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Panasonic Palmcorder PV-DV953

Performance
Normal/low-light image qualityOutstanding/Outstanding
Battery life: Time for the camcorder's battery to go from fully charged to exhausted while recording to tape or disc with the LCD active.2:11
Video recording media MiniDV
Still-image recording media SD card
Still-image maximum resolution (pixels)2048 by 1496
ViewfinderColor
A/V inputsComposite, FireWire, S-Video, microphone
A/V outputsComposite, FireWire, S-Video, headphone
Weight (ounces)31.1

User Reviews for Panasonic Palmcorder PV-DV953

  • Reviewed by: irule1

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: Image quality is pretty good, easy to use, LCD is really big

    Weaknesses: Does not do good in low light but what can you expect for $25

    Overall Evaluation: If I decide to buy this it will be my first mini DV camcorder.It has 3CCD, it's great.The zoom can be a little pixelated if you zoom really far.If I buy this I will get these with it: the wide angle lens,extra battery, and a tripod for the maximum benefits.

  • Reviewed by: Daveintempe

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: Optical image stabilization, zebra effect for oversaturation, still photo effect in movies, 3.0 megapixel stills in SD card, colorbar generator.

    Weaknesses: low light capability

    Overall Evaluation: I have used this for a 2 week tour of Europe, a wedding, several stage productions and home video. Except for the low light situation, it is a dream camcorder. The many effects and adjustments available, cover almost all that a non professional could ask for. The 3.5 in LCD is especially useful. This is my 4th camcorder, but first DV. I love the resolution when played back on my 32" TV.

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