Panasonic PV-DV400 Mini DV Camcorder

Pros: Exceptional video quality. Decent Digital Stills. Loaded with features. Easy to use.
Cons: More bells and whistles than 'cheaper' models, but not really worth the extra money.

I've been an avid videographer since the birth of my daughter back in July of 2000. Since that time, I was making exceptional use of my Panasonic PV-DV200 Mini DV Digital Palm Corder and I couldn't be happier with it (see my earlier review). But since...

Pros: Excellent picture quality, lots of features, convenient, $100 rebate
Cons: High price, remote is "optional", cheap buttons

Panasonic PV-DV400 digital Palmcorder camcorder is an excellent choice if you demand high quality. Although there are cheaper digital camcorders on the market today, DV400 has more features and is produced by the company that is known for high...

Pros: Quality, Features, Size
Cons: Menus

The Panasonic PV-DV400 is a digital video (DV) camcorder that has the right blend of features, quality, and price. It has 18x optical, 300x digital zoom, EIS in both recording and playback modes, a 3” LCD screen, and a color viewfinder. It also has a...

Pros: Packed with features, excellent picture quality
Cons: Kind of pricey

I needed a camcorder because in a few short weeks I will be a first time daddy. If I did not have a camcorder, then I would forever be regretting that I did not capture special moments on video. Hence my camcorder shopping began...

I came...

Pros: Lots of features, White Balance and shutter speed controls
Cons: Worthless digital zoom, Remote control is optional.

I bought this camcorder a couple of months ago after being disappointed with the color accuracy of my Sony Digital8 Handycam. The color is indeed better on this Panasonic. But, the sharpness is noticeably lower on this camera. This camcorder needs a lot...

Pros: Great LCD, cheap, good battery life (with optional 5hr. battery)
Cons: Picture quality is so-so for DV

I bought this camera based on a few factors, but the most important factor was price. You see I got this camera for a little over $500 and then I got a $100 rebate! What a deal! You can still find this camera for about $550 (mid-August 2001).
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Pros: Nice Assortment Of Features
Cons: Still not a SONY

When shopping for a digital camcorder it is important to
keep one fact in mind; There are a number of high quality
products on the market, offered by a wide array of
companies. The Panasonic PV-DV400 certainly deserves
credit...

Pros: Features vs Price, Lens, Ease of connections, Size, Still camera
Cons: Remote optional, proprietary memory card for still storage

I looked over a variety of DV camcorders but was sold on the Panasonic mid-line models due to the excellent zoom range, digital still capability and overall inclusive feature set for the price. I've used my DV400 for about 8 months now and am really very...

Pros: loaded w/features, small, lightweight, resonably priced
Cons: battery life, light is optional, remote is optional

Being a loyal Sony guy my whole life, I was hesitant to even consider buying the Panasonic. I am a videographer by profession and none of us use any Panasonic equipment. But the price was just right and Panasonic was offering a mail-in rebate for me to...

Pros: Excellent picture quality and vibrant colors outdoor
Cons: So so quality indoors (about Hi8 equivalent)

My wife and I purchased the PV-DV400 from an online store and paid $599 before Panasonic's $100 rebate. To use the rebate, you must purchase either a PV-DV100, 200, 400, or 800 by June 30, 2001. This is an excellent offer ($499) for a MiniDV camcorder...

Pros: IR Filter works excellent in Zero Light situations
Cons: 300X Digital Zoom is Grainy and Pixelated - Too Much

WHY I PURCHASED - I bought this camcorder as my first for recording my son growing up. I was talked in to buying this one over the Sony I had originally meant to purchase on the point that I would get the same features for less money. It turned out the...

Pros: Small Size, built-in digital camera, FireWire connectivity, Good battery life
Cons: Digital pics only at 640X480, Could have sharper picture

I was in the market for a new camcorder that had computer connectivity features. For the money, this model had more than other brands, especially with the built-in digital camera mode, albeit it's not very good resolution.

The Nightvision...

Pros: Small Size Great Features, Quality
Cons: Still Picture quality is horrible night vision resets to default after each use

I bought this camcorder after looking for one for over a year. It was just over $800 USD and was the current model.
I was impressed by all the features (after using a 8 year old Sears VHS Camcorder) and bought it at Best Buy.

After...

Pros: Ease of use; Inexpensive; Quality of video; Shoots in total darkness
Cons: Need good light.

I bought this camera because I have a new daughter and I wanted to record our new family. I started using this camera about two months before the new baby arrived. The first video I shot was great and I am viewing it on a 50 inch big screen TV. The...

Pros: a decent camera, nice IR Filter
Cons: No Mac software to access stillshot media card

I was happy with this camera until i realised that there was no Mac software for their still shot media cards. the Firewire DV output was painless and of decent quality, but this one's going back to the store unless Panisonic can get a painfully simple...