PV-GS400, successor to PV_DV953 ?

Allan Rejoso · March 2nd, 2004, 07:13 PM

I believe the MX500 (PAL) came out 6 months ahead of the 953, and the MX350 came out only in PALsville. So if this were true, it could be the PAL model.

One more guess, it it were an NTSC model, shouldn't it be called GS300 instead? Could it be that because PAL is higher resolution, then it's tagged as GS400 (LOL).

Carlos, this may be the one you've been waiting for.

Carlos E. Martinez · March 2nd, 2004, 08:36 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Allan Rejoso :
Carlos, this may be the one you've been waiting for. -->>>

Thanks, Allan. It may really be so.

Carlos

Chris Szypulski · March 12th, 2004, 09:29 PM

I just received the latest dealer price sheet from Panasonic USA.
PV-GS400 is definitely coming to US. It is suppose to ship in June with MSRP of $1499.95.

Frank Granovski · March 12th, 2004, 09:43 PM

Chris, have you come across any specs for the GS400?

And welcome to dvinfo!!

Chris Szypulski · March 12th, 2004, 09:49 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Frank Granovski : Chris, have you come across any specs for the GS400?

And welcome to dvinfo!! -->>>

Thanks.
I have been lurking here for sometime.

Anyway, no specs yet but it says that it is replacing PV-DV953. They did not even list dealer price yet just MSRP.
As soon as I get some more info, I will post it here.

Tommy Haupfear · March 13th, 2004, 10:05 AM

The possiblity of a North American GS400 is exciting on two parts for me. One is that if its the equivalent of a GS100 then consumers will have a worthy replacement to the great DV953. Secondly, I'll have an English manual for my GS100. :)

Of course its a great time to purchase a DV953 with it being $979 at B&H.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=276528&is=REG

Thanks for the info Chris and look forward to hearing more from you.

Allan Rejoso · March 13th, 2004, 10:53 AM

I think its gonna be more exciting if the GS400 is actually the replacement to the GS100. That means Pany would be releasing its flagship consumer cam worldwide simultaneously.

Tommy Haupfear · March 13th, 2004, 12:13 PM

Quote:

That means Pany would be releasing its flagship consumer cam worldwide simultaneously.

Has that ever happened?

It is time for me to upgrade... (Just kidding!)

Tavis Shaver · March 13th, 2004, 02:41 PM

An english manual would be nice!

Rick Tugman · March 17th, 2004, 12:07 AM

So who wants to replace there DV953 now with the GS400? Just curious how many people are thinking about it.

Frank Granovski · March 17th, 2004, 12:15 AM

I would hold off until at least its specs are posted.

Justin Boyle · March 17th, 2004, 04:29 AM

tell me about it. if it was anything like the vx-2000/2100 update then i would be pretty p_ssed to pay that much extra for the cam. i would think though that it would inherit gs-100's night vision ability but apart from that it is a lot to pay for only a minute gain. and no offense to gs-100 owners but i really believe that it would not be worth upgrading to this from the 953 because the gains on this cam are also very minimal. just my opinion though

Justin

Frank Granovski · March 17th, 2004, 04:53 AM

The GS100 isn't a big improvement over the MX5000, I agree, but it is a bigger improvement when compared with the gains of the VX2100 over the VX2000 (in my opinion). Maybe Tommy or Allan can comment further since they both own both of these models---the MX5 and GS100.

March 17th, 2004, 12:07 AM	#25
Rick Tugman Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Parkland, Florida Posts: 105	So who wants to replace there DV953 now with the GS400? Just curious how many people are thinking about it. __________________ Camera: Panasonic DV953 PC: Apple Aluminum G4 Powerbook - 15 inch Final Cut Pro 4 and other assorted goodies!

March 17th, 2004, 04:29 AM	#27
Justin Boyle Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 207	tell me about it. if it was anything like the vx-2000/2100 update then i would be pretty p_ssed to pay that much extra for the cam. i would think though that it would inherit gs-100's night vision ability but apart from that it is a lot to pay for only a minute gain. and no offense to gs-100 owners but i really believe that it would not be worth upgrading to this from the 953 because the gains on this cam are also very minimal. just my opinion though Justin __________________ jlboyle

March 2nd, 2004, 07:13 PM	#16
Allan Rejoso Major Player Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 569	I believe the MX500 (PAL) came out 6 months ahead of the 953, and the MX350 came out only in PALsville. So if this were true, it could be the PAL model. One more guess, it it were an NTSC model, shouldn't it be called GS300 instead? Could it be that because PAL is higher resolution, then it's tagged as GS400 (LOL). Carlos, this may be the one you've been waiting for.

March 2nd, 2004, 08:36 PM	#17
Carlos E. Martinez Trustee Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brasil Posts: 1,138	<<<-- Originally posted by Allan Rejoso : Carlos, this may be the one you've been waiting for. -->>> Thanks, Allan. It may really be so. Carlos

March 12th, 2004, 09:29 PM	#18
Chris Szypulski New Boot Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 8	I just received the latest dealer price sheet from Panasonic USA. PV-GS400 is definitely coming to US. It is suppose to ship in June with MSRP of $1499.95.

March 12th, 2004, 09:43 PM	#19
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	Chris, have you come across any specs for the GS400? And welcome to dvinfo!!

March 12th, 2004, 09:49 PM	#20
Chris Szypulski New Boot Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 8	<<<-- Originally posted by Frank Granovski : Chris, have you come across any specs for the GS400? And welcome to dvinfo!! -->>> Thanks. I have been lurking here for sometime. Anyway, no specs yet but it says that it is replacing PV-DV953. They did not even list dealer price yet just MSRP. As soon as I get some more info, I will post it here.

March 13th, 2004, 10:05 AM	#21
Tommy Haupfear Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,415	The possiblity of a North American GS400 is exciting on two parts for me. One is that if its the equivalent of a GS100 then consumers will have a worthy replacement to the great DV953. Secondly, I'll have an English manual for my GS100. :) Of course its a great time to purchase a DV953 with it being $979 at B&H. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=276528&is=REG Thanks for the info Chris and look forward to hearing more from you.

March 13th, 2004, 10:53 AM	#22
Allan Rejoso Major Player Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 569	I think its gonna be more exciting if the GS400 is actually the replacement to the GS100. That means Pany would be releasing its flagship consumer cam worldwide simultaneously.

March 13th, 2004, 02:41 PM	#24
Tavis Shaver Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC. Canada Posts: 209	An english manual would be nice!

March 17th, 2004, 12:15 AM	#26
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	I would hold off until at least its specs are posted.

March 17th, 2004, 04:53 AM	#28
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	The GS100 isn't a big improvement over the MX5000, I agree, but it is a bigger improvement when compared with the gains of the VX2100 over the VX2000 (in my opinion). Maybe Tommy or Allan can comment further since they both own both of these models---the MX5 and GS100.