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Panasonic PV-GS320 3.1MP 3CCD MiniDV Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom | 
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| Brand: Panasonic
Category: Photography
List Price: $499.99
Buy New: $489.99
You Save: $10.00 (2%)
New (2) Used (4) from $349.00
Rating:  56 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 10
Display Size: 2.7
Maximum Focal Length: 30
Minimum Focal Length: 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.5
Dimensions (in): 12 x 14 x 10
MPN: PV-GS320P-S
Model: GS320
UPC: 037988980277
EAN: 0037988980277
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 3CCD imager for vivid color, fine detail, and rich gradation | | • | Leica Dicomar lens; Advanced Pure Color Engine | | • | 3.1-megapixel still-picture recording | | • | One-Touch Navigation for easy, intuitive setting and shooting | | • | Tele-Macro for sharp focusing, from a short distance |
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Product Description
For impressive video and still images, Panasonic PV-GS320 is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, but is not short on innovative features. This camcorder incorporates the same type of 3CCD imaging system used in Panasonic's celebrated professional camcorders. Individual CCDs are used to reproduce the red, green and blue colors that compose an image for vivid, true-to-life pictures with remarkable depth and presence. The PV-GS320 also features the sophisticated Leica Dicomar lens, which has become known for its ability to capture and finely render the most delicate nuances of light and shade. The PV-GS320 also offers 16:9 widescreen format recording (to fill the screens of new widescreen TV models) as well as standard 4:3. It has a 2.7" widescreen LCD on camera for easy viewing. It uses Optical Image Stabilization, that compensates for normal hand movement, to reduce blur and assure that still and video images are beautifully crisp and clear. High-resolution digital still images can be captured via the GS320's built-in digital still camera feature, which records to a stamp-sized SD or SDHC Memory Card. The PV-GS320 features high-speed USB 2.0 for high quality full-motion video transfer, in addition to standard audio and video connecting ports. High-Picture-Quality 16 - 9 Wide as well as standard 4 - 3 visual screen record and play modes 2.7 Diagonal Widescreen Power LCD Monitor and Color Viewfinder Built-in SD / SDHC Memory Card Slot for inserting optional SD cards USB 2.0 High-Speed for image data transfer to a PC or Macintosh computer / May also be used as a Webcam Audio Dubbing (SP Mode Only) High Speed Shutter 5-Mode Program Auto-Exposure Manual Focus Ring Allows PictBridge Direct Print Compatibility Video is recorded on MiniDV tapes Record sound as a 12-Bit or 16-Bit digital soundtrack in stereo or mono Still picture resolutions up to 2048 x 1512 [4 - 3] and 2048 x 1152 [16
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| Customer Reviews: Read 51 more reviews...
Great Camcorder w/ Fantastic Image Quality - Recommended October 19, 2008
CFH (Blue Ridge Summit, PA USA)
Great Camcorder w/ Fantastic Image Quality - Recommended br / br /The "Panasonic GS320" has proven to be a really solid camcorder for use in our small business (used for making instructional videos). We were looking for a second camera that could come close to the image quality of our primary high-end Canon GL2 MiniDV Digital Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom. The GS320 exceeded our expectations in our studio, with the following observations: br / br /Pros - br /Outstanding image quality from the 3-CCD sensors br /Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) works very well br /Accurate auto White Balancing br /Conveniently placed controls br /Great battery life br / br /Cons - br /"Cold" Accessory Shoe br /No built in light br /No external microphone input jack br / br /We have also started using this camera for our family events and have been very pleased with the results in "uncontrolled" environments outside our studio as well. br / br /Highly recommended!
Does work with *Vista* October 17, 2008
Mat P
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
[...] br / br /There are Vista versions of the packages software there. Also the included USB cable is all you need (so its actually better than using XP). I have tested this and the MotionDV software does allow you to send video to the Vista machine and save it. br / br /I have only had the PV-GS320 for a few days but I happy with the purchase. It is one of the last of the affordable high quality camcorders available and bridges the gap between HD and normal MiniDV. The only reason why I didn't give it 5 stars is the low-light quality. This is probably normal for most camcorders though and it does have a horseshoe mount to add a light which is a must. You will probably want a second battery too.
If you want good picture quality for a reasonable price September 25, 2008
Toomuchnoise
Choose this camera if you want quite good picture quality but don't care about extra features. br / br /(I've owned this camera for six months and use it fairly regularly.) br / br /The Leica lens and the 3 CCD's are normally in much more expensive cameras (often called "prosumer") br / br /The picture quality really does look great -- the video picture is sharp and the colors wonderful (not so much on the still pictures, though). I am totally happy with the quality and, for me, that's the main thing. br / br /It DOES have a few "extras" that I use: br / br /1) The still camera. While not a good quality as my dedicated digital camera, it is adequate. It solves the problem of having to carry two cameras. br / br /You can also take "web quality" frame grabs from footage as you review the tape. This is pretty useful if you are posting trip photos to a blog. br / br /The photos conveniently go onto a card which can easily be removed and put in a card reader. br / br /2) A/V out br / You can hook this up to your TV and it works nicely. This is one of the few feature for which you don't have to remove the battery. br / br /3) "Quick Movie Magic" software br / This is very basic software to get the footage onto your hard drive. It works nicely and allows you to fairly easily divide the scenes up and the like. I then use the clips in the editor of my choice. br / br /4) Manual focus br /5) Back light br /6) Find end of tape, search br / br /(All these items are easy to find and turn off/on) br / br /Honestly, that's about all the extra features that I use. br / br /FEATURES MISSING: br / br /I don't care about bells and whistles and I like basic "do the job" equipment. br / br /However, I miss: br / br /1) Plug for an external mic. br /2) Plug for headphones br /3) A proper shoulder strap br /4) White balance br / br /
Awesome camera; but no AV Input September 11, 2008
J. Rogers (Belton, MO)
I bought this camera for two purposes: 1) to replace an older VHS camera and 2) to use for converting my VHS tapes to DVD's. I give it 4-1/2 stars for #1 and 0 stars for #2. (In my research before buying the camera, I managed to miss the fact that the GS320 does not have AV input, so can't be used to convert analog to digital. Rats!) br / br /However, for everything else I wanted, I was very satisfied. Other reviewers have pretty well expounded on the pros and cons. I'll just say that the quality of pictures (both video and still) that we get with this camera is really great. When I first got the camera, I handed it our son who is studying Film Production and works with professional camcorders. After fiddling with the controls and looking over its features, he expressed great delight with my purchase. (Yesss!) br / br /It took me a while to figure out the menus and I haven't enough experience to handle the manual control options well, but overall, I would highly recommend this camera.
great camera August 29, 2008
Blu Ridge Mtn Bsa
Great camcorder, watch for the color settings, It would help to point it at something neutral, like a hand befoe using it in extreme sunlight. Excellent product for the price!
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