Panasonic PV-GS300 First Impressions Camcorder Review

by Guy Bruner
Published on Jan 16, 2006 12:00 PM

Intro Performance
Format Tour
Auto / Manual Controls Still Features
Handling and Use
Audio / Playback / Connectivity
Other Features Comparisons / Conclusion


Audio
Panasonic's standard zoom stereo microphone system is used to capture audio in either 12 bit or 16 bit resolution. Users can also attach an external unbalanced microphone with the 3.5mm microphone jack; once it’s attached, the camcorder’s internal microphones are automatically disconnected. Audio can be played back and assessed through the small speaker on the GS300’s rear. The zoom slider control towards the top of the rear controls the volume.

VCR Mode
Panasonic’s VCR mode can be used for reviewing footage in-camera, controlling footage seen on a TV when connected to the cam via A/V cable, or for copying the video to a computer over either DV (FireWire or i.Link) or USB cables. Users may play, pause, fast forward, and stop playback using the joystick; they may also fast preview, fast reverse, and fast reverse preview.

Ports
Like the PV-GS500, the GS300 has DV, USB 2.0 high speed, A/V, and a shared microphone/wired remote port.

 



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