Panasonic PVL353 VHS-C Camcorder with 2.5" LCD

by Panasonic

Product Details

Product Manual [2.92mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 4.9 x 3.4 inches ; 1.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008GK6P
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #30,736 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 3, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The versatile PVL353 VHS-C Camcorder has features that you wouldn't expect VHS camcorders to have. The PVL353 comes equipped with a 20:1 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. It also has a 700x digital zoom, which significantly increases the range of video capture when complemented with the optical zoom.

The dual Digital Electronic Image Stabilization (D-EIS) 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. Playback can be done through a VCR or quick review can be accomplished using the 2.5 inch LCD screen. Other features included are; color digital fade, motion sensor, date and time, one-touch auto fade, and programmed recording.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Camera is great, March 4, 2004

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Mich W. (Jacksonville, Fl) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic PVL353 VHS-C Camcorder with 2.5" LCD (Electronics)

I recently purchased this camcorder. I was not that familiar with how to use a camcorder. I spent time learning how to use this camcorder by going over the manual page by page. I had no problems with the picture,viewing, recording or setting the features to my specification. I get a good picture on the the LCD, VSH-C and the viewfinder. I have found it to be a great camcorder with multiple features that I had not seen on other models in the price range($230+).

If anyone is thinking about purchasing a camcorder, I highly recommend the Panasonic PVL353 or higher model. You will enjoy this camcorder.

5.0 out of 5 stars What a great deal & very easy to use !, November 26, 2004

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Will D. "Chronaut" (Auburn, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic PVL353 VHS-C Camcorder with 2.5" LCD (Electronics)

I bought this Panasonic PV-L353 for my Girlfriend's Christmas present last year, and it's been excellent. Many great features at a decent price. After my full size RCA movie camera died, I didn't know how well the new compact camcorders from Panasonic would perform, but we have been VERY pleased, and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable easy to operate unit. We've never had a problem with it.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars so cool, April 14, 2004

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PAMELA PERRY (las vegas, nv) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic PVL353 VHS-C Camcorder with 2.5" LCD (Electronics)

ok, this is one of the cheapest camcorders ive seen and it is great. i got it yesterday and i already know how to work it, its so easy and im 12 if you want an awesome, very good camcorder at a good price get this!