Panasonic AG-DVX100A

240 reviews

Dec, 2024

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portability (33)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 240 reviews of Panasonic AG-DVX100A. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. People really like the portability and design. The image quality and usability are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some less positive comments about the battery. There are some mixed reviews about the size.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic AG-DVX100A is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 148 user reviews of Panasonic AG-DVX100A from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviews about the design and portability are overall positive. The image quality and usability also get good feedback, whereas many are critical about the size.

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98% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Ben Wolf (cnet.com)

Image quality

Panasonic AG-DVX100A

Array of frame-rate options, including 24P; advanced image and audio settings; wonderful viewfinder and control layout; wide lens.

Limited battery life; lens is short for some applications; lacks true 16x9 chips; moderately tough learning curve; not the best in low light.

If you're looking for a MiniDV camera for pro-level videography with a film-like look, this 24P model is a top contender.

Mar, 2004

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Expert review by : Rick Popko, Dean Mermell (pcworld.com)

Panasonic AG-DVX100

Warm, saturated colors ; Shoots at 24p ; Produces awesome filmlike look ; Wide field of view ; Wide breadth of custom image presets

Only 10¥ zoom ; Slow autoiris ; LCD color values can be sketchy ; No still-picture capabilities

Feb, 2003

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Expert review by : anyone 13th-repeat (videomaker.com)

Panasonic AG-DVX 100A

A serious contender in the 3-chip prosumer camcorder market.

Excellent picture and sound quality, 24p recording, Good response to customer feedback

Low-res color viewfinder, Some controls poorly placed

Oct, 2004

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Expert review by : Joe McCleskey (videomaker.com)

The AG-DVX100A is a serious contender in the 3-chip prosumer camcorder market.

Aug, 2004

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Expert review by : Patrick Lang (videomaker.com)

Panasonic AG-DVX100 3CCD 24p Mini DV Camcorder Review

No camera in recent memory has generated as much buzz as the Panasonic AG-DVX100. This is the first consumer-priced camera to offer 24 frame per second progressively scanned video (24p), which (theoretically) makes video look like it was shot on film....

Exceptional picture quality ; Six customizable modes ; Excellent progressive video ; Flexible image tweaking

No auto focus in progressive modes

A revolutionary professional camera that allows shooters to switch between cinema-like images or standard video modes.

Apr, 2003

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Expert review by : Andrew M. Lau (kenstone.net)

Working with the Panasonic AG-DVX100, Final Cut Pro and Cinema Tools

With the release of the Panasonic AG-DVX100, independent filmmakers have a DV camera that can acquire footage at 24 frames per second, the same as a film camera. This ability allows film prints of AG-DVX100 footage to match frame for frame and preserve...

Once all the clips have been processed, create a new 23.98 project in Final Cut Pro and import the clips. Edit as usual.

Dec, 2002

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Expert review by : Steven Trent Smith (digitaljournalist.org)

Panasonic DVX100 Camcorder

ay back in 1995, Panasonic introduced an amazing camcorder, the miniDV-format, three-chip EZ-1. I tested it late that year and was very impressed by its image quality. I'd never seen such great-looking pictures from a camera so small. Of course, a lot...

"Normal" video in the U.S. has, until recently, meant 525 interlaced lines scanned at the rate of 30 frames a second, each frame being made up of two fields, therefore, 60 fields per second. A number of those scanning lines are used for "blanking" the...

Nov, 2002

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Expert review by : Noah Kadner (kenstone.net)

Panasonic AGDVX100 / Sony PD-150 Comparison Shoot

The arrival of the Panasonic AG-DVX100 camera heralds an exciting new chapter in the indie production world. To many eyes, the 24-frame progressive format represents video technology's closest approximation of the aesthetic qualities of motion picture...

NOTES: Special thanks to Ken Stone and kenstone.net for hosting these QT movies. For a DVD featuring the test shoot in its entirety, please contact Promax.

Jan, 2002

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The DMR-BS850EBK sports two freesat HD tuners, allowing you to record two different high-definition programs simultaneously. There is also a 500GB hard drive on board which can be used to store both high definition and standard definition video....

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