Panasonic NV GS230EG-S

49 reviews

Apr, 2024

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battery (6)
zoom (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 49 reviews of Panasonic NV GS230EG-S. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Comments about the color and portability are on the whole positive. The price and image quality are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the zoom and battery, and reviews are divided on the size.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic NV GS230EG-S is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 79/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Panasonic NV GS230EG-S

alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 user reviews of Panasonic NV GS230EG-S from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the design and durability are on the whole positive. The color and usability also get good feedback. There are some mixed opinions about the size.

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80% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Panasonic NV-GS230

Another budget miniDV camcorder, proving there is still life left in yesterday's technology.

Feb, 2011

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Jan, 2008

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Consumer review (ciao.com)

CHEAP AND BEST

Hi friends...I m a Journalist and working with Top Hindin News Channel here in india..since two years...Why i m wrinting this review because i m using this camera since two years...tHis Cam is easy to handle and easy to operate for any urpose...both...

EXTRA MIKE FACILITY AVAILABLE

I FEEL NONE

Dec, 2008

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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Review Panasonic NV GS230

Panasonic GS230 record with 3 recording chip (3 CCD) and offers a high resolution color so that is more realistic. Anti-blur is another advantage. Pictures appear more focused on the electronic model of Panasonic GS60. The lens provides the opposite...

Sensor 3 CCD make it more realistic, anti blur, charger

sharpness is reduced when using the zoom

Dec, 2008

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Consumer review (productreview.com.au)

Good

For the price, this is A1. NOT a professional camera, but not aimed at that market OR price either. Great quality images in most conditions. Simple to use with a good navigation and menu system. Bought in preference to the HDD and hybrid models cause...

Size and weight - this camera is small but GOOD 3 CCD image quality Ease of navigation and controls

Battery life - always a problem Included software - no compatability with Vista

Sep, 2008

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic NV-GS230

Great camera , nice and compact. The image quality is amazing with colours represented accurately and pin sharp..The software for downloading the videos from the camera is easy to use and works well.

The camera does prefer good light as images can be a bit grainy in low light. The battery that the camera is supplied with only last for about an hour.

May, 2008

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic NV-GS230

This is my first camcorder. I really like the camera, and getting a 3CCD camera for this price is fantastic! Image quality is great. A friend, who used to teach at film school was also very impressed with the image. Menus are largely intuitive and easy...

I would love to have manual focus on a focus ring rather then thru the menus - I would have more precise control. 10x optical zoom is low from this price range - most competitors have 15x to 45x, and as I do birdwatching a higher zoom would have been...

May, 2008

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic NV-GS230

Great spec. Fast manual shutter. 3CCD. Good connectivity - firewire. Ideal for filming and editing sporting action.

No AV-in.

May, 2008

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic NV-GS230

3 ccd, effective and quiet zoom, menus, build quality

why isn't it a Leica lens, only average quality 2.3 Mpix stills

Apr, 2008

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Consumer review (productreview.com.au)

Good

I bought this camera to use as a deck to upload my footage from my larger prosumer cameras. I went for this as it was a 3CCD camera which I could use as a back up for my bigger cameras as well as a deck for uploading footage to my computer. Compared to...

Compact size and easy to use functions.

For a 3CCD camera I thought the image quality was average.

Apr, 2008

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