Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 23, 2007
Pros: Optical image stabilization and large zoom. Price tag. Cons: Annoying message when you start shooting. Takes a few seconds to boot up.
Summary: I bought this camcorder to replace a Sharp (a really really bad camcorder), and I was attracted by its low price, and seemingly good performance, in particular by its large zoom and optical image stabilization. So far, I haven't been disappointed. The ... read more
Pros: Very inexpensive, small and light, very easy to use Cons: easy to get lens flare, no hoods available
Summary: I am very happy with the GS80 mini DV. I bought it to hold me over until HD comes down in price. The image quality is actually pretty decent. Very simple to use, advanced stuff is hidden away so unlikely to miss a shot because you hit the wrong button.
This new Camcorder was discovered defective out of the original box. It has been repaired by a Panasonic service center. O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabili...