10x Optical Zoom - 700x Digital Zoom - Electronic IS - DV - Speaker, Microphone, Video Light - Firewire - Tape Media, Memory Card - MPN: PVDV53
Description
The Panasonic MiniDV PVDV53 comes with an array of features including a 1/4-inch 680k CCD for crystal clear images, a 2.5-inch color LCD monitor, 10x hi-definition zoom with 700x digital zoom. Capture life's unforgetable moments with the PVDV53!
Summary
Product Title: Panasonic PV-DV53 Digital Camcorder - 2.5" LCD - CCD - DV
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Power Score: 2.9 | 4 Reviews
Strengths: Least expensive miniDV camcorder I could find, good picture, light weight, east to use, tape eject on the side instead of on the bottom so you don't have to take it off the tripod to change tapes
Weakness: NO PC CONNECTION CABLES INCLUDED, no memory card for digital still pictures
I recieved a VHS-C camcorder for Christmas and was not happy with the picture quality or the length of recording time per tape (30 min). I wanted to upgrade for not very much money and was lucky to find this camera for $290. I went back and forth between this PV-DV53 and the JVC GR-D30, which is similar in price. After reading reviews on camcorderinfo.com, I decided to buy the Panasonic because...
Panasonic Palmcorder Pv-dv53 Mini Dv Digital Camcorder receives an overall TopTenREVIEWS score of 2 out of 4.00. It is ranked the #126 MiniDV camcorder of all time. The overall rating represents an intelligent balance of features, value as a function of price to features, and a summary of reviews from a variety of sources. The TopTen REVIEWS' formula gives a picture of important consumer...
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The Panasonic PV-DV53 is a low-priced entry level camcorder with good video and fair low-light performance. With an average PriceGrabber price of $350, and top ranking in the 2003 B & H CamcorderInfo.com Shoot-Off, for the $300-$399 price category, the PV-DV53 is worthy machine for the point and shoot crowd. The camcorder's ¼ inch CCD, and 10x zoom lens with a 680K pixel resolution, delivers in...
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Lasted me 3 years
Strengths: Takes a decent picture, has some nice effects, and good manual control
Weakness: Will eventually break
I've been generally pleased with this camera the three or so years that it lasted me. After that it started shutting off randomly as well as eating tapes. So, I'm getting rid of it. But for the price, 3 years isn't bad!