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May 02 '02
Pros: Price, performance for the price, features for the price, did I mention the price?
Cons: Low still resolution, no remote supplied, low-light video noise
Summary: The Panasonic PV-DV52 is an entry-level MiniDV digital camcorder with a 2.5” LCD that can be bought for around (or less than) $500. A week ago I saw it in a K-Mart store that was closing down for $399!
The low price is usually an...
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Oct 16 '05
Pros: Affordable, durable entry-level camcorder
Cons: Mini-DV technology is strong, but gone the way of the dodo
Summary: The Panasonic PV-DV52 was our first and, to date, only camcorder. Maybe I love it so much because I've got nothing to compare it to. Or maybe I love it so much because I got it NIB (New In Box) for a song on eBay and for the first six months of owning ...
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Apr 25 '03
Pros: Small, light, easy to use
Cons: Sometimes difficult to find the right controls
Summary: The last camcorder I purchased was one of those that used a fullsized VCR tape and needed a suitcase to carry it around. I lost access to it in the divorce, and can't say I miss it.
Compared to that monster, this camera is absolutely tiny. It...
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Jun 09 '02
Pros: Reasonable price, easy basic use functions, good quality video, good audio.
Cons: Clumsy menu use, poor still images, cheap straps.
Summary: I bought the camera just prior to leaving on a vacation in Canada. Because of the short lead time, I had no real opportunity to do more than skim the instruction manual to find out how to use the basic controls of the camera.
In general, I'm...
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Apr 29 '02
Pros: Cheap price, miniDV
Cons: Video noise in low lighting, focus goes out in low lighting
Summary: The PV-DV52 is a great entry level camera. It comes with a few features which usually does not appear on cameras in this price range. Most noticiably the built-in light.
Features include a 10x optical zoom, 700x digital zoom, special...
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Sep 29 '04
Pros: great special effects, easy to use, cheap
Cons: small lcd screen, no color veiwfinder, breaks very easily, no night vision, no mike port
Summary: It was a great camera for about 7 months, then things went south quick. It began to break for no reason and destroy tapes without
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Mar 02 '03
Summary: I love this camcorder. It goes far beyond the vhs-c which i owned before. Lighting is the only rea
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Jan 03 '03
Summary: ive ony had the camera for 2 days now and it is the first that i have owned. i'm happy with the purc
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Jun 06 '02
Summary: This is the first mini-dv cam I have ever owned and I am absolutly thrilled with it. Picture quality
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