Panasonic PVL552H VHS-C Camcorder with 4.0" LCD

The versatile PVL552 VHS-C Camcorder has features that you wouldn't expect VHS camcorders to have. The PVL552 comes equipped with a 26:1 optical zoom. This powerful feature acts like a telescope to produce extraordinary close-up shots, superior in clarity to those provided by digital zoom. You can also choose between four zoom speeds, so you can go from a wide angle to full telephoto zoom in 2 to 16 seconds. It also has a 780x digital zoom which significantly increases the range of video capture when complemented with the optical zoom.

Saving battery power is essential for shooting, so during recording and playback, the PVL552 camcorder features a color viewfinder that can be used instead of the LCD.

To compensate for unintentional hand and camcorder movement when recording, the dual Digital Electronic Image Stabilization (D-EIS) feature aids in reducing those jitters. You can also use it in playback mode to help reduce jitter in previously recorded video. Playback can be done through a VCR or quick review can be accomplished using the 4 inch LCD screen.

Other features include color digital filter, digital fade, motion sensor, date and time, one-touch auto fade, and programmed recording.