Panasonic PV-GS29 MiniDV Camcorder with 30x Optical Zoom Review

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(More customer reviews)Just got this so I'm not an expert yet. First impressions:
-Easy to use, did not have to read the manual (only the first pages as not to mess up the battery).
-Very good quality in low light environments.
-Because it's very compact in size, fits in the palm of your hand, and it's lightweight.
-Good zoom (30x) which lets you film from afar.
Quality of the film: very good, although since it's my first camcorder I do not have comparison parameters.
Battery: My only gripe so far is that the battery does not last long, but it charges very quickly so what I'll do is just buy a second one to have in my pocket just in case.
Interface: It does not have a USB connection but a FireWire port so I'm downloading directly to my computer. Another option I explored was connecting it to my Samsung DVR-120 DVD Recorder, where I downloaded my film and burned it directly to a DVD-R.
It has other options which I'm not familiar yet. As I get to use them I will update my review.
I recommend it to any beginner or folks who need a quick solver for those birthday parties and road trips. I suppose it does not compare to those high-end 3CCD devices, but I didn't expect it to be more than it is: a great first camcorder.

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The Panasonic PV-GS29 MiniDV Camcorder with 30x Optical Zoom combines versatility, ergonomic design, a powerful zoom and enhanced PC connection options. With a new, low-height, compact design featuring a convenient side-load mechanism for inserting and removing tapes, the Panasonic PV GS29 offers the ultimate in point-and-shoot ease. The PV-GS29 includes a DV output (firewire) for easy digital connection to compatible PCs or digital video editing equipment, a 2.5-inch LCD color viewfinder, 30x optical zoom and 1000x digital zoom. Joystick control offers users with easy operation and navigation.