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Panasonic VDR-M50 Camcorder
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alaScore 78

378 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 378 reviews of Panasonic VDR-M50 Camcorder. The average rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Views about the size and image quality are overall positive. The portability and price also get good opinions. Many are less positive about the connectivity and memory, while there are mixed opinions on the durability and battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic VDR-M50 Camcorder is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Panasonic VDR-M50 Camcorder

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 191 user reviews of Panasonic VDR-M50 Camcorder from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Comments about the design and portability are overall positive. The image quality and price also get good opinions, but many are critical about the reliability.

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65% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Bill O'Brien (cnet.com)

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Panasonic VDR-M70

Compact design for a mini-DVD model; simple menu system; 16:9 recording capability.

No headphone jack; no built-in flash or video light; viewfinder doesn't tilt; low-light mode mostly ineffective.

The VDR-M70 doesn't shake our belief that mini-DVD camcorders still are not ready for prime time.

Oct, 2004
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Expert review by : Glenn Menin (pcmag.com)

Panasonic VDR-M50

 

While it may appeal to people who want the simplicity of being able to record directly to DVD-R or DVD-RAM discs, the Panasonic VDR-M50 will also frustrate enthusiasts by virtue of the DVD format's limitations.

Very small and portable. Easy to use. Welcome 18X optical zoom.

Mediocre image stabilization and still-image quality. Can't shoot higher-quality DV, only MPEG-4. Mediocre audio.

If you lack the motivation or equipment to off-load video to a PC for editing, and instead plan on just shooting to DVD, you may find this an acceptable (if expensive) device. Enthusiasts, however, will be disappointed with both the video quality and...

Sep, 2004
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Expert review by : Easy Camcorder (easycamcorders.com)

Expert Review

 

Panasonic's VDR-M70 raises the bar and becomes this year's top-end offering in Panasonic's DVD camcorder racket. While this bad boy offers many upgrades and new features over its less advanced contemporary, the VDR-M50, the VDR-M70 has the same imager,...

Decent Low light performance, - Hot accessory shoe

Price, - Format convenience

Nov, 2004
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Expert review by : Matt Culler (camcorderinfo.com)

Panasonic VDR-M50 Camcorder Review - Panasonic DVD Camcorders

 

At an MSRP of $799.95, the Panasonic VDR-M50 offers consumers a DVD camcorder of good quality for the cost with arguably better recording compatibility than the majority of DVD camcorders.

Jun, 2004
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Expert review by : Matt Culler (camcorderinfo.com)

Panasonic VDR-M70 Camcorder Review - Panasonic DVD Camcorders

 

At an MSRP of $899.99, the Panasonic VDR-M70 overcomes many of the shortcomings found in other DVD camcorders. It raises the bar on DVD camcorder quality by offering many options for recordable media and storage space for photo stills and video,...

Jun, 2004
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Expert review by : Mark Bassett (camcorderinfo.com)

Panasonic PV-GS9 Camcorder Review - Panasonic MiniDV Camcorders

 

At an MSRP of $349.99, the Panasonic PV-GS9 is the entry-level camcorder in their group of consumer Mini DV camcorders. The Panasonic PV-GS9 has some manual options but, as a rule, it's better suited for use in automatic. The Panasonic PV-GS9 has a...

May, 2004
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Expert review by : Brian Peterson (videomaker.com)

Camcorder Review: Panasonic VDR-M50PP DVD

 

Panasonic's compact VDR-M50PP camcorder gives the video hobbyist the convenience of recording video and still shots directly to DVD then playing them back on a newer home DVD player. As much as 60 minutes of video will fit on either 8cm DVD-RAM or...

Convenience of recording directly to DVD-RAM and DVD-R ; High capacity recording of low resolution stills

Speaker is muted by your hand if held during playback ; Low resolution stills ; A/V jack in an awkward location

The VDR-M50PP is a great solution for the video enthusiast who needs the convenience of recording directly to DVD and not the need for the highest quality video

Apr, 2005
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Expert review by : Charles Fulton (videomaker.com)

Camcorder Review: Panasonic PV-L552H VHS-C

 

Do you remember the "bad old" days when all you could find in stores were VHS, VHS-C and 8mm camcorders? Back in the early 1990s Panasonic ran a TV spot with a shopper looking for a new camcorder. She asked several salespeople whether the tapes will...

Huge viewscreen ; Potentially useful time-lapse features

Very few manual controls

Worth considering if you need a VHS camcorder.

Feb, 2004
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Panasonic PV GS9

 

Panasonic PVGS9 MiniDV Compact Digital Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom.

Panasonic PV GS9: OpticsThe PV-GS9 is equipped with a 1/6-inch, 680,000-pixel CCD and 20x optical zoom It also features a 800x digital zoom that allows you to zoom in on incredible close-ups.

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Panasonic VDR M50

 

Panasonic VDRM50 DVD video camcorder with 2.5-inch LCD w/18x Optical Zoom.

The stylishly small Panasonic VDR M50 marks the next step in DVD video camcorders. As full-featured as it is easy to use, this compact camcorder records high-quality digital video and still images onto removable 3-inch (8cm) DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs,...

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