Does my Panasonic PV-GS35 Mini DV Digital Camcorder have a VCR mode and how do I access it? I am trying to copy a VHS tape to mini DV and I cannot get my camera to do it.

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perhaps it has to do with the SP and LP settings, I know certain video editing programs won't capture video recored in LP.

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There was an earlier post that explained the black ribbon between the LCD viewfinder and the body of the camera is split. You would have to buy a new LCD viewfinder for about $90 or send it back to them to fix for around $250. The same thing happened to my camera and I can actually is the split. If you close it down more than half way the picture shows up. I called Panasonic and they said you have to buy the whole LCD, that you can't just buy the ribbon. They don't even have a part number for just the ribbon. Good luck.

SOURCE: i want some software for editing panasonic pv- dv

If you want basic, non-professional editing capablities, and you use a Windows PC, try Microsoft Movie Maker, which may be downloaded here: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/moviemaker2.mspx and the user guide may be viewed here: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/moviemaker/default.mspx

You might also look at a pay program, AVS Video Editor here: http://www.avs4you.com/AVS-Video-Editor.aspx

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You just need a converter. here is one for you: Video Download Studio.