Panasonic PV-GS16 Mini DV Camcorder
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- Recording System: NTSC
- Camcorder Type: Digital
- Recording Media: Mini DV
- Optical Zoom: 24x
- Weight: 0.88 lb.
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It is okay, but not the greatest
Pros
Small and lightweight
Cons
Just okay for video recording, but not good for still photos.
Recommended it?
No
The Bottom Line:
I would not recommend this videocamcorder as I think you could find a better product for the money.
Panasonic Digital Video Camcorder-Model No. PV-GS16
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Product Features and Technical Details
Product Features
* 24x Optical & 800x Digital Zoom
* MiniDV Format & Still Camera Function
* Quick Record Start at 1.3 sec.
* Nightshot for extemely low light shooting
* Electronic Image Stabilization
Technical Details
Model Name: Panasonic
Model: PV-GS16
media_type: Mini DV
Lens Type: Zoom lens
Optical zoom: 24
maximum_aperture_range: F/1.8
Minimum focal length: 2.1 millimeters
Maximum focal length: 50.4 millimeters
Display: LCD display
Display Size: 2.5 inches
Image types: JPEG
Audio Input: Microphone
Height: 3.4 inches
Weight: 0.9 pounds
Depth: 4.4 inches
Width: 2.7 inches
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The video recorder is okay for most events, however the battery life does not seem to last very long.
The sound is fine, but often times it picks up on too much background noise.
The play back feature seems to take up a lot of battery power, so if you do not have an ac outlet, the battery charge does not seem to last very long.
The zoom features are good, but it is hard to keep the camcorder as stable and the subject in focus.
The small size is a positive feature, and it is very lightweight for travel.
This model does not take very good still life pictures.
The pictures are not very sharp or clear. When I have tried to download on my computer the pictures are fuzzy.
I have tried to adjust the sharpness on the unit as well, but the pictures just aren't as sharp as using a digital camera with higher megapixals.
I played back the still pictures I took on a digital pictureframe, as well as made some prints, but unfortunately it didn't make a difference on the sharpness. I even tried to adjust on my computer using different photo software but again no luck to improve the quality.
It did take an okay nightshot of a fireworks show, so the low light feature did work okay.
So basically this camcorder is okay, nothing special.
Would not really recommend this one.
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Product Features and Technical Details
Product Features
* 24x Optical & 800x Digital Zoom
* MiniDV Format & Still Camera Function
* Quick Record Start at 1.3 sec.
* Nightshot for extemely low light shooting
* Electronic Image Stabilization
Technical Details
Model Name: Panasonic
Model: PV-GS16
media_type: Mini DV
Lens Type: Zoom lens
Optical zoom: 24
maximum_aperture_range: F/1.8
Minimum focal length: 2.1 millimeters
Maximum focal length: 50.4 millimeters
Display: LCD display
Display Size: 2.5 inches
Image types: JPEG
Audio Input: Microphone
Height: 3.4 inches
Weight: 0.9 pounds
Depth: 4.4 inches
Width: 2.7 inches
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The video recorder is okay for most events, however the battery life does not seem to last very long.
The sound is fine, but often times it picks up on too much background noise.
The play back feature seems to take up a lot of battery power, so if you do not have an ac outlet, the battery charge does not seem to last very long.
The zoom features are good, but it is hard to keep the camcorder as stable and the subject in focus.
The small size is a positive feature, and it is very lightweight for travel.
This model does not take very good still life pictures.
The pictures are not very sharp or clear. When I have tried to download on my computer the pictures are fuzzy.
I have tried to adjust the sharpness on the unit as well, but the pictures just aren't as sharp as using a digital camera with higher megapixals.
I played back the still pictures I took on a digital pictureframe, as well as made some prints, but unfortunately it didn't make a difference on the sharpness. I even tried to adjust on my computer using different photo software but again no luck to improve the quality.
It did take an okay nightshot of a fireworks show, so the low light feature did work okay.
So basically this camcorder is okay, nothing special.
Would not really recommend this one.
