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Panasonic AG-DVC80

Panasonic AG-DVC80
Panasonic AG-DVC80Panasonic AG-DVC80
alaScore 78

14 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 14 reviews of Panasonic AG-DVC80. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers really like the reliability and design. The price and usability also get good views. Many are critical about the zoom and size.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic AG-DVC80 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of Panasonic AG-DVC80 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. People really like the usability. The price also gets good views.

portability, price, usability

86% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Bruce Coykendall (videomaker.com)

Panasonic AG-DVC80

 

A lightweight camera with heavyweight features.

Pro control features, Image/Lens, Balanced audio inputs, Manual audio controls

Motor/hand noise on cam microphone

A lightweight camera with heavyweight features.

Dec, 2003
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Consumer review (photographyreview.com)

Panasonic AG-DVC80

 

Panasonic's DVC80 was one of the best Mini-DV camocorder values ever. This semi-professional black beauty shares the same lens, CCD system and most features of the classic DVX100B which is the best in history. The DVC80's lifespan was only a year, as...

Rugged construction, XLR inputs, firwire, three 1/3" CCDs, reliable like crazy

Use extenal mic as some motor zoom noise can be heard in quiet moments

Feb, 2012
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Consumer review (photographyreview.com)

Panasonic AG-DVC80

 

I've used the Panasonic AG-DVC80 for approximately 2 1/2 years. Purchased it used on Ebay and am totally satisfied. I'm partial to Panasonic products. All 3 of my cameras are Panasonic 3ccd SD cameras. The DVC80 is basically the little brother to the...

Excellent Audio w/XLR inputs. Easy to use. Excellent Color. Smooth operation. Light weight. Pull out display larger than most. 3" display. One of the few cameras that will export and import via firewire and composite simultanesouly

Onboard Mic noise. Motor and hand noise ; Needs an eye piece on the side like a professional camera

Mar, 2008
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Consumer review (photographyreview.com)

Panasonic AG-DVC80

 

I bought this camera not too long after owning a GL2 for over a year. I was looking for a camera that gave me a bit more manual control over zoom, focus and audio. This camera was definately the right choice! Panasonic has definately listened to...

Light weight, easy to use and easy access to buttons on outside of camera, full manual controls, great in low light, all around awesome unit

Limited auto features, no internal digital effects

Jan, 2004
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Consumer review (photographyreview.com)

Panasonic AG-DVC80

 

I needed a camera that could work with higher and lower light levels than my GL1; the DVC80 can do that. It's strongest assets are its ease of use and professional features. The image is actually quite good for a unit with a street price under $3,000....

Because of the button and switch layout; and its wide(r) angel lens, it's a great shoot-on-the-run camera. Don't underestimate this utiity - how may shots haven't worked out because you couldn't make adjustments soon enough?. The XLR inputs, and its...

For the price - none. The camera has a light feel and some internal lens component klunks slightly (tech support said this was normal). The unit also has produced (twice) some sort of very small, swirling, artifacts when the autofocus seems to be hunting

Jan, 2004
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Consumer review (photographyreview.com)

Panasonic AG-DVC80

 

This camera is great Had been looking to step up to a 3ccd cam for a long time Now that i have one the difference is very noticable The dvc80 has great low light pick up and perfect sound capture It is anout the same price as a canon gl-2 but has so...

low light pickup Manual controls. Light but even balanced weightzoom and record start and stop controls on handel

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Nov, 2003
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Consumer review (pcphotoreview.com)

Panasonic AG-DVC80

 
Nov, 2003
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