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Panasonic PVDV852 DV Camcorder

Panasonic PVDV852 DV Camcorder
Panasonic PVDV852 DV Camcorder
alaScore 75

13 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 reviews of Panasonic PVDV852 DV Camcorder. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. People are impressed by the design and portability. The size and image quality are also appreciated, whereas many are critical about the battery and zoom.

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price, usability, zoom, battery

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic PVDV852 DV Camcorder is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 75/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Panasonic PVDV852 DV Camcorder

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of Panasonic PVDV852 DV Camcorder from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the image quality. Many are negative about the usability and price.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Robin Liss (camcorderinfo.com)

Panasonic PV-DV852 Camcorder Review - Panasonic MiniDV Camcorders

 

The Panasonic PV-DV852 is one of Panasonic's high end MiniDV camcorders. The PV-DV852 has an MSRP of $1599 and a street price around $1100 and offers excellent picture quality.

Jun, 2002
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

The upper crust of consumer camcorders

 

If you're not quite ready to jump into the very expensive world of professional-grade digital video, the DV852 is a good compromise. It stands at the top of the consumer-level units in terms of quality, features and optics, for under $1000. I could...

excellent video quality, optical image stabilization, tons of features

expensive, bottom-loading tape, poor documentation, too many features

Jul, 2003
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Do not buy if you have Windows 98 Second Edition

 

My driver will not install. The original driver that came with my camera locks up my computer. The updated driver on the Pansonic Web Site is not reconized when I try to install it. I cannot connect my camera to my computer. I've tried calling...

The design is comfortable with a sharp look. Lightweight with many features. Very Compact

It will not connect to my computer. I have Windows 98 Second Edition.

Mar, 2003
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

PANASONIC PV-DV852

 

The purpose of this feedback to help others in the same way that I was helped by earlier hands on reviews by purchasers.

Excellent picture, good low light, excellent ergonomics.

Can't think of any.

Sep, 2002
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Great single-chip camera

 

I shopped the Canon 100mc, and the Sony TVR30 before deciding on this one.

Outstanding picture sharpness/quality ; excellent optical image stabilization ; Good low light performance

Audio (mic&line input) only average. Zoom takes a-while to master ; Auto-exposure icons difficult to decipher

Aug, 2002
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

After looking at everything, I picked this one!

 

I spent a really long time (4 months) looking for the perfect digital camcorder. I wanted something that took great video, acceptable pictures, and had as many technical gadgets as I could afford. The Panasonic was competing against entries from...

Large 1/3.8" Megapixel CCD, Optical Image Stabilization, Pop Up Flash

Included battery life

Jun, 2002
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Panasonic PV-DV852 Digital Camcorder With Megapixel CCD And Optical Stabilizer

 

Excellent picture quality, megapixel CCD and optical stabilizer, features, size

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May, 2002
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Panasonic PV-DV852 Mini DV Camcorder

 

Excellent picture quality, megapixel CCD and optical stabilizer, features, size

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