Typical price: £200
What is it: Budget camera with 32x optical zoom lens and image stabilisation
What we think: With the NV-GS80, you get a camcorder that produces good video for the price you're paying
Panasonic NV-GS80 Full Specification
General
| Recording media | MiniDV |
|---|---|
| Number of CCDs | 1 |
| Size (W x H x D) | 73x79x136 mm |
| Weight | 450 g |
| Battery type | Li-ion |
| Included cables | AV cable |
Main Features
| Sensor type | CCD |
|---|---|
| Gross sensor resolution | 680 pixels |
| Effective sensor resolution | 460 pixels |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 s |
| Shooting modes | Auto, indoor, outdoor, manual |
| Min illumination | 2 lux |
Lens System
| Focal length | 2.3-73.6mm |
|---|---|
| Aperture | F/1.8 |
| Optical zoom | 32 x |
| Digital zoom | 1000 x |
| Image stabiliser | Optical Image Stabiliser |
Viewfinder / Display
| Viewfinder resolution | 123 pixels |
|---|---|
| Display type | 69mm LCD display |
| Display size | 69 mm |
| Display resolution | 123 pixels |
Audio Input
| Audio input type | Microphone |
|---|---|
| Microphone type | Built-in |
| Microphone mode | Stereo |
Still Photography
| Maximum image size | 640x480 pixels |
|---|
Connectivity
| Composite video/audio | Composite video/audio output |
|---|---|
| Firewire | Yes |
| USB | Yes |
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