Panasonic PVDV201 MiniDV Digital Camcorder with Built-in Digital Still Mode

Panasonic PVDV201 MiniDV Digital Camcorder with Built-in Digital Still Mode

Product Description
Product Description
The PV-DV201 is a great introduction to the world of digital video. Featuring a 20x optical zoom, along with digital image stabilization (during both recording and playback) that helps eliminate those shakes and bounces common to high zoom levels, this model has everything you need to start capturing beautiful footage. You can use either the 2.5-inch color LCD monitor or the EVF to frame your shots.

To help ensure that the footage you shoot will be the best it can be, the PV-DV201 has a five-mode Program AE (autoexposure) that will adjust aperture, white balance, and other settings automatically. Also included are a number of digital effects and faders, letting you give your footage some fun, creative touches.

Stills can be captured at a resolution of 640 x 480 onto either an SD (8 MB included) or an MMC card. A USB-port is built-in for speedy transfer of your images. For those interested in video editing, the PV-DV201 has a built-in IEEE-1394 port for speedy, lossless transfer of your video and audio. Also included are analog outputs for viewing your home movies on your television, or for transfer to a VHS tape.

Product Description:
Panasonic's PV-DV201 Palmcoder is the perfect choice for great home videos without a lot of fuss. 2.5-inch LCD Viewscreen makes recording a snap by allowing you to see your recordings as you make them. It also makes recording events from difficult angles much simpler. Plus, you can watch your masterpiece after you've recorded it.The 3-Way PC LINK gives you three convenient ways to transfer still images to your computer: i.LINK (IEEE 1394 PC Interface) lets you use the industry standard IEEE1394 interface and PHOTOVU LINK with Driver Software lets you transfer still images on the Mini DV tape via a USB Cable, while.CARD LINK lets you transfer still images captured on the included 8MB removable MultiMediaCard or optional SD Memory card. The PhotoShot Built-in Digital Still Camera lets you use the camcorder as a digital still camera. The 20x Hi-Definition Zoom / 300x Digital Zoom allows for amazing close-ups. So is you can't get closer to action, let the action get closer to you. 680, 000 pixel CCD captures images with amazing detail to produce an incredibly high resolution picture. Movie Messenger allows you to easily transfer your motion or still image files with audio from your digital Palmcorder camcorder to your PC and then attaches the file to an email via the USB cable or the IEEE 1394 interface. And best of all, the Movie Messenger software application attaches itself to the file, so the recipient has everything they need to open it. DUAL Digital Electronic Image Stabilization (Record and Playback) helps to stabilize your recordings during recording or playback.

Panasonic PVDV201 MiniDV Digital Camcorder with Built-in Digital Still Mode
Average customer rating:

Some good, some bad...

Great camcorder @ great price.

OK yea i said o.k.

far from thrilled

Great Camera for a Low End Model

Panasonic PVDV201 MiniDV Digital Camcorder with Built-in Digital Still Mode

Manufacturer: Panasonic
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Digital camcorder uses MiniDV tapes

20x optical zoom (300x digital) with dual digital electronic image stabilization

Built-in digital still camera mode stores images on SD or MMC cardss

2.5 inch LCD high-resolution monitor

Arcsoft editing software and USB driver included

ASIN: B00005A3LU

Amazon.com Product Description

The PV-DV201 is a great introduction into the world of digital video. Featuring a 20x optical zoom, along with digital image stabilization (during both recording and playback), which helps eliminate those shakes and bounces common to high zoom levels, this model has everything you need to start capturing beautiful footage. You can use either the 2.5-inch color LCD monitor or the electronic viewfinder to frame your shots.

To help ensure that the footage you shoot will be the best it can be, the PV-DV201 has a five-mode programmed autoexposure that will adjust aperture, white balance, and other settings automatically. Also included are a number of digital effects and faders, letting you give your footage some fun, creative touches.

Still photos can be captured at a resolution of 640 x 480. Save them on either the included 8 MB Panasonic secure digital (SD) card or a MultiMediaCard. A USB port is built in for speedy transfer of your images. For those interested in video editing, the PV-DV201 has a built-in IEEE-1394 port for speedy, lossless transfer of your video and audio. Also included are analog outputs for viewing your home movies on your television, or for transfer to a VHS tape.

Product Description

Panasonic's PV-DV201 Palmcoder is the perfect choice for great home videos without a lot of fuss. 2.5-inch LCD Viewscreen makes recording a snap by allowing you to see your recordings as you make them. It also makes recording events from difficult angles much simpler. Plus, you can watch your masterpiece after you've recorded it.The 3-Way PC LINK gives you three convenient ways to transfer still images to your computer: i.LINK (IEEE 1394 PC Interface) lets you use the industry standard IEEE1394 interface and PHOTOVU LINK with Driver Software lets you transfer still images on the Mini DV tape via a USB Cable, while.CARD LINK lets you transfer still images captured on the included 8MB removable MultiMediaCard or optional SD Memory card. The PhotoShot Built-in Digital Still Camera lets you use the camcorder as a digital still camera. The 20x Hi-Definition Zoom / 300x Digital Zoom allows for amazing close-ups. So is you can't get closer to action, let the action get closer to you. 680, 000 pixel CCD captures images with amazing detail to produce an incredibly high resolution picture. Movie Messenger allows you to easily transfer your motion or still image files with audio from your digital Palmcorder camcorder to your PC and then attaches the file to an email via the USB cable or the IEEE 1394 interface. And best of all, the Movie Messenger software application attaches itself to the file, so the recipient has everything they need to open it. DUAL Digital Electronic Image Stabilization (Record and Playback) helps to stabilize your recordings during recording or playback.

Customer Reviews:

Some good, some bad..........2003-10-08

The Good: We've had our 201 for two years now, and have been happy with the video performance and features. The still cam is weak, but with the specs on it, it's more of a convenience than something one would want to depend on. Perfectly appropriate for the price at the time we bought it. The bad: The hand strap attach point broke off, and the GE extended warranty won't cover what they consider a non-functional part. There are 4 strap attach points, 3 metal, one plastic, and that's the one that let go. Without the hand strap, you'd have to hold the camera with both hands to use it. The case is very thin, and no other physical attachment exists internally. I also found a report of someone buying 8 PV51 cameras (similar to this one), and three of them broke in the exact same place as mine. Still waiting to hear from Panasonic, but I'm betting since it's out of warranty I'm out of luck. And I'm going to cancel my worthless GE warranty policy as well.

Great camcorder @ great price........2003-05-23

Update to previous reviews. The driver for win2000 or winXP is available NOW on panasonic website. With Firewire, WinXP actually detected it and it's plug and play.

I have used this camera for more than 2 years. I LOVE it.

1. There's no gap between clips. Canon ZR shows blue screen on playback every time you hit the pause button when recording - REALLY annoying. This one just stitch the clips together nicely.
2. Transfer to computer with firewire or USB really simple, easy to use. TIPS: you can get firewire card with cable for less than $20 now.
3. Handling is excellent - nice grip, light weight.
4. Long battery life. I was planning to buy a spare and found out no need for it.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

OK yea i said o.k........2002-03-06

when i took it out the box....IT FELT CHEAP
The battery life needs more power. Panasonic has yet to come out with a driver for XP. The still images are compared to a PHD camera (push here dummy). This is a low end model. As far as video goes....i love it. I have had nothing but fun and thrills. If you can get it for...cheaper than list.... it really is a good deal. I would suggest holding out though

far from thrilled.......2002-01-19

This camera is way less then i expect.
colors are dull, and recording feature sounds
like a tin can. it may not be the most expensive
camera out there but i expected more for the cost.

Great Camera for a Low End Model.......2001-12-22

I've used the camera for about three months. It is everything I expected. I wanted a lightweight, small, easy to use camera with the ability to take still photos. The video picture quality is very good. The stills are pretty good considering this is a low end model.
I use Windows ME and the software provided is very, very good and easy to use. It would have been nice to be able to plug in a better mike but you can't. Also I'm left-handed and like most cameras for us, the buttons are a little hard to use.

Overall I don't think you will go wrong buying this camera. If you have Windows XP I would contact Panansonic to see if there are upgrades for the software.

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