Panasonic DV PROLINE AG-DVC30

47 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 47 reviews of Panasonic DV PROLINE AG-DVC30. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the durability and portability. The zoom and image quality also get good comments.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic DV PROLINE AG-DVC30 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 32 user reviews of Panasonic DV PROLINE AG-DVC30 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. People really like the durability and portability. The zoom and image quality are also appreciated.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Digital Arts (digitalartsonline.co.uk)

Panasonic DVC-30 review

With the DVC-30, Panasonic has done a good job of cramming the DVX100's main features into a smaller case – and adding a few of its own. However, it hasn't achieved scaling the body size down to that of a consumer-camcorder – a feat achieved by Sony...

Mar, 2004

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Expert review by : Ben Wolf (cnet.com)

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Panasonic AG-DVC30

A surprising number of professional features for the price; solid, compact design; responsive performance; Infrared mode; excellent video quality.

Controls are more consumer-oriented than the feature set; Movie-Like mode inferior to true progressive imaging; no built-in XLR ports.

A compact model with a wealth of features for its price, the Panasonic AG-DVC30 offers one of the best values in a three-chip MiniDV camera.

Aug, 2004

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Expert review by : Tony Fonseca (camcorderinfo.com)

Panasonic AG-DVC30 Camcorder Review

Panasonic's new $2,595 (MSRP) AG-DVC30 is really many cameras in one. This model jumps into the arena with other ? inch prosumer cameras such as the popular GL-2 and the PDX10. Panasonic has not competed in this arena for a while and judging from the...

Mar, 2004

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Expert review by : anyone 13th-repeat (videomaker.com)

Panasonic AG-DVC30 camcorder

Oct, 2004

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Expert review by : Diana Weynand (videomaker.com)

Panasonic AG-DVC30

Image quality and flexible features make this a compact camera worthy of its the Panasonic PROLINE heritage.

Quality imaging, Flexible customization, controls

Audio gain controls on a menu, No button access to iris, focus and zoom simultaneously

Oct, 2004

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Expert review by : Brian Peterson (videomaker.com)

Camcorder Review: Panasonic AG-DVC30 Mini DV

If you enjoy shooting a variety of subjects that require the features of several camcorders, then you'll want to look closely at the new 1/4-inch 3-CCD Panasonic AG-DVC30. Most camcorders have particular design features made for a particular type of...

Quality imaging ; Flexible customization, controls

Audio gain controls on a menu ; No button access to iris, focus and zoom simultaneously

Image quality and flexible features make this a compact camera worthy of its the Panasonic PROLINE heritage.

Sep, 2004

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

wonder boy!

Nice feature set, good price point. 3.5" LCD.

Not for shooting 16x9. Separate rings for zoom and focus would be nice.

Mar, 2006

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

wonder boy!

This camera is a versatile, productive tool. I have been blessed to have shot with GL1s, GL2s, all flavors of XL1s, and most of Panasonics "prosumer" cameras, and even the wonderful VX1000. The AG-DVC30P holds a special place anywhere among these ...

Nice feature set, good price point. 3.5" LCD

Not for shooting 16x9. Separate rings for zoom and focus would be nice

Mar, 2006

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Consumer review (nextag.com)

Great Product

Feb, 2005

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Nice Camcorder With Cool Infrared Capability

It's getting rather crowded at the entry-level end of the professional digital video camcorder business and each model seems to have something unique to set it apart from the pack. At least five companies have 3-CCD digital camcorders that sell for ...

Excellent lens ; neat infrared capability ; sharp 3.5-inch viewfinder ; professional features

Lens could go a little wider ; I fumbled with the start/stop buttons

Dec, 2004

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