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Panasonic PV-GS500
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User Score (74)8.9
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Expert Score (5)8.4
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The Panasonic PV GS 500 Mini DV Camcorder is a petite video recorder that can record and capture those precious moments.
Features
The Panasonic PV GS500 Mini DV Camcorder has a recording format ratio of 16 is to 9. It makes use of a 3 CCD Technic and a 3 Chip Technic. It also has a digital zoom ratio of 700. Its focal length ranges from a minimum of 45 millimeters to a maximum of 540 millimeters. It is compatible with multimedia cards. It contains an LCD display for making a preview of transpired image…
See moreThe Panasonic PV GS 500 Mini DV Camcorder is a petite video recorder that can record and capture those precious moments.
Features
The Panasonic PV GS500 Mini DV Camcorder has a recording format ratio of 16 is to 9. It makes use of a 3 CCD Technic and a 3 Chip Technic. It also has a digital zoom ratio of 700. Its focal length ranges from a minimum of 45 millimeters to a maximum of 540 millimeters. It is compatible with multimedia cards. It contains an LCD display for making a preview of transpired images. it also contains a viewfinder to assist the user in focusing on the subject on hand. It has a width of 91 millimeters, a height of 73 millimeters, and depth of 153 millimeters. Its weight is at 570 grams. It has an image stabilizer to prevent any distortion on the computer.
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The PV-GS500 is the best MiniDV unit coming from Panasonic this year. This top of the line camcorder is following in the footsteps of the PV-GS400. This is not going to be an easy thing to do thanks to the fact that the PV-GS400 has quite the following, and it is equipped with more features than you could ever imagine. The goal for the PV-GS500 was to offer fewer features so they could in turn sell it at a lower price point. Although this is a great camcorder, there is a lot of competition from both pa…
See moreThe PV-GS500 is the best MiniDV unit coming from Panasonic this year. This top of the line camcorder is following in the footsteps of the PV-GS400. This is not going to be an easy thing to do thanks to the fact that the PV-GS400 has quite the following, and it is equipped with more features than you could ever imagine. The goal for the PV-GS500 was to offer fewer features so they could in turn sell it at a lower price point. Although this is a great camcorder, there is a lot of competition from both past and current models.
The new PV-GS500 comes equipped with a 12x optical zoom that is sure to allow any user to get close ups no matter how far away they may be. Additionally, three ¼.7” CCDs come along with everything else that the Panasonic PV-GS500 has to offer. Most of the competition only uses a one chip set up, but Panasonic feels that three is better. This way the light can be split into three separate channels, and in turn enhance overall color quality. The result of the three chips was impressive as long as adequate lighting was available.
One of the biggest selling points is the picture quality that the Panasonic PV-GS500 offers in low light conditions. Although you may not be aware of it, in many circumstances you wind up shooting in low light. This is never a problem with the Panasonic PV-GS500. In low light you can expect sharp images, and colors that are pretty much true to their original shade.
For the most part, it is easy to handle the Panasonic PV-GS500. The body is compact enough that it will not get in your way, and the 2.7” screen is the standard in the industry.
Overall, the Panasonic PV-GS500 can easily hold its own among the competition.
See lessPros & Cons
- great picture quality, simple controls, wide screen, very nice, excellent color and resolution
- trying to find, headphone output and sadly, panasonic pv gs500, digital pass through
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Panasonic PV-GS500
Reviewer: TopTenREVIEWS10 December 2008- Overall 9
The Panasonic PV GS500 MiniDV offers a balance of automatic and manual features to better address the needs of the videographer. The menus may be cumbersome, but with patience and dexterity you will be able to achieve better control over your filming. Read more
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Reviewer: Easy Camcorder30 November 2006
- Overall 9
Quick Review Camcorders: Panasonic PV-GS500 Read more
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Panasonic PV-GS500
Reviewer: Digitaltrends29 August 2006- Overall 8
The Panasonic PV-GS500 Digital Camcorder with 3 CCD Technology offers superior images and features, in a more affordable package. This small digital camcorder uses the same type of... Read more
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Reviewer: Macworld22 August 2006
- Overall 8
by Richard Baguley , Macworld.com The Panasonic PV-GS500 is a fine piece of equipment: it offers great control, excellent video quality, and broad operational flexibility. And although it’s at the high end of the feature scale, it’s moderately priced for what it offers. The highlight of this camcorder is its video quality: it got top marks in tests, in both normal and low-light conditions. The video has bright, accurate color and plenty of fine detail. The 16:9... Read more
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The PV-GS500 takes top-notch video and offers lots of manual controls for serious videographers.
Reviewer: PC World09 June 2006- Overall 8
The Panasonic PV-GS500 is a great pick for serious shooters who want the benefit of automatic control and the flexibility of manual control. It takes great-looking video and stills. Read more
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Best Mini DV Standard Definition Camera
Reviewer: Amazon18 December 2008- Overall 10
PROS * Large 3 CCD produces amazing colored images. * Image Stabilization System does magic * Mini Dv tape has the best transfer rate which needs low video compression. * Mini DV tapes are low cost media * Stereo MIC input Read more
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Professional Quality with Consumer Price
Reviewer: Laura, Beach Audio04 September 2007- Overall 10
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Read more
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Wonderful and simple
Reviewer: Romy Kom, Digitaltrends24 April 2007- Overall 8
A month of GS 500 (romy kom - 4/9/07) I reside in South Africa; I have been involved in photo and video for a very long time. I loved the photo quality I could get from reflex cameras. Videography had always been a point-and-shoot affair. I am what I consider advanced amateur. I am a Cameroonian doctor by profession but I spent a bit of time filming and editing from birthdays, parties and even weddings. I previously owned a canon Hi8 and then the Sony hc32. Despite the... Read more
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Reviewer: Apple777, PC World23 January 2007
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I'm going to return my PV-GS500 because it is almost impossible for me to work around the handstrap. I am a small woman with small fingers and this camcorder is just not for me. To push the record button seems almost impossible as the strap is just below it. Also I don't see how I can easly manuver the zoom and the record at the same time. Feeling bad about this because I think it's a good camcorder - just not my size! Read more
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