Manufacturer: Panasonic Part number: PV-GS39
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CNET editors' rating:
3.0 stars
Good
How we rate-
Design: 6.0
Features: 6.0
Performance: 7.0
Image quality: 5.0
Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars) - Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 8 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
Panasonic PV-GS39
price range: $499.99
With its extreme zoom range and its low price, the Panasonic PV-GS39 is a good choice for shooting distant subjects.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 8 reviews
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25 out of 25 people found this review helpful
"Very solid performer, only minor downsides..."
by Hickeroar on March 6, 2006
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8 out of 8 people found this review helpful
by windsorco on May 19, 2006
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8 out of 8 people found this review helpful
"Solid Camcorder For the Price"
by jtyates533 on April 25, 2006
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Panasonic
- Part Number: PV-GS39
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Digital Zoom 1000 x
- Optical Sensor Size 1/6"
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Min Illumination 2 lux
- Image Stabilizer Electronic
- Digital Scene Transition Black fader, White fader
- Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
- Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Automatic
- Webcam Capability Yes
Main Features
- Color Support Color
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Supported Flash Memory SD Memory Card
- Media Type Mini DV
- Recording Speed LP, SP
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 1.9 mm - 57 mm - F/1.8-3.9
- Focal Length 1.9 mm - 57 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8-3.9
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 1.9 mm
- Max focal length 57 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- DV input Yes
- Edit Functions Audio dubbing
- Additional Features Audio dubbing, Audio recording, Date/time stamp, USB 2.0 compatibility, Backlight compensation
- Time Code Yes
- Software Panasonic MotionDV STUDIO
- Included Accessories Lens cap, Shoulder strap
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Electronic
- Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.33 in
- Viewfinder Resolution 113,000 pixels
Display
- Type LCD display - 2.7 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone
- Microphone Features Zoom, Wind noise reduction
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x Microphone, 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK)
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive, IEEE 1394 port
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x A/V cable, 1 x USB cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter + battery charger
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 112,000 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Physical Characteristics
- Width 3.2 in
- Depth 4.7 in
- Height 2.7 in
- Weight 14.5 oz
Accessories
Manufacturer info
- Panasonic
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.panasonic.com/
- Address: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America, Secaucus, NJ. 07094
- Phone: 800/662-3537
