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gadgetguy.com.au Professional Review.

Panasonic NV-GS500 - Gadget Guy Australia

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The GS500 is a smallish compact camera, weighing in, with battery, tape, lens cover and strap at just short of 700 grams. It features a Leica Dicomar lens with a focal length of 3-39.6 mm and f-stops rated at 1.6 in the wide angle position and 2.8 using t

Review Verdict: There is no doubt the Panasonic NV-GS500 is a nice camcorder, priced at an acceptable level and will make a lot of people happy. However, I don't think it's a genuine replacement for the GS400 model and certainly not an upgrade. It takes great images but

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Pros: Image quality and true 16:9 mode with additional pixels; manual focus ring, joystick control; bottom loading of tape cassette.
Cons: Small LCD display in 4:3 mode; clumsy balance and position of hand strap; software and USB capture using third-party software.
cnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.4 star(s) Panasonic PV-GS500 Reviews

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Review Verdict: While its predecessor had prosumer aspirations, the Panasonic PV-GS500 is strictly for casual videographers who want top-notch video on autopilot.

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QuickTake:

Pros: Great video and decent stills; nice zoom lens with effective optical stabilizer.
Cons: A bit large; limited manual controls with poor accessibility; sluggish performance on auto; no headphone jack.
asia.cnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.4 star(s) Panasonic NV-GS500

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While its predecessor had prosumer aspirations, the Panasonic NV-GS500 is strictly for casual videographers who want top-notch video on autopilot.

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QuickTake:

Pros: Great video and decent stills; nice zoom lens with effective optical stabilizer.
Cons: A bit large; limited manual controls with poor accessibility; sluggish performance on auto; no headphone jack.
pcworld.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.2 star(s) Panasonic PV-GS500

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The PV-GS500 takes top-notch video and offers lots of manual controls for serious videographers.

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digitaltrends.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Panasonic PV-GS500

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The Panasonic PV-GS500 Digital Camcorder with 3 CCD Technology offers superior images and features, in a more affordable package. This small digital camcorder uses the same type of 3CCD imaging s...

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QuickTake:

Pros: 3 CCDs; OIS; 10x Leica lens; good price
Cons: Uses Mini DV tape; menu system needs help
trustedreviews.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Panasonic NV-GS500

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As MiniDV enters its twilight years, can Panasonic give the format a last gasp of quality?

Review Verdict: After the revelation which was the NV-GS400, the NV-GS500 is a bit of a disappointment. Those who are looking for a great semi-pro camcorder would be better off picking up the older model second hand, even if the NV-GS500 has better image quality. Neverth

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macworld.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Panasonic PV-GS500 MiniDV camcorder

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The Panasonic PV-GS500 MiniDV is a great pick for shooters who want the benefit of automatic control and the flexibility of manual control. And it takes great-looking video and stills.

Review Verdict: The highlight of this camcorder is its video quality: it got top marks in tests, in both normal and low-light conditions. The video has bright, accurate color and plenty of fine detail. The 16:9 wide-screen video looks equally impressive, and the excellen

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QuickTake:

Pros: Outstanding video quality; good selection of controls for both automatic and manual shooting; superior optical image stabilization.
Cons: Heavier and bulkier than other camcorders; some manual controls are a little awkward to access.
easycamcorders.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.4 star(s) Quick Review Camcorders: Panasonic PV-GS500

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The PV-GS500 represents the best of what Panasonic has to offer in MiniDV this year. This top-of-the-line camcorder has some big shoes to fill, however, and ardent fans of its predecessor, the feature-packed PV-GS400, were not impressed. Panasonic's 2006

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camcorderinfo.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.3 star(s) Panasonic PV-GS500 Camcorder Review

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Easily one of the most anticipated camcorders in the last few years, Panasonic's PV-GS500 arrived this year to replace the hugely successful PV-GS400. The GS400 offered great video quality with a bundle of pro-level features that made it a hit with the se

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cnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.4 star(s) Panasonic PV-GS500 Reviews

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Review Verdict: While its predecessor had prosumer aspirations, the Panasonic PV-GS500 is strictly for casual videographers who want top-notch video on autopilot.

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QuickTake:

Pros: Great video and decent stills; nice zoom lens with effective optical stabilizer.
Cons: A bit large; limited manual controls with poor accessibility; sluggish performance on auto; no headphone jack.
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