Panasonic SDR-S100 3.1MP 3CCD MPEG-2 SD Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom (Includes 2GB Memory Card)

Product Description

Panasonic's SDRS100 SD Digital Video Camera takes portable digital recording a step forward. Incorporating 3 CCD technology into an ultracompact model, along with the 10xOptical Zoom and 3.1 Megapixel still picture recording bring perfect digital recording to the consumer. The 2.8 inch LCD monitor lets you preview your images and footage. Superior ease of use combines with professional features and an incredibly portable size, in the Panasonic SDRS100. 1.5 second quick start Auto Lens Shutter Auto White Balance Built-in stabilizer F Value - F1.8(Wide)/F2.8(Tele) Filter Diameter - 37mm Stereo Zoom Microphone Functions as Webcam SD Card slot Takes still pictures up to 2048 x 1512 (JPEG) Connections - S-Video Input/Output, USB 2.0, headphone jack Dimensions(WxHxD) - 1.96 x 3.8 x 3.17 (49.9 x 96.7 x 80.4 mm) Weight - 0.52 lbs. (238g)

Customer Reviews:

Windows Vista.......2007-11-24

I purchased this camera in Feb 2006 and it has been great!! Untill I got a new computer with Windows vista. The software that comes with it will not load on windows vista so I have not been able to tranfer videos and keep them organized as I did. As a result I have lost most all video clips that have not been edited to DVD formatt. I also cannot load new video clips to my computer. I attemped to reach Panasonic as I could find no downloads to fix this problem. They have never gotten back with me.

This Digital Camcorder is awesome.......2007-05-27

I purchased this camcorder because I love the fact about how you can use this with just a memory card like with your digital camera. It so small and compact and easy to use. I am happy to take it with me to record my 4 children with all their sports they do. Then I come home and upload it my computer, very simple. I'm glad I purchased this one.

Great camera... But........2006-02-23

Great camera - Well thought out, good quality pictures and movies.
Everything goes on the memory stick - No moving tapes or motors to malfunction.

The only feature absent is an optical viewer (it only has the LCD screen to see what you will be filming). It's tough to frame your shot in dark, as the screen will not have the illumination until the flash lights - and then it's to late to frame your shot! Same problem for outdoor shots on bright days where the image is hard to see on screen.

This is the Camcorder to buy !!!.......2006-02-23

This is the best camcorder for it's size and price. Also no tapes makes this camcorder really great. Good still pictures as well.

The smallest and best ultracompact 3-CCD camera.......2006-02-22

I've owned the camera for 3 months now, and am very happy with it. I needed a camera tiny enough to carry in a purse, yet capable of high quality video, and this is it.
Tape-based camcorders make DV video on tape - those DV cameras make video which cannot be converted to DVD unless you go through a cumbersome operation of playing the video in the camera while at the same time "capturing" the video on a computer over a firewire cable - a process which is error-prone to say nothing of being a time hog. If you shoot 5 hours of video, getting it onto computer takes 5 more hours. On the other hand, a mpeg-based SD-card camera like this transfers its video to computer simply by inserting its SD card into your computer's card reader slot. If you use an aftermarket DVD author program like TmpgDVDauthor, you don't even have to transfer the files off the SD card - you can "drag and drop" the filenames and create a TV-viewable DVD without any hassles, directly from your card reader.
This camera is the replacement for Panasonic's still-amazing "worlds smallest true camcorder" SV-AV100. It has greatly improved low light capability, and incredible richness of color. To say nothing of its still picture capability, with pop-up flash, even.
Though the camera advertises itself as having "3.1" megapixel stills, they are actually closer in quality to a typical 2 megapixel camera. This is because the camera uses its video CCD's to make the still, with Panasonic's "pixel shift" method. You cannot compare this camera to digital still cameras which have a gigantic CCD to make their stills with - being a video camera, one should be thankful for these stills in such a small package. With care, the stills can be enlarged to 4x5 inches on quality photo paper and look very good, but 8x10 inch enlarging is overdoing it. If you want digital still camera type stills for portrait enlargements and critical still photos, get a digital still camera in addition to this camera.
The camera's 10x zoom is useable because of its excellent image stabilization. The lens mechanism adjusts itself at high speed to counteract jerky hand movements, keeping your picture sharp. This does not mean that holding the camera in shaky hands will not produce a moving picture, but the fast "quiver" that ruins videos will be gone, and the individual frames are amazingly sharp. A tripod or monopod for extreme zoom shots is still best, but the image stabilization is a marvel, even better than in the earlier camera.
There are some good still cameras which have a "video mode" which can be used to make DVD's, but none of them have all of these features: (1) 48kbps stereo sound, (2) 60-fields per second interlaced video, (3) 640x480 or larger video resolution. Most, like the often praised Casio EXP-505, have only 30fps video, which will cause a "flicker" when converted to DVD video. The interlacing, which updates at 60fps, is necessary for making fast action look smooth on your TV. Don't make the mistake of trying to use a digital still camera's "video mode" in place of a true camcorder with fully-interlaced video like this one.
Sample video and user comments are on the ad-free nonprofit site www.zyvid.com, which has the largest forum for the camera and the SV-AV100, replacing the old JackBrown forum.
Critics of the camera forget how tiny the camera is. When a camera is the smallest of its type, minor compromises are to be expected. But the excellent quality and color in its video are comparable to any consumer camcorder, even the much larger ones. It's a real marvel.

Product Description

Accurately estimating distance at long ranges is critical when hunting in wide-open country a slight miscalculation may mean the difference between hit and miss. These Yardage Pro. rangefinders are designed to accurately measure distances up to 1,500 yards (depending upon the model and target). This is the ideal choice for fast, one-handed operation.

Customer Reviews:

Bushnell Yardage Pro 1000- Used for Golfing.......2007-03-16

Good product, like the price. This is much less expensive than the current pinseeker 1500 models, I bought it on ebay used for $150 so you may be able to find it for less (look under hunting AND golf rangefinders for this model). This does not have the pinseeker feature of the newer models but normal mode and scan mode work perfectly for ranging flags that have no reflectors (although you may need to try more than one time and have relatively stable hands). I was able to range a flag at 270 yards, and was able to range the top of a telephone pole at 375 yards (but it was windy so the flag was straight out and a little cloudy). I would estimate that this will work for ranging flags on a calm sunny day (these don't work as well on a sunny day because the laser used is a visible light laser and gets a little interference from sunlight) at 215-230 yards for a flag (which is what I need it for). Less expensive alternative than the pinseeker, and I really like the performance, very impressed.

Solid performance for value price.......2005-09-14

Purchased this unit new for $160. Good performance - with a little practice, was getting readings well over 800 yards, even in bright sunlight. Also like the fact that it uses standard AAA cells.

The housing design leaves a bit to be desired - it's bulky, and the battery cover is not very secure. Can see losing the cover easily. Not as ergonomic as more recent models.

Overall, $160 for a rangefinder that has genuine 800 yard performance, is a good deal.

Good Product, worth the money.......2005-03-30

Picked up a Bushnell Yardage Pro 1000 Laser Rangefinder used online at another site for alittle less than half the new price.
Works very good and was worth every penny I spent on it. Easily ranged objects and animals well past 800 yards.

Do not Purchase.......2004-12-14

My hunting buddy purchased a Nikon 800. My intent was to put him in the shade. That Nikon kicks the crap out of my Bushnell Yardage Pro 1000. Tried new batteries, tried bluffing, even tried to lie but nothing helped this product past 500/600 yards.
My opinion is this product is not worth the postage.
Anyone with similar opinion or someone that has had a good experience with this product. [...]

Ranging in Tough Situations.......2001-12-03

This product is rugged and forgiving. Accurate to +/- 1 ft., this is an absolute must have for all serious bowhunters. Lightweight and easy to use, I find only one minor design flaw. It is designed for right-handed use and is slightly cumbersome for those who choose to use it as left-handed hunters (I am). Even with this minor design flaw, I still am very satisfied with this unit and would not hesitate to recommend it to others. Most encounters are under 50 yards and ease of use and accuracy are critical elements in a hunt. I harvested a nice elk this year at 52 yards using this unit. Thanks Bushnell!

Bushnell Yardage Pro 1000 Laser Rangefinder

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Bushnell Yardage Pro 1000 Laser Rangefinder

Manufacturer: Bushnell
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

Binoculars | Used Photo & Camera | Specialty Stores | Camera & Photo Features | Electronics
ASIN: B00069QBNU

Product Description

Take your best shot with confidence with help from a Bushnell Yardage Pro laser rangefinder. Using advanced digital technology, Yardage Pro takes the guesswork out of measuring distances. Delivers superb range performance to targets from 10-1500 yards away at the touch of a button. The Bushnell Yardage Pro is accurate to within one yard even if you're measuring in rain, snow or through foreground clutter like brush and branches. Measuring a mere 1.5 x 4 x 2.75 in. and weighing only 6.8 oz., the Yardage Pro Scout is the world's smallest, most advanced laser rangefinder available. Measurement accuracy +/- 1 yard. Maximum distance for highly reflective targets 1200 yards. Maximum distance for non-reflective targets 1000 yards. 6x magnification. Multi-functional, in-view liquid crystal display (LCD). Target quality. Low battery indicator. Active laser. Class 1 Eyesafe laser. Dimensions: 2¼ x 5 x 4¾" 57 x 127 x 121mm. Weight: 13.5 oz. (383 grams). 6x PermaFocus(R) sighting system. Scan: Provides continuous distance measurements as multiple targets in field of view are scanned. Rain: Permits distance measurement in inclement weather (Rain or Snow). ZipThru: Enables distance measurement to a target through foreground clutter like brush and branches. Reflector: Distancing to special reflectors is enhanced. Built in tripod mount. Innovative, form-fitting neoprene case. 1 year limited warranty.

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