Panasonic PV-L558 VHS-C Analog Camcorder Camcorders
Panasonic PV-L558 VHS-C Analog Camcorder Camcorders
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[Jul 29, 2009]
sfpeter
Intermediate
Strength:
Well built and durable.
Weakness:
Whiles it was possible to get two hours from a T-40 tape in SLP mode, the practical limit was more like 20 minutes. I've heard from several sources that the VHS-C format was capable of much better quality than the camcorders of the time could produce, mainly because the format was marketed for low cost.
I had one of these about three years ago. It was one of a whole series of VHS-C cameras that used the same basic "engine" (chassis and tape drive) but varied in the accessories such as lights, displays/viewers, and general bells and whistles. One version even had an internal 8MB flash memory to store single pictures, which was downloaded by a proprietary serial cable.
Customer Service Didn't use. Similar Products Used: At least two other analog camcorders, one Mini-DV, and a new flash based camcorder. |