pre-GS4 blues at DVinfo.net

Frank Granovski · May 2nd, 2004, 04:34 AM

So we sort of know what Pana has in store. A MX5 replacement to be sure. If its pic is right then we know it'll have a fatter lens and inspecting its specs we see its really a GS-one-zero-zero but in a nicer MX5-like body, polished and clean Now all what's left is to look ahead for our big summer date. Can't wait---WAIT!? Could it be Pana has another surprise? And one destined for only Japan? That'll be better, you know, especially if it will have one of those multi-language menus. Plus it'll be cheaper, exclusive and smart. Did I mention, chic? Maybe black too. There ya go.

PS: this is not speculation, but rather panasonical. History repeats. :-))

George Beck · May 2nd, 2004, 07:24 AM

pretty much doubt it, looks like we all get GS4 =) which is not bad at all.
but we'll know in less than 30 days! =)

hm.. do we need a count-down ? ;)

Frank Granovski · May 2nd, 2004, 01:44 PM

60 days, and counting....

George Beck · May 2nd, 2004, 07:10 PM

29.. and counting =)
(until the full official specs ;) )

Frank Granovski · May 2nd, 2004, 08:05 PM

You got me there. :-))

George Beck · May 4th, 2004, 01:27 PM

27....

just a reminder of the specs:

PV-GS400/NV-GS400

3CCD x 1Megapixel
CCD size 1/4.7"
4 MEGA still (2304 x 1728)
Leica Dicomar Lens (f=3,3-39,6mm 1:1.6)
Filter Thread size 43mm
Crystal Engine
12xOptical Zoom
Telemacro Mode
MEGA O.I.S.

Pro Cinema Mode
High Picture-Quality Wide Mode
Colour Night View
Soft Skin Mode
Motion Video/Still Picture (1 MEGA) Simultaneous Rec
True recording 25 images/sec video MPEG4 (PAL version)

Multi Manual Ring
3.5" LCD Monitor
Air Soft Grip
Built-in Flash

4ECM stereo microphone
Wind noise decrease function

SD/MMC Card Compatible
USB 2 (HS Mode)
Webcam

Quick start
DV/Analogue In- and OUtput
MX500/DV953 replacement

Ryan Gohlinghorst · May 6th, 2004, 11:19 AM

What exactly is the pro cinema mode? Is it frame mode? Is there some kind of cine-gamma included? This sounds like a pretty sweet cam.

Michael Struthers · May 6th, 2004, 04:14 PM

I owned the gs100 and pro cinema mode was the faux 16x9 combined with 30fps progressive. It looks decent if you don't blow it up. Of course transfer to film is a b#$#$@ because of the 30p.

I'm really hoping for native 16x9, but I don't think I'm going to get it.

May 2nd, 2004, 04:34 AM	#1
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	pre-GS4 blues So we sort of know what Pana has in store. A MX5 replacement to be sure. If its pic is right then we know it'll have a fatter lens and inspecting its specs we see its really a GS-one-zero-zero but in a nicer MX5-like body, polished and clean Now all what's left is to look ahead for our big summer date. Can't wait---WAIT!? Could it be Pana has another surprise? And one destined for only Japan? That'll be better, you know, especially if it will have one of those multi-language menus. Plus it'll be cheaper, exclusive and smart. Did I mention, chic? Maybe black too. There ya go. PS: this is not speculation, but rather panasonical. History repeats. :-))

May 6th, 2004, 11:19 AM	#7
Ryan Gohlinghorst Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Mankato, Minnesota Posts: 104	What exactly is the pro cinema mode? Is it frame mode? Is there some kind of cine-gamma included? This sounds like a pretty sweet cam. __________________ http://www.horsefilms.com "I like Mankato just a little bit better than any other town in the world." -Sinclair Lewis

May 2nd, 2004, 07:24 AM	#2
George Beck Major Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 244	pretty much doubt it, looks like we all get GS4 =) which is not bad at all. but we'll know in less than 30 days! =) hm.. do we need a count-down ? ;)

May 2nd, 2004, 01:44 PM	#3
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	60 days, and counting....

May 2nd, 2004, 07:10 PM	#4
George Beck Major Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 244	29.. and counting =) (until the full official specs ;) )

May 2nd, 2004, 08:05 PM	#5
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	You got me there. :-))

May 4th, 2004, 01:27 PM	#6
George Beck Major Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 244	27.... just a reminder of the specs: PV-GS400/NV-GS400 3CCD x 1Megapixel CCD size 1/4.7" 4 MEGA still (2304 x 1728) Leica Dicomar Lens (f=3,3-39,6mm 1:1.6) Filter Thread size 43mm Crystal Engine 12xOptical Zoom Telemacro Mode MEGA O.I.S. Pro Cinema Mode High Picture-Quality Wide Mode Colour Night View Soft Skin Mode Motion Video/Still Picture (1 MEGA) Simultaneous Rec True recording 25 images/sec video MPEG4 (PAL version) Multi Manual Ring 3.5" LCD Monitor Air Soft Grip Built-in Flash 4ECM stereo microphone Wind noise decrease function SD/MMC Card Compatible USB 2 (HS Mode) Webcam Quick start DV/Analogue In- and OUtput MX500/DV953 replacement

May 6th, 2004, 04:14 PM	#8
Michael Struthers Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: SF, Ca Posts: 421	I owned the gs100 and pro cinema mode was the faux 16x9 combined with 30fps progressive. It looks decent if you don't blow it up. Of course transfer to film is a b#$#$@ because of the 30p. I'm really hoping for native 16x9, but I don't think I'm going to get it.