Panasonic PV-DV51 Mini DV Camcorder Reviews

Panasonic PV-DV51 Mini DV Camcorder

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  • Let's make a movie, Mommy!

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    May 3, 2002
    Pros: Price, weight, size, user friendly, good entry level Mini DV camcorder
    Cons: No built in light, remote control sold separately with this Palmcorder

    Summary: 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 ... read more

  • Why this camera is so cheap?!

    Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jul 10, 2003
    Pros: Great image quality Nice image stabilizer
    Cons: No microphone input! Engine sound is audible in silence.

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

  • It broke :(

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Apr 13, 2003
    Pros: Inexpensive, easy to use
    Cons: No night vision, no analog video input, no built-in light, battery is weak

    Summary: 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 ... read more

  • A good way to start w/ mini-DV

    Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Dec 29, 2002
    Pros: Many features for the price. Seems to be high quality/good value.
    Cons: Menus and controls take time to get used to.

    Summary: 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 ... read more

  • This is a lot of camera for the dollar!

    Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Dec 21, 2002
    Pros: Great little camera
    Cons: Palm strap, awkward menu system

    Summary: 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. ... read more

  • great camera for the price

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Mar 11, 2002
    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

    Summary: 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 ... read more

  • $400 for a 680k Mini DV Camcorder? You bet!!

    Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Oct 30, 2001
    Pros: A good entry level mini-dv camcorder
    Cons: Doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles

    Summary: 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 ... read more

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