Format: Mini DV
Lens: 10:1 optical zoom, 500:1 digital zoom, f/1.8, fl 3.6-36mm, 43mm filter diameter
Image Sensor: 1/4-inch CCD, 680,000 pixels
Viewfinder: .44-inch, color
LCD Viewscreen: 3.5-inch, color
Focus: auto, manual
Maximum Shutter Speed: 1/8,000 sec.
Exposure: auto, five preset modes
White Balance: auto, two preset modes
Digital Effects: 6 modes, 2 transitions
Audio: 12-bit, 16-bit stereo
Inputs: FireWire (IEEE 1394), composite mini to RCA, S-video, mike input
Outputs: FireWire (IEEE 1394), composite mini to RCA, S-video, headphone, USB
Edit Controller: FireWire
Other Features: dual digital EIS, still image capture to memory card, audio dub, Picture in Picture Mode, titles for stills, MagicVU IR filter, MagicPix (very slow shutter)
Dimensions (inches): 3(w) x 3-10/16(h) x 7-13/16(d)
Weight (sans battery and tape): 1.28 lbs.

PERFORMANCE TIMES

• Pause to Record: 0.74 sec.
• Power-up to Record: 3.93 sec.
• Fast forward or Rewind (60 min. tape): 2 min. 8 sec.
• Tested Horizontal Resolution: 450 lines*

STRENGTHS

• Multiple low-light recording methods
• Manual controls
• Headphone and mike jacks

WEAKNESSES

• Touchy zoom control
• No manual white balance

SUMMARY

• The PV-DV701 has everything a hobbyist would require of a camcorder, while still including many advanced features that will keep shooters that are more sophisticated happy.

$1,000
Panasonic Consumer Electronics
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(800) 211-PANA
www.panasonic.com