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Panasonic PV-GS300 3.1MP 3CCD MiniDV Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 44 ratings
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Brand Panasonic
Connectivity Technology USB
Flash Memory Type SDXC
Color silver
Special Feature Night Vision
Screen Size 2.7 Inches
Optical Zoom 10
Camcorder type Action Camera
Model Name PV-GS300
Included Components batter and charger

About this item

  • Features professional-quality 3CCD imaging system
  • 2.7-inch wide LCD display
  • 3.1-megapixel still image capture
  • 10x optical Leica lens with 700x digital zoom brings you close to the action
  • Records to miniDV or directly to PC through DV (FireWire) or high-speed USB 2.0 interfaces

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    Panasonic PV-GS300 3.1MP 3CCD MiniDV Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

    Panasonic PV-GS300 3.1MP 3CCD MiniDV Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

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    Product Description

    From the Manufacturer

    From the Manufacturer The Panasonic PV-GS300 3CCD Digital Palmcorder MultiCam Camcorder with 3.1 MP Still Picture Recording offers superior images and features. This small digital camcorder uses the same type of 3CCD imaging system used in professional broadcast equipment, giving you 540 lines of breathtaking resolution in a more affordable package. The 3.1-megapixel still image recording lets you record vivid, true-to-life pictures with remarkable colors. And featuring a 10x optical Leica lens with 700x digital zoom, the PV-GS300 helps you capture every detail. Record to a miniDV tape or directly to a PC through DV (FireWire) or high-speed USB 2.0 interfaces, for high quality full-motion video transfer. The color viewfinder and 2.7-inch LCD display make it easy to preview photos, and feature navigation is a breeze with the easy, one-finger joystick control.

    Advantages of a Panasonic 3CCD MiniDV Camcorder

    3CCD Camera System
    Most professional broadcasting cameras use the 3CCD system. In a 1CCD system, all of the incoming light information is processed by the same CCD. The more advanced 3CCD system uses three distinct CCDs for processing, so there is absolutely no light loss. You can see the results in beautifully rendered images with vivid colour, fine detail, and rich gradation.

    Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S)
    Panasonic's O.I.S. minimizes the hand-shake that can be such a problem with handheld shots. Because Panasonic's system is optical, there is no image quality degradation. When you're shooting a still picture, the MEGA O.I.S. system automatically activates, doubling the corrective power. With O.I.S. and MEGA O.I.S., the e.cam is equipped for clear, beautiful shooting of both motion and still pictures.

    3.1-Megapixel Still Picture Recording
    Both motion and still pictures are superb. Photos are so vivid and real, you can enjoy them as high-quality prints or as breathtaking images on a large-screen TV.

    10x Optical Zoom
    Distant subjects can be enlarged so they appear to be right up close. This allows dynamic shots of both motion and still pictures.

    Get close to the action with high-quality zoom Web Camera Function
    With the camera connected via USB cable to a PC, start up Windows Messenger and the camera instantly turns into a web camera. Ideal for teleconferencing over the Internet, or for surveillance camera use.

    What's in the Box
    PV-GS300 camcorder, remote control, and software.

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    Customer reviews

    4.2 out of 5 stars
    4.2 out of 5
    44 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the ease of use, quality and control of the camcorder. They mention that it's simple to use, takes excellent shots in low light, and has a joystick feature for the umns. They also appreciate the picture quality, saying that it captures richer color and is very sharp. Customers also appreciate that the camera is solid and that it has fully manual controls.

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    7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

    Customers find the camcorder simple to use and user friendly. They appreciate the ability to go full manual and take excellent shots in low light. They also mention that the available manual adjustments allow the user to tweak settings as needed.

    "...It is adequate for transfering video to a computer, very basic editing, etc., but not much more...." Read more

    "...The ability to go full manual permits me to take excellent shots in low light, backlit, or otherwise strange situations...." Read more

    "...and whistles to satisfy an advanced user while remaining user-friendly for the beginner. What's not to like? :-)" Read more

    "I bought this for my trip to India. It i so simple to use and the joystick feature for the umns is a breeze to get a hang of...." Read more

    7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the picture quality of the camcorder. They mention that it produces incredible pictures, with richer colors and sharp details. Some say that the cam has a manual mode that allows them to take excellent shots in low light. Overall, most are happy with the quality and functionality of the product.

    "...I have shot videos both indoors and outdoors. The colors are accurate in normal indoor lighting and the camcorder easy focuses in on objects when I..." Read more

    "...What those extra features give you, however, is a richer picture with less noise and more detail, and a much more stable handheld image...." Read more

    "...you can see some granularity (which I understand is normal) the picture was great (I was watching it on 720dpi HDTV). Way above my expectations...." Read more

    "...I send dvds to my relatives who live far away and they love the picture quality. All of my friends who own camcorders agree the picure is very sharp...." Read more

    6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the camcorder. They mention that it is an excellent product, a solid camera, and has hardly been used. Some customers have even used it for three or four years and it still works great.

    "Camcorder was in almost brand new condition, hardly even used, no scratches on the body...." Read more

    "...They even had SD Card/DV mini tape. I was blown away by the quality...." Read more

    "...Had it three or four years now and still works great." Read more

    "Solid camera, not quite home, not quite pro..." Read more

    4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

    Customers find the controls of the camcorder easy to use. They mention that the fully manual controls are easy to manipulate, and the joystick feature is a breeze to get a hang of.

    "...optical image stabilization, and fully manual controls; it also lacks certain desirable qualities such as a real focus..." Read more

    "...Regardless I really like this product, it's is relevantly small, very easy to control and the manus are pretty easy to manipulate...." Read more

    "...The camera does have full manual control that will help with the image, but you need to learn camera jargon and take time to adjust before the shot...." Read more

    "...It i so simple to use and the joystick feature for the umns is a breeze to get a hang of...." Read more

    Top reviews from the United States

    Arun
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent camcorder for the price
    Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2006
    Verified Purchase
    I bought this camcorder after extensive research; others I considered were the Canon Elura 100 and the Sony HC46. I was looking for a camera that would do well in indoor situations. The Elura 100 had good reviews but several complaints about motor noise; the HC46 seemed to be the most popular of the three. I went to a local electronics store and recorded a few minutes on their display model Elura. Playing it back on my TV at home, I could clearly hear the noise of the motor. I actually purchased the HC 46, but was extremely dissatisfied with its low light performance, and returned it to the store (luckily there was no restocking fee).

    I have had the PV-GS300 for over a month now and I can say without qualification that I am extremely happy with my purchase. I have shot videos both indoors and outdoors. The colors are accurate in normal indoor lighting and the camcorder easy focuses in on objects when I move it around. I am also satisfied with the battery that came with it; with a single charge, it seems to last for a couple of hours, just as the manual claims. Some thoughts and learnings:

    1. As another reviewer mentioned, the camcorder comes with the digital zoom preset at 25x; I would recommend resetting it to 1x prior to using it.

    2. The auto mode is adequate for most situations; however, you will get better indoor quality if you use the low light mode and set the white balance to indoor mode.

    3. When playing back on TV, use the S video cable; this will result in much better picture quality on your TV.

    4. The camcorder is somewhat heavier than the other ones I tried, so may feel a little uncomfortable to hold and use at first; however after a few uses, I was able to handle it without the weight bothering me.

    Do not expect too much from the included software (I think this comment really applies to software that comes included with *any* camcorder). It is adequate for transfering video to a computer, very basic editing, etc., but not much more. I think if you are serious about adding effects, nicer titles, or burning to DVD, you will need buy a dedicated application that does this.

    Overall, though, the camcorder does what I bought it for very well, and I would have no reservations in recommending it to anyone that does not mind spending the extra $100 or so more for a substantial increase in performance.
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    Nik
    4.0 out of 5 stars Solid camera, not quite home, not quite pro
    Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2006
    Verified Purchase
    I've only had this camera for a few days, but I am quite pleased with it.

    Before buying this camera, however, take a look at what else is out there. This camera sits in a very strange place between consumer cameras and pro level (or at least prosumer) cameras.

    While it has some excellent features like 3 CCDs (so it captures richer color), optical image stabilization, and fully manual controls; it also lacks certain desirable qualities such as a real focus ring (it has manual focus, but it's joystick driven and imprecise), a headphone jack (although it does have line-level audio out), and the ability to pass analog video through to digital video.

    To get all those features, you'd need to spend about $200 - $300 more on something like the PV-GS500. For $200 - $300 less, you can get a very comparable camera that simply omits the 3CCDs and has digital image stabilization.

    What those extra features give you, however, is a richer picture with less noise and more detail, and a much more stable handheld image. You will especially notice the richer image detail if you edit your video in the built in software or iMovie or Final Cut or whatever you use. You can make much broader color and image adjustments on the picture from this camera than you could with a 1-CCD camcorder.

    Personally, I am very pleased with this camera. I very much like the controls (although I definitely recommend trying out the Panasonic-style joystick control before buying -- some people can't stand it, although I think it's definitely the way to go). The ability to go full manual permits me to take excellent shots in low light, backlit, or otherwise strange situations. The auto mode, however, takes care of 99% of what I need, and does a surprisingly good job managing white balance and shutter speed.

    The only things that makes me give this camera less than five stars are the manual focus, which requires that you be in full manual mode and also requires two button presses (one on the side of the camera, and then you adjust using the joystick), rather than being entirely joystick-driven as all the other manual controls are; and the AC adapter/battery charger which can EITHER charge the battery or power the camera, but cannot do both at the same time. Expect to buy a separate charger for long shoots.
    87 people found this helpful
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    Korekom
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great camcorder
    Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2007
    Verified Purchase
    This is my first camcorder, therefore I can't really compare to previous experiences. Regardless I really like this product, it's is relevantly small, very easy to control and the manus are pretty easy to manipulate. I haven't done any outdoors shots yet, but I was impressed by the low light performance. The colors where decently preserved, even though you can see some granularity (which I understand is normal) the picture was great (I was watching it on 720dpi HDTV). Way above my expectations. As I read in some reviews I would agree that the 3.2 mega pixels still shot is a nice feature, but by no means it's replacement of you digital camera. The software coming with it it's by now means friendly or feature rich and if you need to burn DVDs you would need to acquire AVI to DVD conversion software (I really liked Nero Vision, but you can get free once as Video DVD Maker).
    4 people found this helpful
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    kanyarwanda
    2.0 out of 5 stars Panasonic PV-GS300 3.1 MP 3CCD MiniDV Camcorder
    Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2006
    Verified Purchase
    A disappointment. I purchased this camcorder thinking that, with its 3CCD format, it would be an improvement on the camcorder I already have. Not so; my Sony 3.1MP 1CCD MiniDV camcorder I purchased several years ago produces video and stills of much better resolution, and of more realistic color. I have returned the Panasonic.
    15 people found this helpful
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    Tamyka Russ
    3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2015
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    I need a cord to watch this on TV. I thought it came with one??
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