Panasonic PV-GS35 MiniDV Camcorder w/30x Optical Zoom

by Panasonic

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 5 inches ; 14.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007QN874
• Item model number: PV-GS35
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,808 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 27, 2006

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The new compact PV-GS19, PV-GS31, and PV-GS35 digital video camcorders are full-featured models that incorporate the most powerful optical zoom available, up to 30x on one model. These camcorders allow you to see up close no matter how far way you may be.

Panasonic's tiny PV-GS35 measures just 31/4 x 21/2 x 41/2 inches and weighs less than a pound

Among the other innovative features included on these models is the easy to use one-touch navigation. A convenient thumb wheel lets the user quickly access major functions such as JPEG playback, memory-card recording, and tape recording, while a new joystick allows easy navigation of the controls using the thumb only.

The new camcorder models were developed to maximize the quality of the video recording by concentrating on those features that consumers will use most often. One such feature is the image-enhancing MagicPix, which creates rich videos under low-light conditions. An Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) system compensates for hand and camcorder jitter.

A digital still camera feature can be used to snap still images and save them to an SD Memory Card, while USB capability provides a convenient way to transfer digital video and still images to a PC for archiving, e-mailing, and more. The PV-GS35 also includes USB 2.0 high speed with Motion DV Studio video-editing PC software for editing video footage.

The MagicPix feature enhances images shot in low-light conditions.

Features of the Panasonic PV-GS35:

• Compact design
• Still picture capability
• SD slot
• 30x optical zoom
• LED light
• Color viewfinder
• 1000x digital zoom
• Electronic image stabilization
• 3 hour battery
• USB 2.0 high speed
• Motion DV Studio video editing software for PC

Product Description

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

99 of 101 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! Great camera!, March 18, 2005

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Paul Ewert (Salt Lake City, UT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic PV-GS35 MiniDV Camcorder w/30x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I just got back from my local electronics store which, to my surprise, had the GS35 in stock and on sale. I was very pleased with the ease of use and accuracy of the thumbstick control. Though, the menu button was a bit out of reach for my thumb thus requiring me to use my other hand to push it. The built-in LED lights help shed some light on dark situations, but I noticed an even greater benefit from the increase in gain when the light was switched on. The lens used on this camera is out-of-sight! Not only does it offer high telephoto optical zoom, it offers what few other camcorders out there have: built-in wideangle. The lens is 1.9-57mm which equates roughly to a 35mm equivalent of 35-1040mm. So, go ahead, shoot video indoors and get the whole group in the shot at once!

46 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Too great for words!!!, August 13, 2005

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Emy "funkymoose83" (Alaska) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic PV-GS35 MiniDV Camcorder w/30x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I was a little worried about purchasing this camera, the reviews on all the sites i checked were all 5 stars (nothing below that) but i'd never used anything other than cannon and minolta. I wont say I know everything about camcorders/cameras but I know enough to know a good one compared to a bad one, and this is a GREAT camcorder/camera. I have only had it about 2 1/2 to 3 weeks, but I've so much videos that turned out crisp and clear, with great sound. I love the light for low light shots, although I dont take many in the dark, it's still a nice feature. I love that you can take video as well as use a memory card to take photos, thats a great option. I Highly recommend this camcorder/camera to anyone who wants a great zoom, with great features....you'll love this camera, I know I do!!!

38 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Camera, August 10, 2005

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Alycia Carnley (Charleston AFB, SC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic PV-GS35 MiniDV Camcorder w/30x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I recently purchased this camera due to my husband being deployed, I wanted something inexpensive that I could use as a camera to take still pictures and for a web cam to talk to my husband over seas. This camera can do all that and then some. The LCD is great for taking self portraits and has a bright enough screen that even in the sun light you can still see the picture. Plus it is small enough that I can take it with me were ever I go. This shipping through amazon is great, I live in Alaska and it only took about a week to get it up here. I would give Panasonic and Amazon 10 stars if I could. I would definetly recommend this to anyone looking for a great camera at a low cost.