Panasonic PV-L501 VHS-C Camcorder

75% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

I have owned this palmcorder for over a year and have never had any problems of ANY sort! I have used it to film 4th of July celebrations (excellent sound by the way....you could still hear and understand people talking even with the fireworks we were...

After carefully analyzing the two prior reviews, it appears there is conflicting history. My previous experience with Panasonic products is most positive. We have a decided problem with sounds in that I am deafened by damage to the acoustic nerve. ...

hey i like it i like the tv thing im able to keep track of any thing in motion like a fressbee or my friend thrwing a stick in the trees and and if its too bright and sunny out side i found out by emermenting with the palmcoder to close...

We purchased this unit to replace our old (about 10 years) VHS camera - also a Panasonic - which operated well for many years. We wanted something inexpensive, and simple to use; without all the "bells and whistles", and with the convenience of simple...