tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12606026.post114461079661382780..comments2024-03-11T08:20:48.329-07:00Comments on The Mechanical Philosopher: Max is OneFelice Luftscheinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13376070891556200008noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12606026.post-1144775838732065892006-04-11T10:17:00.000-07:002006-04-11T10:17:00.000-07:00I had both those models bookmarked as my other cho...I had both those models bookmarked as my other choices, so I guess we're on the same page. The GS59 has a "special price" on Amazon so maybe I'll get that one. Panasonic means not having to worry about the battery, which is a big consideration.Felice Luftscheinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13376070891556200008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12606026.post-1144769155634862662006-04-11T08:25:00.000-07:002006-04-11T08:25:00.000-07:00I was leaning at the PV-GS36 or 39. They're in th...I was leaning at the PV-GS36 or 39. They're in the same price range and have about the same feature set. I think all of the lower end Panasonics have the same optics and body, mostly you're looking at small features from the GS29 to the GS59 and only an $80 price difference. If I could scare up the extra cash, I'd definitely look at the 3ccd models. You lose some optical zoom but you pick up some still camera versatility (one less thing for me to carry). I liked the Canons but I had read in a couple of places that the tape transport mechanism was prone to breakage. I can't verify the validity of that through first hand knowledge but it did stick in my mind.<BR/><BR/>RobRob Tsouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06294310550948540119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12606026.post-1144704632394467192006-04-10T14:30:00.000-07:002006-04-10T14:30:00.000-07:00I was leaning towards the Canon Elura 100, but am ...I was leaning towards the Canon Elura 100, but am put off by the bad interface design yet it seems to perform well. What models from Panasonic are you looking at?Felice Luftscheinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13376070891556200008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12606026.post-1144649740421482422006-04-09T23:15:00.000-07:002006-04-09T23:15:00.000-07:00Hey Nick, looks like Max polished off that cake pr...Hey Nick, looks like Max polished off that cake pretty well! ;)<BR/><BR/>I too have been shopping for a MiniDV camcorder in the same price range and have more or less settled on something from Panasonic. I have an older Panasonic VHS-C recorder that still works great and the quality / durability is good so I am biased. Reviews place the Panasonic models pretty well currently with good feature sets and quality build as well. Let me know what you decide, my money's not spent yet.<BR/><BR/>RobRob Tsouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06294310550948540119noreply@blogger.com