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Reviews of the Panasonic PV-GS35

  • 6.4

    CNET Review

    September 13, 2005

    The Good: Superb zoom reach; solid video quality; excellent battery life; simple controls.

    The Bad: Poor still quality; obscure icons for manual settings; odd shifting effect from image stabilization.

    The Bottom Line: With its extreme zoom range and low price, the Panasonic PV-GS35 is an excellent choice when you can't get close to your subject.

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Manufacturer: Panasonic

Part number: PV-GS35

General

  • Product Type Camcorder
  • Digital Zoom 1000 x
  • Optical Sensor Size 1/6"
  • Optical Sensor Type CCD
  • Min Illumination 2 lux
  • Analog Video Format NTSC
  • Special Effects Cinema
  • Image Stabilizer Electronic
  • Digital Scene Transition Black & white fader
  • Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec
  • Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec
  • Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
  • 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
  • Webcam Capability Yes

Main Features

  • Color Support Color
  • Still Image Format JPEG
  • Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
  • TV Tuner None
  • Video Capture 320 x 240 - Web camera mode

Memory / Storage

  • Floppy Drive None
  • Image Storage Hi JPEG 640 x 480 : 220 - With 32MB card, Normal JPEG 640 x 480 : 440 - With 32MB card
  • 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
  • Optical Zoom 30 x
  • Lens system type Zoom lens
  • Min focal length 1.9 mm
  • Max focal length 57 mm
  • Filter Size 30.5 mm
  • Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 35.7 - 1072 mm
  • Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
  • Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

Additional Features

  • DV input Yes
  • Self Timer Yes
  • Self Timer Delay 10 sec
  • Edit Functions Audio dubbing
  • Digital Still Camera Function Yes
  • Search Modes Blank search
  • Additional Features DPOF support, Built-in speaker, Demonstration mode, USB 2.0 compatibility, Backlight compensation
  • Built-in Light Yes
  • Remote control Remote control - Infrared
  • Software Drivers & Utilities, Panasonic MotionDV STUDIO
  • Included Accessories Shoulder strap

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Type LCD

Display

  • Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color

Digital Player (Recorder)

  • Type None

Microphone

  • Type Microphone - Built-in
  • Microphone Features Zoom, Wind noise reduction

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x S-Video output, 1 x Microphone, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK)
  • Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

Audio Input

  • Audio input type Microphone
  • Microphone type Built-in
  • Microphone Operation Mode Stereo

System Requirements for PC Connection

  • Operating System Support MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows 98 SE
  • Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive
  • System Requirements Details Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP - Pentium II - 32 MB - 30 MB

Miscellaneous

  • Cables Included 1 x USB cable, 1 x A/V cable

Power

  • Power Device Power adapter + battery charger
  • Run Time (Up To) 3 hour(s)

Battery

  • Supported Battery Panasonic CGA-DU12
  • Supported Battery 1 x Panasonic CGA-DU12 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1150 mAh ( Included )

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts - 1 year, Limited warranty - Labor - 90 days

Viewfinder / Display

  • Display Form Factor Rotating
  • Viewfinder Color Support Color

Environmental Parameters

  • Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
  • Max Operating Temperature 104 °F

Physical Characteristics

  • Width 2.5 in
  • Depth 4.5 in
  • Height 3.2 in
  • Weight 0.9 lbs

Product Photos

  • camera on
  • top
  • side
  • back

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