Panasonic NV-DS60 Supplementary Manual

28.4.03

Panasonic has released two new palm-style digital camcorders, ideal for families and

travellers.  The entry-level NV-DS60 is priced at $1319rrp, while the NV-DS65 - which

offers SD (Secure Digital) memory card still image recording - is $1539rrp.

Matthew Mannall, Strategic Marketing, Mobile Entertainment, Panasonic, said: “These new

models incorporate Panasonic’s popular and useful features that make shooting easier and

provide satisfying results – including our free-style remote control, Colour Night View,

zoom microphone and super image stabiliser.”

Key user-friendly features include:

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  Recording on Mini DV tape

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  An 800,000-pixel CCD which provides superb image clarity to take full advantage of

the high-resolution capability of  the DV format

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  Panasonic’s ‘Free Style Remote Controller’ lets the user shoot from almost any

position, making it easy to take low-angle, high-angle and fixed-position shots.  The

remote control also puts the camera buttons right at your fingertips even when you’re

shifting the camera around or shooting with your other hand.

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  Progressive Photoshot. Image data is captured as a single field and temporarily

stored in two separate field memories.  The two images are then combined, resulting

in a 1.5 times increase in the vertical resolution of standard-recorded stills, achieving

a beautifully clear and brilliant picture.

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  The built-in LED video light can be switched on when illumination is insufficient.

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  Colour Night View provides images with colour even in dim lighting.

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  The two zoom microphones adjust automatically according to the zoom setting of the

lens.  ‘Tele’ mode provides high directionality to pick up sounds from distant

subjects.

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  ‘Smart Wind Cut’ reduces wind noise when shooting outdoors with the built-in

stereo microphone.