Panasonic PV-GS300 Mini DV Camcorder

As a professional videographer, I find the Panasonic DV-GS300 to far outshine any in it's class and price range. Compact, with an amazing 2 1/2 hour battery life, this camcorder (when used to its full capacity) brings amazing life to most any home video. Proper use of any digital equipment is a must; reading the owner's manual can greatly improve a user's grasp of the technology. There was only one item I found frustrating: the camera is shipped pre-set to 25x digital zoom, which can cause the image to be 'shaky' even if the stabilizing function has been set. As for the software ... Hmmmm ... I've never had to run any as the editing applications I use (PC & MAC) automatically recognizes any DV input through my fire-wire port. If you are seeking professional quality for your projects, but don't want to shell out thousands of dollars, I recommend this product.