars and carrying case

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