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Panasonic PV-L559 Palmcorder Camcorder

Panasonic PV-L559 Palmcorder Camcorder

List Price: $599.95
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Features:
  • Easy-playback VHS-C format
  • 26x optical, 150x digital zoom
  • 3-inch swivel LCD screen
  • Programmed recording
  • Digital electronic image stabilization


Description:

The Panasonic PV-L559 offers a powerful zoom and a versatile LCD screen in a compact, affordable package. It's a great choice for those who want advanced features but also need the flexibility of the VHS-C format.

In our tests, the video from the Panasonic PV-L559 was clear and colorful, although due to the nature of the VHS-C format, it wasn't as bright or sharp as Hi8 or digital video. VHS-C has a major advantage when it comes to playback--it uses normal VHS tape, so you can play it in any VCR (using the included adapter).

The Panasonic PV-L559 offers a 150x digital zoom and advanced recording features, such as image stabilization. It includes a fade feature for transitioning between scenes, with seven different effects in eight different colors. It comes with a light for shooting in dim conditions--you can set the light to remain on, off, or to switch on automatically when needed. The three-inch, color LCD screen swivels a full 180 degrees, so you can record from different angles or include yourself in the video. You can adjust the brightness of the screen as well. The Panasonic PV-L559 offers programmed recording, which gives you a window of 24 hours to set a start time and recording length before recording begins. This camcorder also has a security mode, which triggers recording when it senses motion.

Pros:

  • Powerful zoom
  • Motion sensor
  • LCD screen lets you record from multiple angles
  • Automatic light useful for dim conditions

Cons:

  • No special image effects (other than fade)
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