The PV-GS90 miniDV camcorder's 42x optical zoom lens has the power you need to take dramatic close ups or get remarkable shots of even distant subjects. But with long-distance zoom shots, even a tiny bit of hand shake has a huge effect on picture quality. That's where Panasonic's Advanced Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) comes in, suppressing the effects of hand shake as you shoot. The system uses gyro sensors to detect hand shake, then shifts a lens and adjusts the optical axis to compensate. This all happens a remarkable 4,000 times per second. And because the system is optical, no image quality is lost. Thanks to Advanced O.I.S., the images you capture look incredibly clear, sharp and blur-free even at high zoom levels. When illumination is insufficient, turn on this camcorder's... Less

Shoot clear, colorful movies with Panasonic's compact PV-GS29. This palm-friendly camcorder features a simple, straightforward design for simple shooting - a great choice for novices and budget-minded shoppers who want the clarity of digital video. The PV-GS29 also offers several advanced features usually found on a camcorders in a higher price range. The powerful 30X optical zoom gives you extensive  for shooting close-ups of distant subjects. The built-in video light will assist low light situations. You can depend on full auto mode for great results, but the cameras manual controls,  includ ing focus, aperture, shutter speed, and white balance,  let you capture more advanced shots. Key Features: Records video on Mini DV tapes 680,000-pixel CCD (340K effective) 2-1/2 color LCD... Less

This new Camcorder was discovered defective out of the original box. It has been repaired by a Panasonic service center. O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) - Suppresses hand shake in both motion and still picturesPanasonic 's O.I.S. minimises the hand-shake that can be such a problem with handheld shots. Because Panasonic's system is optical, there is no image quality degradation. When you're shooting a still picture, the MEGA O.I.S. system automatically activates, doubling* the corrective power.With O.I.S. and MEGA O.I.S., the camcorder is equipped for clear, beautiful shooting of both motion and still pictures. Pure Color Engine - High-performance imaging processingThe Pure Color Engine converts the CCD output signal from a complementary color signal into an RGB signal at an early stage... Less

Panasonic PV-GS90 Mini DV Camcorder 42x Opt 2000x Dig 2.7" LCD PVGS90