Panasonic PV DV 101

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the usability. The image quality also gets good feedback. Some have doubts about the battery.

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On average, users rate this product 68/100.

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Amazon review summary for the Panasonic PV DV 101

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of the Panasonic PV DV 101 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

0% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Better Alternatives Are Available

 

Better Alternatives Are Available

Like most purchasers of camcorders, I had my first child last August. Thus, I decided to buy a camcorder to take hours of video that I will never watch again. On the other hand, if I didn't buy a camcorder, I would be a horrible parent, right? ...

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Better Alternatives Are Available

 

Better Alternatives Are Available

Like most purchasers of camcorders, I had my first child last August. Thus, I decided to buy a camcorder to take hours of video that I will never watch again. On the other hand, if I didn't buy a camcorder, I would be a horrible parent, right? Anyways,...

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Very dissatisfied with video quality

 

Very dissatisfied with video quality

I used to have a SONY Hi-8 (TRV 87). I think that produced far crisper images than this, supposedly "digital" PV-DV 101 from Panasonic. The picture quality here is unexpectedly grainy. Low light recording is awful, even with their low light setting...

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Bet you can't find a cheaper DV camera with a firewire port and better ccd!

 

I needed to buy a video camera fairly badly and fairly quickly, but I still did my homework before buying this one. I decided to do away with the old VHS style and go with something much smaller. Also, I loved the bigger color LCD screens that the...

CHEAP! Firewire port, takes still photos, optional remote, SHARP videos!

Horrible in lowlight conditions, very poor battery life

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Good but could be better!

 

Good but could be better!

This is good video camera however it desperately needs more features. This is the perfect camera for a person who doesn't like special features. Despite the flaws, it is a great machine for the price!

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Panasonic PV-DV101 MiniDV Digital Camcorder

 

Great picture quality, features, price

The remote control is optional

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A Great Camcorder for a Great Price

 

Price, ease of use, video quality, zoom, ability to transfer still pictures, and lcd screen.

Low light functionality

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Panasonic PV-DV101 Mini DV Camcorder

 

Great picture quality, features, price

The remote control is optional

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Product Specifications

The ultimate in home video recording, this unit will deliver better resolution than many live broadcasts. It records CD quality audio all on a miniature cassette tape. It is a digital Palmcorder that fits comfortably in the palm of your hand. The high definition zoom acts like a telescope, with extraordinary clarity. The optional fluid head tripod holds it to pan smoothly, and the different zoom speeds are a brilliant asset. It's an impressive value with a user-friendly design.IEEE 1394 PC Interface provides a connection to compatible digital camcorders for high quality dubbing at home, or to compatible personal computers for advanced editing and viewing, 18x Hi-Definition Zoom acts like a telescope to produce close-up shots with extraordinary clarity and 300x Digital Zoom provides an incredibly close shot through the use of digital technology. 2.5" Color LCD Monitor displays what you're recording or playing back in full vivid color, PhotoShot Built-in Digital Still Camera can record about 750 still images on one 60-minute tape in LP mode while 5-Mode Program AE (Auto Exposure) prepares camcorder for various recording conditions with 5 automatic exposure settings. Digital Electronic Image Stabilization compensates for unintentional hand and camcorder movement to help stabilize your recordings. Index Search marks the beginning of each recorded program on a videotape and lets you access each program with a simple touch of the remote control.
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