1 comments about Panasonic MiniDV Tape Combo (AY-DVM60EJ3C) (AYDVM60EJ3C).

1. The tapes are of fair quality and worth the price alone. The head cleaner help a lot nothing is worse then making a bad recording that you really wanted to keep.

   This is a good deal if you need tapes and need a head cleaner

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5 comments about Panasonic SDR-S100 3.1MP 3CCD MPEG-2 SD Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom (Includes 2GB Memory Card).

1. I've owned the camera for 3 months now, and am very happy with it. I needed a camera tiny enough to carry in a purse, yet capable of high quality video, and this is it.
   Tape-based camcorders make DV video on tape - those DV cameras make video which cannot be converted to DVD unless you go through a cumbersome operation of playing the video in the camera while at the same time "capturing" the video on a computer over a firewire cable - a process which is error-prone to say nothing of being a time hog. If you shoot 5 hours of video, getting it onto computer takes 5 more hours. On the other hand, a mpeg-based SD-card camera like this transfers its video to computer simply by inserting its SD card into your computer's card reader slot. If you use an aftermarket DVD author program like TmpgDVDauthor, you don't even have to transfer the files off the SD card - you can "drag and drop" the filenames and create a TV-viewable DVD without any hassles, directly from your card reader.
   This camera is the replacement for Panasonic's still-amazing "worlds smallest true camcorder" SV-AV100. It has greatly improved low light capability, and incredible richness of color. To say nothing of its still picture capability, with pop-up flash, even.
   Though the camera advertises itself as having "3.1" megapixel stills, they are actually closer in quality to a typical 2 megapixel camera. This is because the camera uses its video CCD's to make the still, with Panasonic's "pixel shift" method. You cannot compare this camera to digital still cameras which have a gigantic CCD to make their stills with - being a video camera, one should be thankful for these stills in such a small package. With care, the stills can be enlarged to 4x5 inches on quality photo paper and look very good, but 8x10 inch enlarging is overdoing it. If you want digital still camera type stills for portrait enlargements and critical still photos, get a digital still camera in addition to this camera.
   The camera's 10x zoom is useable because of its excellent image stabilization. The lens mechanism adjusts itself at high speed to counteract jerky hand movements, keeping your picture sharp. This does not mean that holding the camera in shaky hands will not produce a moving picture, but the fast "quiver" that ruins videos will be gone, and the individual frames are amazingly sharp. A tripod or monopod for extreme zoom shots is still best, but the image stabilization is a marvel, even better than in the earlier camera.
   There are some good still cameras which have a "video mode" which can be used to make DVD's, but none of them have all of these features: (1) 48kbps stereo sound, (2) 60-fields per second interlaced video, (3) 640x480 or larger video resolution. Most, like the often praised Casio EXP-505, have only 30fps video, which will cause a "flicker" when converted to DVD video. The interlacing, which updates at 60fps, is necessary for making fast action look smooth on your TV. Don't make the mistake of trying to use a digital still camera's "video mode" in place of a true camcorder with fully-interlaced video like this one.
   Sample video and user comments are on the ad-free nonprofit site www.zyvid.com, which has the largest forum for the camera and the SV-AV100, replacing the old JackBrown forum.
   Critics of the camera forget how tiny the camera is. When a camera is the smallest of its type, minor compromises are to be expected. But the excellent quality and color in its video are comparable to any consumer camcorder, even the much larger ones. It's a real marvel.



2. This is the best camcorder for it's size and price. Also no tapes makes this camcorder really great. Good still pictures as well.



3. Great camera - Well thought out, good quality pictures and movies.
   Everything goes on the memory stick - No moving tapes or motors to malfunction.
   
   The only feature absent is an optical viewer (it only has the LCD screen to see what you will be filming). It's tough to frame your shot in dark, as the screen will not have the illumination until the flash lights - and then it's to late to frame your shot! Same problem for outdoor shots on bright days where the image is hard to see on screen.



4. I purchased this camcorder because I love the fact about how you can use this with just a memory card like with your digital camera. It so small and compact and easy to use. I am happy to take it with me to record my 4 children with all their sports they do. Then I come home and upload it my computer, very simple. I'm glad I purchased this one.



5. I purchased this camera in Feb 2006 and it has been great!! Untill I got a new computer with Windows vista. The software that comes with it will not load on windows vista so I have not been able to tranfer videos and keep them organized as I did. As a result I have lost most all video clips that have not been edited to DVD formatt. I also cannot load new video clips to my computer. I attemped to reach Panasonic as I could find no downloads to fix this problem. They have never gotten back with me.

5 comments about Panasonic PV-GS120 3CCD MiniDV Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom.

1. I've had this camera for about 4-months now and have taken well over 150-hours worth of video from various sporting events and a few family events.
   
   The first thing that hits you once you download the video capture is the color saturation...unbelievable! 3-CCD's makes a huge difference! Like night and day, compared to other camcorders in the same price range.
   
   I looked at many camcorders before choosing the PV-GS120. My first thought was I needed a camcorder with atleast a 20x Optical Zoom. However, all the camcorders I saw didn't have the picture quality I was looking for.
   
   When I saw the PV-GS120, I wasn't really receptive to the fact it was only 10x optical zoom. However when I started shooting with it the store, how good the picture was. Don't take my word for it, seeing is believing!
   
   I chose the Panasonic and have been very pleased with it.
   
   Don't get caught up in the Optical Zoom hype...who cares if the optical zoom is 16x, 18x, 20x, if the picture is horrible.



2. I've been video taping weddings for 25 years and the PV-GS120 was the 11th and 12th camera I've bought (Yea, I bought two)
   I was impressed with both the price and quality of the 3CCD's
   I also appreciated the 1.5 hour (LP mode) taping time available which I needed for taping wedding ceremonies without having to change media during the ceremony.
   
   I needed the mic and headphone input that were missing from some other manufacturers products and I remembered the quality I had always experienced from the Panasonic cameras I'd used before I moved to 8mm.
   
   I've done 7 weddings with the PV-GS120 and my customers and I are very satified with the quality images and audio this camera captures and recreates.
   
   On the downside I missed the option of adding a wired remote zoom control and the steadycam feature wasn't quite what Sony had.
   The low light feature isn't as good as the single chip cameras but 3CCD's always require more light.
   
   I've been recommending this camera to anyone who is thinking about upgrading from 8mm or VHS. Forget about the DVD media cameras and go with tape, you can make (and scratch) all the DVD's you want after downloading and editing your work from your computer.



3. I am team manager for a small midwest skate team and we were in need for a video camera. I was also looking for something that had a clear enough video i could do some short movies with it as well.
   
   I have had the camera for almost 1 year now and it has taken some nasty hits from skaters and drops from 4 foot to pure concrete and took the beating like a champ.
   
   I spent almost double what it is going for now and it was worth it back then so if you can get it now for around 450 it's a must buy camcorder.



4. I've waited two years to write my review so that I'd be removed from the excitement that comes with buying a new camera. The strongpoints of this camcorder are its size, color reproduction, remote control, and adjustable light/color settings. It's drawbacks are: poor performance in low/med-low light conditions. The colors tend to go blue in mid to low light situations, and that can be annnoying for those trying to make short films with different locations/lighting. I think that this camera would be a great buy for someone looking to do a lot of serious filming in outdoor areas. If you just want something to make home movies of your kids or something, then I'd go for a cheaper model Panasonic or a Sony. I think that I'm going to buy a Sony next time because I like their low-light features.



5. I have been using this camera for about 2 yrs. I did a lot of research before buying and I am sure that I am not much mistaken in my choice.
   Pros
   Excellent color reproduction especially in out door settings
   Easy to use menu
   small size
   I did not have any problem with noise from tape as some one reviewed
   Still pictures are also really good for a 1.2 Mp camera-color reproducion really good, can take still pictures while shooting a video without going back to menu-just click the Still picture button.
   
   Cones
   Manual that comes along with is "CRAPPY". It is as if the manufacturers mean this camera for Still images only. it does not even mention where exactly to connect the fire wire cable. i had to find it out from some reviews!!
   The product did not come with a fire wire cable; Find a good one elsewhere. I called Panasonic customer support regarding this and they too had only one suggestion-buy it elsewhere!!
   It takes a long while for me (about 1hr plus) to transfer one MiniDV cassette of video to computer and to form file on the Windows Movie maker I used. My computer has about 756 MB RAM. I did not try another software.
   Software that came with camcorder is redundant.
   Performance in low light is not good
   No built-in light source; find a suitable one and attach separate
   optical zoom is only 10X, and no need to mention anything about digital zoom
   Battery does not last for long-may be for 30-40 mts with the digital viewer turned on; have apare battery if you are serious about shooting for a longer period.
   
   Because of the negative points, I am looking for a better model with 3CCD technology

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5 comments about Panasonic PVGS12 Digital Palmcorder MultiCam Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom.

1. I bought this Camera for my 13th Birthday and I was happy until i tried to put the video onto the computer. I you realy want to edit video on the computer then you NEED to get Firewire for your computer.After I got Firewire The video worked fine, but I suggest you get a good editing softwear like Adobe. windows is ok to start but has very low video capture. When you burn it on to a DVD using windows is is all blury but can still make out picture. So a Great Camera but you have to get firewire to make it better. Firewire is only like 25$.I love this camera and I hope you will to.



2. This camcorder is absolutely wonderful. Though I don't think I'd pay top dollar for it. While it works great recording and playing back, there is minimum software availible ( Id didnt recieve any) and figuring out how to download it to the computer to burn to a DVD took a while. Though I only paid $195 for this camera that also came with a brand new camcorder bag and additional battery. I kinda wish I would have spent the extra money to invest in a DVD camcorder. But, if you are willing to take the time to learn how to burn to DVD, then this is a great camera!



3. This camcorder is good but not great. Sure its not expensive but with this amount of money you can get a much better one on ebay. 1/6 in ccd is average for this price range. It has no mic input. But it does last a good amount with the battery, has acceptional quality under lighting when i use two or more lights...for my movie aspire which is a musical. During shots that have fast sequences, you can tell as it looks jagged and not smooth. This had to be fixed in post, which, if you're only paying 250 for this cam, you probably won't waste your time fixing this in post. The manual white balance is nice.



4. I know the frustration of wanting some software with this product. Yes its a nice little camera and all but if you want to get some actual video out of it to be put on your computer you could use video capturing software like snag-it which has a free download and trial. Granted the video will not be the best of quality but if you absolutely have to have this on video on your computer snag-it will give it to you but at low quality. You can also snap still images from the videos using it too. Hope this helps



5. After using the Palmcorder brand for 6 years, I just purchased a second one to use for a 2-camera setup (both running at different angles since I produce martial arts instructional videos). For those new to digital camcorders, my opinion is that this is a great camera. For those who are intermediate and advanced, naturally you already know that you will want to spend a bit more for a bigger, better camera to meet your needs.
   
   The Palmcorder takes good video but you should have additional lighting available. They say it's good in low-light conditions, but admittedly I've never found that to be true, even with a LOT of experimentation. Outdoors, though, or indoors with normal lighting? You will find a good video result.
   
   The audio is passable but connecting an external mic, you will hear a slight "buzz" in the background (removable in post). A pain but still passable for the price.
   
   Zooming in and out finds zero noise, but I rarely zoom much anyway. If I need a closer shot, I get the camera closer since the pixelation is always noticable to some degree when zooming. It's not "too" bad zooming in just a bit, but beyond 1/3 of the bar you see will find a lot of pixelation.
   
   Tape change is great vs. Canon (Canon tape door is at the bottom and you have to remove it from the tripod, whereas Panasonic and most others are on the side). Battery life is 1 - 2 hours depending on the age of the battery. My first one is over 6 years old and I just had to change it last month. 5 years isn't bad.
   
   Manual controls could be improved but passable. Automatic controls work well for new users and you will probably not even need the rest. If you want to learn it, though, it's a simple process.
   
   For best shots, I recommend a good tripod to keep the camera steady (for all cameras, too), particularly if you zoom in. There are lots of techniques for holding the camera steady when zoomed in but the Palmcorder must lose it's mind after zoomed in too far. It comes out with a lot of pixelation. Read that as "don't zoom in unless you absolutely have to and you'll be fine."
   
   I've used my Palmcorder in all sorts of weather and conditions, and it's worked like a dream. Good video, good audio, good battery life and easy controls. The only "bad" thing you might encounter is that in humid weather, you need to acclimate the camera for 15 - 30 minutes or so. But since you have to do that with every camera, anyway, it's not Panasonic's fault so no biggie there.
   
   All in all? This is a great camera for the price, as well as being a solid piece of equipment that you will enjoy. It's good to learn with as well as being a good backup camera or using as a 2-camera system.

5 comments about Panasonic SVAV10 MPEG4 e-Wear Digital Camcorder with Still Mode/MP3/Voice Recording (Red).

1. I bought this gadget for it's many functions although I mostly used it to take video and pictures, sometimes record audio. I really did like it, but after a while I couldn't justify the cost versus the quality... The video quality was ok, about what you get with a medium resolution avi file, but nowhere close to divx quality. Picture resolution at 640x480 was decent, but you'd definitely want better if you want quality pictures. Sound recording was good, but I could only playback on the unit. With SD cards you don't have to worry about memory. My main gripe about this gadget though is the absence of a zoom. I was using it one time when a friend asked me if it had a zoom feature. I told him "this is the zoom" and ran up closer to the subject. If Panasonic added a zoom feature I would definitely recommend it, but overall it doesn't excel in any area. You're probably better off picking up a megapixel digital camera that also takes video.



2. this camera is awsome i love it my dad bout it for me so i didnt have to use his and i love it . I can take digital still pics and take videos of cool stuf tht happens . And also listen to mp3s and also take voice recordings.



3. Ok, it may not take pictures/movies like professional digital cameras can, but it's still a good camera if you looking for something to do for fun. It's small enough to carry in your pocket, you can operate it on the fly when you need to, so its pretty reliable there. You have to mess around with the software a bit, and experiment with the camera a bit too but once you get the gist of how it works, you wont regret buying it. However, this camera is NOT worth paying full price for($200-$400). I bought a used one at Circuit City for only $125, I've had it for about a year and it still works great!



4. This camera may look ultra cool, but believe me, it's not. Unless you don't care much for how your picture quality is, then this camera may be ok, but if you do or eventually will, you are better off getting a better quality camera.

   There aren't many options for your pictures that you're taking meaning you can't change the lighting effect (inside, outside, cloudy, snow, night, etc), size, picture type (black & white, etc) or many of the other things that you can on other cameras. I found that when pictures were loaded onto the computer, they looked grainy and dull, and if you used the flash, that also seemed to ruin the effect of the picture. There is also no zoom which is one thing I forgot to check out when purchasing this camera. I was not happy with this camera at all after a couple months when I needed better quality photos.

   The video recorder of the camera was also a disappointment to me. The recording was very choppy and colors again were poor. On the bright side, it recorded the sound well.

   I had no problem with the MP3 player or audio recorder, they both worked fine and were the quality that one would expect.

   I now own a Sony Cyber-Shot camera which I am VERY pleased with. Basically you really need to think about what type of pictures you will be taking with your camera and if you want them to be the best quality possible, or if it simply doesn't matter to you to decide if you will be happy with this camera.




5. I carry this camera everywhere. I bought mine when it was still pretty new and I didn't really know much about other cameras.
   
   The size is definitely convenient. As a few other people said, it definitely impresses people because of it's size and design.
   
   I was also impressed with the sound recording, but the quality of the pictures and video isn't at all near great.
   
   If you care about picture quality, DO NOT get this camera. For the same amount or a little more, you can definitely get something better.
   
   I've owned mine for a while and the screen has developed two little black dots in it, and I've never done anything to it to cause it. I've also noticed that some images seem to be domed or curved. The flash also will wash anything out if it is too close, and not help that much at all if the subject is sort of far.
   
   If you just want it for random snapshots, I think you could definitely find a different cool, small camera that has the same calibur resolution for possibly for less.

1 comments about Panasonic HHRV60/1B Camcorder Battery.

1. Outlasts normal batteries for your recording needs. How many times have you lost valuable moments? Well with this battery, you won`t have to worry anymore. The extra time is well worth the extra cost!

5 comments about Panasonic VDRM50 DVD Camcorder with 2.5-inch LCD w/18x Optical Zoom.

1. PROs: Very easy to operate, even my wife handled it well :). Using DVD-RAM disks saved my budget since I've used a single DVD-RAM disk (app 20CAD$) for the last three years. Software that came bundled ('DVD Movie Album SE' and 'My DVD') is easy to install and easy to learn. Battery life could be better, but it works fine for me (about 1-1.5 hours, screen was on all the time). All cables (TV connection, PC connection, charger) are nicely marked, no confusion here. They even included an S-video cable for TV, so you have a choice of composite or S-video connection. Neat. I like that I can put the small DVD-RAM disk in my laptop, and do all the editing, I don't need to daisy-chain the camera itself to my laptop.
   
   CONs: As you know, DVD-Ram disks need cartridges. For many people this is a hassle, but I'm used to it. I love the additional protection that cartridge offers. Original recordings are in 'raw' DVD format: .vro and they need to be reformated to .mpg. Not a big deal with DVD Movie Album SE, BUT: the size of finished movie in MB is huge. A 2-minute movie takes well above 100MB if you keep the default settings in the software. The price of recordable DVDs keeps dropping, but anyway, the movies could be smaller in size.
   
   Overall, this is an excellent camera if you are an average computer user and know how to get around with movie encoding/decoding.



2. The camera functioned well, but is in no way compatiable with Vista or and newer systems. Drivers are not available, so thusly this camera is an peice of junk. Would never recommend it or Panasonic to any one.



3. I bought this camcorder back in September of 2004 for the birth of my daughter and this is one technology that just didn't pay to be an early adopter. Here's a quick summary of my experience
   
   Pros:
   1. Navigating thru recordings is significantly easier (and timelier) than MiniDv or tape.
   2. Camera size is nice
   3. Outdoor recordings have good quality (not great)
   
   Cons:
   1. Have to use Panasonic DVDs for recording. We tried buying other brands which were significantly cheaper and the camera started rattling. Customer service thru Panasonic was horrible and after sending in the unit for repair, they sent it back saying nothing was wrong and we just have to use Panasonic DVDs (why didn't they just say that on the phone????)
   2. Inside recordings are poor quality due to low light limitations. We purchased an external light which helps, but adds to the cost and also makes it more of a hassle to use
   3. DVD-ROM software is proprietary and not readable on most DVD drives. We actually had to purchase an external DVD-Rom burner
   4. Actual time to create a DVD can be as long as 4 or 5 hours for a 1-hour DVD. It only takes about 10 minutes if you record with a DVD-r disk but that also comes with problems (many of my files didn't transfer properly and you have to deal with the format and finalize process).
   
   Overall not a total disaster but definitely not a good technology experience. Hopefully Hard Drive based units will be better but I'll wait it out a little while to let them work out the kinks.



4. The VDR-M50 was an average camera around 2005, but is now obsolete. If you are buying this second hand then be warned that Panasonic supply no drivers or tools for Vista, so you need third party tools such as Roxio Creator to extract your movies from the DVD-RAM disks - probably not worth the trouble. Picture quality is just OK even on the highest quality setting. The VDR-M50 has some nice features including in-camera editing facilities but these are not enough to redeem it.



5. I have had this camera for about two years. I have gone through about 20 CDs and today the second one errored out and lost the data. No more video of my son's birthday. Just like that. The discs are working fine and then they come up with an error and that's it. Throw away your disc and your memories. I have used two kinds of media and both have had the same problem. Go to Panasonic's support web and site and there is NOTHING. Their FAQ on camcorders is a short marketing piece, so you're basically on your own. There must be a thousand better products than this one. Don't buy it unless you don't mind losing your video.