Panasonic PV-GS85 MiniDV



 

Panasonic PV-GS85 MiniDV Camcorder with 32x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

  • Use an SD/SDHC Memory Card to...
  • Large 2.7-inch widescreen LCD
  • One-Touch Navigation for easy,...
  • Pure Color Engine

List Price: $349.95

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Panasonic PV-GS85. Transferring Video to Computer.

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May 17, 7783 | That Guy:
Panasonic PV-GS85 MiniDV help?

I have a Panasonic PV-GS85 minidv and I necessary some help transfering the videos to the computer. It runs by tape. I have all the cords except for one, DV string; I don't know if I need that cord...

A: Your camcorder is MiniDV, so you call to capture the video via firewire rather than USB - if your PC hasn't already got one you'll need to position a firewire card. They're cheap, easy to install...

Nov 26, 2007 | SFH:
memory cards for Panasonic Palmcorder PV-GS85 MiniDV Camcorder how long do they record for ?

I be acquainted with sd cards vary in size, how long can you record on each take the measure of using this camcorder ?

A: Panasonic Palmcorders don't dossier video onto SD cards; those are for still photos.

For video, use MiniDV tape. That's about 63 minutes of recording outdated on the standard SP...

Apr 27, 2008 | :
Panasonic pv-gs80 pv-gs83 pv-gs85 vs pv-gs320. minidv camcorder?

out of all these wich one would you buy.
i found a 320 for the same pice as any of the others.

A: I assume they are all good, but I think you should check out the reviews on cnet.com. The 320 gets much control superiors reviews than the 8X series.

As to my preference, I have...

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Panasonic PV-GS85 Camcorder Review - Panasonic MiniDV Camcorders

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Above the mobile reception room is the extendable viewfinder. The viewfinder is not rubberized and does not fulcrum upward, but it provides an extra inch from the back of the camcorder. Along the sensibly side you’ll find the On/Off divert, Menu handle, and Video Harangue knob. The On/Off twitch prevents the camcorder from being inadvertently powered on, which is a symbolic of most Fad Dials that double-dealing as an On/Off swop. The PV-GS85’s Wise Dial is sited along the just side and features a vast wheel embedded within its forefront. One-handed camcorder motion is the name of the line of work on any Panasonic. The Transactions Start/An end handle sits to the Nautical port of the Methodology Dial and is very likely available.

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