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Panasonic Palmcorder PV-GS120 Mini DV Camcorder
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Panasonic Palmcorder PV-GS120 Mini DV Camcorder

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  • Recording System: NTSC
  • Camcorder Type: Digital
  • Recording Media: Mini DV
  • Optical Zoom: 10x
  • Weight: 0.97 lb.
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Panasonic PV-GS120 Palmcorder® Mini DV Digital 3CCD Camcorder

bydkozin Dec 28, 2004
43 Helpfuls 44 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 2 Comments
Pros Vibrant colors, features, 3-CCD design, performance, price, control layout
Cons Digital stills only adequate, low light performance could be better
Recommended it? Yes

Who would think several years ago that one would be able to buy a 3-CCD camcorder for less than $500. The Panasonic PV-GS120 is such a model - it features a professional-style 3-CCD design with three separate imaging sensors for red, green and blue color (majority of consumer-grade camcorders has... Read full review »

9

Good video with minimum useless features and somewhat weak EIS

byakpch May 26, 2004
18 Helpfuls 19 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 5 Comments
Pros Picture quality, low light performance, battery quality, manual control, pass-through mode
Cons Image stabilizer, automatic white balanse, lens could be wider
Recommended it? Yes

My primary concern when shopping for camcorder was good low-light performance and while this one does not quite deliver as good night video as 1/4'' CCD analog Sony it still does good job compared to other on the market within similar price range. I do not care about stills - you have to make... Read full review »

5

Good Camera for the bucks

bytashidondrup Apr 28, 2006
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros price, colors, manual settings, materials, dicomar lens,
Cons menu access and bad quality pictures.
Recommended it? Yes

This is a good camera, why? because has dicomar lens, 3CCDs and some manual capabilities, have great colors, good materials, good batt life, good looking. The bad things are: stupid way to control the menu ( inside the panel ), and very difficult to control the manual zoom. The pictures are very... Read full review »

5

small, lightweight, and great color

bydutchmerchant Dec 31, 2005
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 2 Comments
Pros 3 CCDs, small, lightweight, easy to use, AND awesome color.
Cons Date/time feature is truly stupid. Manual focus is awkward.
Recommended it? Yes

I finally made the jump to mini DV after holding on to my Hi-8 machine for way too long. A friend of mine has this model and highly recommended it. I looked at the more expensive versions of the Panasonic but decided I didn't need all the features.

This is a great little camcorder. Very... Read full review »

1

I'm buying another one!

bythebrush Jun 2, 2005
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Good color, ease of operation, balance, control, and battery life.
Cons Marginal image stabilization, useless digital camera and the buttons are rather small
Recommended it? Yes

I went to my local cable studio and found 3/4 had gone away. Everything was being shot on Digital Video. I went to my retailer intending to buy a Sony, fortunately the model I wanted was out of stock so I kept searching. I couldn't believe it when I saw 3 CCD's for under $1000.00. I suddenly... Read full review »

1

Nice camera for the money

bytomekm Dec 28, 2004
4 Helpfuls 5 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Compact, lightweight, excellent quality of daytime video.
Cons The manual is an absolute JOKE!
Recommended it? Yes

I am quite happy with the purchase at $800 Canadian.
I have read dozens of reviews and upgrading to GS200 for $650 does not calculate at all. I would consider GS400, however it is offered in Canada for approx. $2,000!!!

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1

Great Camcorder

byregul8tor03 Jun 9, 2004
4 Helpfuls 5 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Easy to use controls. Nice zoom. Top loading of MiniDV tapes. Easy menu on LCD.
Cons Manual could be a little easier to use. Supplied Battery life could be better.
Recommended it? Yes

It's a fairly small cam with easy to use controls. I have seen a few complaints about the 2.5 LCD, but what do expect from a small hand held cam anyway? I haven't found it to be a problem at all. Some complained about the "glare" you get on the screen while in bright light. It hasn't a problem for... Read full review »

1

Exceptional color & clarity for the money

bydkwon May 23, 2005
3 Helpfuls 4 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Great color and clarity, very good resolution, compact, light, inexpensive
Cons Poor LCD, digital anti-shake poor, mic input mono
Recommended it? Yes

I've been using a Sony 3CCD TRV900 for the past few years but wanted a 3CCD camcorder that is easier to lug around. Took a leap of faith leaving Sony but I'm happy to report that I haven't been too terribly disappointed. The strength of this camera are the 3 CCDs Panasonic chose to use. For 1/6"... Read full review »

25

Better than I thought it would be

byl3it3r Dec 19, 2004
3 Helpfuls 4 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 1 Comment
Pros quality of video, stability, and color
Cons Battery life could be a little longer :(
Recommended it? Yes

I am a videographer, and I make dvds. So I need to have the best cameras that I can get my hands on. When I was looking to get a small camcorder size camera that I wouldn't be too upset about breaking or losing, I bought the PV GS120. I read that reviews saying that the stabilization of the video... Read full review »

4

Pluses and minuses

byelectron_man Mar 2, 2005
2 Helpfuls 3 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Great video quality<br> Ergonomic, fun to use
Cons Not made for repair<br> Poor image stabilization<br> Wind noise
Recommended it? No

The video quality of the camera is quite good, and you can really notice the depth of color that the three CCDs provide. The menus are well set up, and I didn't find the solarization of the LCD to be as much of a pain as some people think. Yes, it could definitely be better, but I think the problem... Read full review »

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