Panasonic Palmcorder Digital Camcorder - 3.5" LCD - CCD4 Megapixel Image - 12x Optical Zoom - 700x Digital Zoom - MPN: PVGS400
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Items In Misc Cameras You Might Be Interested InProduct Details of Panasonic Palmcorder Digital Camcorder - 3.5" LCD - CCDDescription The PV-GS400, with its 3CCD Camera System, reproduces color in great fidelity by using a separate CCD for reds, greens and blues. It's the same 3CCD technology used in Panasonic professional broadcast equipment, resulting in 540 lines of breathtaking resolution. You can count on Panasonic 3CCD Digital Camcorders to give you colors that are as rich and vibrant as your life. Summary Product Title: Panasonic Palmcorder Digital Camcorder - 3.5" LCD - CCD Manufacturer: Panasonic Power Score: 3.8 | 29 Reviews Reviews on Panasonic Palmcorder Digital Camcorder - 3.5" LCD - CCD
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diestler
- Nov 21, 2004
Panasonic Palmcorder Digital Camcorder - 3.5" LCD -...Strengths: Video Quality is great. Manual control of everything. 4 Megapixel Stills. Multifunction Ring. Big LCD, 12X Optical Zoom. Most of the features and picture quality of a camera three times the price Weakness: Tape transport on many GS400s have a loud clicking noise. Panasonic has acknowledged the problem and is willing to fix it for free. Mic and headphone inputs double as other inputs as well. The Panasonic GS400 produces an outstanding picture for such a small price. The picture is comparable to the Canon GL2 and the Sony TRV950 in my honest opinion. I have been looking to upgrade my camcorder for awhile, but couldn't get all the features I required and stay in within my budget. This camera has manual control over everything (including gain) and a really cool 4 way hybrid ring. The...
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Bob972
- Dec 5, 2004
Panasonic Palmcorder Digital Camcorder - 3.5" LCD -...Strengths: Video not tested, I will test if Panasonic can ship one that is not defective on tape transport Weakness: Defective tape transport, audible clicking from tape transport that is audible on playback. Panasonic has acknowledged the problem, but has not fixed it in units shipping as of last week (Dec 1, 2004). I have read several reviews from other customers that have received 2 back to back defective units and gave up. My 2nd unit should be in this week and I will report back about tape transport noise. Panasonic claims that 1/10 of one percent have this defect… Type PV-GS400 and tape...
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keifke
- Sep 20, 2004
Panasonic Palmcorder Digital Camcorder - 3.5" LCD -...Strengths: 3-CCD, Stills, Manual Control Weakness: Low light is average, but for this price range that is what you get. After being a ten year Sony man, I decided to go with the Panasonic PV-GS400 over the Sony DCR-HC1000. It was very close. I picked the Panasonic over the Sony because of the great manual control, better stills, and the fact that it has less grain than the Sony in low light. The Panasonic seems to have a more true to life color also. The DCR-HC1000 has a problem with a slight browning of video in...
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SoBlue
- Nov 19, 2004
Panasonic Palmcorder Digital Camcorder - 3.5" LCD -...Strengths: Purchased it for the reported video quality and manual controls Weakness: Tape transport defect makes the camcorder unusable; still picture mode isn't very good I feel like I could kick myself for not doing a better job of researching the PV-GS400 before I bought it. It seems like everybody on Planet Earth had heard about the defective tape transport on this camcorder - except for me! I bought this camcorder in time to make some videos during my vacation; when I got back home, I was horrified to hear an irritating noise throughout all of the tapes when I...
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WillieL
- Jan 14, 2005
Panasonic Palmcorder Digital Camcorder - 3.5" LCD -...Strengths: Picture quality, focus ring, optical image stabilization Weakness: I've got the tape transport "cat purring" noise. Also: poor low-light performance, video software included w/camcorder is difficult to use I knew the risk that I was taking when I ordered the GS400, so I have nobody to blame but myself. I read the posts on bulletin boards from lots of people who bought camcorders with the "cat purring" noise from the tape transport. I struck out - my GS400 had the tape transport noise from the first time I used it. It's frustrating, because if so many people are having this exact same problem, it...
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dldins
- Dec 3, 2004
Panasonic Palmcorder Digital Camcorder - 3.5" LCD -...Strengths: Beautiful 3.5" display (not 2.5" litureature is wrong), fantastic still quality, good flash. Tons of features. Weakness: Hand strap needs to be wider, I had to wrap it with foam for comfort. The manual ring 4-way buttons hard to press with the screen open/tilted up. Low light perf in still mode is poor. I bought this camera retail before researching it since it was their last one the day before Thanksgiving. Then I researched it and was very plaesed. Some users have reported a popping sound in the audio and I have heard this, but just once in 8 days. So, I went back and added the extended warrenty. (90 dys from Panasonic is pretty lousey insurance.) The popping noise has not happenned a second...
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kcfire
- Nov 3, 2004
Panasonic Palmcorder Digital Camcorder - 3.5" LCD -...Strengths: Optical Stabilization. 3.5" lcd. Multifunction Focus Ring. Weakness: All navigation buttons are located behind the lcd. This means that you have to keep the screen open to access the menus. I am very impressed with this camera. I have only had it 10 days but I am very satisfied with all of the features. I bought the gs-200 and I was unhappy with the EIS . It doesn't help in my opinion. I also wanted better low to medium light quality. Since the gs-400 has 1/4" ccd's instead of 1/6" in the gs-200, it does much better.The focus ring controls focus,zoom,aperature, and shutter speed. I...
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mlenhughes
- Oct 26, 2004
Panasonic Palmcorder Digital Camcorder - 3.5" LCD -...Strengths: Great color and clarity. Lightweight and easy to use out of the box. Wife was able to use it without instruction. Weakness: A little grainy in lower light. Cannot take 4MP pics while recording to tape. I researched the PVDV953 to death and almost bought it last year. I read somewhere that a new improved version was coming so I waited and I am glad I did. This camera is great. I have only used the camera for 2 days but I am very impressed with the color reproduction and picture quality. I did notice that the picture degraded a little when I filmed in normal indoor light. The color was not quite...
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holynine
- Nov 9, 2004
Panasonic Palmcorder Digital Camcorder - 3.5" LCD -...Strengths: Excellent video and 4M still quality; moreover, color fidelity appears excellent. Multifunction ring is easy way to access the extensive manual controls. The 3.5 inch LCD and zoom control is gorgeous Weakness: The optical image stabilization seems not dramatically superior to the electronic stabilization. This camera is fantastic one. Between Sony HC1000 and this one it was not easy to make a decision. But I went ahead and purchased this one to shoot my daughter’s birthday party this weekend. GS400 gives far better access to the manual controls, and add the help of a zebra. I like that the white balance is an exterior button, and I like a ring aperture. The four-way ring is the key to this. I...
videomaker.com - Feb 1, 2005
Panasonic PV-GS400 vs. Sony DCR-HC1000 Mini DV Camcorders
For seven or eight years now, consumer-grade 3-chip DV camcorders have come in 2 basic styles: the full-featured prosumer model, with enough bells and whistles to keep even picky broadcast videographers happy; and the high-performance consumer model, which aims more at the quality-conscious hobbyist who wants a smaller size and easier operation as well as manual controls and top-notch picture... Top
easycamcorders.com - Dec 7, 2004
Quick Review Camcorders : Panasonic PV-GS400
The Panasonic PV-GS400 is a dominant player this year. It is a three CCD camcorder that was originally made available for about 1,500 bones, and is now available for around a grand. This is a super deal, considering what the camcorder has to offer. It also enjoys a nice cushion of popularity resulting from Sony’s comparable models being flawed in the areas of manual control and handling. Top
CamcorderInfo - Jul 26, 2004
Panasonic PV-GS400 Camcorder Review
The PV-GS400 is a great camcorder and, in my opinion, offers the best value of any camcorder I’ve ever reviewed. Panasonic has taken last year's PV-DV953, which delivered three CCDs and unprecedented manual control options for an unbelievable price, and found ways to significantly improve the PV-DV953. Now, after releasing three more consumer 3 CCD camcorders, Panasonic may be close to... TopAdvertisement  
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Panasonic Palmcorder Digital Camcorder - 3.5" LCD -...
Strengths: 3CCD; manual controls; LCD screen; color quality
Weakness: Serious mechanical defect with tape transport causes grinding noise in PV-GS400 camcorders
After doing a great deal of research, I was absolutely certain that the PV-GS400 was the camcorder for me. The 3CCD's and the ability to use manual controls were the main selling points - I was looking forward to a camera that would give me superb color reproduction and the ability to control the camcorder with well-designed manual controls in situations where I needed to make quick adjustments...
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