Panasonic PV-GS35 Camcorder Review by Matt Culler Published on Feb 15, 2005 6:00 PM

The PV-GS35 is Panasonic’s flagship, 1 chip MiniDV camcorder this year. It offers some great improvements to last year’s models, including an unprecedented 30x optical zoom, which on 1 chip camcorders is pretty amazing. The other distinguishing characteristic of the PV-GS35 is its new navigational joystick system, which offers the user great one-handed operating ability and makes this camcorder a joy to handle. A two and half hour long battery is included to ensure hours of easy handheld fun, far away from power outlets and other manmade disasters out of place in beautiful outdoor vistas.