Panasonic PVL552 VHS-C Camcorder w/ 4.0" Color LCD & Viewfinder

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The Palmcorder PV-L552 camcorder is equipped with a lens capable of a 26: 1 optical zoom. This powerful feature acts like a telescope to produce extraordinary close-up shots, superior in clarity to those provided by digital zoom. You can also choose between four zoom speeds, so you can go from a wide angle to full telephoto zoom in 2 to 16 seconds. To save battery power during recording and playback, this camcorder features a color viewfinder that can be used instead of the LCD. Dual Digital Electronic Image Stabilization (D-EIS) feature compensates for unintentional hand and camcorder movement when recording. You can also use it in playback mode to help reduce jitter in previously recorded video.
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- VHS-C camcorder
- 26x optical, 780x digital, zoom with digital image stabilization
- 4-inch color LCD
- Battery provides up to 2 hours of shooting
- Color viewfinder helps preserve battery life
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 "Dew detector light is a big problem" 2004-05-28
By Bill (Key Largo)
We almost bought the PCV-L552 for its big view finder and 27x optical zoom, but after a lot of digging on obscure web sites, we found this older camera suffers from a dew detector light that goes off too easily, shutting down camera for hours. The PV-L424 just came out in 2004.

 "Buy this if u want a good price." 2002-07-03
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I think this camcorder is good only if u are after a really good LCD screen.It is pretty clear. It is a very cheap price.


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Canon ES8400V Hi8 Camcorder with 2.5" Color LCD Screen & Image Stabilizer

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Hi8 technology has been ignored lately because of the digital revolution, but price-conscious buyers can still find great picture quality and feature-laden Hi8 camcorders, and the Canon ES8400V is no exception. Some of its many features include a large 2.5-inch LCD screen, color viewfinder, built-in video light, time base corrector for a more accurate picture, preset titling, and digital effects such as art, black and white, sepia, negative, and 16:9 screen ratio.

Lens
The optical zoom has a power of 22x and a digital zoom of 800x. The digital zoom works by electronically enhancing the optical image and comes in handy for objects far away. The electronic image stabilization system keeps the picture steady despite natural hand shaking from the user. The autofocus and autoexposure functions help you concentrate on the action rather than on trying to find the ideal setting for each moment. For greater control, you can use the focus controller and direct the camera to focus on an off-center subject. The ES8400V has programmed autoexposure settings to match a variety of shooting situations: auto, sports, portrait, spotlight, and sand and snow.

Inputs and Outputs
The standard RCA input-output and cable are included so you can hook the camcorder to a TV for convenient viewing or a VCR for dubbing to regular VHS.

Contents
This package contains the ES8400V camcorder, battery pack (model BP-911K), shoulder strap, power adapter (model CA-550), and AV cable.
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Technical Details

- Hi8 camcorder
- 22x optical, 700x digital zoom with digital image stabilization
- Color LCD monitor and black & white EVF
- Uses an included lithium-ion battery
- Includes power adapter, wireless controller, A/V cable, and shoulder strap
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 "Great Camera" 2008-03-19
By Jennifer V. Blevins (Beaufort, SC)
This is a great camera! It takes great video and has a lot of features. I have thoroughly enjoyed having it.

 "as above" 2004-03-26
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I also was upset about the lack of a wireless controller, and my trunk ceased closing just after a year. Disgusted.

 "Good at the start, then after some use it failed" 2003-08-19
By Joel Casamayor (Texas)
I found mechanical problems in this camcorder.
the trunk didnt close.
Do not make a mistake. pay a little bit more
and get a Sony. I am really frustated with this
camera.

 "There is no wireless controller!" 2003-06-25
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I just wanted to tell you that I didn't recieve any Wireless controller.

 "Excellent ! We love it !" 2003-05-09
By Vivian L (Shawnee, OK United States)
We bought this camcorder 3 months ago. It works very well..except the batteries are not last long enought for a whole day. Overall , it's a good buy!


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Canon ES75 Hi8 Camcorder with Color Viewfinder

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If you're looking to take the plunge into the camcorder market, the Canon ES75 Hi8 camcorder is the perfect reason to dive right in. The ES75 comes packed with a top-quality Canon lens that magnifies your creative possibilities. Its powerful optical zoom range covers everything from sweeping panoramas to action-grabbing telephoto shots. The high-quality digital zoom increases the magnification to 800x for even more dramatic results.The ES75 offers point-and-shoot simplicity. It incorporates Canon's innovative automatic focusing and exposure to assure you crisp, sharp videos in any lighting condition.
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- Hi8 camcorder
- 22x optical, 700x digital zoom.
- Color EVF
- Photo Mode records still pictures for approximately 7 seconds
- Uses an included lithium-ion battery; includes power adapter and A/V cable
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 "Canon ES75 Camcorder. Exceeded Expectations!!!" 2003-04-30
By R. E. WORSLEY (LEESBURG, FL. United States)
This very affordable camera is a quality product in every respect. It was purchased to replace a 12 year old 8mm unit that no longer operated and it is fully compatable with the standard 8mm tapes.
This compact unit has many features that are not listed in the specifications. Besides the full menu of options, two very important features are a variable speed zoom control and an s-video output connection. I highly recommend this camcorder.

 "Great value on an excellent product." 2002-11-22
By bixodoido (Utah, USA)
This is my first hi8 camcorder, though I've had a couple of the old VHS ones before. I was waiting to get one of these until the value caught up with the technology and I could get a high-quality camcorder at an affordable price. Then this little number came along.

The thing I like most about this camera is its color viewfinder. To me, that is a good tradeoff for not having a larger LCD screen, because those typically drain your battery much faster. This was a good compromise--I can see things in color without cutting my film time short.

This camcorder is loaded with special features, and has a 700 power digital zoom! With it you can get as close to something as you want. You only need to rest your filming arm on something or get a tripod--otherwise you won't be able to hold the picture steady.

A Canon is always a good bet for a camera or camcorder, and they have definitely not let me down with this one. If you're looking for a good bargain but still want a respectable brand and some special features, look no further than the Canon ES75.

 "Best value for a Hi8 camcorder" 2002-10-30
By Gadgester (Mother Earth)
This is my second Canon camcorder. I loved my first, an ES970 that uses the regular 8mm format. After giving it to my uncle, I was shopping around for a new one when I saw this on Amazon. The price is right, and my very positive experience with the ES970 made it easy to order two of these, one for my parents.

Both my parents and I love this camcorder. It's very easy to use -- no manual needed for the common functions. Even my mom can use it after I gave her a 1-minute lesson. The buttons are easy to reach and feel solid. The 22x optical zoom is the best in the industry, perhaps of any consumer camcorders sold in the States. I haven't tried the digital zoom yet, since I believe digital zoom, in general, is useless.

The included LiIon battery is good, but I recommend buying an extended battery if you plan to go on a trip. My ES970's older-style NiMH battery lasted about 2 years before showing degraded capacity. The Canon LiIon batteries will probably last longer.

This is a great camcorder, perfect for any family. Don't buy into the digital camcorder hype if you aren't going to edit your videos on a PC anyway. This Canon's price makes it deserve 10 stars.

 "Unbeatable value if you think just enough is enough." 2002-07-04
By Neurostokaztik
This is not my first camcorder, but my 3rd.
Its Hi8 recording format beats my previous other VHS-C and 8mm gear.
Its optical system (22X zoom and large lens), allowing night-time low lux shots, has a surprising level of quality for its price. The Li-Ion battery and separate AC charger on international norm (takes 110-240 V) are lightweight but allow over 2 hours of shooting, ( and even if you switch on permanently the built-in torch, it's still over 1 hour). There is no LCD screen, but this is no big loss for me as I did not want one, due to their voracious power consumption. The color viewfinder with its crisp and bright image compensate for this.
Besides, I do most of my video editing on my PC.For those who don't, it has a lot of predefined titles, shooting and transition modes, accessible in an easy to navigate menu.
Most of my shooting situations are family events, so the 800X zoom will rarely be solicited, (therefore there's no need for an image stabilizer either)
There are 2 big bonus, in my view : first is the off-center focusing (with a joystick tracking if needed) ; second is TV playback mode in PAL, required for most countries outside of US and Japan, so that I can immediately show my European friends the footage taken on *their* TV sets.
I wanted a easy-to-use, quick-to-shoot camcorder, which would replace my digital cam (for still shots) and would at the same time let me record more than 1 hour of video at a good definition and framerate (not the ridiculous postage stamp format), since it's now easy to transfer to a PC (via my TV board) and re-encode it into MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 and burn a VCD. I wanted it to weight no more than a small digital cam, battery included, and I wanted to spend as little money on it as possible.
This cute, compact, Canon ES75 meets these well-defined needs, and the surprise bonus is Canon quality for this "toy" price.


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