The PV-GS85 is one of Panasonic's last MiniDV palmcorders, a 2007 camera from a manual it shares with the PV-GS80. The 85 adds an SD card slot that takes the then-new SDHC cards, a USB webcam mode and a built-in LED video light. Underneath is a single 1/6-inch CCD behind a 32x zoom with an optical image stabilizer, a 2.7-inch flip-out screen and a 4-pin DV jack that works both ways. Some listings describe it as a three-chip camera. Panasonic's manual lists one CCD. It's a late, light and simple way to shoot MiniDV and copy tapes to a computer, as long as you have a way to connect FireWire.
Tape check
Should come with it
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Panasonic's manual shows a NEED HEAD CLEANING warning when the heads clog, and tells you to use a DV head cleaner. No model-specific faults are documented.
New to old camcorders? How to check a used camcorder covers the tape transport, heads, screens and power, and getting footage off a camcorder explains FireWire and analog capture.
Buying guide
We'd buy the GS85 bundle titled tested and works at $211 delivered, the only one here sold as working, with a bag, a charger, an A/V cable and MiniDV tapes in the photo. That's about $50 over the $75 to $160 band, and with only six for sale the band is a rough guide. A camera alone with no test claim asks $114 delivered, and one titled untested asks $38 with free shipping. Its 4-pin DV jack is the reason to buy one for tape transfers, so check that port in the photos and ask for a short video of a tape playing back and whether it has shown the NEED HEAD CLEANING warning. Pick one with a CGR-DU or CGA-DU pack and the PV-DAC14 adapter, or budget for both, and skip the VCR-player listing with no seller name.
$210.70est. delivered
The only GS85 here titled tested and working, at $211 delivered, and the photo shows a bag, a charger, an A/V cable and MiniDV tapes. It's over the band and the title doesn't say a tape was played, so ask for a short playback clip before paying for the kit.
Panasonic PV-GS85 Mini DV 32X Camcorder Video Camera Bundle Tested & Works
$38.24delivered
Titled untested at $38 with free shipping, about a third of the median. The photo shows the camera alone, so add a battery and the PV-DAC14 adapter and treat the tape side as unknown.
Panasonic PV-GS85 MiniDV Video Camera 32x Optical Zoom Camcorder - Untested
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Used$210.70est. delivered
$199.00 + $11.70 shipping
Buy It Now$199.00
Good buy
Titled tested and works. Bag, charger, A/V cable and MiniDV tapes in the photo.
Seller: aneye4treasure208
100% positive
For parts$38.24delivered
$38.24 · free shipping
Buy It Now$38.24
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Project piece
Titled untested. Camera alone in the photo, no battery or charger.
Seller: g2g_liquidators
99.8% positive
Used$62.34est. delivered
$55.25 + $7.09 shipping
Buy It Now$55.25
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Our take
Case and two MiniDV tapes in the photo. No test claim. The title's 20x zoom and 2.5-inch screen aren't GS85 specs; check the label.
Seller: ayden439
100% positive
Used$113.70est. delivered
$100.00 + $13.70 shipping
Buy It Now$100.00
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Our take
Shown in its Panasonic box. No test claim; ask what's inside and check the label reads PV-GS85, not GS80.
Seller: king4039
100% positive
Used$114.18est. delivered
$99.98 + $14.20 shipping
Buy It Now$99.98
Our take
Camera and lens cap in the photo. No test claim, battery or charger.
Seller: slivernight42
99.8% positive
Used$164.98est. delivered
$139.99 + $24.99 shipping
Buy It Now$139.99
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Titled as a VCR player for transfers, with an adapter, battery and cables in the photo. No seller name on the card.
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