Go to Windows 7 Insider GuideManufacturer: Panasonic Part number: PV-GS500
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CNET editors' rating:
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How we rate-
Design: 6.0
Features: 7.0
Performance: 6.0
Image quality: 8.0
Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars) - Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 22 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
Panasonic PV-GS500
price range: $1,299.99
While its predecessor had prosumer aspirations, the Panasonic PV-GS500 is strictly for casual videographers who want top-notch video on autopilot.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 22 reviews
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18 out of 18 people found this review helpful
by christaah on June 26, 2008
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15 out of 15 people found this review helpful
"Best Color/Sharpness/Clearity at This Price Range"
by cmsdwahng on April 6, 2006
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8 out of 8 people found this review helpful
"Practically broadcast video quality"
by CFarraway on July 12, 2006
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7 out of 7 people found this review helpful
"Incredible camcorder for the money."
by azide on April 6, 2006
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6 out of 7 people found this review helpful
by nemofunhouse on October 24, 2006
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Panasonic
- Part Number: PV-GS500
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Digital Zoom 700 x
- Optical Sensor Size 1/4.7"
- Optical Sensor Type 3CCD
- Min Illumination 5 lux
- Image Stabilizer Optical
- Min Shutter Speed 1/2 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Low light, Spotlight, Sports mode, Surf & snow, Portrait mode
- Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Automatic
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Webcam Capability Yes
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 1 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 4 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Still Image Format JPEG
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Supported Flash Memory SD Memory Card
- Media Type Mini DV
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens
- Optical Zoom 12 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Lens Manufacturer Leica
- Filter Size 43 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- DV input Yes
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Additional Features Built-in speaker, PictBridge support, Accessories hot shoe, USB 2.0 compatibility
- Software Drivers & Utilities, Panasonic MotionDV STUDIO
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Electronic
Display
- Type LCD display - 2.7 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
- Microphone Features Zoom
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x S-Video output, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x Microphone
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive, IEEE 1394 port
Power
- Power Device Power adapter + battery charger - External
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 123,000 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Physical Characteristics
- Width 3.6 in
- Depth 6 in
- Height 2.9 in
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
