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Summary: Very verstile (combo video/still shot)
Review: Actually this review was prompted by the need for software. I have used model 300 x digital PV-L750D AND IT IS GREAT. I HAVE USED IT FOR PHOTOS AND VIDO. HAVE HAD FRIENDS REALLY THINK IT IS GREAT. I HAVE SUGGESTED THAT THEY GET ONE. AS WELL WE HAVE HAD PANASONIC VCR THAT LASTED WELL OVER 18 YRS (I THINK THAT IS CORRECT) WE HAD PURCAHSED OTHERS ADTER YOUR VCR AND THEY QUIT WORKING WHILE THE PANASONIC KEPT ON WORKING. I USED THIS WAY TO COMMUNITE WITH YOU SINCE I REALLY NEEDED THE SOFTWARE FOR THEPV-L750D SO I CAN DOWN LOAD THE SHOTS FROM VCR CAMERA TO COMPUTER. COULD SOMEONE E MAIL ME TH SOFTWARE OR CONTACT ME. I NEED IT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IF YO COULD E MAIL WOULD BE GREAT. JUST A FUTHER NOTE WHAT I SAID ABOVE IS NOT JUST TO SOFTEN YOU UP TO GET THE SOFTWARE. I REALLY THINK YOUR VCR'S AND THE VHC-S ARE GREAT PRODUCTS.
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Summary: Very verstile (combo video/still shot)
Review: Actually this review was prompted by the need for software. I have used model 300 x digital PV-L750D AND IT IS GREAT. I HAVE USED IT FOR PHOTOS AND VIDO. HAVE HAD FRIENDS REALLY THINK IT IS GREAT. I HAVE SUGGESTED THAT THEY GET ONE. AS WELL WE HAVE HAD PANASONIC VCR THAT LASTED WELL OVER 18 YRS (I THINK THAT IS CORRECT) WE HAD PURCAHSED OTHERS ADTER YOUR VCR AND THEY QUIT WORKING WHILE THE PANASONIC KEPT ON WORKING. I USED THIS WAY TO COMMUNITE WITH YOU SINCE I REALLY NEEDED THE SOFTWARE FOR THE PV-L750D SO I CAN DOWN LOAD THE SHOTS FROM VCR CAMERA TO COMPUTER. COULD SOMEONE E MAIL ME TH SOFTWARE OR CONTACT ME. I NEED IT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IF YO COULD E MAIL WOULD BE GREAT. JUST A FUTHER NOTE WHAT I SAID ABOVE IS NOT JUST TO SOFTEN YOU UP TO GET THE SOFTWARE. I REALLY THINK YOUR VCR'S AND THE VHC-S ARE GREAT PRODUCTS.
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Summary: Panasonic PV-L750 Camcorder
Review: Excellent Video & Digital Camera, easy to use controls and there are a lot to choose from. Can add screw on filters(49mm), close up lenses, X2 lense etc. The built in light on the unit sucks as most do and there is no jack for an external mic which would be nice. The next highest priced model does have an extenal mic jack and this one looks like it could probably be added to it. Video does look a little grainy in low light at distances, but that is what a good external light source is for. Beautiful shots outside with the Digital Still Camera too. I use a Tiffen 812 filter to add a little color enhancement to my shots. Motion Security movement mode, 1/60-1/10000 speed shutter. Will record in Wide Screen mode for a Wide Screen TV. Automatic Titler, 8MB SanDisk Memory Card aprox. 100 shots in fine mode, 250 in Normal, maximum of 699 fine mode shots with 62MB card. Picture in Picture shots, Digital wipes, Image Stabilization, Programmed Recordings, 4" LCD Screen, Digital filters and Special Effects and more. I like it. McM
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Summary: Panasonic PV-L750 Camcorder
Review: Excellent Video & Digital Camera, easy to use controls and there are a lot to choose from. Can add screw on filters(49mm), close up lenses, X2 lense etc. The built in light on the unit sucks as most do and there is no jack for an external mic which would be nice. The next highest priced model does have an extenal mic jack and this one looks like it could probably be added to it. Video does look a little grainy in low light at distances, but that is what a good external light source is for. Beautiful shots outside with the Digital Still Camera too. I use a Tiffen 812 filter to add a little color enhancement to my shots. Motion Security movement mode, 1/60-1/10000 speed shutter. Will record in Wide Screen mode for a Wide Screen TV. Automatic Titler, 8MB SanDisk Memory Card aprox. 100 shots in fine mode, 250 in Normal, maximum of 699 fine mode shots with 62MB card. Picture in Picture shots, Digital wipes, Image Stabilization, Programmed Recordings, 4" LCD Screen, Digital filters and Special Effects and more. I like it. McM
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Summary: Hope it does not break
Review: Had this machinefor six weeks it is now on its way to Elgin Il for repair. I only hope it gets lost in transit so I can get my m ony back. The still function ceased working on its second try and then the fun begain. Called the service center for help and might as well gotten a lead life preserver. Not only no help but pleanty of arrogance and run around for three days while they scheduled a tech. to call me. Never got a call therefore it is on its way tom the repair center and as stated I hope it neve makes it. Since this problem I have looked at other units and believe this very heavy klunker can be beat by most all other makes.If you consider one get anexceptional price and hope it does not break so you can avoid the hassle of their service center.
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Summary: Broke 3 months after warranty was up!
Review: I finally have a place to discuss my terrible dislike of this camcorder and service from Panasonic. We bought this camera 3 years ago and it never worked right from the start. One of the reasons we bought it was for the built in digital camera. Well my 2 year old son could draw a picture better than the quality it produces. The interface to my computer to upload the camera never worked right and Panasonic was never able to properly troubleshoot the issue. Well my warranty ran out about 3 months ago (had 3 year warranty) and wouldn't you know that it stopped working. Never dropped, hit or nothing and the day of my son's 2nd bday, I went to put tape in and the thing kept humming and spinning the tape but not recording. Not worth having fixed as I heard terrible things about Panasonic customer service, so I am going to buy a new one now!
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Summary: Broke 3 months after warranty was up!
Review: I finally have a place to discuss my terrible dislike of this camcorder and service from Panasonic. We bought this camera 3 years ago and it never worked right from the start. One of the reasons we bought it was for the built in digital camera. Well my 2 year old son could draw a picture better than the quality it produces. The interface to my computer to upload the camera never worked right and Panasonic was never able to properly troubleshoot the issue. Well my warranty ran out about 3 months ago (had 3 year warranty) and wouldn't you know that it stopped working. Never dropped, hit or nothing and the day of my son's 2nd bday, I went to put tape in and the thing kept humming and spinning the tape but not recording. Not worth having fixed as I heard terrible things about Panasonic customer service, so I am going to buy a new one now!
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Summary: Digital PhotoShot rots
Review: I just bought a Panasonic Palmcorder model PV-L750. It came with a program 'Digital PhotoShot' but it...well...rots. And there is no other driver on the disc except for the one that goes with that program. I've been looking everywhere for a driver to install the camera in Windows. I already have a great graphics program. All that I need to get to use it with the camera is the driver. I've tried the Panasonic site and emailing them about it.
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Summary: PV-L750 A good deal
Review: I just purchased the Panasonic PV-L750. This is the 2000 model VHS-C camcorder. It is 2nd from the top in Panasonic's camcorder line (first being the PV-L850). My last purchase was the PV-L758 (1998 model, which was recently rendered unusable after a rainstorm). Overall picture quality is exceptionally good for VHS. I shoot with a digital video camera at work, and under the best conditions the PV-L750 looks comparable. As can be expected, when conditions are not perfect (available light, extreme backlight, strong colors, etc., the picture degrades significantly compared to digital). Ease of use is unparalleled. If you are not technical and just want to "point and shoot" this is the camera for you. Attach the battery and you will be shooting in seconds. Really! The manual is only needed for information about specific applications (like the still camera feature), and because it is VHS-C, you can be showing your first videotapes to your friends anytime, anywhere - no need to hook up wires! I purchased 750 without ever looking at one in real life. I assumed it was basically the same as my previous camera, but alas, there are differences. I really liked the 758 and on the 750 (and I assume the 759 - the 1999 model) they have done what all good manufacturers do: traded the features I liked most on the 758 for features I will never use. First off, my 758 had a color EVF, the 759 and 750 have a B&W viewfinder. Granted, Panasonic adds a 4" color LCD panel (HUGE for camcorders), but I really like both, as I don't use the LCD as much as most folks. I guess my complaint here is somewhat unfounded, as a B&W viewfinder seems to be standard on all models with an LCD panel, but the feature was nice on the 758 (I guess I was spoiled). Next, they have taken some of the features that were previously accessable by buttons on the outside of the camera and made them accessable only through on screen menus. Nice, but not as useful when shooting as pressing a button. These include the security feature, negative image, and the special effects fading. Panasonic also has deleted the "message" feature - fine by me, as few people would ever use it anyway. Well, to make up for all this, they have given the camcorder double duty as a digital still camera. This can be very useful for sending photos to relatives and friends over the net, but realize that the best resolution is 640x480 (if you don't know what that means - the pictures will look fine to you). The photo software is very basic and hence easy to use, it offers a minimum ability to adjust the image (color, brightness etc.) and is quick and easy to set up. I e-mailed my first picture within five minutes of inserting the setup disk into the computer. Also, the non digital zoom is impressive - one of the best I've seen, but stay away from the 300x digital range. First you can't hold the camera steady and secondly, the picture is awful. I've found the digital zoom useful up to about 50x magnification before significant degradation occurs. I hope all of this helps and wasn't too negative. I love Panasonic products and this one is one of the best, but I did want to let others know some of the things I saw as drawbacks. Feel free to respond if you like, I'd be interested to hear your views.
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Summary: Excellent
Review: I wrote an earlier review of this camera and wanted to give an update on something. I thought this was a great camera, but the only problem is the mini-VHS format only gives you 30 minutes of recording time. I was in a Circuit City store several weeks ago, and I found you can now get 40 minute tapes. This isn't too bad, and I like the VHS-C format because you can just plop the tape into the adaptor and play it into your existing VCR. The 8mm and super 8 mm cameras require you either purchase an expensive 8 mm player or else cable the camera to your VCR. This is no big deal, except that I like to keep my camera in the trunk of my car in case I see something worth filming, and this way I don't have to carry it back and forth between the house and the car just to see the latest piece of footage.
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