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Panasonic PV-GS250 3.1MP 3CCD MiniDV Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom

Panasonic PV-GS250 3.1MP 3CCD MiniDV Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom Review


this was my first ever camcorder, this model dropped in price and can be picked up for around 0-300.
As mentioned in many online reviews the color is very accurate, but issues with low light. I never had to shoot in low light, but I did purchase a Bescor MX-601 light kit for that fits on the hotshoe (get the 40w version with 2 20w bulbs is good enough to film an outside patio scene with approx 15-20ft max clarity NOT on zero lux setting which is very choppy but actually using the regular outdoor low light setting.
Also, because this cam uses miniDV, suggest getting the Panasonic Master series tapes or other high quality tapes and stick to one brand. there has been issues of switching miniDV tape brands and getting residue buildup on the heads. If this happens, there are minidv head cleaning kits that should fix this up (getting a lot of dropped frames during playback). I like the big heavy feel, other smaller HDDs are light, but this I believe adds to a lot of camera shake. Oh did I mention the image stabilization is super. You will be happy with this cam.  Read more... (831 words, 3 images, estimated 3:19 mins reading time)

February 2nd, 2010 | Posted in panasonic | No Comments

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 12MP Digital Camera with 4.6x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD (Orange)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 12MP Digital Camera with 4.6x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD (Orange) Review


I like to canoe and I don’t want to have to carry any more “stuff” than necessary. The electronics I do carry need to be waterproof – cell phone, GPS, solar charger, and camera. I took a chance and ordered this Lumix six weeks before it was released because it claimed to not only be a waterproof still camera but also an HD movie camera. I’ve had it for months and have really abused it. It’s been dropped, squashed and dunked more times than I’d like to admit. On my last outing while shooting a video I dropped it in the mud and rinsed it off in the creek, all while it was continuing to record. I am very satisfied with its durability and I’m amazed I haven’t scratched the lens or compromised a seal.  Read more... (561 words, 1 image, estimated 2:15 mins reading time)

January 11th, 2010 | Posted in panasonic | No Comments