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Frank Granovski March 18th, 2004 10:17 PM

NV-GS400 Picture!
 
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. :-))


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