Rating: 
Summary: Why bother with a more expensive model?
Review: This unit is among the lowest-cost mini-DV camcorder that you can buy. I went with it for the price, but found that it is
so easy to use, you don't even need the instruction manual.
Superbly engineered for compact size, light weight, and intuitive ergonomics. Auto focus, zoom, light adjustments, all work transparently. My only gripe is the short life of the
included battery, and the cumbersome AC/DC adapter.
Rating: 
Summary: Great camcorder @ great price.
Review: Update to previous reviews. The driver for win2000 or winXP is available NOW on panasonic website. With Firewire, WinXP actually detected it and it's plug and play.I have used this camera for more than 2 years. I LOVE it. 1. There's no gap between clips. Canon ZR shows blue screen on playback every time you hit the pause button when recording - REALLY annoying. This one just stitch the clips together nicely.
2. Transfer to computer with firewire or USB really simple, easy to use. TIPS: you can get firewire card with cable for less than $20 now.
3. Handling is excellent - nice grip, light weight.
4. Long battery life. I was planning to buy a spare and found out no need for it. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Rating: 
Summary: OK yea i said o.k.
Review: when i took it out the box....IT FELT CHEAP
The battery life needs more power. Panasonic has yet to come out with a driver for XP. The still images are compared to a PHD camera (push here dummy). This is a low end model. As far as video goes....i love it. I have had nothing but fun and thrills. If you can get it for...cheaper than list.... it really is a good deal. I would suggest holding out though
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