Panasonic PV-L650 VHS-C Camcorder

by Panasonic

Product Details

Product Manual [1.58mb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004T12L
• Item model number: PV-L650
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #41,443 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-L650 camcorder makes it easy to watch your videos; it uses the VHS-C format, which lets you play tapes in your normal VHS VCR with the included tape adapter. It has 18x high-definition zoom and 150x digital zoom for close-up shots. It also has a 2-second quick-zoom feature so you can shift from wide angle to zoom with one touch.

Digital electronic image stabilization helps keep the picture steady even when your hand shakes. This camcorder also includes a color digital fade feature that lets you create smooth transitions from scene to scene. For convenience, this camcorder includes a motion sensor that starts the camcorder recording after perceiving motion. It could even be used as a simple home security device.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

79 of 81 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's Great, November 1, 2000

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Randy Laborde (Marksville, Louisiana United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic PV-L650 VHS-C Camcorder (Electronics)

It's a Great Camcorder It is Lightweight and has a very vivid LCD Screen. The Instructions are very very simple to understand! I take everywhere with me you never know what you can get on video with this little thing! I am giving this 5 stars I would rate it 100 if I could. Buy it! It is worth it!

55 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good for beginners AND experts., December 30, 2000

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"stagefright63" (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic PV-L650 VHS-C Camcorder (Electronics)

A very nice hand-held camcorder, with more 'bells and whistles' than a comventional camcorder. When camcorder is turned off, a lens protective gate closes, minimizing dust and damage. Auto shut-off after 5 minutes if camcorder is not used. The built-in light has three settings: On, Off, and Auto. Motion detector mode can act as a security camera. Flip-out-and over color LCD screen is handy when holding camera above crowds to video tape stage performances, etc. Built-in speaker acts with LCD screen for accurate, immediate checking of taping. Easy to use for all. Only drawbacks: Maximum tape length is 90 minutes in SLP mode, and auto focus has some trouble in certain circumstances (which are few). Manual focus wheel (conveniently mounted below lens)compensates in most circumstances. Using LCD screen or built-in light drains battery quicker. Use the conventional B/W viewfinder.

61 of 128 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Choice, June 13, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Panasonic PV-L650 VHS-C Camcorder (Electronics)

they good camera, strong, lightweight, not too expensive, worth the money. ENJOY IT!