| | |  | Sports and Outdoors | Home » » Panasonic Pro AG-DVC20 3CCD MiniDV Proline Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom | | | | | | | Description: | | The AG-DVC20 combines a 3-CCD optical system, Advanced Color Pure Engine digital processing and easy One Touch navigation. It features convenient shoulder-held design, fingertip zoom control, a bright 2.5 LCD monitor, a 10X optical zoom lens with a digital zoom function that provides ultra-zooming all the way up to 500X and it weighs just 4.4lbs. | | | Features: | |
• 3CCD optical system with advanced digital processing for sharp, vivid images
• 2.5-inch monitor with Power LCD and new Zero Lux Night View features
• 10x optical zoom; 500x digital zoom
• IEEE 1394 DV in/out terminal; video and S-video out; mic in and audio out
• Shoulder-mount design with extra-large handle grip and fingertip zoom control
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Width:
| 8.56 inches | | Product Height:
| 8.88 inches | | Product Weight:
| 11.82 pounds | | Package Length:
| 22.5 inches | | Package Width:
| 15.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 14.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 11.85 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 18 reviews |
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59 of 60 found the following review helpful:
For the True Prosumer in TrainingFeb 15, 2007
By Robert W. Barnwell
"BobTheCopywriter"
Okay, first and foremost, this seems to be the camera everyone forgot, including Panasonic. Go to their website and venture to the comparison page, and it's like no one bothered to fill out the spec sheet. For weight, dimensions and pick-up device it has "N/A."
If you go online and search for reviews of this camera there is no shortage of criticism from the pro set, faulting it for not having this feature or that, but once you do the research the cameras that have those features cost about a grand to two grand more!
Ironically, this undeserved disdain and neglect seems to have resulted in a real deal, both affordable and versatile. It has less features than some professional cameras and more than most consumer cameras. It works great with iMovie on my MacBook Apple MacBook MA701LL/A 13.3" Notebook PC (2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 1 GB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD SuperDrive) - Black and has been a great way for me to familiarize myself with shooting in general. All you need is a firewire cord like this one and you're good to go.Belkin F3N401-06-ICE IEEE 1394 4-Pin/6-Pin 400 Mbps FireWire Cable (6 Feet)
It is not HD, but neither are 99.9% of the places it will be played.
Maybe as I learn more I'll become more aware of its limitations and my opinion will change and, yes, the lens is smaller than I'd like, but the 3CCD makes a huge difference in the colors and contrast.
One thing to bear in mind, this is a great piece of equipment for someone who works with professional directors and videographers, but in no way a replacement for such skilled and outstanding professionals. Basically, if you're a director or videographer you'll want a far more serious piece of equipment, but if you're a writer or art director who just wants a firmer grasp of the shooting process this is the camera for you!
All in all, it's a great to learn on and great for the price. Not a bad combination at all.
Here's the kit I've put together to go with it:
Case - Panasonic Pro Soft Carrying Case for DV60 & DVC7 Camcorders
Wide Angle Lens - Panasonic Pro AG-LW4307 Wide Angle Lens Adaptor 7x for AG-DVC7/30/60 Camcorders
Tripod - Sunpak UltraPro 757 Full-Size Tripod with Extra Quick-Release Plate (Satin Silver)
Tripod Case - Sunpak 620-770-AZ Unpadded Tripod Carrying Case
Microphone System - Azden WMS-PRO Wireless Microphone System
Camcorder Light - Sima SL-10LX Universal LED Camcorder Light
Studio Light -Photography Studio Continuous Umbrella Light Kit with Free 26w 5500k Fluorescent Photo Light Bulb
15 of 15 found the following review helpful:
 Excellent prosumer choiceJan 29, 2008
By Mary O.
I had three must-haves for a video camera:
- three ccds
- record to miniDV
- audio-out port
Most of the cameras with these three features are up in the $3000 range, essentially going for the low-end professional market. All the cameras currently selling for around $600-$700 skimp on some aspect of performance. If all you care about is making home movies to keep and share memories of kids' birthday parties, by all means, go for a HDD camera, or just hope that your sound will turn out okay. But if you want to put together footage that has real production value, shell out the extra few hundred for this model. It will really show in the finished product.
21 of 23 found the following review helpful:
RC FORMULA 1 RACING /RECORDED WITH AG-DVC 20Mar 31, 2008
By Sandor Nagy
"SANDOORS MUSIC & SHORT FILM"
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3M7E23MHDZC54 My name is Sandor ....or DJ SANDOORS .This is a video of RC Formula 1 racing in Savannah, GA. I have other videos on You Tube, look for DJ Sandoors movies. I've had this camera for six months and bought on Amazon. For a lightweight camera of plastic material, it can be a good buddy for me. It's good for action footage and I could call this a semi-professional level. I'm an independent camera man with short films of nature, music, sports and portraits. It might make a high level movie maker angry, but for the price, it's working well.
21 of 25 found the following review helpful:
Great Camera!Jun 26, 2007
By Gigi DeLuxe
"Gigi DeLuxe"
I love this camera- it has a total pro look, great picture and awesome sound. I purchased an external mic and still haven't had to use it, the built in mic is that good. It looks heavy but it's very light and comfortable to use, I was surprised as to how light it was, it must be mostly hollow- either way, it's a good weight for me for me, because I'm very petite, which makes it all the more impressive!lol! I'm using FCP2 and everything is coming out beautifully! So far, I am very happy & pleased with this purchased.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
One of my all time favoritesMar 22, 2009
By Michael M. Partain
It's supposed to be entry level but so far it's turned out first class footage for everything.. Of course, I do know how to shoot..but it will work for anybody..and don't let the gripes about the menu discourage you. It's a simple menu and easy to use. I use a battery powered sound board to mix sound before I send it to the cam..but this AG 20 records sound better than any other I've ever used.
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