Features:

• Allows synchronous setting of time code values among multiple cameras
• 3 CCD image system; 24P/30P cinema mode; manual operation
• Wide-angle zoom lens perfect for small-room shooting, close-ups, and self-recorded interviews
• High-sensitivity slow shutter (in cumulative) function
• Professional digital video camera

Editor Reviews:

Product Description:
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

Rating : - 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

Anyways, I highly recommend this for the new (or experienced!)
"PRO" filmaker, It's been a 100% POSITIVE experience for us! Hope this helps...

BTW, I know HD is the new wave of the future & the ultimate way we will eventually switch over to, but not until the prices come WAAAAYYY down!