The NV-GS330 offers superb image quality thanks to a 3CCD camera system, the kind commonly used in professional equipment, plus Panasonic's renowned O.I.S. and a Leica Dicomar lens.
Advantages: Best value for money QUALITY Video + Great Price = Value Disadvantages: Software is not the best out there. But you can use windows movie maker easyly
The PanasonicNV-GS180... Having a 3CCD camcorder is the best thing in the camcorder world. 3CCD is the technology used in news/TV cameras to give you that crystal clear cut video!!! And i must say, this camera is the best i have seen around, for the price as well as the quality.
It has plenty of functions to fiddle around with, but the end all is that the video quality is fantastic and i reccomend anyone starting off from making their own home videos, to videoing as a hobby (Youtube), this is the best camera you can use. Its the best value for money as its not expensive at all compared to other 3CCD cameras which range to £1000 and more easyly!
Panasonic have been able to cut the costs down due to the fact that it uses DV cassettes. Which are more reliable in terms of not getting damaged that easyly.
The software (pinnacle ...
Advantages: Good Value Product Disadvantages: None
in/out, AV out, Microphone, S-Video Out
Image Stabilisation: Yes, Electronic
Batteries: Rechargable Li-ion
Compatibility: Windows & Mac
Other Features: Still Image, Continuous shooting
Dimensions: (W)71x(H)x73(D)x123mm
Weight: Approx 480g
Storage: Movie, Mini DV. Still, SD Memory Card
Additional Lenses: Yes
Twin Speed: SP/LP
Effective Megapixels: 2.3
Capture Device: 1/6CCD x 3(800k x 3 pixels, Total)
Stills and video to card: Yes (JPEG) Picture Size 1760 x 1320, 2.3 MEGA or 1280 x 960 or 640 x 480 VGA
Focusing: Auto and Manual
Flash: Built-in Flash
Video Light: No ...
Advantages: Zooming in feature, size, functions Disadvantages: So far, none
, of which can be twisted in a 360 degrees angle from the centre (where connected).
As i have only occupied one of these for a month, i have found no problems or faults with this awesome piece of equipment. I have used it many times.
No batteries are to be changed, all you do is simply place the battery on a charger and leave it for a few hours, and click it back on the the cam corder. - its 'simple, easy and fast!'
With regards to the ease of button operation, they are right next to your hand when holding it. Basically, you press a little button to display various things on the screen, such as fast forward, rewind, play, stop, etc. To access these, you then push the button towards the appropriate function required by yourself.
In general, this cam corder is an excellent product made by panasonic (as always), and enables you to carry ...
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Connections
Connector Type
1 x composite video/audio output
1 x S-Video output
1 x USB
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK)
Expansion Slot(s)
1 x SD Memory Card
Manufacturer's product description
The NV-GS330 offers superb image quality thanks to a 3CCD camera system, the kind commonly used in professional equipment, plus Panasonic's renowned O.I.S. and a Leica Dicomar lens.
