Reviews of the Panasonic PV-GS35
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CNET Review
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.
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
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