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Do some research on line. I used Google and went through various Camcorder web sites and forums. At that time the one I purchased seemed to be very highly recommended, but that market changes real fast with ever changing technoligy so it's hard to say now. Do some homework first and buy one you'll be happy with. The only compliant I seen on the Panasonic was the soft ware and I can see why.... but I am not using it so it doesn't matter. Good Luck.

GLF, did you ever get a camera?? Springs comming soon!!

I simply plug it into my lap top and Windows movie maker does the rest. WMM is fairly simple to use, I could help you if you needed it. Do you have Windows XP?

Panasonic Model # PV-GS150 3CCD Leica Lens 2.3 mega pixel still camera built in. It records to mini DV tapes. At the time I was adviced to advoid the dvd type or the hard drive models due to moisture concerns of extended use on a boat??? Not sure maybe it was BS but I bought it and love it. It's actually pretty amazing how mild a wire diver hit appears on video, cause most of the time on the boat it feels like there are going to rip the side of the boat off. Any questions?? Ask away. Dave

I did some research before I bought it and that model was very well reviewed.......except for the Panasonic Manual which is not of any use to anyone other than maybe a tech at NASA. I will check it when I get home for you. Dave

My cam is a Panasonic mini DV, I'll have to check the model for you. It has pretty much top of the line last year. I have a mini tri-pod and a wireless remote which comes in handy if you want to set it up on the hard top. http://www.mydeo.com/videorequest.asp?XID=19618&CID=129157 For software I use Windows movie maker which was already installed as part of Windows XP . It is very simple to use once you have the basic understanding of how it works. Dave