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



Still Features
Once an SD card is inserted into the appropriate slot, stills can be recorded in 4:3 mode in sizes of 2048 x 1512, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, and 640 x 480 pixels. A 1280 x 960 still may be taken while simultaneously recording video. A new feature on this year's camcorders is the ability to shoot widescreen stills as well; the GS3300 shoots widescreen stills in sizes of 2048 x 1152 and 640 x 360. As mentioned earlier, the shutter speed range in this mode is 1/30 to 1/2000 of a second, which could be more expansive. Still picture mode offers all of the manual controls present in video mode: white balance, iris, shutter, and focus. Last year’s PV-GS250 produced beautiful, crisp stills at the same resolution sizes, though the widescreen stills are new.


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