Panasonic Panasonic Pro AG-DVC80 3-CCD MiniDV Proline Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom (Discontinued by Manufacturer)

Built to meet the demands of fast-moving fieldwork, the Panasonic AG-DVC80 packs the versatility, imaging and operating ease of bulkier and heavier replaceable-lens cameras into a compact, lightweight, quick-handling unit of outstanding mobility. It offers the highest level of sensitivity in its class, with high S/N and wide-screen versatility, assuring you of superb, broadcast-quality pictures. The rugged diecast magnesium chassis and professional DV mechanism stand up to the challenges of the field to deliver excellent long-term reliability. And when it comes to mobility, the AG-DVC80 truly excels, with a cam-driven zoom and other manual controls, plus a design that enables both low and high-angle shooting, and a ready-to-roll weight of only 4 lbs (1.8 kg). It also provides plenty of system interface functionality, including XLR audio input, SMPTE time code recording and an IEEE1394 interface. This handy DV camera-recorder may not make every field job a picnic, but it’ll sure take you a long way in that...