Panasonic PVGS12 Digital Palmcorder MultiCam Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom

Panasonic PVGS12 Digital Palmcorder MultiCam Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Product Type: Photography

Editorial Review:
Product Description
The Panasonic Digital Palmcorder Multi-Cam Camcorder with Built-in SD Memory Card Slot and 3-way PC Link has a 20x high-definition and 800x digital zoom. Features a 2.5" color LCD monitor; 680K CCD megapixels; i.LINK IEEE 1394PC interface; DV Studio USB connection (cable and driver software sold separately); electronic image stabilization; JPEG compression still format; picture-in-picture; auto/manual focus; SP/LP record mode; and more. Includes PC connection cable and driver software. System Requirements: Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 98SE or Windows 2000. IEEE 1394 host adapter card, cable required to transfer video or still images to a PC. 3-3/8Hx2-3/4Wx4-3/8D".
Amazon.com Product Description
Blending innovative technologies with new, simple-to-operate controls, Panasonic's PV-GS12 camcorder is an affordable entry into digital video with powerful features. Panasonic continues to innovate, adding more optical zoom capability while reducing the overall size. This MiniDV camcorder features a 20x optical zoom, ultra-fast 1.3-second start-up time, SD memory card slot for digital stills, and webcam capability.

Optics
The PV-GS12 is equipped with a 1/6-inch, 680,000-pixel CCD and 20x optical zoom It also features a 800x digital zoom that allows you to zoom in on incredible close-ups.

Digital Stills
In addition to shooting video, the PV-GS12 can also capture digital still images up to 640 x 480 pixels--good for sending photos to friends and family over e-mail or posting to your Web site. They are stored to the Secure Digital (SD)/MultiMedia (MMC) memory card slot. The Direct Mode Dial can be used in digital still mode lets you quickly select the desired digital camera mode, such as Record, Playback, Card Record, or Card Playback.

More Features
The 2.5-inch LCD screen can be opened a full 120 degrees away from the camcorder's body, making it easier to view motion images as theyÕre being captured.

The Quick Start feature enables the PV-GS12 to begin taping 1.3 seconds after turning the power on so those unexpectedÊmoments wonÕt be missed.ÊAfter pressing the Quick Start button, the camcorder will bring up the previous settings that you were shooting with--even if they were manually entered.

The Soft Skin Detail function detects the different skin tones being recorded and softens the focus to create a realistic blend.

Other features include:

The image-enhancing MagicPix feature allows for rich videos under low-light conditions.
Digital Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) helps take the jitter out of hand-held video recording and compensate for unintentional hand and camcorder movement.
Web cam capability, which is ideal for video conferencing with friends or family, or use as a simple monitoring device when consumers are away from home.
The unsnapping hand strap doubles as wrist loops, enabling you to carry the camcorder like a small bag or purse.
Black and white viewfinder

Inputs and Outputs
The PV-GS12 comes with the standard DV IEEE 1394 port (also known as FireWire; Panasonic refers to this connection as iLink) for a super-fast, lossless connection to a PC or other DV machines.

MiniDV Format
MiniDV is the preferred format for personal and broadcast-quality video, and it is highly regarded for its high audio and image quality. With up to 540 lines of horizontal resolution and minimum color noise, MiniDV delivers a 2 percent clearer picture than analog camcorder formats. This is all delivered on a cassette that's 1/12th the size of a standard VHS tape. A MiniDV tape offers digital recording time of 2 full hours--20 times the capacity of a CD.

Average customer rating: 3.5

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It speaks in English only
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EE586HT

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Ectaco EE586HT Multilingual Communication System

Manufacturer: Ectaco, Inc.
Product Group: CE
Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B000058TLR

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Product Description

The electronic talking translator EE586HT contains English<->French, English<->Italian, English<->Spanish, English<->German, English<->Portuguese bidirectional dictionaries and the updated comprehensive English American Heritage Dictionary and a thesaurus with an extensive grammar of the English language. English speech synthesis for all dictionaries. All dictionaries include more than 1,000,000 words, medical, technical and computer terms and slang. Over 1000 everyday phrases arranged by subject-matter. Combined with the included dialogues and the sheer ease of use, you will hold in the palm of your hand one of the most reliable and flexible language partners available anywhere. Vector Ultima spell-checker allows you to enter words as you hear them and choose a spelling choice from the suggestion list. Transcriptions for the English words are included. In the reference section, you will find a travel guide, telephone codes, size equivalents, and a game center. Multilingual personal organizer with fax and e-mail capability, and a shorthand function, reference system, travel guide. The shorthand function allows you to make notes quickly with the stylus. The digital voice recorder can record up to 12 minutes of speech. A 2MB organizer supports 15 European languages and includes telephone directories, a memo, a calendar, a schedule, an anniversary list, an account manager, and a password security function.

Amazon.com Product Description

Get a 2 MB organizer plus PC link and bi-directional translation in five languages with the Ectaco EE586HT Multilingual Communication System. This organizer allows you to communicate in French, Italian, Spanish, German, and Portuguese, with translations of more than 1 million words, American idiomatic expressions, medical, technical and computer terms, and slang.

Language functions include TOEFL preparation, advanced word recognition, instant reverse translation, spell-checker, irregular verbs, and an electronic grammar book. The EE586HT also stores more than 1,100 conversational phrases for almost any situation. You also have access to the full <I>American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language</I>.

The EE586HT is also a 2 MB organizer, with support for 15 European languages and a PC link for data transfer to your desktop computer (cable and software sold separately). Organizer functions include an address/telephone directory, memo pad with shorthand for quick notes, calendar, scheduler, anniversary list, account manager, and security. E-mail and fax capability are built in. The digital voice recorder records up to 12 minutes of messages.

Other useful features include a travel guide, telephone area codes, size equivalents, and a game center. The calculator with number pad handles engineering calculations and currency and metric conversions. The internal clock displays world and local time with daily alarms and reminders. Enter your data with the full keyboard or touch-screen icons, and view entries on the backlit touch-screen LCD.

The Ectaco EE586HT comes with two AAA batteries, demo software, and a slim case. It is covered by a one-year warranty.

Customer Reviews:

ECTACO Superior Customer Service.......2005-05-07

We are Resellers of ECTACO products, our customer support point person has been very helpful and responsive, when a support issue comes up. Our customers are happy with the service, which they have received from ECTACO. Thank you ECTACO, and keep all of these useful machines coming.

It speaks in English only.......2004-04-01

I researched this machine, but ultimately didn't buy it because I noticed (and confirmed with the manufacturer) that this $449.00 talking translator talks English only. I think an American or any English-speaking purchaser would expect the machine to speak the foreign language he was interested in (French, Italian, etc.) not only the language he already knows how to pronounce. This machine was designed for Europeans neading a talking feature to help them pronounce English, not the other way around. It is not bilingual both directions. If it doesn't help an English speaker pronounce the European languages, then the talking feature is useless, and the enormous cost and large size of this machine cannot be justified. This is Ectaco's current flagship translator, but it was not designed with English speakers in mind, and Amazon's customers should notice that deficiency before they buy. The limitation on the talking feature is probably counter-intuitive to an English speaking purchaser, and it might go unnoticed if not specifically pointed out before the purchase is made.

Ectaco Dictionaries Warranty.......2002-04-17

Until now, we were a Gold Dealer for Ectaco Dictionaries but due to Ectaco's failure to honour their Warranty, we no longer recommend them to our customers.
Ectaco "Service" Department failed to respond to our request for Service and when we finally got an email back from the Sales Department, trying to sell an upgrade, they told us that the warranty had expired as we had not delivered the Dictionary to them, from New Zealand, prior to the warranty expiring.
This is completely unsatisfactory and if it wasn't for the distances involved, we would take them to the New Zealand Small Claims Court.

Very useful partner.......2002-03-06

I like this translator very much. It has all the features that I need to get along in foreign countries. It has a speaker for pronunciation (english only) and full bi-directional translation (Garza Garcia must have misinterpreted the manual). It come with variuous other features such as world time, notes, recorder, typical phrases etc.

EE586HT.......2001-03-12

I saw the EE586HT listed on Amazon.com and decided to take some of my time to write this message for people who would be interested in buying this AMAZING device. I paid $400.00 in a local retail store and can tell you -- it worth every peny I spent. If you are a constant traveler, student or a business man you sure do need this machine. I love it.

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