Customer Reviews:
  Refurbished PV-GS500 from Amazon's Warehouse December 27, 2007
I ordered the video camera as a refurbished item. When I received the camera, it looked brand new. I mean "never been used" brand new for real. I figured I'd give it a shot, since I had 30 days to return it, and also since it was from Amazon, and not a 3rd party reseller. The price was very good, $375 (free shipping, no tax).
The battery life is good. The picture quality is good, etc, etc.... The cinema mode is interesting. You will end up doing research in forums, whether or not you should shoot in cinema mode or not. You'll research making some kind of rig to steady the camera while shooting hand-held. You'll look for filters and fish-eye lenses. You'll find out that there are professional tapes vs the standard ones you find everywhere.
I will be using my camera to create short films, and documentaries. I don't know how this camera compares to everything else out there, but I know that I've done my research, and the bottom line is that everyone has their own budgets to consider.
That said, I plan on making the most of this camera, and I hold it with all seriousness and respect.
Excelent 3CCD camcorder December 1, 2007
it's very simple. If you can't decide what camcorder to buy, and you want the best mini-DV one (to get full quality from your video, since HD and DVD camcorders record in Mpeg2 format), then buy this one.
Even other panasonic ones, more advanced in model numbers are not that great as this one. Basically because it has a mic connection, so you can attach your own external mic which is what everyone should do to get good sound and no amateur one.
Also you can manually adjust the focus with the ring, no servo-motor adjustment (you get automatic too of course). Manual-white balance is there too.
It's a 3CCD and the picture quality is great even at low light.
I checked every other camera out there at this moment, and none of them have everything I wanted, except this one.
Best 600 i've ever spent November 24, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This camera is the answer to my prayers. I'm a film student and poor. i needed a camera to replace the cheap one i was using but couldn't afford the 3000$ models i would've liked. After considerable research i got me one of these baby's and couldn't be happier with it. It has a huge lens for such a small camera and takes a beautifully clear picture-perhaps not the sharpest picture in the world but the color clarity is so amazing it really doesn't have to be razor sharp. There is zero color noise and I've filmed hours worth of footage on one charge. All in all if your a serious filmmaker and have a small budget this is a good option. It wont get you an oscar but it will most definitely get you started, and if you ever get a better one this camera could still perform just fine as a backup or secondary unit-it competes with the prosumer models
 BROADCAST CAMERA ALMOST October 4, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I JUST RECEIVED THIS CAMERA TODAY.
AND I MUST SAY THIS 3CCD CAMERA GIVES A GREAT PICTURE.
I HAVE BEEN IN THE VIDEO PRODUCTION BUSINESS FOR OVER 25 YEARS,DOING WEDDINGS,
CABLE PRODUCTIONS.
WORKED WITH A LOT OF BROADCAST CAMERAS.WHICH ARE $10,000 cameras.
I OWN A KY27 JVC BROADCAST CAMERA WHICH PUTS OUT 750 LINES 65DB SIGNAL TO
NOISE RATIO.THIS CAMERA IS CLOSE.INDOOR SHOOTING IS NOT BAD A LITTLE ON THE
GRAINY SIDE BUT WITH A GOOD VIDEO LIGHT THERE IS NO PROBLEM.
ALL CONSUMER CAMERAS HAVE A LITTLE GRAIN.BUT WITH PROPER LIGHTING YOU CAN
OVER COME THIS.
I TOOK THIS CAMERA OUTSIDE.GREAT VIDEO,COLOR.
I DID NOT CARE FOR THE DIGITAL CAMERA PHOTOS ARE NOT THAT GREAT.I DID
NOT BUY THIS CAMERA FOR THAT ANYWAYS.
VERY NICE CAMERA YOU WONT BE SORRY. PAID $850.00
Awesome camcorder, I love it!! September 19, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
It does everything I expected and more. Very happy with the Mac compatability and ease of use. Great camcorder, highly recommend it!
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