Panasonic PV-DV51 Mini DV Camcorder

Pros: Price, weight, size, user friendly, good entry level Mini DV camcorder
Cons: No built in light, remote control sold separately with this Palmcorder

After spending several months researching and comparing Mini DV camcorders, I decided on the Panasonic PV-DV51 Digital Camcorder for it's price, ease of use and brand reliability. While other brands had a slight edge with features, our family has...

Pros: Great little camera
Cons: Palm strap, awkward menu system

I've had my Panasonic PV-DV51 Digital Camcorder for about a year now. It's done everything I asked of it. I use it for web shots and some other photo work. I paid about $350 with a rebate last year. That was an amazing price for the camera....

Pros: Many features for the price. Seems to be high quality/good value.
Cons: Menus and controls take time to get used to.

I bought this camera about a year ago, and so far I am very happy with it. The quality of the picture (played through a Sharp 32" basic TV) is outstanding -- much better than our old Sony 8mm. The colors are outstanding, the EIS ("anti-shake") capability...

Pros: A good entry level mini-dv camcorder
Cons: Doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles

I have been in the market for a new camcorder for almost a year now. I'm a guy who likes a lot of bells and whistles on my toys. However, I couldn't see forking out $1300+ for a top of the line camcorder.

Recently I saw an ad for this...

Pros: Great image quality Nice image stabilizer
Cons: No microphone input! Engine sound is audible in silence.

I'm very happy having bought this camcorder by the advice of a friend. It has fascinating image ...

Pros: inexpensive, simple to use, great picture, does what it's supposed to
Cons: no built-in light, no memory card capability for digital pictures

I wasn't really in the market for a new camera although i desperately needed one. My old JVC vhs-c wasn't really cutting it. I saw this camera in the Fry's Electronics add for only $377. That's a must have price so I got it. I'm not interested in all of...

Pros: Inexpensive, easy to use
Cons: No night vision, no analog video input, no built-in light, battery is weak

This camera seemed like a good deal to me only to discover that after about my first 15 minutes of recording it stopped and started chewing up the tape. I changed the tape only to chew up the new one. I sent it to Panasonic Services who wanted to...