Panasonic PV-DV600 Digital Camcorder with 3" LCD and Adobe Photo Deluxe Software

Panasonic PV-DV600 Digital Camcorder with 3

Panasonic PV-DV600 Digital Camcorder with 3" LCD and Adobe Photo Deluxe Software
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Product Type: Photography

Editorial Review:
Product Description
Panasonic offers a complete line-up of Palmcorder products to suit many different needs and applications. From VHS-C format camcorders to the latest in DVC digital technology Panasonic Palmcorders incorporate features designed to be both sophisticated yet simple and easy to use. For example, there is Digital EIS, an image stabilizer that minimizes the unwanted jitter and shake from the recorded picture. Panasonic Palmsight Palmcorders incorporate an extra large LCD monitor for easier recording that doubles as a TV screen plus, with the built-in speaker, you can check recordings "in the field" to ensure perfect results. For 2000, it gets even better. Your memories can now be transferred to a computer and e-mailed around the world! And along with every product that carries name "Panasonic", you'll also benefit from its more than 70 years of experience in building products that provide high reliability and value. Whether you want to capture your baby's first steps or create full-motion multimedia presentations, Panasonic has designed a Palmcorder with both your needs and budget in mind.
Amazon.com Product Description
Panasonic's PV-DV600 digital Palmcorder camcorder is a compact high-resolution camcorder that uses the Mini DV digital format. It's a perfect choice for home users who demand both high quality and flexibility. The 18x optical/300x digital zoom allows you to use seven zoom speeds to zoom in for close-ups or zoom out for wide-angle shots. The camera includes digital electronic stabilization technology in both record and playback modes to remove excessive movement from previously recorded images as well as while shooting.

The PV-DV600 also works as a still camera, capturing 640 x 480 snapshots onto either Mini DV tape or an included 8 MB Panasonic MultiMediaCard (MMC). The MMC holds 60 images at 640 x 480 or 240 at 320 x 240. Though this is a handy feature, don't count on it to replace a dedicated digital or still camera. These 640 x 480 images are great for onscreen viewing (Web pages, e-mail attachments, etc), but the resolution is barely adequate for even 3-by-5 inch prints.

The PV-DV600 offers several different digital effects in addition to zoom capabilities. The "digital mirror" creates a mirror-like symmetrical image, while "strobe" digitally freezes a series of images. "Mosaic" turns the image into a mosaic pattern, and "slim" expands the image vertically. The PV-DV600 can also stretch the image horizontally and form multiple impressions of images in motion and gradually fade them out for a "trail" effect. The PV-DV600 gives you the option of playing back your recording in either B&W, sepia, or color.

For best results in low-light situations, Panasonic has included a color-enhancement light. If you're looking for a stealthier way to shoot in low-light conditions, the camera's infrared capability allows you to record video in near total darkness in B&W, blue, or green. The PV-DV600 has a 12-bit/16-bit PCM stereo with two sets of stereo audio tracks--this means you can add a second track of music or narration. This camcorder includes an 8 MB MultiMediaCard, PhotoVu Link (serial connection), and a FireWire interface (IEEE 1394).

This camera is a step up from Panasonic's PV-DV400. In addition to the 400's features, the 600 includes a color-enhancement light, Adobe PhotoDeluxe software for digital stills, and analog-in plugs to allow you to transfer old VHS or 8mm movies to the DV format.

Average customer rating: 4.0

This is a good Monitor *WHEN IT WORKS*
Good overall monitor if you get a good price
Comes with analog cable only!
I want one but...
Mixed first impressions, but it's GREAT

Sony SDM-M51D 15.1" Flat Panel LCD Monitor

Manufacturer: Sony
Product Group: CE
Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B00005IBYS

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Product Description

The Multiscan M51 boasts a spacious 15.1" TFT LCD panel in a small footprint with a unique and fashionable two-tone gray design. Utilizing Sony's Advanced Digital FlexRes technology, the M51 displays digitally correct pixel positioning to create smoother, clearer and sharper images for resolutions up to 1024 x 768 at 75Hz. The M51 incorporates rich color processing that optimizes the color filters and the backlights to produce bright, high-contrast colors. It is equipped with a pair of speakers, built unobtrusively into the bezel delivering exceptional stereo processing technology. And to reduce your desktop clutter, the sleek, space-saving Multiscan M51 features a Zero Footprint design with a removable tilt base that provides arm or wall mounting capability. Setup is a snap with Advanced Auto ImageSet feature, which automatically sets image position, phase and pitch adjustments, regardless of your input signal. These unique Sony technologies give the Multiscan M51 a greater level of flexibility on the desktop while maximizing space. The Multiscan M51 is truly a compact display solution.

Amazon.com Product Description

Boasting a totally flat 15.1-inch diagonal viewing area and sleekly modern styling, the Multiscan M51D comes equipped with Sony's Advanced Digital FlexRes system. Designed to deliver a crisp, clear image with any screen resolution, this unique technology provides exceptional clarity and brilliant color for all your applications.

Setup takes just a few minutes, thanks to the Advanced Auto ImageSet feature, a simple function that automatically sets image position, phase, and pitch. The M51D incorporates rich color processing that optimizes both filters and backlights to create intense, high-contrast colors. The optimal resolution of 1,024 x 768 is ideal for general-purpose computing and Web surfing.

A pair of speakers built unobtrusively into the bezel deliver exceptional clarity of sound, while maintaining a clutter-free desktop. Sony's Zero Footprint design features a removable tilt base that provides easy and versatile arm- or wall-mounting capability. The muted gray frame blends smoothly into any workspace.

The included Kensington-compatible lock provides extra security for the system. The Multiscan M51D comes with a three-year limited warranty on parts and labor, and a one-year warranty on backlight.

Customer Reviews:

This is a good Monitor *WHEN IT WORKS*.......2003-10-14

Be carefull-a VERY large number of these had capacitor problems.
The unit may work for a few hours-or weeks or even months, then will go bad, sometimes intermittantly, manifested by colored vertical lines on an otherwise blank white screen.
SONY at first denied the problem, then sent eveyone a REFURBISHED model.
BEWARE!
Some may try to sell you a unit that works only FOR THE MOMENT, thus cheating you or else the Post Office for "shipping damage".
Others will try to sell you a "Refurbished" Model NOT fixed by SONY.
When it works, this is a great monitor-and the convenience of built-in speakers is great convenience...

Good overall monitor if you get a good price.......2002-09-08

This is a good overall monitor for the price. I bought mine at a reasonable discount, plus the manufacturer's rebate. The picture is good quality, brighter colors than some other monitors I looked at. You can use this monitor on either a regular VGA/RGA graphics card, or one of the newer DVI cards. I use mine four+ hours a day, good picture all around. I recommend this if you don't want to spend the money on one of the newer models.

Comes with analog cable only!.......2001-12-20

I got mine last night, and was a little bit disappointed that it only came with an analog cable (RGB-DVI, the monitor needs the DVI connection). So I had to switch the monitor to analog, although I have a DVI out on my computer (ATI Radeon All-In-One Wonder).

So, you'll have to buy a DVI-DVI cable to be able to enjoy the full digital experience.

SDM-M51D is both analog or digital (includes a switch on the back of the monitor), the SDM-M51 is just analog (I think it comes in black or white).

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I want one but..........2001-10-12

The previous review gives this monitor 5 stars *with a DVI connection* but the technical specs per Amazon give the input as analog only. Is the review actually for a different product model, or are the tech specs incomplete? This is a key point for any LCD display, as digital input has the potential for significantly better display than analog.

Mixed first impressions, but it's GREAT.......2001-08-13

I have had the M51/D for about a month. It is the second LCD monitor I had the chance to use (the first one was a Samsung 170MP - a great piece of hardware). The M51/D was tested with ATI All-in-Wonder 128 (VGA connection), ATI Radeon VE (DVI connection), and ATI All-in-Wonder Radeon (DVI connection). Before I tested my M51/D, Nanao FlexScan T2-17TS and Samsung 170MP they were used through the same VGA port (through the same 15ft cable) - I haven't had any quality problems with the Nanao or Samsung. First M51/D tests have been done through VGA. The results were extremely disappointing. There were lack of sharpness, faded colours; I couldn't believe it's a Sony. I decided to switch to DVI. The M51/D became a DIFFERENT monitor altogether. It had brilliant colours and exceptional sharpness. I noticed however, a minimal shadow after letters and vertical edges, though I think it was from the cheap cable M51/D came with. I ordered a quality 10ft DVI-DVI cable through ... and the shadows completely disappeared. The current picture is absolutely PERFECT. I tried switch back to my Nanao - I couldn't believe I used it for years. It is still a great monitor, but after couple days using a LCD switching back is almost impossible. Final conclusion: VGA experience 3, DVI experience 5++, average 4
Note:
There are three types of Sony M51 monitor (M51, M51D, M51/B).
M51D has analog and digital interfaces.
M51 and M51/B have analog only.
Please check SONY web site for more details (http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio/displays/sdm_m51d.shtml)

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