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- Digital camcorder uses MiniDV tapes
- 20x optical and 300x digital zoom with digital image stabilization
- 3.0 inch LCD monitor and color viewfinder
- Digital camera mode stores stills on SD or MMC cards
- Arcsoft Editing software package included; magicVU infrared mode allows recording in near total darkness
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Price: $999.99 |
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Camcorder Reviews Writed by Customer
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Less than Thrilled with my PV-DV401
2002-03-20
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I was attracted to this camera when I was told I could insert titles with it. I was very disappointed to learn that it comes with a limited set of predefined titles (Birthday, Christmas, Graduation, etc.) and no way of creating my own as with my old S-VHS camera. I tried to contact customer service through their email address to ask about this and another problem - after a couple days I got an email back telling me to call during business hours. I find the thumb wheel that operates the menu driven options system ackward to use and frequently press the wrong button in the middle of trying to get to an option.
I am not happy with the method of putting date and time into the video - you have to use the menu system, so it is impossible to start a video with a time and date stamp imbedded, then turn the date stamp off after a few seconds of taping without stopping and running through the menus.
I understand that most digital cameras go into a mosaic mode when in fast-forward or reverse. The older analog cameras were better in this respect in that you can better see the images going by in fast-forward or rewind.
The picture quality is super; I like the color LCD screen and veiw finder. I'm happy that it has an external microphone input - that may well come in handy someday. |
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Great Digital Video Camera
2002-02-27
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| I've produced several half hour shorts in digital video with this camera and am very pleased with the long lens, image stabilization, digital video format, low light and bright light imaging, built in stereo mics and external mic input, large LCD screen, and color viewfinder!!! Stills are ok in bright light, but less than 1 megapixel so detail is not there compared to current digital still cameras. Minor negative - I get an editing artifact in the last frame of the last scene on tape. A shame it doesn't do 16:9 though... |
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The Price is Right
2002-02-08
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| I did a lot of research on digital camcorders on sites like cnet.com and consumerreports.org. I was leaning toward the Sony MiniDv's, but decided that the functional and quality differences was minimal, but the price difference was extensive. I having a digital camera, so still picture quality was not important. No camcorder gives high quality photos anyway. The DV401 had the larger LCD, color viewfinder, minidv size, and the magicVu that I was looking for. I recommend this as the right product for the right price! So far I haven't missed a shot with my two kids and the quality has been everything I need. I'm not making feature films - what level of quality is too much? |
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Great Video quality - stills are bad
2002-01-03
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| The camera is great as far as looks go. Even the arrangement of buttons is perfect with the zoom, photoshot and menu buttons in easy reach. The 3.0 inch LCD display is a big advantage over the 2.5 inch display found in other comparable camcorder models. I would say the best part of this camera is its excellant video and infrared capabilities. Do not buy it as a still camera though, because even a base level digital camera can produce better still pictures. Overall a good product if all you want is excellant video. |
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No XP Driver for USB on PV-DV401
2002-01-01
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| I am a first-time buyer with a new kid. Pro:
-Can make decent stills from the tape. Easier than getting junior to keep the right facial expression at the moment I shoot. Con:
-Have to remove battery to power camera from AC. The charger can't charge the battery and run the camera simultaneously. -No frame-by-frame advance button. At least not that I could find. -The USB plugin is inside the cavity where the LCD sits when closed. So you have to have the LCD open to use the USB out. It would be better placed with the rest of the jacks on front right.... |
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