Panasonic Acknowledges Problem With PV-GS400 Tape Transport
Written: Nov 19 '04
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Pros: Nice features, but faulty tape transport.
Cons: I purchased two of these units and they both had faulty tape transport mechanisms. DISAPPOINTING!!!!
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| crushed's Full Review: Panasonic PV-GS400 Mini DV Digital Camcorder |
Potential buyers should know that Panasonic has acknowledged a tape transport problem in its top of the line consumer camera, the PV-GS400. Accounts of this problem, as well as a letter from Panasonic, are posted on the Panasonic 3CCD User Forum:
http://www.pana3ccduser.com/article.php?filename=Tape-Transport-Noise:-A-QC-Issue-
as well as other websites - see news article from www.camcorderinfo.com:
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Major-Audio-Noise-Problem-found-on-Panasonic-PV-GS400.htm
This problem appears to be widespread, despite Panasonic's claims that only a small number of camcorders are affected. Although Panasonic is offering warranty servicing for defective units, I'm not happy with the idea of buying a top of the line, $1000+ prosumer camera and ending up with a camcorder that is basically "factory refurbished". I purchased two units with faulty tape transports and was very disappointed to have to send them back to the retailer.
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Amount Paid (US$): 1050
Recommended for: Professional Videographers - Broadcast Quality Videos
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