Panasonic SV-AV25 SD Video Camera with Flip-up LCD, MPEG4 Video, Voice Recorder

As far as multi-purpose electronic gadgets go, the Panasonic SV AV 25 is a pretty good one. It is similar to Aiptek's DV3100, though it is considerably more expensive. It combines several distinct uses into one device, and it does it fairly well. Consider this and the Aiptek for all around electronic fun.

You can use the SV AV 25 as a digital camera. It does take decent photos for a multi-use gadget. It is a two megapixel digital that does a good job of accurately capturing colors. They are not as vivid as you will get with a true digital camera, but they are good none the less. I think the digital stills from the Panasonic are about as good as those from the Aiptek.

It has several other functions too. It works as a video recorder as well as an mp3 player. It is a good digital voice recorder and it is easy to watch what you've filmed or recorded on the large display screen. The battery will last about two hours and it works surprisingly well in low light situations.

Always remember when you're investigating these types of devices that they are meant for versatility and fun. They do everything well, but not spectacularly. If you want the best digital still photographs, for example, you would do better to consider an Olympus or Fuji digital camera. Many are quite affordable and they are much more durable and their quality is much greater

The SV-AV25 is great for recording video on the go. It records MPEG4 video at 30 frames per second, so you get smooth, natural-looking action footage without a choppy "frame-by-frame" effect. MPEG4 video is ideal for sharing over the Internet by e-mail, posting on Web pages or viewing on a compatible PC or television.

Print-quality 4" x 6" Photos

Don't let life pass you by for another second. Take digital pictures on the fly wherever you go with your SV-AV25. It takes print-quality 2-megapixel¹ snapshots and offers a variety of functions rivaling those of a conventional full-size digital still camera. Great for sharing with family and friends.

Listen to MP3 or AAC Music Files

Listen to tunes on your SV-AV25? That's right--enjoy MP3 or AAC digital music files for up to four hours². Ideal for the commute to work, exercising or tuning out your professor.

Voice Recorder

Did a great idea just enter your head? Run into a celebrity on the street? Nobody is going to believe you unless you recorded it on the SV-AV25. The built-in microphone lets you record sound onto an SD Memory Card in the same way as you would with an IC recorder.

Playback Video or Still Images on the Image Viewer

The SV-AV25 comes with a 2" diagonal LCD screen for quick, on-the-spot playback. It allows you to look at still images or video that you recorded with your D-snap SD Video Camera.

2-way Shooting Style

The SV-AV25 has two conveniently positioned REC buttons--making it easy for you to take pictures vertically or horizontally. And the LCD screen adjusts to your shooting style, so the picture on the display is always right-side up.