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Panasonic PV DV 800

Panasonic PV DV 800
Panasonic PV DV 800
alaScore 70

11 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 11 reviews of Panasonic PV DV 800. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Opinions about the battery and viewfinder are generally positive. The zoom and usability are also mentioned favorably, whereas some have doubts about the image quality and design. The size and portability get mixed views.

price, usability, zoom, viewfinder, battery

design, image quality

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic PV DV 800 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 70/100 = Good quality.

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Expert review by : Robin Liss (camcorderinfo.com)

Panasonic PV-DV800 Camcorder Review - Panasonic MiniDV Camcorders

 

The PV-DV800 is a higher end model in Panasonic's Digital line. It has an MSRP of $1,399. The camcorder has the standard IEEE1394 FireWire editing protocol that transfers your footage to a computer for digital editing. The camcorder includes an 8mb...

Jun, 2004
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Excellent DV camcorder for the professional-novice

 

I have had this camcorder for approximately 4 months now. I use it quite frequently (more than I anticipated). When I was doing my homework in regards to which camera I would buy, I found that this model had all of the features that were important to...

3.5" LCD, 18x optical zoom,color view finder, very easy to use, good price

Poor light design, remote does not come with

Jul, 2003
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Excellent DV camcorder for the professional-novice

 

I have had this camcorder for approximately 4 months now. I use it quite frequently (more than I anticipated). When I was doing my homework in regards to which camera I would buy, I found that this model had all of the features that were important to...

3.5" LCD, 18x optical zoom,color view finder, very easy to use, good price

Poor light design, remote does not come with

Jul, 2003
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Great camcorder, but still room for improvement

 

I bought this camcorder mainly because of the price. I got it for $692 and there is a $100 mail-in rebate to be redeemed.

Good price for the quality

A lot of useful accessaries not included

May, 2001
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Great camcorder, but still room for improvement

 

I bought this camcorder mainly because of the price. I got it for $692 and there is a $100 mail-in rebate to be redeemed.

Good price for the quality

A lot of useful accessaries not included

May, 2001
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Do not buy this Camera.

 

I had a JVC GR-DVL805U, I used to complain about the motor noise and no microphone input, the battery life and how fragile this camera is, and then I decided to go to a better camera, Panasonic PV-DV800, I sold my JVC and bought this camera, the camera...

Extra large battery, excellent image stabilizer, DV recording, audio input, 8 MB still

Picture quality

May, 2001
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Do not buy this Camera.

 

I had a JVC GR-DVL805U, I used to complain about the motor noise and no microphone input, the battery life and how fragile this camera is, and then I decided to go to a better camera, Panasonic PV-DV800, I sold my JVC and bought this camera, the camera...

Extra large battery, excellent image stabilizer, DV recording, audio input, 8 MB still image card

Picture quality

May, 2001
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Panasonic PV-DV800 Digital Palmcorder: The No-Frills Camcorder

 

Consider it the base model of digital camcorders, like a Chevy Cavalier or Honda Civic. It's fun, sturdy, dependable and relatively inexpensive, but don?t hurt yourself looking for the extras; they aren?t there.

Light, easy to use, intuitive design, good price

Large, lower resolution still shots, no remote

Feb, 2001
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Panasonic PV-DV800 Digital Palmcorder: The No-Frills Camcorder

 

Consider it the base model of digital camcorders, like a Chevy Cavalier or Honda Civic. It's fun, sturdy, dependable and relatively inexpensive, but don't hurt yourself looking for the extras; they aren't there.

Light, easy to use, intuitive design, good price

Large, lower resolution still shots, no remote

Feb, 2001
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Panasonic's Best: PV-DV800

 

The Panasonic PV DV-800 camcorder model is the top Panasonic digital mini-DV year-2000 model. There are parts of the design which I do NOT like, and I will start with those. These are likely applicable to the PV-DV100, 200, 400 and 600, as well.

18x optical zoom for movies & pics

Poor low light movies, poor designs

Sep, 2000
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