Customer Reviews for Panasonic MiniDV Digital Camcorder with 2.7" Widescreen Color LCD Monitor - Black/Silver
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Panasonic MiniDV Digital Camcorder with 2.7" Widescreen Color LCD Monitor - Black/Silver
Model: PV-GS90
SKU: 8671528
UPC: 037988255849
With Advanced Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) and manual focus control, this camcorder ensures smooth, distortion-free footage. MagicPix night-recording technology provides crisp, clear video in low-light situations.
Average Customer Rating:
3.6
out of 5
(7 Reviews) 7
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57% of customers would recommend this product to a friend
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Customer Reviews for Panasonic MiniDV Digital Camcorder with 2.7" Widescreen Color LCD Monitor - Black/Silver
Review 1 for Panasonic MiniDV Digital Camcorder with 2.7" Widescreen Color LCD Monitor - Black/Silver
Great little camcorder for the money!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: JDB64
from Jacksonville, Florida
on 11/30/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: Easy to use menus. LCD screen is bright. Lightweight.
What's not so great: Battery could last a little longer.
My first camcorder purchase in several years....my last one was a full size VHS unit! (Does this tell you how long ago??) Anyway, saw this unit on sale in my local store for 169.99 (Reg. 299.99) and thought I would try it. Menus are easy to use and setup. Zoom is good. Image stabilization works okay. Didn't expect results like a $800 - $1000 unit but for my expected occasional use of this unit, it was a great buy at the price!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 2 for Panasonic MiniDV Digital Camcorder with 2.7" Widescreen Color LCD Monitor - Black/Silver
Bad quality Camcorder
Customer Rating
1.0
Value for Price
1.0
Picture Quality
3.0
Ease of Use
1.0
Features
1.0
What's not so great: Bad quality
I bought Panasonic digital video camcorder (PV-GS39) at BestBuy. It was not functioning right after 1 year warranty. The power switch button does work anymore. It can not be powered on. The tape with valuable pictures is stuck in the camcorder and there is no way to get it out. I'm so frustrated and not happy with the quality of Panasonic product.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 3 for Panasonic MiniDV Digital Camcorder with 2.7" Widescreen Color LCD Monitor - Black/Silver
Good Purchase
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Hoops2324
on 09/16/2008
Value for Price
4.0
Picture Quality
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
4.0
What's great about it: Compact, fast startup
What's not so great: None
The only con I have isn't the camera's fault. I don't think I'd go with miniDV tapes again.
The camera has been great. Battery has good life, has a decent microphone, and has been very reliable.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 4 for Panasonic MiniDV Digital Camcorder with 2.7" Widescreen Color LCD Monitor - Black/Silver
Can't take vibration
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: ft88
from Mineola, TX
on 09/15/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
4.0
What's great about it: Great pictures
What's not so great: Not sturdy
I bought a PV GS39 a couple of years ago. The quality of the pictures were great. Using the Mini DV tapes allowed me to upload to Movie Maker and reuse the expensive tapes. Last week I was taking pictures of water skiing and set the camera, turned off, in the carpeted gunwale (side pocket) of the boat. Later, when I tried to review the movies on land, the camera would not respond correctly to the mode selector. Apparently, the electronics are just too fragile to take the vibrations of a boat, even damped by the carpet. The camera was useless after this. I had to destroy it in order to remove the tape, since it would not eject it. As long as you treat the camera with kid gloves you will probably be completely satisfied. I didn't, and wasn't. About the only technical gripe I have is there is no convenient way to erase a used tape.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 5 for Panasonic MiniDV Digital Camcorder with 2.7" Widescreen Color LCD Monitor - Black/Silver
good picture
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: kostrat
from mass
on 05/02/2008
What's great about it: easy to use
What's not so great: none so far
was very easy to use,this is my first camcorder and i had no problems,works very good with mac and imovie 08
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 6 for Panasonic MiniDV Digital Camcorder with 2.7" Widescreen Color LCD Monitor - Black/Silver
Great Camera
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: hdduck
from Kannapolis, NC
on 03/29/2008
What's great about it: OIS, Built In Light, Size, Connectablity, Great color and picture quality
What's not so great: I didn't buy one at Christmas!!
I've had this camera for less than 24 hours, but I already think it's great. Mind you this is an entry level camera, so don't expect the world in features, but there are more than enough features to enjoy. I was a little concered about how the video would look indoors, but after taking a couple of test videos my concerns were put to bed. The test videos I took look great, I am very satisfied and Grandma will love the DVDs of the kids. Be sure to spend the extra money and get the firewire cable. It is not included with this camera, but as far as I know, firewire cables are not included with any camera.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 7 for Panasonic MiniDV Digital Camcorder with 2.7" Widescreen Color LCD Monitor - Black/Silver
Not sure about this
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: AussiePaul
from Cincinnati
on 02/24/2008
What's great about it: Nice Size, Nicely Built, Nice Looking
What's not so great: Horrible Color, Horrible Instructions
This is a nice looking camcorder. I have only used it indoors and in dull snowy weather. The color is terrible very washed out and lack of color. The instructions are bad, does not explain anything well. You need an extra battery as the one that comes with it only lasts 55 mins. It does not come with mini tapes, so you will need to purchase them. You will also need editing software as it does not come with it either. Altough this web site says it's firewire and USB compatible. It is not USB, it only uses firewire. This is my first camcorder, I am expecting too much? I'm not sure but I would expect crisp colorful images, which this camcorder does not produce.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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