Panasonic PV-GS320 - Camcorder - widescreen - 2.4 Mpix - optical zoom: 10 x - supported memory: MMC, SD, SDHC - Mini DV

I bought this camera 4 two purposes: 1) 2 replace an older VHS camera & 2) 2 use 4 converting my VHS tapes 2 DVD's. I give it 4-1/2 stars 4 #1 & 0 stars 4 #2. (In my research before buying the camera, I managed 2 miss the fact that the GS320 does not have AV input, so can't be used 2 convert analog 2 digital. Rats!)

However, 4 everything else I wanted, I was very satisfied. Other reviewers have pretty well expounded on the pros & cons. I'll just say that the quality of pictures (both video & still) that we get with this camera is really great. When I first got the camera, I handed it our son who is studying Film Production & works with professional camcorders. After fiddling with the controls & looking over its features, he expressed great delight with my purchase. (Yesss!)

It took me a while 2 figure out the menus & I haven't enough experience 2 handle the manual control options well, but overall, I would highly recommend this camera.

Panasonic's vision of the digital future is driven by the needs & aspirations of its business customers & millions of consumers around the world who use its products every day. The company shares their dream 2 live a fuller life by providing ways of working smarter & enjoying the rewards of technological advances.PRODUCT FEATURES:3CCD camera system;O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer);Leica Dicomar lens;Advanced pure color engine;Still picture recording;10x optical zoom;Tele-macro;Simultaneous motion video & 1.2-megapixel still picture recording;High-picture-quality wide 2.7" LCD.