Hi,

Selling for 28k. This is a bargain considering you could use this camcorder to make a good quality film. Also if you are into recording shows since this is the seasonal period, the return on you investment is quite good, even if you hire it out.
It also comes with a bag, a cable to connect to computer, av cable, a mini-dv cleaner, 5 tapes and a remote control


Product Description
NV-GS230 3CCD Mini DV Video Camera with 2.3MP Still Picture [Model No: NV-GS230]
• 3CCD Camera System - Superior Colour, detail and gradation
• 2.3 Megapixel Still Picture Recording with Simultaneous Motion Video - Take beautiful stills without switching cameras
• 10x Optical Zoom - Pull distant subjects right up close
• Crystal Engine - Special high-performance imaging engine
• USB Web Cam Function for real-time visual communication+ Power 2.5 inch LCD Screen - Easy to see, even out doors
Three CCDs is the hallmark of professional-grade camcorders.
Features & Benefits
One-Touch Navigation for easy, intuitive setting and shooting without taking your eyes off the subject
With One-Touch Navigation, just press the centre of the joystick to display an operating menu. The operations you use most often are right on the monitor, so it's easy to change settings or operate the camera without looking away from your subject.Just turn the dial and you're ready to shoot or to view the images afterward. Just rotate the dial with your fingertip to select the icon that corresponds to the mode you want.
Tele-Macro for sharp focusing, from a short distance
Using the zoom at full magnification, you can shoot macro close-ups
while maintaining a short distance from your subject. This makes
it much easier to capture extreme close-ups without your body
or camera casting a shadow on the subject and while keeping the
background in soft focus.
Soft Skin Mode for smoother look
When this function detects skin tones, it softens the focus in that area. This has a skin beautifying effect, which makes wrinkles and lines appear less noticeable. When turned on, this function makes blemishes and moles look less conspicuous, while preserving resolution in areas of the picture outside of the skin.
Colour Night View Captures crisp, vivid images, even in low lighting
Leave the light off. Colour Night View gives you images with colour even in dim lighting. Light is gentle and easy on the eyes, so you can snap shots of sleeping children without waking them up. Easy On/Off saves battery life
When you open the LCD, the power switches on. Shut it and the power goes off. Pull out the viewfinder and the power switches on. Store it and the power goes off. Easy On/Off reduces the time required for operating the camera.
Easy to see, even outdoors -
Power LCD
Simply press the Power LCD button and the LCD becomes brighter, making it easier to see outdoors or in other bright locations. Also, a new scanning technology allows the LCD to show diagonal lines more sharply.
Helps prevent wasted shots
AGS (Anti-Ground Shooting mode)
The O.I.S. linear motor system can
detect when the camera is in an unusual shooting position - when you've inadvertently left it on in
recording mode. In these cases, the camera automatically stops recording, saving both battery power and disc space.
*This mode can be selected from the menu.
High-performance image processing Crystal Engine & Pure Colour Engine
The Crystal Engine is a special image processing circuit for 3CCD camera systems. It processes the R, G and B signals from the three CCDs individually, so it gives both moving and still pictures exceptional quality. And the Pure Colour Engine converts the CCD output signal from a complementary colour signal into an RGB signal at an early stage and extracts the low-frequency luminance component from the RGB signal. This innovative engine also achieves truly superb colour reproduction for high zoomed pictures.



Specifications
No. of Image Sensors 3
Image Sensor Size (Inches) 1/6
Total Pixel Count (000) 2400
Effective Pixel Count (000) 1200
Optical Zoom (x) 10
Digital Zoom (x) 500
Aperture F1.8 (Wide)/F2.8 (Tele)
Focal Length f = 2.45-24.5mm

Focus Modes AF/Manual

White Balance Modes Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, Set (with IR Sensor)

Programme AE Modes Sports, Portrait, Low Light, Spot Light, Surf & Snow

16:9 Recording Yes

Backlight Compensation Yes

View Finder Type Colour

Inbuilt LCD Screen Yes

LCD Monitor Screen Size (Inches) 2.5

Stereo Zoom Microphone Yes

Wind Noise Reduction Yes

Fade in/out Yes (Black or White)

Recording Review Yes

USB Webcam Function Yes (Motion JPEG 320 x 240 approx. 6fps)

Digital Still Function On Solid State Removeable Media Yes

Recording Medium Type DVC, Mini DV, SD Card

Still Picture Storage Format JPEG

Still Picture Storage Dimensions 640 x 480 - 0.3 MEGA, 1280 x 960 - 1.0 MEGA, 1760 x 1320 - 2.3 MEGA

Motion Picture Storage on Card Yes



Picture Bridge Compatible Yes

Remote Control Yes

Variable Speed Search Yes (Max. 20x Speed)

Audio Recording System PCM 12 bit 4 ch/16 bit 2 ch

USB Connectivity Yes:2.0 Full Speed (mini B)

DV Input/Output (IEEE 1394) Out

Microphone Input Yes (stereo mini)

Headphones Terminal (M3) Yes (HP Out or AV In/Out)

Accessory Free-style Remote Controller Supplied