Panasonic NV-GS35 vs. JVC GR-D290

fiara · #1 (**permalink**) 05-26-2005, 03:29 PM

I want to buy a camcorder and i have to decide between the two above.

Which one would you recommand and why?

purejammy · #2 (**permalink**) 05-26-2005, 05:29 PM

To be honest it will depend upon what you want to achieve with your camera.

Both of these MiniDV cams are entry level cameras. Both are similarly specified and similarly priced.

So I guess its down to who's gimicks you prefer. If you have a desperate need for an on board light then go for the Panasonic. Bear in mind though that these types of lights have a tendancy to be fairly limiting in specioifcation.

The real answer to your question lies in what you want to achieve combined with professional reviews.

For example you can review the Panasonic at http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content...der-Review.htm

And you can review the JVC at http://www.simplydv.co.uk/Reviews/jvc_grd290.html

But hey there are loads of review sites out there

fiara · #3 (**permalink**) 05-31-2005, 03:17 PM

yes, i've made up my mind and i chose Panasonic;
better quality and more manual controls at the same price
not to mention the zoom (30X)

purejammy · #4 (**permalink**) 05-31-2005, 09:27 PM

Good luck with your choice, and happy editing!