Panasonic AG 450 SVHS Camcorder Review

[@ScottGrammer]

I owned one of these in 1989. Bought it new, and still have some tapes recorded with it.

[@lourenshurter1601]

I wish I had one of these.

[@wahpanda1520]

i own one

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Any chance you would sell it?

[@RobbieStrike]

Already have!

[@8bitwidgets]

Hi there, I have one of these and I love it, EXCEPT, it has a stuck iris making it not so great as a recording device unless i like filming solid black. Any suggestions on how I might get to the iris to un-stick it? Ever experienced this?

[@njbreeze2330]

Can you help me set the date on my AG 450

[@8bitwidgets]

@@njbreeze2330 You know I've know really had it on enough to figure that out. I would look for a user manual online. I'll be looking into it soon though. I'm getting mine back from a fella who was able to "shock" my 450's iris back into working order.. hopefully it stays that way.. best takeaway.. don't leave the AG450 off for 20-30 years.. :)

[@ZpzpPiwpiw]

Hello ! I have two of these and they power up when plugged in and everything seems operational, but the viewfinder shows no image and they seem not to record when I press record. Any suggestions? Thanks !!! Love your video !!!!

[@RobbieStrike]

you could swap the viewfinder with a different Panasonic camcorder!

[@ZpzpPiwpiw]

I have swapped the two viewfinders, but it looks like they both don't work! I'm gonna try and fix them...

[@njbreeze2330]

Can you help me set the date on my AG 450

[@smileys1712]

I have a camera which looks like a VHS screen but it said it was an 8mm Video Camcorder. Type: Canon ES50

[@RemyDaBunBun]

I have one, but I can't seem to get video to record or show up in the viewfinder, or even on a TV, any ideas?

[@RobbieStrike]

Do you have the output adapter? It switches modes when you slide the cover for the buttons. Maybe the switch there is not working!

[@timmyinthewell1]

I bought the exact same camcorder. I tried to return mine because the manual iris never worked properly. But they said that was a known issue and wouldn't take it back.

[@RobbieStrike]

"known issue" What kind of excuse is that, They should have got you a new one. Hopefully you did not buy from that store again!

[@timmyinthewell1]

​@@RobbieStrike I got it mail order out of NY, when I told him the problem he said it was a known issue with that model. I told him how could I have known that? He said I should have tried one out in a store near me before I bought it. The manual iris would work partially, but it would fully close if you turned it past half closed or so. I think I paid close to $1500 for it. I was a huge fan of Panasonic camcorders and VCR's. The AG-450 was my 4th Panasonic videocamera ( and first camcorder ) at the time. Looking back I was way more impressed with the WV-3260 when I first got it. The picture was incredible for the time. Whereas the AG-450 seemed not much better than the consumer level S-VHS Camcorders at the time.

[@jussmall]

Question. All i do to charge the battery is leave it plugged into the adapter & it’ll just do the rest? ; only asking because i just purchased one and when i test it out it works while plugged in but I’m assuming the batteries just need more time to charge? ; if u could get back to me on this I’d highly appreciate it!

[@RobbieStrike]

Was my batteries are over 20 years old so they don't work anymore. Just the age of the old one's. When I ran it in this video I had it plugged in the whole time I was operating. I haven't looked to see if you can actually buy new ones but I doubt it considering the fact that that model has been made in years

[@briannotafan3368]

i used good quality tape pop a 1/8 hole in it to record in svhs on reg vhs

[@kiko12000]

Can someone tell me when this camera was released?? I can’t find the date anywhere online

[@MagivisualStudios]

1991

[@ScottGrammer]

I had one in 1989.

[@delawerner2474]

did these unit have those leaky caps issue?

[@RobbieStrike]

I sold it a few years ago but when I sold it it had no issues it was working

[@delawerner2474]

@@RobbieStrike oh, do you know when this unit exactly release?

[@jeaunicassanova]

Any chance you're willing to part with this?

[@RobbieStrike]

I dont use it. Never ship anything. I need to learn how to do this with large items and make some $$$ doing it . were are you located at?

[@jeaunicassanova]

@@RobbieStrike I'm based in New York, but I know FedEx does free pickup. Maybe we can arrange it that way? I'm very interested in purchasing this from you. Is there a good e-mail to contact you?

[@JapaneseNathan]

where did you get this

[@RobbieStrike]

I got it second hand back in 1996 from a Freenet group

[@wahpanda1520]

hey can you help my Panasonic won't power on even when plugged in

[@RobbieStrike]

Did you check the connections?

[@adamwintersteller6838]

Does anyone have the make of the battery and charger? I have 6 of these cameras but no battery, so Ive been out of luck

[@lourenshurter1601]

May I have one of them? 🤣

[@frankieturzilla5825]

I have a similar but it refuses to play old vhs tapes because I was testing and just gave me lines on my screen.

[@RobbieStrike]

Something is broke in it :(

[@frankieturzilla5825]

ottawaoctane yeah kinda figure that one out, when I realized it through the eye monitor on the camera 🎥 🙁 I had such high hopes for it but was resulted to disappointment.

[@albertodiaz1077]

Minute 19:00 you are welcome hahahaha

[@marcoha9750]

Has anyone an idea, when this product was released? thanks guys

[@bobboberson8987]

@ottawaoctane What exactly are you connecting the two RCA cables from the AC adaptor to on your VCR? Are these composite video connections? Can't seem to find a manual anywhere online for the AG-B3 AC adaptor.

[@RobbieStrike]

the Charger has video and Mono audio

[@BenjaminLopez-re8qc]

Would you sell it to me ?

[@RobbieStrike]

For $200 + shipping. What do you want it for?

[@BenjaminLopez-re8qc]

Omg n no way !!! I’d love to have it !! And I would like to film my daily life with that camera. Is it completely functional

[@brandonking9014]

@@BenjaminLopez-re8qc hello did you end up buying this camera ? i have the same model with case an all cables for sale if you are interested

[@BenjaminLopez-re8qc]

Brandon King , thanks for letting me know I’d love to know if it works and and the condition of the camcorder. I’d love to negotiate a price

[@kiko12000]

Benjamin Lopez not sure if you bought one yet but you can get them pretty cheap if you look on places like Facebook market place. I’m picking one up tomorrow complete in its box for only $60

[@andreaskarlsson1475]

It´s very simular to a panasonic ms1

[@briannotafan3368]

i had one for my wedding video co a amiga +2 1960s toped w/ a mx12 payed for it self 50x over i worked every fri +sat nights 700.00 a pop ate good + free booz

[@briannotafan3368]

i looked sharp to boot always a grand in my pocket and a brides made would pick me up every weekend hot drunk girls wow

[@vladimircandiotti5737]

Tengo uno para vender.

[@AndyHipsky]

you look like iDubbbz