Panasonic PV-GS300 - Best for it's price range?

[stantheman1976]

I'm looking for a new camcorder and have had my eye on this one for quite some time. I'm on a very limited budget. I'm looking to stay close to $500, definitely not over $600 including shipping. I have used the PV-GS400 extensively at my church and have been pleased with the results. I'm sure the 300 is comparable. So is there something better I can get for that same price or should I go with this one?

[MJA]

http://www.camcorderinfo.com/d/Reviews&level_b=Camcorder&level_c=MiniDV.htm

I got my sister the Canon ZR500 6 months ago .very nice little budget cam

check this 50sec video

http://www.camcorderinfo.com/bbs/t131848.html


The PV-GS250 is a nice cam if you can get it for $500. it got very good reviews

[stantheman1976]

I'm looking for a 3CCD camera, so I'll go with either the gs180 or gs300. Can anyone recommend a good external mic to go along with it for $100 or less.