Panasonic PV-DV852 Mini DV Camcorder

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(4.30 out of 5) from 7 reviews

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good camcorder,good price

(5.00 out of 5) by nukegumbo on Jan 18, 2004

Pros: great video quality
Cons: cant find any

I just got the panasonic pv-dv852 at fry's electronics for an unheard of price of $399.99.I am an em ...
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The upper crust of consumer camcorders

(4.00 out of 5) by jookyg on Jul 25, 2003

Pros: excellent video quality, optical image stabilization, tons of features
Cons: expensive, bottom-loading tape, poor documentation, too many features
The Bottom Line: I never give anything 5 stars, but this one came close--four plus plus plus. You get what you pay for.

If you're not quite ready to jump into the very expensive world of professional-grade digital video, ...
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Do not buy if you have Windows 98 Second Edition

(1.00 out of 5) by johncobb on Mar 15, 2003

Pros: The design is comfortable with a sharp look. Lightweight with many features. Very Compact
Cons: It will not connect to my computer. I have Windows 98 Second Edition.
The Bottom Line: Don't buy it if you have Windows 98 Second Edition

My driver will not install. The original driver that came with my camera locks up my computer. The ...
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PANASONIC PV-DV852

(5.00 out of 5) by grn0202 on Sep 6, 2002

Pros: Excellent picture, good low light, excellent ergonomics.
Cons: Can't think of any.
The Bottom Line: Bottom Line? You don't need to hesitate with this one. Read the main review.

The purpose of this feedback to help others in the same way that I was helped by earlier hands on re ...
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Great single-chip camera

(5.00 out of 5) by bgrammar on Aug 8, 2002

Pros: Outstanding picture sharpness/quality excellent optical image stabilization Good low light performance
Cons: Audio (mic&line input) only average. Zoom takes a-while to master Auto-exposure icons difficult to decipher
The Bottom Line: If you are looking for a traditionally designed camera, that is feature-laden, optical stabilization, and top notch image quality, look no further. You will not be disappointed.

I shopped the Canon 100mc, and the Sony TVR30 before deciding on this one. I have been ve ...
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