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Models & Brands: RCA CC4352, Panasonic PV-L552, Panasonic PV-L454, JVC GR-AXM18US, JVC GRSXM37U, RCA CC6263, JVC GR-SXM38US, Panasonic PV-L453, JVC AXM17US, Panasonic PV-L352
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RCA CC4352 Dimentions: 16.4 x 13.7 x 8.2 inches Weight: 8.05 pounds Price: $399.99
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Key features RCA CC4352
- Limted Warranty
- 1-Hour Rechargeable Battery
- 3-inch LCD ColorView(TM) Screen
- 72X Digital Zoom
- Digital Special Effects
- Model: RCA CC4352 Full-Size VHS Camcorder
Review RCA CC4352 Full-Size VHS Camcorder / RCA CC4352:When your imagination outgrows the compact camera it's time to swap it for Thomson CC4352 full-size camcorder. Full-size is the original VHS camcorder format - and remains popular with videographers who want full VHS compatibility along with a list of versatile performance features. Point-and-shoot AutoShot capability takes the guesswork out of your video recordings. The LCD ColorView screen lets you see exactly what you're taping - and even rotates 270 degrees so you can watch and record yourself. There is even a 72x digital zoom so you can get as close as you want to the action. |
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Panasonic PV-L552 Dimentions: 7.4 x 2.9 x 3.5 inches Weight: 2.18 pounds Price: $449.99
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Key features Panasonic PV-L552
- 4-inch color LCD
- 26x optical, 780x digital, zoom with digital image stabilization
- VHS-C camcorder
- Battery provides up to 2 hours of shooting
- Color viewfinder helps preserve battery life
- Model: Panasonic PVL552 VHS-C Camcorder w/ 4.0" Color LCD & Viewfinder
Review Panasonic PVL552 VHS-C Camcorder w/ 4.0" Color LCD & Viewfinder / Panasonic PV-L552:VHS-C technology has been a solid choice over the years for its unfussy nature-it can be easily hooked up to almost all televisions and VCRs and is an inexpensive option for those in need of video. The Panasonic PV-L552 also features a huge 4-inch color LCD, color viewfinder, 26x optical zoom, and a high-performance, two-hour battery. Lens There is an optical zoom magnification of 26x along with a 780x digital zoom, which works by electronically enhancing the optical image. There are four different zoom speeds for greater control, so you can zoom from full wide to full telephoto in 2 to 16 seconds. The digital image stabilization system keeps the picture steady and solid throughout zooms and camera shakes. Inputs and Outputs The standard RCA input/output and cable is included so you can hook the camcorder to a TV for convenient viewing or to a VCR for dubbing to regular VHS. The Palmcorder PV-L552 camcorder is equipped with a lens capable of a 26: 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. To save battery power during recording and playback, this camcorder features a color viewfinder that can be used instead of the LCD. [+]
Dual Digital Electronic Image Stabilization (D-EIS) feature 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. |
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Panasonic PV-L454 Dimentions: 8.88 x 3.38 x 4.88 inches Weight: 1.96 pounds List Price: $249.99 Price: $199.85
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Key features Panasonic PV-L454
- 20x optical zoom lens (digital zoom to 750x) and image stabilizer
- Rechargeable Ni-Cad battery pack lasts for up to 2 hours
- Compact Palmcorder VHS-C camcorder with 270,000-pixel CCD
- 2.5-inch LCD and color viewfinder
- Full-size video head cylinder and built-in light
- Model: Panasonic PV-L454 VHS-C Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom
Review Panasonic PV-L454 VHS-C Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom / Panasonic PV-L454:PV-L454 is a Palmcorder camcorder with 750X Digital Zoom and Color Viewfinder. |
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JVC GR-AXM18US Dimentions: 6.9 x 10.4 x 6.9 inches Weight: 4 pounds Price: $199.99
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Key features JVC GR-AXM18US
- Built-in battery recharger means you will always have a spare at your fingertips, without having to fumble for an extra battery
- Utilizes a 1/6-inch CCD image sensor with 320,000 pixels, and a 2.2 to 44 millimeter f/1.8 wide-angle lens
- Features picture stabilizer, digital time-base corrector, and digital chroma noise reduction for a sure and steady shot every time
- Weighs 1.7 pounds, measures 3.2 x 4.9 x 8.5 inches (W x H x D), and is backed by a 1-year parts and 90-days labor manufacturer's limited warranty
- Compact camcorder includes a powerful zoom and an LCD screen
- Model: JVC GR-AXM18US Compact VHS Camcorder
Review JVC GR-AXM18US Compact VHS Camcorder / JVC GR-AXM18US:There are still great purchases to be made in the VHS format, and the JVC GR-AXM18US Compact VHS Camcorder is one of them. This slim, compact silver camcorder includes a powerful zoom, digital noise reduction, and an LCD screen to make recording at picnics, backyard barbecues, and graduations easy. Best of all, when you are done recording, simply pop out the cassette, place it in a VHS playpak adapter (not included), and play it on any standard VCR. The GR-AXM18US camcorder features a digital time-base corrector (TBC) that helps eliminate picture jitter, and digital chroma noise reduction (CNR) that eliminates color noise and smear. This unit also features a picture stabilizer function that corrects camera shake instantly, giving you smooth and stable pictures, which when combined with the TBC and CNR features makes this camcorder not only incredibly easy to use, but as point-and-shoot as they come. The GR-AXM18US also includes a combination of 11 built-in digital special effects and wipes/fades that allow you to give your videos a polished, professional look, as well as a built-in battery charger that means you will always have a spare at your fingertips, without having to fumble for an extra battery in the middle of an important moment. This JVC VHS camcorder utilizes a 1/6-inch CCD image sensor with 320,000 pixels, and a 2. 2 to 44 millimeter f1. 8 wide-angle lens. This unit provides you with both a 20x optical zoom, and an 800x digital zoom, ensuring you will always be able to get up close and personal no matter how far away you are. [+]
The GR-AXM18US has a 30. 5 millimeter filter, and requires less than one lux of lighting in Super LoLux mode. This compact camcorder utilizes the NTSC system for VHS-C and VHS NTSC Standard formats, includes mono audio, and date and time stamping. You can view your subject while filming through the 0. 5-inch black-and-white CRT viewfinder, or via the 2. 5-inch color LCD display that both rotates 270 degrees, and flips out before snapping back so you can film your video from virtually any angle. This unit includes both auto and manual controls for the focus, exposure and white balance, has a built-in microphone, and a title generator that features eight preset messages in either English, Spanish, French or Portuguese. The JVC GR-AXM18US allows for animation and time lapse, has a quick review and retake function, includes a black fader feature, and provides you with digital auto tracking. This compact camcorder weighs 1. 7 pounds, measures 3. 2 x 4. 9 x 8. 5 inches (W x H x D), and is backed by a 1-year parts and 90-days labor manufacturer's limited warranty. What's in the Box The GR-AXM18US compact VHS camcorder, AC power adapter/recharger, battery pack, AV cable, shoulder strap and lens cap. The GR-AXM18 features a compact stylish design. The 20x's optical zoom, 2. 5" LCD make this VHS-C camcorder a terrific value. A flying erase head for glitch free start and stops, Digital CNR and TBC for better picture quality, insure you get the best performance. Add the convenience of a 2. 5" LCD view screen and the camera can be operated from any angle, for maximum comfort. The picture stabilizer gets rid of annoying picture shake. The 800X digital zoom makes sure you don't miss any of the action. When you are done recording, the tapes play back & and can be shared in any VHS video recorder. |
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JVC GRSXM37U Dimentions: 3.2 x 8.5 x 4.9 inches Weight: 1.7 pounds Price: $329.95
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Key features JVC GRSXM37U
- Super VHS and "Super VHS ET", 2.5" LCD Color Monitor, Viewfinder
- Auto Illumi. Light (Auto Illumination Light), Multi-Language Instant Titles (4 Languages), Manual Focus, Flying Erase Head, Built-in Battery Charger, Easy VHS DECK Playback
- 108 Combinations of Digital Special Effects (x11) and Scene Transitions (x10)
- Digital Picture Improvement Technology: Super High-Band Processor, Picture Stabilizer, Digital TBC (Time Base Corrector), Digital CNR (Chroma Noise Reduction)
- 25x Optical Zoom/1000x Digital Hyper Zoom, 320,000-pixel CCD
- Model: JVC GR-SXM37U Compact S-VHS Camcorder w/25x Optical Zoom
Review JVC GR-SXM37U Compact S-VHS Camcorder w/25x Optical Zoom / JVC GRSXM37U:The GR-SXM37 features a compact stylish design. The 25x's optical zoom, 2. 5" LCD and built-in auto-light make this SVHS-C camcorder really stand out. The JVC GR-SXM37U boasts three recording modes: It uses Super VHS recording to deliver up to 60% better resolution than JVC standard models for better quality home movies. For quality and economy, the Super VHS ET mode lets you take those high-resolution videos using any VHS-C tape. For compatibility with any VHS video recorder, standard VHS is also available. A 2. 5" LCD view screen allows the camera to be operated from any angle, for maximum comfort. The picture stabilizer gets rid of annoying picture shake. The 1000X digital zoom makes sure you don't miss any of the action. [+]
A built-in light improves the picture in nighttime situations. When you are done recording, the tapes play back and can be shared in any VHS video recorder using the provided VHS-C Playpak. |
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RCA CC6263 Price: $399.99
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Key features RCA CC6263
- Compact and lightweight
- VHS-C format for easy playback in your VCR
- Color viewfinder
- Electronic image stabilization
- 16x optical zoom, 200x digital zoom
- Model: RCA CC6263 VHS-C AutoShot Camcorder
Review RCA CC6263 VHS-C AutoShot Camcorder / RCA CC6263:The RCA CC-6263 camcorder uses VHS-C tapes, which are simply smaller VHS tapes. You can play your tapes in any VCR with the included cassette adapter. This feature also allows the manufacturer to make a compact, affordable camcorder-it weighs only 1. 6 pounds and is quite portable. RCA designed this model with convenience in mind. It has a built-in AutoShot feature that automatically focuses and adjusts to available light. The LCD color monitor lets you see exactly what you're taping. The CC-6263 includes the Steady Pix feature, which corrects slight shaking of images-especially handy for zooming in on a distant subject, recording an approaching small subject, recording while walking, or recording from a moving vehicle. Your viewers will appreciate this feature during playback because it will make your recording easier to watch. The CC-6263 has a fade-in and -out option that adds a professional touch to your recordings. [+]
For artistic flexibility, RCA includes the wide-format 16:9 mode. You can also record in a special animation mode that creates the illusion of movement for an otherwise stationary scene when you shoot a series of slightly different poses. The time-lapse recording mode shows subtle changes when focused on an object (such as plant growth or cloud formations). You do this by programming the CC-6263 to record at preset time intervals. The playback options include position on the tape, visual search, stop-action pause, time counter, tracking, and time base corrector. The CC-6263 includes a rechargeable battery, AC adapter and charger, shoulder strap, cassette adapter, cassette adapter battery, and a clock cell. |
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JVC GR-SXM38US Dimentions: 6.9 x 10.4 x 6.9 inches Weight: 3.4 pounds List Price: $229.99 Price: $164.92
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Key features JVC GR-SXM38US
- Utilizes a 1/6-inch CCD image sensor with 320,000 pixels, and a 2.2 to 44 millimeter f/1.8 wide-angle lens
- Built-in battery recharger means you will always have a spare at your fingertips, without having to fumble for an extra battery
- Compact camcorder includes a powerful zoom and an LCD screen
- Features picture stabilizer, digital time-base corrector, digital chroma noise reduction, and Super VHS technology for a sure and steady shot and 60-percent better picture
- Weighs 1.7 pounds, measures 3.2 x 4.9 x 8.5 inches (W x H x D), and is backed by a 1-year parts and 90-days labor manufacturer's limited warranty
- Model: JVC GR-SXM38US Compact Super VHS Camcorder
Review JVC GR-SXM38US Compact Super VHS Camcorder / JVC GR-SXM38US:There are still great purchases to be made in the VHS format, and the JVC GR-SXM38US Compact Super VHS Camcorder is one of them. This slim, compact silver camcorder includes a powerful zoom, digital noise reduction, and an LCD screen to make recording at picnics, backyard barbecues and graduations easy. Best of all, when you are done recording, simply pop out the cassette, place it in the included VHS Playpak adapter, and play it on any standard VCR. The GR-SXM38US camcorder features a digital time-base corrector (TBC) that helps eliminate picture jitter, and digital chroma noise reduction (CNR) that eliminates color noise and smear. This unit also features a picture stabilizer function that corrects camera shake instantly, giving you smooth and stable pictures, which when combined with the TBC and CNR features makes this camcorder not only incredibly easy to use, but as point-and-shoot as they come. And with the Pro-cision five video head VHS-C and Super VHS recording technology that this camera employs, you get an all-around 60-percent better picture quality than with regular VHS recorders. The GR-SXM38US also includes 108 combinations of built-in digital special effects and wipes/fades that allow you to give your videos a polished, professional look, as well as a built-in battery charger that means you will always have a spare at your fingertips, without having to fumble for an extra battery in the middle of an important moment. This JVC VHS camcorder utilizes a 1/6-inch CCD image sensor with 320,000 pixels, and a 2. 2 to 44 millimeter f1. 8 wide-angle lens. [+]
This unit provides you with both a 25x optical zoom, and a 1000x variable-speed digital hyper zoom, ensuring you will always be able to get up close and personal no matter how far away you are. The GR-SXM38US has a 30. 5 millimeter filter, and requires less than one lux of lighting in Super LoLux mode. This compact camcorder utilizes the NTSC system for VHS-C and VHS NTSC Standard formats, includes mono audio, and date and time stamping. You can view your subject while filming through the 0. 5-inch black-and-white CRT viewfinder, or via the 2. 5-inch color LCD display that both rotates 270 degrees, and flips out before snapping back so you can film your video from virtually any angle. This unit includes both auto and manual controls for the focus, exposure and white balance, has a built-in microphone, and a title generator that features eight preset messages in either English, Spanish, French or Portuguese. The JVC GR-SXM38US allows for animation and time lapse, has a quick review and retake function, includes a black fader feature, and provides you with digital auto tracking. Weighing 1. 7 pounds and measuring 3. 2 x 4. 9 x 8. 5 inches (W x H x D), the GR-SXM38US is backed by a 1-year parts and 90-days labor manufacturer's limited warranty. What's in the Box The GR-SXM38US compact VHS camcorder, AC power adapter/recharger, battery pack, AV cable, shoulder strap, and lens cap. JVC GR-SXM38 features a compact stylish design. The 25x's optical zoom, 2. 5" LCD and built-in auto-light make this SVHS-C camcorder really stand out. It uses Super VHS recording to deliver up to 60% better resolution for better quality home movies. For quality and economy, the Super VHS ET mode lets you take those high-resolution videos using any VHS-C tape. For compatibility with any VHS video recorder, standard VHS is also available. A 2. 5" LCD view screen allows the camera to be operated from any angle, for maximum comfort. The picture stabilizer gets rid of annoying picture shake. The 1000X digital zoom makes sure you don't miss any of the action. A built-in light improves the picture in nighttime situations. |
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Panasonic PV-L453 Dimentions: 8.88 x 4.88 x 3.38 inches Weight: 1.96 pounds Price: $299.99
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Key features Panasonic PV-L453
- 2.5-inch LCD
- Color digital filter, digital fade,strobe, and wipe, motion sensor, date and time
- VHS-C camcorder with Dual digital electronic image stabilization
- Digital still images captured to Secure Digital card or tape
- 20x optical zoom lens, 700x digital zoom
- Model: Panasonic PVL453 VHS-C Camcorder with 2.5" LCD and SD Digital Still Capability
Review Panasonic PVL453 VHS-C Camcorder with 2.5" LCD and SD Digital Still Capability / Panasonic PV-L453: |
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JVC AXM17US Dimentions: 10.6 x 14.2 x 14.4 inches Weight: 9999 pounds Price: $299.95
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Key features JVC AXM17US
- 2.5 inch high resolution 270 degree rotating LCD Color monitor
- Electronic viewfinder with black/white 0.5 inch CRT
- Digital picture improvement technology- super high-band processor, picture stabilizer, digital TBC (time base corrector)and digital CNR (chroma noise reduction)
- Endurance Shooting - lower power consumption for longer battery life
- 800x Variable Speed Digital Hyper Zoom
- Model: JVC GR-AXM17U Compact VHS Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom
Review JVC GR-AXM17U Compact VHS Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom / JVC AXM17US:The GR-AXM17 features a compact stylish design. The 20x's optical zoom, 2. 5" LCD make this VHS-C camcorder a terrific value. A flying erase head for glitch free start and stops, Digital CNR and TBC for better picture quality, insure you get the best performance. Add the convenience of a 2. 5" LCD view screen and the camera can be operated from any angle, for maximum comfort. The picture stabilizer gets rid of annoying picture shake. The 800X digital zoom makes sure you don't miss any of the action. When you are done recording, the tapes play back & and can be shared in any VHS video recorder. |
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Panasonic PV-L352
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Review Panasonic PV-L352 Analog Camcorder / Panasonic PV-L352:The Panasonic PVL352 VHS-C camcorder features a large 2. 5-inch color LCD, 20x optical zoom, high-performance two-hour battery, and special digital effects like strobe, wipe, and a 16 x 9 widescreen. You can even digitally add color filters to your video without having to attach one to the lens. The PVL352 has an optical zoom magnification of 20x, along with a 750x digital zoom, which works by electronically enhancing the optical image. The digital image stabilization system keeps the picture steady and solid throughout zooms and camera shakes. The standard RCA input-output and cable is included so you can hook the camcorder to a TV for convenient viewing or a VCR for dubbing to regular VHS. Panasonic offers a complete line-up of Palmcorders to suit many different needs and applications. From VHS-C format camcorders to the latest in Mini DV digital technology the Palmcorders incorporate features designed to be both sophisticated yet simple to use. Whether you want to capture your baby's first steps or create full-motion multimedia presentations, Panasonic has designed a Palmcorder with both your needs and budget in mind. |
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