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Panasonic PV-GS80
Panasonic PV-GS80
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HQ Grade: F
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 4 out of 5
"not bad"
  • 3 out of 5
"Good video ery poor photos!"
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Ken (vash110) 0 pts
September 6, 2008 12:23 AM
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Panasoinic camcorder PV-GS50

Dear All..
I have a Panasonic DV camcorder PV-GS 50, and don't wanna get a new one. recently
I've got a new laptop HP and can't connect it to my DV cam (coz of firewire cable)
I heard that something external case that can help firewire cable to USB and then
PC will capture the movie laptop. I would like to know is there anythnig ?what it
called? where can I buy this?

Thanks in advance
Ken
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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58448 pts
September 9, 2008 3:24 PM
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Have you checked with Panasonic for a driver update? It doesn't make much sense that Windows wouldn't see the USB connection if your laptop has a USB port. Although new versions of an OS can break connectivity from time to time. This may have happened to you.

But I believe that the GS50 has firewire capability through the DV plug. You just need a 6-4 pin firewire cable. However, there's nothing that takes a Firewire device adn connects it to a firewire port. The two technologies are not integrated, and it is not possible to connect either directly or through the use of a Firewire to USB adapter.

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Ken (vash110) 0 pts
September 11, 2008 1:14 AM
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no update for that driver(Panasonic says)..but the other way I 'll try.. a bunch of thanks...
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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58448 pts
September 11, 2008 4:43 PM
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Thanks for posting it and Good luck!
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