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Reviews of the Panasonic PV-GS29

  • 7.9

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | November 21, 2009

    Review Summary: Users rate this product 85/100. Comparing these reviews to 104854 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 79/100 = Good.

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Manufacturer: Panasonic

Part number: PV-GS29

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
  • Shooting Programs Low light, Spotlight, Sports mode, Surf & snow, Portrait mode
  • White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
  • White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
  • Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Automatic

Main Features

  • Color Support Color
  • TV Tuner None

Memory / Storage

  • 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
  • Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 35.7 - 1072 mm
  • Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
  • Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

Additional Features

  • DV input Yes
  • Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
  • Additional Features Audio dubbing, Audio recording, PictBridge support, Backlight compensation
  • Time Code Yes
  • Software Panasonic MotionDV STUDIO
  • Included Accessories Lens cap, Shoulder strap

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Type Electronic
  • Viewfinder Resolution 113,000 pixels

Display

  • Type LCD display - 2.5 in - Color

Digital Player (Recorder)

  • Type None

Microphone

  • Type Microphone
  • Microphone Features Zoom, Wind noise reduction

Connections

  • Connector Type 1, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x Microphone
  • 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 105,000 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

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