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

Average customer rating:

Excellent camcorder for your everyday use!

Only worked for about 4 weeks in the last year and a half

Best deal for the price!

PV-GS250 Hits a home run with me!!!

Great camcorder

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

Manufacturer: Panasonic
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

3CCD sensor dedicates one chip to red, green, and blue for true-to-life color rendering

MiniDV recording format offers up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution

10x optical zoom with digital image stabilization

2.5-inch diagonal LCD

USB 2.0 enables high-speed, real-time video transfers to PC

ASIN: B0007QN87Y

Product Description

The Panasonic PV-GS250 MiniDV Camcorder has a powerful combination of innovative features that will redefine your photography and digital video. Its 10x optical and 700x digital zoom will provide you with sharp, detailed images that show incredible depth and presence. The fantastic Leica Dicomar lens captures and finely renders nuances of light and shade. Electronic Image Stabilization(EIS) provides you with perfect pictures and video. The 3.1-megapixel CCD gives photographers the best that camcorder technology has to offer. Soft Skin Detail creates a realistic skin tone Records to SD card Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port MiniDV output Unit Dimensions - approx. 3 (h) x 3.25 (w) x 6 (d) Unit Weight - 1.1 lbs.

Amazon.com Product Decription

Customers interested in the best that camcorder technology has to offer will be impressed by the new compact PV-GS65, PV-GS150, and PV-GS250 3CCD camcorders from Panasonic.

Illustration of 3CCD imaging device inside the PV-GS250

Illustration of 3CCD imaging device inside the PV-GS250
These models are small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, but aren't short on innovative features. Equipped with a 3CCD imaging system, high-powered digital still capability, and ease of use, these new digital video cameras will deliver high-quality digital still and moving images for the novice and expert videographer alike.

These top-of-the-line camcorders incorporate the same type of 3CCD imaging system used in Panasonic's celebrated professional camcorders. Individual CCDs are used to reproduce the red, green, and blue colors that compose an image for vivid, true-to-life pictures with remarkable depth and presence. The PV-GS150 and PV-GS250 also feature the sophisticated Leica Dicomar lens, which has become known for its ability to capture and finely render the most delicate nuances of light and shade.

High-resolution digital still images can be captured via the models' built-in digital still camera feature, which records to a stamp-sized SD memory card. The 1.2-megapixel PV-GS65, 2.3-megapixel PV-GS150, and 3.1-megapixel PV-GS250 feature a 10x telescopic optical zoom lens; a 700x digital zoom that allows for amazing 700:1 clear close-ups from wide angle to full telephoto zoom; and a macro zoom feature, which lets users shoot extreme close-ups at distances as near as 40 centimeters.

Transferring recorded video to a PC is also quick and easy via the USB port included on each model. All three models incorporate USB 2.0; however, the PV-GS150 and PV-GS250 support USB 2.0 high speed, enabling real-time video transfers. All three models have miniDV outputs to maximize compatibility with the PC.

10x optical zoom of the PV-GS250

10x optical zoom of the PV-GS250
To steady shaky video, the new PV-GS65 and PV-GS150 incorporate digital electronic image stabilization (EIS), which compensates for unintentional hand and camcorder movement. The PV-GS250 uses optical image stabilization, which intuitively compensates for any hand movement, so that every shot is beautifully crisp and clear.

The PV-GS250 also includes a manual focus ring giving the user more creative control over the video being captured. Additionally, all models include a Soft Skin Detail function that detects skin's different tones and softens the focus to create a realistic blend.

Features of the Panasonic PV-GS250

3CCD digital video camera
10x optical zoom; 700x digital zoom
Optical image stabilization
3.1 megapixel still picture capability
Leica lens; manual focus ring
SD slot
USB 2.0

Customer Reviews:

Excellent camcorder for your everyday use!.......2007-09-03

This camcorder has many features to desire and can be used for everyday use in many conditions. This is the second camcorder I've had in this range and am really pleased with it. The only negative thing about it is the low resolution still camera functionality it has at 3.1 MP. Otherwise a great buy with good clarity, saturation, optical zoom and features.

Only worked for about 4 weeks in the last year and a half.......2007-02-08

I was looking forward to using this highly rated camera for taking video of our new son. Unfortunately, the camera tape mechanism went out after the first 4 months and I had to send the camera to Illinois to be repaired, and also to get the tape out of the camera. The camera was out for 6 weeks. The refurbished camera lasted approx. 6 more months, sent it back again and this time it cost me $168 to have it refurbished. Now after a couple of months the camera is showing a white LCD screen and will not function at all.
Time to give up on Panasonic. Their customer service is non-existant and getting the camera repaired again seems like a waste of time.

Best deal for the price!.......2006-04-16

I did a lot of research before buying the PV-GS250. Now that I have the camera in my hands I know I made a great choice. Great image quality. Great build quality. The low light problems you read about are not really a big deal. In a noramlly lit room everything is fine.

PV-GS250 Hits a home run with me!!!.......2006-03-15

I love my new camera!!! This is my first video camera and there is definitely no buyers remorse here. It is soooo user friendly!I researched many cameras and found this one to be most suitable for my needs. My company was subcontracted to work with another production company and my camera (PV-GS250) was used as a secondary camera for b-roll and it was fabulous. The footage was almost seamless between the two cameras when it was being edited. I'm very happy with my purchase and look forward to using it more and more.

Great camcorder.......2006-02-26

This is a great camcorder. The picture is excellent. It has well thought out features. I like the fact that you can also take high resolution still pictures. It is very small and compact. The only thing that could be better is the flash for the still pictures. I often get the glare from the flash in the picture.

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YASHICA Open Box OPTICAL OPTICAL Zoomate 140 35mm Camera Kit

Manufacturer: Yashica Optical
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

A precise and fast zoom lens for sharpness and clarity and built-in automation to make certain that you get the best pictures with virtually no effort

Selectable Quartz Data Back for printing day or date on exposure

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Real-Image zoom viewfinder

38mm to 140mm zoom lens covers wide-angle to telephoto perspectives for exceptional versatility

ASIN: B00006I60F

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Wolverine SixPac- 6 in 1 Reader and 20GB Storage Device ( 6020 )

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6-in-1 reader/20G storage

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No computer required

Battery life - about 1.6 hours

Auto shut off function preserves power in stand-alone mode

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Speakers sound great

Sonic Impact 2-Way 6.5-Inch Flowerpot Outdoor Speaker

Manufacturer: Sonic Impact Technologies
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Weatherproof, 2-way, flowerpot-shaped speaker for use in the garden or on the patio

Waterproof enclosure holds live plants or flowers without leaking into electronics

6.5-inch polypropylene cone woofer with rubber surround and high-sensitivity neodymium tweeter

60 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response; 6-ohm impedance; 70 watts nominal power handling

Omnidirectional design radiates sound at 360 degrees; 1-year warranty

ASIN: B000B86YVA

Amazon.com Product Description

This Sonic Impact two-way speaker is perfect for listeners who want to enjoy music on their outdoor patio or in the garden without ruining the yard's natural aesthetic. The speaker is shaped like a flowerpot, with an actual container on the top that holds live plants or flowers. Listeners can plant everything from lilacs to small palms to pansies in the waterproof enclosure, then place the speaker on a garden structure or along a fence railing. It also fits seamlessly in environments like golf courses, hotel lobbies, and parks.

Thankfully, the speaker sounds as good as it looks, employing a 6.5-inch waterproof polypropylene cone woofer with a rubber surround to handle the mid and low frequencies and a high-sensitivity neodymium tweeter with a titanium Mylar diaphragm to bring a vibrant clarity to highs. The enclosure is made of specially formulated polyethylene material with a deadening filler to eliminate sound reflection, along with any risk of water leaking through. It even withstands abusive handling and harsh weather conditions, such as rain or wind storms. And listeners don't need to worry about placing the flowerpot at a specific angle, as it radiates the sound 360 degrees for enjoyable results wherever you're sitting.

Spec-wise, the speaker boasts a frequency response of 60 Hz to 20 kHz, along with a 6-ohm impedance and a nominal power rating of 70 watts. The speaker is also backed by a one-year warranty on parts and labor.

What's in the Box
Flowerpot speaker, speaker cable, user's manual.

Customer Reviews:

Speakers sound great.......2007-06-27

After setting up these speakers, I was impressed. The sound quality is great and the fact that these speakers can actually hold real plants and water make their value even better. I have them set up around a large in-ground pool and the sound can be heard anywhere around the pool.

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The grey button makes all the difference.......2007-02-15

I have a laptop and a desktop. The other "Brand X" KVM switch I had wouldn't reliably switch to the laptop. This KVM will switch easily using the button on the unit (my favorite) or the hotkey combinations. It works.

good value, easy to hook up.......2003-05-20

I drive a single 17" monitor and share a keyboard and mouse on two separate DELL boxes (one Linux and the other Windows 98). This switch does the job nicely and the connectors use the same color-coding as the DELL boxes. The video quality is not perfect but after awhile I don't notice the degradation; I recommend this switch.

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There could always be more bars

Wireless Card

Power Mac G5 Wireless Solution

It can't get any easier

It's for a Mac; of course it works.

Sonnett Technologies G54-PCI Aria Extreme Wireless PCI Card (54 Mbps)

Manufacturer: SONNET TECHNOLOGIES
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Wireless data transfer rates up to 54 Mbps

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Sonnet G54PCI Aria Extreme 802.11g PCI Card - This PCI card connects your PC or Macintosh computer with 802.11g networks at speeds up to 54Mbps. It's also backwards compatible with 11Mbps 802.11b wireless networks. Covering the 2 most popular forms of wireless networking protocols.

Customer Reviews:

There could always be more bars.......2007-08-01

I put this in to my old G4 mirror, and it worked as soon as I snaped it in. Very simple to install. My connection isn't all that great (about half the full reception), but that could be due the fact that my wireless router is two floors below me. But my G4 laptop gets perfect reception from the wireless router, so maybe it's just not as strong, but it it works well enough that I don't have to download to my laptop then have to transfer it to my desktop. It maybe a little slower, but worth it to cut out that middle process.

Wireless Card.......2007-07-21

Works good ... easy install, sometimes, the data download or data transfer from the wireless DSL router could be better...

Power Mac G5 Wireless Solution.......2007-02-23

I wanted to add my Apple computer to a wireless home network but finding an adapter card that would work wasn't easy. Apple decided that dual processor G5s made after late Oct 2005 could only have an Airport Extreme card installed by an authorized dealer. While searching for a compatible card I found the Aria Extreme and went to Sonnett's web site and confirmed it would work with my Power Mac (works with PCI-X slots but not PCI-E). Installation was easy and connecting to the network was a breeze once I figured out that Apples only use Wep encryption not WPA-PSK and you need to add a $ to the hexadecimal number your PCs use when signing on to the network.

It can't get any easier.......2007-02-15

This is a great product. The price is right, and the installation guide was easy to understand. All I did was open my G4 case, pop the Sonnett in, close it, and turn it on. The OS recognized the new card instantly, and Airport played nicely with it. No complaints.

It's for a Mac; of course it works........2007-01-17

It was painless. Just like my Mac.
The only pain will be when it goes for $25 next week. Or next month.

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