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Panasonic SDR-SW20 Waterproof Flash Memory Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom (Red) Panasonic’s SDR-SW20 compact SD camcorder is built tough so you can shoot in places never before possible. Take it underwater as deep as 5 feet for great video in the pool or ocean. Waterproofing also means you can shoot in the rain or snow with no worries. The SW20 is also shockproof, resisting damage even if dropped from a height of up to 4 feet with improved fortification inside and out. A dustproof design keeps the camcorder safe even if handled with dirty hands or used in a place with swirling dust. Take it to the beach or sports field without worrying about sand. And since it’s waterproof, simply wash it with water when it gets dirty.Small enough to slip in a pocket or bag. Cool enough to take everywhere you go. This is one stylish camcorder you’ll never want to be without.The SW20 SD camcorder starts up to record quickly. In Quick Start mode, recording begins in just 0.6 seconds from the time the LCD is opened. This lets you catch those sudden shooting opportunities.The USB port allows you to connect directly to a DVD burner. And copying a recording from an SD card to a DVD disc is as easy as selecting from the menu. To view your video, simply take the SD card from the camcorder and slip it into any TV or DVD player with an SD card slot; there are no cables to worry about.First, transfer the motion-image data from the SD card to your PC using your PC’s USB port. Then with the included MotionSD Studio 1.3E software, you can easily put scenes in a different order, delete the ones you don’t want, and add a wide variety of video effects. Save your results by burning your video production onto DVD.
Customer Review: Panasonic SDR-SW20 Camcorder
Great for all “WET” sports. Just had it out in the ocean jumping waves on a PWC and it got soaked and took great videos. Finally able to download onto my MAC computes with ease now. The stillshots are adequate. Am waiting to take videos while snowboarding.Would highly recommend the camcorder for any “wet” sports.
Customer Review: Great camcorder for the beach and soccer.
This is a good overall camcorder for under water and recording kids soccer games. Not excellent video quality, but good for underwater, kite surfing, playing in the water with the kids. I found the software included very helpful in quickly getting the video footage onto dvd without too much to learn. Very simple and easy for basic needs.

Panasonic Pro AG-DVX100B 3-CCD MiniDV Proline Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom With the Panasonic AG-DVX100BP DV PROLINE Camcorder, you’ll take your digital video recording a step further. This advanced digital camera delivers incredible image quality, superior functions and easy operation. Its high-level specifications and design improvements cater to the wishes of amateurs and the needs of professionals. Mobile, versatile and easy to use, the AG-DVX100BP has everything you need for creative content production and active image gathering. Smoother zooming and focusing, with extended 30-second slow zoom User-assignable buttons give you instant, one-touch access to setup functions Viewfinder features B/W display mode and detail function for easier focusing High-quality wide-image recording in letterbox mode (16 - 9) Outstanding sensitivity - F11 @2000 lux, min illumination - 3 lux (at +18dB) Edge enhancement for easy focusing - Peaking (switchable on/off) in EVF and 3.5 LCD Supports 480i/60 (NTSC), Cinema-style 480p/24fps, and 480p/30fps image capture Precision wide-angle Lens with Servo/Manual Zoom (with stops & barrel markings) Auto/Manual Focus f1.6 with 72mm filter size Conventional 4 - 3 aspect ratio and 16 - 9 letterbox image capture modes Large centrally located pivoting electronic viewfinder usable for left or right eye Flip-out 270° 3.5 LCD panel with superimposed audio metering on both LCD & EVF S-Video, Video & Stereo Audio IN & OUT
Customer Review: Excellent camera, proven track record!
I’m not going to rant on & on about all the features & how they compare to ALL the other models, you will go NUTS trying to keep each models pros & cons straight in your head & get dizzy after a while!! LOL I know I did!
After TOO much research, I broke down & finally bought this camera & let me tell you, we have been nothing but pleased in that decision! One of the key deciding factors, besides the most ‘BANG” for the buck, was ALL the online user help groups with very active forums & myriads of artcles & info to ANY question that a new user could EVER need! We have had it for a year & we have yet to call Panasonic with ANY questions, as they are readily answered by a quick post or search on the dvx user forums! I am currently looking for a good fluid head for our camera as my son wants to film hunts this year & bought a tree arm, but the 503 Mafrotto, is proving to be elusive,as it has been discontinued , but happens to be the one my son “NEEDS” wouldn’t you know!! LOL