Panasonic DV PROLINE AG-DVC7P

alaTest has collected and analyzed 41 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the design and color. The image quality and value for money also get good feedback, but there are some negative reviews about the build quality and control panel.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic DV PROLINE AG-DVC7P is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 73/100 = Good quality.

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Panasonic AG-DVC7 Mini DV Camcorder Review

 

In times where most everything is getting smaller, Panasonic has recycled the idea that bigger is better. The design of the new AG-DVC7 is a blast from the past, sporting a large rear-end that allows for easy and stable shoulder shooting. There is...

Shoulder-mounted stability ; Professional appearance ; Consumer price

Bulky ; Hollow plastic construction

A shoulder-mounted shooter with a professional look, at a consumer price.

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Great Low end camera with High end capabilities

 
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Amazon review summary for the Panasonic DV PROLINE AG-DVC7P

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 22 user reviews of the Panasonic DV PROLINE AG-DVC7P from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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41% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Good to look at, but internals need work!

 

Good to look at, but internals need work!

I purchased this cam as my first and frontline camera for use in weddings, shows, and other events. To me, it is very lightweight. Picks up the slightest movement. The mic is very sensitive... picks up the noise from your tripod when moving -...

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Good to look at, but internals need work!

 

I purchased this cam as my first and frontline camera for use in weddings, shows, and other events. To me, it is very lightweight. Picks up the slightest movement. The mic is very sensitive... picks up the noise from your tripod when moving -...

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Buyer Beware!!!

 

I purchased two AG-DVC7 Panasonic camcorder between 3 and 4 years ago, one used, one brand new. I very seldom use them to record direct to tape. We basically set them on a tripod and use S-video to feed in to a video mixer as we records live. The...

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Buyer Beware!!!

 

Buyer Beware!!!

I purchased two AG-DVC7 Panasonic camcorder between 3 and 4 years ago, one used, one brand new. I very seldom use them to record direct to tape. We basically set them on a tripod and use S-video to feed in to a video mixer as we records live. The...

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Havre used the camera for 3 years...not bad..good picture quality, looks professional to your clients

 

Havre used the camera for 3 years...not bad..good picture quality, looks professional to your clients

Have used the camcorder for over 3 years, our retired community video club owns two of them. Has great picture quality in good lighting, rivals my 3CCD Cannon GL-2. The Panasonic does a decent job on lower lighting situations. I frequently use it to...

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Havre used the camera for 3 years...not bad..good picture quality, looks professional to your clients

 

Have used the camcorder for over 3 years, our retired community video club owns two of them. Has great picture quality in good lighting, rivals my 3CCD Cannon GL-2. The Panasonic does a decent job on lower lighting situations. I frequently use it to...

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Going pro? Save for something better.

 

I'll be diplomatic and say this isn't a bad camera. But I used to shoot a lot of live events and concerts, and with a DVX100 and a DVC80 to choose from, this camera would always get stuck on the lowest priority shot. It's big, but mostly hollow, so...

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Product Specifications

Panasonic's vision of the digital future is driven by the needs and aspirations of its business customers and millions of consumers around the world who use its products every day. The company shares their dream to live a fuller life by providing ways of working smarter and enjoying the rewards of technological advances. PRODUCT FEATURES: 2.5" color LCD side monitor; Additional Rec start/stop button and zoom lever on top handle grip; Digital Effect Functions include WIPE, MIX, STROBE, GAIN-UP, TRAIL, MOSAIC and MIRROR; Picture Effect Functions include NEGATIVE, SEPIA, SOLARIZE and MONOCHROME (B&W); Jog menu dial; Video and S-Video In/Out; Mic In and Audio In/Out; 15x optical zoom and 750x digital zoom; Convenient shoulder-mount design; Manual/Auto focus; Digital EIS (Electric Image Stabilizer) to compensate for jitter and vibration-included image distortions; Backlight Compensation to prevent black breakdown; Auto Tracking White Balance for superb pictures when tracking moving subjects; Five Program AE settings - sports, portrait, spotlight, surf & snow, and low light; 8-bit digital recording system / 16-bit digital audio system; 48-kHz/16-bit, 2-channel, or a 32-kHz/12-bit, 4 channel mode during playback; IEEE-1394 4-pin digital interface terminal (In/Out).

Audio Input

Microphone Operation Mode:Stereo
Microphone Technology:Electret condenser
Type:Microphone

Battery

Battery Form Factor:Manufacturer specific

Camcorder Features

Low Lux / Night Mode: Yes

Camera Flash

Type: None

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:17in
Height:8.9in
Weight:4.4lbs
Width:8.4in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:2.5in
Diagonal Size (metric):6.4cm
Display Form Factor:Rotating
Type:LCD display

Exposure Parameters

Shooting Programs:Low light / Portrait mode / Sports mode / Spotlight / Surf & snow

Header

Manufacturer:Panasonic
Model:AG-DVC7P/DVC7
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Panasonic AG/Panasonic DV PROLINE

Lens System

Lens Aperture:F/1.8
Max Focal Length:46.5mm
Min Focal Length:3.1mm
Optical Zoom:15
Type:Zoom lens

Optical Sensor

Camcorder Effective Video Resolution:340Kpix
Camcorder Sensor Resolution:680Kpix
Optical Sensor Size:1/4"
Optical Sensor Size (metric):6.4 mm ( 1/4 ) / 6.4 mm ( 1/4" )
Optical Sensor Type:CCD
Sensor Qty:1CCD

Optical System

Image Stabilizer:Electronic

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Video Input

Analog Video Format:NTSC
Digital Zoom:750
Media Type:Mini DV
Shooting Modes:Digital photo mode
Special Effects:Gain-up / Mirror / Mix / Mosaic / Strobe / Trail / Wipe
Type:Camcorder

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Color Support:Color
Viewfinder Type:LCD
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