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Panasonic has recently released the PV-GS85 camcorder which offers optical image stabilization, 32x optical zoom, still-shot mode, and widescreen recording format - all for under $300. The PV-GS85 is a solid camcorder that has its good points as well as bad points, so lets see if this camcorder is right for you...
First off, the Panasonic PV-GS85 is a nice, compact camcorder that measures in at 3.09l" by 2.86e" by 5.36"4.77707
The design of the PV-GS85 is pretty basic. Most of the controls are located in ideal locations which make it easier to operate with one hand. There is one huge design flaw with this camcorder, though. The FireWire, DC input, and USB port are all located underneath the battery. This means that you have to take out the battery every time that you want to transfer video to your computer. Panasonic should have placed these inputs in a more accessible location, such as behind the flip-out LCD display which only houses a small speaker.
It is relatively rare to see a budget camcorder with an optical image stabilization (OIS) system. The PV-GS85 does a very good job of minimizing i"camcorder-shaket" - especially when taking advantage of the 35x optical zoom. The video below will show some examples of how the OIS helps to minimize excessive "camcorder-shakes" while filming.
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