A compact model with a wealth of features for its price, the Panasonic AG-DVC30 offers one of the best values in a three-chip MiniDV camera.

Panasonic’s new AG-DVC30 is really many cameras in one. This model jumps into the arena with other ¼ inch prosumer cameras such as the popular GL-2 and the PDX10. Panasonic has not competed in this arena for a while and judging from the AG-DVC30, they did their home work while sitting on the sideline. The three chip ¼ inch cameras have a tough niche to fill because they are used so many different ways. Some use these cameras to do wedding videography, while others may use them for news gathering, surveillance, and even filmmaking. Customization and the ability to fit the shooting environment is key in this niche. It’s tough to tell exactly what audience Panasonic was going after with the AG-DVC30, but with the wealth of options available this camera can change to fit any number of situations.