Do you want a dedicated GS400 board? at DVinfo.net

Chris Hurd · August 13th, 2004, 08:12 PM

I'd be happy to run this idea past the other admin's. If y'all want your very own playground, speak up and we'll make it so.

Patricia Kim · August 14th, 2004, 01:01 AM

I don't own one, so I shouldn't be the first to speak up. But I think perhaps the time is not yet ripe? We don't have enough information - too few owners/users yet. It's not even clear whether there are differences - and how much they matter - in configuration depending on the market (Japan NTSC, North America NTSC, various PAL countries) where the cam is sold/purchased. Maybe in a week or two?

BTW, thinking of getting one? :)

Andreas Winkler · August 14th, 2004, 05:35 AM

Hm, I think it's not such a good idea to have a new board only for the GS400, as there are many things in common with other NV/PV camcorders and so it's easier to share experiences here. I don't feel this board is overloaded yet.
I just suggest to change to name of this board to something like "Panasonic DV / MX / GS series Assistant"! ;)

Dan Peterson · August 14th, 2004, 08:49 AM

I vote "Yes."

Tommy Haupfear · August 14th, 2004, 09:45 AM

Judging by the posts it already looks like a dedicated GS400 board! :)

We don't get nearly as many posts for the single CCD Panasonics or even the entry level compact 3CCDs (GS70, GS120, GS200..).

It seems to me that its always the top end offering from Panasonic's compact 3CCD division that creates the greatest amount of buzz until its replaced (see also DV953 and GS100).

What do you guys think?

Mark Kubat · August 14th, 2004, 11:42 AM

Chris, yes, please set it up - this cam is big improvement over the 953 and let me tell you, Panasonic has really done something special here...

Families that buy this cam for holiday shooting are going to turn their kids into filmmaking monsters once they discover the procinema mode... Buyer beware!

Mark

Kurth Bousman · August 14th, 2004, 11:52 AM

After reading Marks' early impressions , the gs400 has more in common with the dvx than with panasonics' other models but it wouldn't make since to combine those 2 models in one forum so , I would say , yes , but maybe wait a month and see more early users responses- thanks for your help Chris

Young Lee · August 14th, 2004, 02:02 PM

Chris, what we really need is a dedicated GS board for the GS120/200/400.

Allan Rejoso · August 14th, 2004, 08:49 PM

The present board has served well for the Pany flagship 3-CCD consumer cams, MX3000, MX5000, GS100 and now GS400. And if the GS500 or GCX500 of SGS500 (or whatever Pany calls the next iteration of flagship cams) or any other new Pany were available now, I don't see any problem posting info on the present board.

Just as Andreas mentioned, I also think these Pany cams have sooooooooo many things in common, thus making it easier to exchange info.

Joe Carney · August 15th, 2004, 09:37 AM

Maybe just adding GS to the forum for the time being?

Chris Hurd · August 15th, 2004, 10:29 AM

Perhaps adding "GS" to the forum title is the best action for now, at least.

Tony Leung · August 17th, 2004, 09:00 PM

Support!

August 13th, 2004, 08:12 PM	#1
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Do you want a dedicated GS400 board? I'd be happy to run this idea past the other admin's. If y'all want your very own playground, speak up and we'll make it so. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

August 14th, 2004, 11:42 AM	#6
Mark Kubat Major Player Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 375	Chris, absolutely, yes - this cam is "hot" Chris, yes, please set it up - this cam is big improvement over the 953 and let me tell you, Panasonic has really done something special here... Families that buy this cam for holiday shooting are going to turn their kids into filmmaking monsters once they discover the procinema mode... Buyer beware! Mark

August 15th, 2004, 10:29 AM	#11
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Perhaps adding "GS" to the forum title is the best action for now, at least. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

August 17th, 2004, 09:00 PM	#12
Tony Leung Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 46	Support! __________________ Travel Photos - http://www.fotop.net/hktraveller Traveller Diary - http://hktraveller.blogspot.com

August 14th, 2004, 01:01 AM	#2
Patricia Kim Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 453	I don't own one, so I shouldn't be the first to speak up. But I think perhaps the time is not yet ripe? We don't have enough information - too few owners/users yet. It's not even clear whether there are differences - and how much they matter - in configuration depending on the market (Japan NTSC, North America NTSC, various PAL countries) where the cam is sold/purchased. Maybe in a week or two? BTW, thinking of getting one? :)

August 14th, 2004, 05:35 AM	#3
Andreas Winkler Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kaohsiung, Taiwan Posts: 125	Hm, I think it's not such a good idea to have a new board only for the GS400, as there are many things in common with other NV/PV camcorders and so it's easier to share experiences here. I don't feel this board is overloaded yet. I just suggest to change to name of this board to something like "Panasonic DV / MX / GS series Assistant"! ;)

August 14th, 2004, 08:49 AM	#4
Dan Peterson Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lake County, IL Posts: 59	I vote "Yes."

August 14th, 2004, 09:45 AM	#5
Tommy Haupfear Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,415	Judging by the posts it already looks like a dedicated GS400 board! :) We don't get nearly as many posts for the single CCD Panasonics or even the entry level compact 3CCDs (GS70, GS120, GS200..). It seems to me that its always the top end offering from Panasonic's compact 3CCD division that creates the greatest amount of buzz until its replaced (see also DV953 and GS100). What do you guys think?

August 14th, 2004, 11:52 AM	#7
Kurth Bousman Major Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: san miguel allende , gto , mexico Posts: 644	After reading Marks' early impressions , the gs400 has more in common with the dvx than with panasonics' other models but it wouldn't make since to combine those 2 models in one forum so , I would say , yes , but maybe wait a month and see more early users responses- thanks for your help Chris

August 14th, 2004, 02:02 PM	#8
Young Lee Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 268	Chris, what we really need is a dedicated GS board for the GS120/200/400.

August 14th, 2004, 08:49 PM	#9
Allan Rejoso Major Player Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 569	The present board has served well for the Pany flagship 3-CCD consumer cams, MX3000, MX5000, GS100 and now GS400. And if the GS500 or GCX500 of SGS500 (or whatever Pany calls the next iteration of flagship cams) or any other new Pany were available now, I don't see any problem posting info on the present board. Just as Andreas mentioned, I also think these Pany cams have sooooooooo many things in common, thus making it easier to exchange info.

August 15th, 2004, 09:37 AM	#10
Joe Carney Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Centreville Va Posts: 1,828	Maybe just adding GS to the forum for the time being?