NV-GS400 Picture! at DVinfo.net

Frank Granovski · March 18th, 2004, 10:17 PM

http://www.dvfreak.com/imga1676.jpg

Allan Rejoso · March 18th, 2004, 11:51 PM

Looks definitely new!

12x zoom, power LCD, built-in mic slopes down.

But how do you display the entire picture. Was the lens portion intentionally cut?

Tavis Shaver · March 19th, 2004, 12:05 AM

what exactly is a power LCD?

Frank Granovski · March 19th, 2004, 12:09 AM

That's the way I got the pic. I don't know anything else about the cam. As more info comes in, I'll post it.

Allan Rejoso · March 19th, 2004, 12:16 AM

Power LCD increases brightness of the LCD 2x for better viewing even while shooting under bright lights. It's one of the new features for Pany's 2004 cam line-up. Works well and in many instances, makes the LCD video look stunning with vibrant color.

Frank Granovski · March 19th, 2004, 12:28 AM

Here's the front half of the GS400!

http://www.dvfreak.com/image004.jpg (Top view.)

So is she the silver version of the Black Mamba, or she not?

Allan Rejoso · March 19th, 2004, 12:35 AM

The lens barrel appears longer than that of GS100, with extra space between the edge of the built-in flash and the manual focus ring.

Manual focus ring surface looks similar to that of MX5K.

This is definitely not the English version of the GS100. Exciting!

Frank Granovski · March 19th, 2004, 01:06 AM

So I guess the world will never see the GS100 outside of Japan. I wonder what will be replacing the GS100 in Japan? The GS400? Any news yet, Allan?

Allan Rejoso · March 19th, 2004, 01:12 AM

No official news yet Frank, but based on rumors, something will come out this summer (that's quite easy to predict though). However, the cam shown on the picture looks like it could be it. I hope the specs will be out soon.

Tavis Shaver · March 19th, 2004, 01:46 AM

well i just bought a gs100 so i hope the gs400 doesn't have any features that i'll be sorely jealous of.

Frank Granovski · March 19th, 2004, 02:15 AM

If it's any consolation for you, I'm convinced you'll be happy with the GS100 for many years. New doesn't always mean better. There might be new features or better features, but they'll be other features gone or stripped down.

John Gaspain · March 19th, 2004, 02:40 AM

pre-sale here

http://shop.store.yahoo.com/sale4sure/pv-gs400.html

http://ibmega.com/index.asp?pc=pv-gs400

http://www.uniquephoto.com/index.php...0fcd1fe0a95736

Frank Granovski · March 19th, 2004, 04:31 AM

$1499 US, that's pricey!

Did any of the GS400 pics come up for you on those 3 links you posted, John? None came up for me.

I see that the PAL GS400 is boosting 4meg stills capability, whereas the US PV version's boost is only 3meg stills.

John Gaspain · March 19th, 2004, 08:36 AM

no pics, but at uniquephoto its only $1199.95

Frank Granovski · March 19th, 2004, 09:33 PM

Allan, I agree. The GS400 looks way different than the GS100, plus it's not black mamba black. :-))

I hope Pana releases its specs soon, otherwise interest will shift to the DVC30, and the 400 will be forgotten---especially if Japan is getting an entirely different beast, 'er, bee. :-))

March 18th, 2004, 10:17 PM	#1
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	NV-GS400 Picture! http://www.dvfreak.com/imga1676.jpg

March 19th, 2004, 02:40 AM	#12
John Gaspain Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: WA-USA Posts: 371	pre-sale here http://shop.store.yahoo.com/sale4sure/pv-gs400.html http://ibmega.com/index.asp?pc=pv-gs400 http://www.uniquephoto.com/index.php...0fcd1fe0a95736 __________________ The glory of the World passes by.

March 19th, 2004, 08:36 AM	#14
John Gaspain Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: WA-USA Posts: 371	no pics, but at uniquephoto its only $1199.95 __________________ The glory of the World passes by.

March 18th, 2004, 11:51 PM	#2
Allan Rejoso Major Player Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 569	Looks definitely new! 12x zoom, power LCD, built-in mic slopes down. But how do you display the entire picture. Was the lens portion intentionally cut?

March 19th, 2004, 12:05 AM	#3
Tavis Shaver Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC. Canada Posts: 209	what exactly is a power LCD?

March 19th, 2004, 12:09 AM	#4
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	That's the way I got the pic. I don't know anything else about the cam. As more info comes in, I'll post it.

March 19th, 2004, 12:16 AM	#5
Allan Rejoso Major Player Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 569	Power LCD increases brightness of the LCD 2x for better viewing even while shooting under bright lights. It's one of the new features for Pany's 2004 cam line-up. Works well and in many instances, makes the LCD video look stunning with vibrant color.

March 19th, 2004, 12:28 AM	#6
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	Here's the front half of the GS400! http://www.dvfreak.com/image004.jpg (Top view.) So is she the silver version of the Black Mamba, or she not?

March 19th, 2004, 12:35 AM	#7
Allan Rejoso Major Player Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 569	The lens barrel appears longer than that of GS100, with extra space between the edge of the built-in flash and the manual focus ring. Manual focus ring surface looks similar to that of MX5K. This is definitely not the English version of the GS100. Exciting!

March 19th, 2004, 01:06 AM	#8
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	So I guess the world will never see the GS100 outside of Japan. I wonder what will be replacing the GS100 in Japan? The GS400? Any news yet, Allan?

March 19th, 2004, 01:12 AM	#9
Allan Rejoso Major Player Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 569	No official news yet Frank, but based on rumors, something will come out this summer (that's quite easy to predict though). However, the cam shown on the picture looks like it could be it. I hope the specs will be out soon.

March 19th, 2004, 01:46 AM	#10
Tavis Shaver Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC. Canada Posts: 209	well i just bought a gs100 so i hope the gs400 doesn't have any features that i'll be sorely jealous of.

March 19th, 2004, 02:15 AM	#11
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	If it's any consolation for you, I'm convinced you'll be happy with the GS100 for many years. New doesn't always mean better. There might be new features or better features, but they'll be other features gone or stripped down.

March 19th, 2004, 04:31 AM	#13
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	$1499 US, that's pricey! Did any of the GS400 pics come up for you on those 3 links you posted, John? None came up for me. I see that the PAL GS400 is boosting 4meg stills capability, whereas the US PV version's boost is only 3meg stills.

March 19th, 2004, 09:33 PM	#15
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	Allan, I agree. The GS400 looks way different than the GS100, plus it's not black mamba black. :-)) I hope Pana releases its specs soon, otherwise interest will shift to the DVC30, and the 400 will be forgotten---especially if Japan is getting an entirely different beast, 'er, bee. :-))