Info on Philips VKR-6850 at DVinfo.net

Graham Geraghty · February 12th, 2005, 06:49 PM

Hi
I am just looking for information on one of the video cameras I own, a Philips VKR-6850. It's a really old full size VHS camcorder. It is also sometimes known as a Philips Explorer. I bought it second hand from the father of a friend of mine in 1996. He bought it new in 1987. Picture is obviously not as goos today's camera's but for a camera pushing on for 20 years old, it still does well. Never had a problem with it. It comes in a big hard case, also in pefrect condition. BTW, I am in Ireland so it's a PAL camera. I also have a Panasonic 3CCD AG-EZ1, a Sony Hi-8 V5000 and a (broken!!!) Sony Digi8 TVR110 (I think). Any info about reviews etc for the Philips would be most appreciated.
Graham

Brent Ray · February 12th, 2005, 07:42 PM

This page seems to have some information on your camera. However, it is all in Dutch. You can use the Altavista translater (http://babelfish.altavista.com) to translate it though. Most things are fairly clear.

Hope this helps!

http://www.yezzz.com/auctions/7464134.html

Darko Flajpan · February 14th, 2005, 01:59 PM

One of my friend still have this camera. He gave it to his son for learning purposes. It's in fact identical to Panasonic NV-M7 VHS and Grundig VS170 (REPORTER) camcorder which was very popular around 15 -20 years ago, so all info on this camcorders can also apply to your Philips. ..

Graham Geraghty · February 14th, 2005, 02:17 PM

Thanks for that - I'll check out info on those other clone models. Can't believe it is still in such good working orders after nearly 20 years!!!

Graham Geraghty · December 11th, 2014, 05:51 AM

Old thread I know - almost 10 years since the last post. My Philips VKR 6850 is still in perfect working order at almost 28 years old. Only thing missing is the foam windshield otherwise she is as good as knew thanks to the great big hardcase it is kept it.
Anyone know if there is any value in these cameras these days? Doubt I'll actually sell it though!

Andrew Smith · December 13th, 2014, 09:44 PM

I think someone was talking about doing a retro VHS look recently. They probably used a camera like yours.

Andrew

February 12th, 2005, 06:49 PM	#1
Graham Geraghty New Boot Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dublin Posts: 16	Info on Philips VKR-6850 Hi I am just looking for information on one of the video cameras I own, a Philips VKR-6850. It's a really old full size VHS camcorder. It is also sometimes known as a Philips Explorer. I bought it second hand from the father of a friend of mine in 1996. He bought it new in 1987. Picture is obviously not as goos today's camera's but for a camera pushing on for 20 years old, it still does well. Never had a problem with it. It comes in a big hard case, also in pefrect condition. BTW, I am in Ireland so it's a PAL camera. I also have a Panasonic 3CCD AG-EZ1, a Sony Hi-8 V5000 and a (broken!!!) Sony Digi8 TVR110 (I think). Any info about reviews etc for the Philips would be most appreciated. Graham

February 14th, 2005, 01:59 PM	#3
Darko Flajpan Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Bjelovar, Croatia Posts: 153	One of my friend still have this camera. He gave it to his son for learning purposes. It's in fact identical to Panasonic NV-M7 VHS and Grundig VS170 (REPORTER) camcorder which was very popular around 15 -20 years ago, so all info on this camcorders can also apply to your Philips. .. __________________ XM2 Sony DXC637P BetaSP

December 11th, 2014, 05:51 AM	#5
Graham Geraghty New Boot Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dublin Posts: 16	Re: Info on Philips VKR-6850 Old thread I know - almost 10 years since the last post. My Philips VKR 6850 is still in perfect working order at almost 28 years old. Only thing missing is the foam windshield otherwise she is as good as knew thanks to the great big hardcase it is kept it. Anyone know if there is any value in these cameras these days? Doubt I'll actually sell it though!

December 13th, 2014, 09:44 PM	#6
Andrew Smith Equal Opportunity Offender Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 3,018	Re: Info on Philips VKR-6850 I think someone was talking about doing a retro VHS look recently. They probably used a camera like yours. Andrew

February 12th, 2005, 07:42 PM	#2
Brent Ray Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Westford, MA Posts: 145	This page seems to have some information on your camera. However, it is all in Dutch. You can use the Altavista translater (http://babelfish.altavista.com) to translate it though. Most things are fairly clear. Hope this helps! http://www.yezzz.com/auctions/7464134.html

February 14th, 2005, 02:17 PM	#4
Graham Geraghty New Boot Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dublin Posts: 16	Thanks for that - I'll check out info on those other clone models. Can't believe it is still in such good working orders after nearly 20 years!!!