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Panasonic PV-GS90 MiniDV Camcorder

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★★★★☆
3.9

based on 28 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
4.1

$199.00 - $660.00

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Pros

  • Simple controls (14)
  • Comfortable to operate (12)
  • Great picture quality (11)
  • Versatile (10)
  • Great features (8)
  • Great sound (8)
  • Durable (7)
  • Add misleads (1)
  • Built-in lens cover (1)
  • Great fade feature (1)
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Cons

  • Inadequate features (3)
  • Low-quality recordings (3)
  • Poor battery life (2)
  • Add lies (1)
  • Average in low light (1)
  • Complicated to operate (1)
  • Difficlult manual focus (1)
  • Few features (1)
  • Flimsy (1)
  • Sound just adequate (1)

Best Uses

  • Home movies (11)
  • Travel (10)
  • Documentaries (6)
  • Editing (5)
  • Movies/short films (4)
  • Family (1)
  • Hd shooting (1)
  • Special events (1)
  • Weddings (1)
 
 
 

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Last update: Sep 11, 2009

Panasonic PV-GS90 MiniDV Camcorder Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

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★★★★★
5.0
I would buy this product again and again

"This model of Panasonic is the last encarnation of video cameras that use mini dv casette. Recently launch to the market offers amaizing quality recording. Even by far surpass many other similar cameras costing more money. With a very small body this unique jewel is equipped with a powerfull 42X optical zoom lens with an advanced optical stabilizer of extraordinary quality that makes possible to make very steady..." Read Full Review »

Oct 20, 2008 by Arturo Robles Gil.

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★★★☆☆
3.0
As expected, with some useful features

"This PV-GS90 is as expected, as far as Mini-DV camcorders go. This is my third one, after two previous JVC's gave out on me, and it seems to do the job. The optical stabilizer (vs. digital) does seem to help when refocusing on zooming. One nice feature is the ability to fade the video upon starting and ending a recording session. This gives a professional-like feeling. The built-in lens cover is nice, as well (n..." Read Full Review »

Dec 23, 2008 by mlc9

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[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

Panasonic PV-GS90 MiniDV Camcorder Review

I would buy this product again and again

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable to Operate
  • Durable
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Simple Controls
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home Movies
  • Travel
 

"This model of Panasonic is the last encarnation of video cameras that use mini dv casette. Recently launch to the market offers amaizing quality recording. Even by far surpass many other similar cameras costing more money. With a very small body this unique jewel is equipped with a powerfull 42X opt …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 20 2008
Arturo Robles Gil.
México, D.F.
I am:
  • Pro Videographer
Reviewed at:
Price: $199.00
 

Panasonic PV-GS90 MiniDV Camcorder Review

Good value for the price

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Great Features
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Simple Controls

    Cons

  • Uncomfortable

    Best Uses

  • Home Movies
  • Travel
 

"As I use an older edition of Premier Pro for editing, I wanted a recorder that used mini-DV tapes -- certainly going out of favor these days! Several years ago I had a predecessor model for the Panasonic PV-GS90, and had been quite pleased on the whole. The GS90 seems to have better low light capa …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 11 2009
Travelin' Teresa
Charlottesville, VA
I am:
  • Video Enthusiast
Reviewed at:
Price: $199.00
 

[7 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

Panasonic PV-GS90 MiniDV Camcorder Review

Great camera

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable to Operate
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Great Sound
  • Simple Controls

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Family
  • Special Events
  • Weddings
 

"The optical stabilization is great, and the video quality is exceptional. The camera is highly recommended. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 25 2008
jsight
charlotte, nc
I am:
  • Casual user
Reviewed at:
Price: $199.00
 

Panasonic PV-GS90 MiniDV Camcorder Review

As expected, with some useful features

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Built-in lens cover
  • Great fade feature
  • Optical Image Stabilizer
  • Simple Controls

    Cons

  • Average in low light
  • Few features

    Best Uses

  • Home Movies
  • Travel
 

"This PV-GS90 is as expected, as far as Mini-DV camcorders go. This is my third one, after two previous JVC's gave out on me, and it seems to do the job. The optical stabilizer (vs. digital) does seem to help when refocusing on zooming. One nice feature is the ability to fade the video upon starting …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Dec 23 2008
mlc9
Tennessee
I am:
  • Casual User
Reviewed at:
Price: $199.00
 

Panasonic PV-GS90 MiniDV Camcorder Review

Great Little Work Horse

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable to Operate
  • Durable
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Simple Controls
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • Poor Battery Life

    Best Uses

  • Documentaries
  • Editing
  • Home Movies
  • Travel
 

"Bought this camera as a work deck for my macbook pro final cut setup. I had to get a 800to400 firewire cable but no big deal, i think it cost me $12. The camera was recognized right away and the control has no issues. The only bummer is that it doesn't have the option to record with its vcr function …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 24 2009
Vandrook
Norwalk, CT
I am:
  • Semi-pro Videographer
Reviewed at:
Price: $199.00
 
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