Panasonic PV-DV200 Digital Camcorder

by Panasonic

Product Details

Product Manual [2.27mb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004T12N
• Item model number: PV-DV200
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #41,372 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1999

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Panasonic PV-DV200 digital camcorder's 18x high-definition zoom and 300x digital zoom allow for clear close-ups. If you are worried about shooting conditions, there are five modes of autoexposure to help you get the right shot. With the PhotoVu Link you can transfer still images on the Mini DV tape via a serial cable to your PC. This camcorder offers several editing features. You can apply digital effects in both record and playback modes. If you want to add music, the PCM stereo feature allows you to add new audio while maintaining existing audio. A built-in digital still camera provides multiple options for producing still photos.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

69 of 69 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars better than more expensive PVDV400, June 15, 2000

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Gregg J Burian (Indiana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic PV-DV200 Digital Camcorder (Electronics)

Purchased PVDV400 in May, and the since the LCD screen is larger, battery only lasts about 25 minutes! Also, the I/R filter for night time recording is pretty useless. Save the $100 and get this model, which I did. Picture is great, and the features are more than enough for the average person. So small, I purchased a regular camera bag, instead of camcorder bag. The only reason I gave 4 stars is that the button for the menu is hard to use, especially when trying to change a setting while recording.

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Can't beat it for the price and quality, August 21, 2000

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J. Patuto (Lebanon, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic PV-DV200 Digital Camcorder (Electronics)

After using this camcorder for the past month, I've concluded that it can't be beat for the price.

The image quality is great, although I highly recommend obtaining a color-enhancing light accessory if you plan on recording indoors a lot.

The features are good, but the menu to obtain them is a little akward to use at first (well, it still is).

The digital-still option is a nice bonus, but the quality of those stills is nothing to write home about.

It's light weight and (relatively) easy to use.

A nice piece of equipment for the novice or the semi-professional.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Best value and performance, November 12, 2000

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B. Armstrong "barms717" (Albuquerque, NM) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic PV-DV200 Digital Camcorder (Electronics)

I wanted to replace my 10 year old VHS-C camera before my kids grew up. I learned from the old camera what features I was looking for: size, weight, battery life, and optics. This PV-DV200 is light and just the right size to be a natural extension of your arm. I carried the camera through Legoland and Disneyland Paris without noticing it, or having it get heavy, or in the way. The standard battery provides plenty of power, I supplement it with the 2 hour battery for no-worries filming. The pictures,including using the 18x optical zoom are awesome. Bright and clear. Don't even shop for digital zoom unless you plan to shoot from a mile away using a tripod. Any movement using digital zoom is overmagnified. The features are mostly well placed and easy to access while filming. However, preselect features like image stabilization, digital zoom, or backlight control. In conclusion, after a European vacation, and weekend trips in France I am happy with this camera. Five star rating if it had a bigger screen and color view finder. Panasonic should consider including accessories like a light with the camera.