Reviews (2)

NOT UP TO DATE WITH TECHNOLOGY!!
The Product deserves 4 stars as long as you don't upgrade to Windows 2000.I bought this camera for my wife one year ago and at the time it was a pleasant surprise to see how well it worked. About six months after we bought it our computer crashed and we lost everything - not too bad because it gave us the incentive to upgrade to Windows ME... that was a mistake because this great product is not compatible with anything past Windows 95/98. $400 dollars later we have a great camera which we can't use. We called Panasonic to inquire about an upgrade on the camera driver so that we could continue to enjoy the camera and they said "that product is old and we are not working on upgrading the driver because we are working on a newer version of the camera." Well, needles to say, we are very upset at their reaction. The camera was sold to us in December 1999 and by December 2000 it became a useless object. If you are planning to upgrade your computer - DO NOT PURCHASE THIS ITEM!!

Great Product!
Think this camera is great. Resolution is excellent for the pixel. Image editing software is a bit laborious (I use my own after transferring photos to my PC)...but everything else is great. You can take 4 second "motion clips" which is great for capturing say a "touchdown""pass" or "kick off" on film. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. PVDC2090 PVDC 2090   

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Check availability of replacement lamp
Before buying a Panasonic projector, check around and see whether you can get replacement lamps for it. I have been waiting over two months for a back-ordered ET-LAB10 replacement lamp to come from PC Nation. I checked around before placing the order and found that NO ONE seemed to have any in stock!!!
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Features

• Manufacturer: Panasonic
• Manufacturer Part Number: BB-HCM381A
• Product Series: BB
• Product Type: Surveillance/Network Camera
• Sensor: CCD (Charge Coupled Device)

Reviews (1)

High quality and versatility
I have purchased and installed 4 of these cameras in 2 offices in 2 different cities. I can login to each camera seperately from anywhere there is an Internet connection and see/hear what is going on. This camera has a fairly intuitive web interface. Also, if you have programming skills, Panasonic has released a kind of sdk that allows one to write code that controls the cameras as well as integrate camera output to your own web pages. The picture quality is outstanding and the zoom is phenomenal. I can zoom in and read 12pt. text on something that is 10ft away! Installing the cameras on your network is wizard-based and fairly simple. My network uses Linksys routers which are uPnP capable so the port forwarding is done automagically with this camera. I have had to use the free Viewnetcam service that comes with the camera because I have dynamic IP addressing, but have found it to work fine and is pretty reliable. A word of caution though; Panasonic support for this camera seems to be out of Japan and is done through email. Other than that, the camera is wonderful, but may be way overkill for simple webcam use... ... Read more

Features

• MiniDV camcorder
• 10x optical, 700x digital, zoom with digital image stabilization
• 2.5-inch color LCD; color EVF
• Records digital stills onto tape
• Ultracompact size

Reviews (1)

Can't beat the price
I've only had this camera about a week; it is my first camcorder, and I'm 17.Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Cameras (Camera)    2. Camcorders (Camcorder)    3. Image (picture) stabilization (stabilizer)   

Features

• Archival Quality Preserves Precious Memories
• Vertical or Horizontal Operation - Save Space
• SD/PC Card Double Slots
• USB Terminal - Exif 2.2
• 36-Sheet Auto Feed

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sv-ap10, frustrating
i bought one of these photo printers when i was overseas in dubai, probably one of the only places to get it i guess. while the printer makes wonderful photographs, i could not get the television option to work, so i have to use my laptop, no big deal. the real problem is finding replacement cartridges. not sure if i ever will! would recommend a kodak or something easier to find here in the states. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The stylish Panasonic e-wear SVAV20 (Silver) combines a digital video recorder, digital still camera, digital audio player (with new SD-Jukebox software), and a digital voice recorder into one ultra-compact package. This palm-sized camcorder features a user-friendly interface and improved video resolution over its predecessor, the SVAV10. Read more

Features

• Ultracompact MPEG4 digital camcorder weighs just 3.25 ounces
• Also functions as digital audio player, voice recorder, and still camera
• Built-in falsh, swiveling 2-inch LCD screen
• Includes 32 MB Secure Digital card
• Compatible with Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP

Reviews (9)

Improving the SD Jukebox
I got this camera and I cannot get the JukeBox to work! Nice
I thought the camera was good for what I bought it for. But having trouble sending pictures through email. What am I doing wrong

These People Are CRAZY!!!!
I just got this camera for christmas and I love it!Read more

Editorial Review

Panasonic's PV-DV101 is a great place to start if you want todip your toes into the digital video river. The camcorder includes a20x optical zoom lens with digital image stabilization. The stabilizerworks for both playback and recording, so if you decide to save yourbatteries when you're recording, you have the option of applyingstabilization to your footage at a later date. Read more

Features

• MiniDV
• MiniDV camcorder
• 20x optical, 440x digital, zoom with digital image stabilization
• 2.5-inch color LCD monitor
• Records still images onto tape
• Uses the included lithium-ion battery

Reviews (3)

Better Alternatives Are Available
Like most purchasers of camcorders, I had my first child last August. Thus, I decided to buy a camcorder to take hours of video that I will never watch again. On the other hand, if I didn't buy a camcorder, I would be a horrible parent, right? Very dissatisfied with video quality
I used to have a SONY Hi-8 (TRV 87). I think that produced far crisper images than this, supposedly "digital" PV-DV 101 from Panasonic. The picture quality here is unexpectedly grainy. Low light recording is awful, even with their low light setting turned on. Once the 20X optical zoom is at its max, digital zoom doesn't kick in automatically. You actually have to hit a digital zoom button to get it on. This can cause an awful interruption in your recording. Also, this camcorder doesn't come with an electric adapter (it is optional and you have to buy it separately). Thumbs down on my behalf. [The still photo shot was impressive, though!]

Good but could be better!
This is good video camera however it desperately needs more features. This is the perfect camera for a person who doesn't like special features. Despite the flaws, it is a great machine for the price! ... Read more

Reviews (16)

Great brand, Great Camera, Video AND pics... it rocks!
I've had quite a few digital cameras... this is one of my favorites.I like the shape... easy to hold with no-slip rubber grip.It uses SD cards... what i have found to be the most reliable form of flash media cards out there.But my favorite thing about this camera is that it doesn't have a fancy-schmancy proprietary battery.It uses AA batteries.This means that YOU can choose to use rechargables if you want... but you will never be stuck with no battery because you can get AA batteries pretty much anywhere.Panasonic is a name I really trust.It's not some no-name brand.I especially like that this cam can take Photos AND movies.... and you can do both on the same SD card if you want!A versitile camera easy enough for a beginner...and has enough options for an experienced user.I recommend this product.

Reconsider--
I went with this camera because it seemed like a good value... 4 months later, after using the camera only a handful of times, the LCD would not light up for no reason at all. I immediately brought it back to the store that I had purchased it from since it was still under warranty. The store (Office Max) informed me that I had to deal with panasonic directly. I had to pay to ship/insure it by mail to Panasonic's service centre... soon after I received a phone call that they needed a credit card number to do the repairs. They stated that the warranty covered parts only and that the labor would be additional. Basically they told me that there was a standard charge of $228 U.S. to fix it... they were not however able to tell me what the problem was.I figured that since I was meticulous about taking proper care of the camera that the problem would have had to be very minor AND it was only 4 months old... I sent a letter complaining about my service and the quality of the camera to the manager at their facitlity. Soon after I received the camera back-- still broken. They didn't bother fixing it nor did they respond to my letter. Great Features for the Price
I purchased this camera about 6 months ago and love it... although it does chew through batteries, I have discovered that if I buy Energizer E-2 or similar batteries designed for digital equipment they last MUCH longer. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cameras - Digital    2. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) (Displays) Viewfinder    3. Viewfinders    4. PVDC2590   

Features

• 4.7 GB of storage
• holds up to 120 minutes of MPEG2 video (standard mode)
• Warranty: 90 days

Editorial Review

The ultracompact Panasonic PV-DV203 MiniDV offers advanced features such as digital still photo capability and the ability to create high-quality MPEG4 video clips. The PV-DV203 features a 10x optical zoom and 2.5-inch color LCD.Read more

Features

• NTSC
• MiniDV camcorder with 10x optical and 700x digital zoom with electronic image stabilization
• 680K pixel resolution
• 2.5-inch color, swivel LCD, color viewfinder, cinema mode
• Saves digital stills to SD memory card; 8 MB card included
• Connects to PCs and Macs via Firewire (IEEE1394); USB transfer for stills

Reviews (13)

SECOND time mine has broken down--'Dew Detection Error'...
I am furious.
Sadly Disappointed
Took this on trip of a lifetime to Japan. PV-DV203 didn't make it back alive. The miniDVs started popping out while recording and finally stopped recording altogether. Upon return, replaced PV-DV203 with the PV-GS15 and tried to run the miniDVs from the trip. Picture and sound quality terrible with a lot of skipping and poor auto-focus. Hoping PV-GS15 is an upgrade.

Whatever you DEW, DEW not buy this!
I got the same "Dew Detected" problem as another reviewer noted, and if you do a quick search on any search engine, you will find that this is a very, very common problem with this camera. I now own a very expensive paperweight. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Constructed with a 10x optical zoom, the PV-DV901 also has a number of other built-in features that make it an all-around champ.Digital image stabilization helps smooth out the shakes common to high zoom levels and handheld camcorders. Your shots can be framed using either the 3.0-inch LCD monitor, or the color EVF. A manual focus ring allows you to create interesting depth-of-field effects and to use other video techniques. Read more

Features

• MiniDV
• 3in. Color LCD - 1 Megapixel Stills - SD Card Slot!

Reviews (2)

Panasonic 's PV-DV901 is a stylish camcorder with quality
This camcorder has many good control designs and it is excellent in recording DV footage.However the digital still photos onto SD cards function lacks any High-Res performance.Photos will seem spotty.If you want great digital pictures better buy a 3 mega pixel digital camera instead.The Cam's VCR play back directional pad, the zoom slider, record button, menu button & its switch ...all contribute to the cam's easy functionality.The cam I bought came right out of the box with 5 bad dead red/green pixels on its side LCD panel.I had to sent it to repairs within the week.Panasonic service at Elgin, IL took over a little over 3 months to get it repaired. Some what irratating...and poor service.The unit is repaired now and works properly.I highly recommed to get a service plan on it.Make sure it works right with in 90 days.Its a cool cam but sure wish it had a image motion stablizer.

Holy Canole this one's a winner!!!!!!!
This has to be the greatest item I have ever laid my hands on and thats saying alot since I'm a multimillionaire with everything that I want.There is not a better camera available in the world. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Cameras (Camera)    2. Camcorders (Camcorder)    3. Image (picture) stabilization (stabilizer)    4. PVD209, PVD, 209   

Features

• 3 volt

Features

• Panasonic
• 2CR5 Photo Lithium Battery