Panasonic PV-GS80 MiniDV Camcorder with 32x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
by Panasonic
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Manufacturer: PanasonicModel: GS80
Color: SILVER & BLUE
Product features:
- Features 32x optical zoom
- Pure Color Engine
- Large 2.7-inch widescreen LCD
- One-Touch Navigation for easy, intuitive setting and shooting
- Web Camera function
- Adobe Premiere Elements 7
- Sony Vegas Movie Studio 9 Platinum Pro Pack
- Sony Vegas Movie Studio Platinum 9
- Pinnacle Studio Ultimate Version 12
- Roxio Creator 2009
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Panasonic PV-GS80 MiniDV Camcorder with 32x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Customer Review: SWEET-- except for transfering video
Summary: 2 Stars
I've had this camera for a couple years now and have enjoyed it's video and audio quality as well as its compact size.
The worst part about this camera comes when you try to transfer video to a computer. Yes, it does have firewire capability, but for some stupid reason, the firewire port is located beneath where the battery is put in. This means you can't transfer video while keeping the battery plugged in. You have to plug the camera into the AC at the same time while you transfer video to a computer. In fact, the AC adapter is located in the battery charger. This is the reason that a lot of my footage has never made it to my computer. For me, the process is tedious and has become my only gripe about the camera.
I'm sure the reason that they designed the camera like this was so that you can't transfer video without purchasing the brand-name panasonic battery charger. I tried to go around this by buying a generic battery charger only to find that it would've serve the function of an AC adapter.
Bottom line, if you're going to be transferring a lot of video to your computer, don't get anything from this line of panasonic cameras. Always do a full check on a camera before you buy it for silly features like this, which will make transferring video an arduous process. I would even go so far as to say that this camera is a COMPLETE PIECE OF CRAP for this reason... that is a small extent of the frustration that this camera has given me.
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Description of Panasonic PV-GS80 MiniDV Camcorder with 32x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
When you carry the tiny Panasonic PV-GS80 Palmcorder Camcorder with you, you'll capture every unique moment on film. This amazingly small and sharp digital camcorder gives you clear, sharp, stable photos and video. The optical image stabilizer and 32x optical zoom ensure you always get the best shot. Professional tools like a noise reducing microphone, low-light shooting (with MagicPix) and white balancing make this little camcorder competitive with bigger models. When you see how compact it is, you'll wonder why you bought anything else. It's the Palmcorder that does it all. 16 - 9 Wide Mode recording Digital Zoom - 32x - 1,000x Records to MiniDV tape Stereo Zoom Mic with wind noise reduction Backlight compensation Functions as a webcam White Balance - Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/Manual Minimum Illumination - 2 Lux (with MagicPix) Manual Focus Ring Soft-Skin Mode Date Recording Recording Modes - SP/LP Still Picture Size - 640 x 480 (4 - 3), 640 x 360 (16 - 9) DPOF - Max. 999 stills Languages - English / French / Spanish Mini DV in/out Accessory Shoe - Cold Dimensions(HxWxD) - 3.09 x 2.86 x 5.36 Weight - 1 lb.All Digital Camcorders
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