Panasonic M3500 VHS Camcorder

Serial Number: Cam0390

Type:
VHS Camcorder (shoulder-mounted, prosumer model)

Manufacturer:
Panasonic

Country of Origin:
Japan

Production Period:
1996

Approximate Price:
$80-$135 USD

Reference:
eBay

Status: Display

Description:
The Panasonic M3500 is a vintage VHS camcorder first released around 1996, popular among prosumer and consumer users. This shoulder-mounted camera records on full-size VHS tapes, with some models supporting higher-resolution Super VHS (S-VHS). It features a built-in stereo microphone, an extendable black-and-white viewfinder, and a horizontal resolution of approximately 420 lines. Due to its age, original rechargeable batteries (Ni-MH) often no longer hold a charge, so it typically operates via a mains power adapter.