My new Panasonic PV-GS150

[blurboEK]

After several nights or reading review after review I finally broke down yesterday and purchase a Panasonic PV-GS150 from BestBuy. After reading review on this camera from several websites and users, it appears to be one of if the the best in its class (price range).

Pics
http://www.visualproductionsinc.com/pictures/pan pvgs150a.jpg
http://www.visualproductionsinc.com/pictures/pan pvgs150b.jpg

Specs
Video input type Camcorder
Digital zoom 700 x
Optical sensor size 1/6 in
Optical sensor type 3CCD
Min illumination 1 lux
Analog video format NTSC
Digital video input format MJPEG
Image stabilizer Electronic
Digital scene transition Black fader,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
Flash type Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto mode, Fill- in mode,Flash OFF mode
Flash features Flash +/- compensation
Webcam capability Yes

Lens System
Lens aperture F/1.8-2.8
Optical zoom 10 x
Lens system type Zoom lens
Min focal length 2.45 mm
Max focal length 24.5 mm
Auto focus TTL contrast detection
Filter size 37 mm
Equivalent 35mm focal length 47.1 - 471 mm
Manual focus Manual,Automatic
Zoom adjustment Motorized drive

Memory / Storage
Media type Mini DV
[list]Image storage Fine JPEG 1760 x 1320 : 24 dBi - With 32MB card, Normal JPEG 1760 x 1320 : 40 - With 32MB card, Fine JPEG 1280 x 960 : 47 - With 32MB card, Normal JPEG 1280 x 960 : 76 - With 32MB card, Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 220 - With 32MB card, Normal JPEG 640 x 480 : 440 - With 32MB card
Recording speed LP,SP

Viewfinder / Display
Display type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
Display form factor Rotating
Viewfinder color support Color

Audio Input
Audio input type Microphone
Microphone type Built-in
Microphone operation mode Stereo
Microphone technology Electret condenser

Expansion / Connectivity
Connections 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire / i. LINK), 1 x USB, 1 x S- Video output, 1 x Composite video / audio output, 1 x Microphone, 1 x Headphones
Expansion slots 1 SD Memory Card
Cables included USB cable,A/V cable

Additional Features
Video input features DPOF support, Date / time stamp, Built- in speaker, PictBridge support, Accessories hot shoe, USB 2. 0 compatibility, Backlight compensation
Remote control Remote control - Infrared
Software type Drivers & Utilities, Panasonic MotionDV STUDIO
Included accessories Lens cap, Camcorder shoulder strap, Wired remote control with microphone

Power
Power supply included Power adapter + battery charger - External

Physical Characteristics
Width 2.8 in
Depth 4.8 in
Height 2.9 in
Weight 14.8 oz

No complaints as of yet (not that there would be), should get some nice video on my up coming vacation to California/Las Vegas next week :)

-Mike

[JamesH]

get a wide angle or a fisheye for it!

[Joann]

I want a camcorder. I'm jealous.

[ballz]

That battery is fucking huge.

[blurboEK]

get a wide angle or a fisheye for it!

I have them for my digital camera, I'll have to see if I have an adapter laying around that will work on the camcorder.

-Mike

[blurboEK]

That battery is fucking huge.

It's actually tiny, but then again, so is the camcorder so it makes the battery look large.

-Mike

[SorsSalutis]

get a wide angle or a fisheye for it!

+1

[DSM911]

nice :thumbsup:

[AnArtistStyle]

Def. a nice camcorder. :)

[blurboEK]

Got a telephoto (2x), fisheye and wide angle. Should get some nice video from California & Las Vegas.