Editorial Review

Still images or video--capture either 60 minutes of DVD-quality MPEG-2 movies or thousands of super-high resolution UXGA-size JPEG pictures with the Everio--the first camera to use Microdrive technology. The included 4GB Microdrive card, though it is the same size as Compact Flash card, has such unprecedented capacity because it is has its own built-in HDD (hard disk drive). Read more

Features

• The first camera to use Microdrive technology
• Includes a 4GB Microdrive card that can hold 60 minutes of DVD-quality video or more than 5000 high resolution still images
• Completely tapeless format for a ultra-compact, lightweight body
• Includes software for easy video editing and DVD creation
• Also supports CompactFlash and SD Memory Cards, USB2.0, DV-AVI,Windows-AVI, MPEG-1 and MPEG-2, Windows Media Video, and RealVideo

Reviews (8)

My low down on this camcorder
Pros:
Good quality for the small size
I run trails. I need three features in a camcorder:
Good services
I bought this camcorder at Bargain ultimate through Amazon. It was delivered to me as promised and I got everything as I expected. I realy like this camcorder. It's so convienent to carry and shoot. ... Read more

Features

• 30 GB hard drive camcorder, high-quality MPEG-2 recording
• F1.2 lens, 1.3-megapixel CCD, 15x optical zoom
• 2.7-inch widescreen LCD monitor, power-linked operation
• USB 2.0 high-speed interface; 12x transfer rate
• 3-dimensional noise reduction for clear picture

Features

• 25x Optical Zoom
• 1000x Digital Hyper Zoom
• 2.5" LCD Color Monitor
• Super VHS Recording
• Digital Picture Improvement Technology

Editorial Review

With a lightweight design that's 30 percent smaller than previous models, the JVC GR-D250 MiniDV camcorder is an affordable choice for recording life's most important moments--from family gatherings to vacations. But it doesn't skimp on features, with a 25x optical zoom lens, large 2.5-inch swing-out LCD, and the NightAlive function for shooting in low-light conditions. The GR-D250 has a 680K-pixel CCD with 340K effective pixels for video, and it can capture still photos and store them onto the tape. Other features include electronic image stabilization, color viewfinder, Web camera functionality, Firewire, S-Video, and composite video out connections. It also offers manual control of white balance, shutter speed, and aperture focus. Read more

Features

• Compact MiniDV digital camcorder with 25x optical zoom/800x digital zoom
• 680K pixel CCD with 340K effective pixels for video
• Captures digital stills to tape
• NightAlive function for shooting in low-light conditions
• Data Battery function that displays battery power and calculates remaining recording time

Reviews (10)

Its a good starter Camcorder
Tried it indoor and outdoor.. It works fine.. And dual voltage charger is a added advantage too.. Works great and a good starter camcorder..

not a bad camcorder
I realy enjoy this camera. What most impresses me is the charge time is very fast. It is a good quality camera for the price. I don't care about the lower reviews, like anything there will be a few lemons out there, but don't let that discourage you. I realy recommend this one!

Best deal - MiniDV 680K CCD Camera!
Great single sensor Mini DV camcorder. Has the same sensor and image quality as more expensive models. Easy to use. Great first buy for families who are starting in video. Doesn't have LEDs for night shots, although in most case it isn't a major inconvenience. Sound is good.
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Features

• Endurance Shooting - lower power consumption for longer battery life
• 2.5 inch high resolution 270 degree rotating LCD Color monitor
• Digital picture improvement technology- super high-band processor, picture stabilizer, digital TBC (time base corrector)and digital CNR (chroma noise reduction)
• 800x Variable Speed Digital Hyper Zoom
• Electronic viewfinder with black/white 0.5 inch CRT

Reviews (1)

Not the best camcorder
We bought one of these a few weeks ago and were quite disappointed. The battery only lasted about 7-8 minutes, and YES, I refreshed and fully charged it and did everything I was supposed to. I don't know if it was a bad battery or if someone had used up it's life and returned it, but I have yet to get a response from the company about it. The picture quality was very grainy as well. It is a cheap camcorder, but in my opinion you don't get even get $200 worth out of this one. I took it back and bought a Sony TRV 280 for a little more and it is AWESOME! Long battery life and great picture quality. Well worth the extra $50! ... Read more

Editorial Review

The JVC KS-K6003 Plug N' Play Home Kit lets you connect the JVC KT-SR1000 Sirius Satellite Radio Receiver to any home stereo. The KS-K6003 includes everything you need to experience the outstanding Sirius radio programming in the pleasure of your own home. The kit includes a table top docking station with a weighted base, a windowsill mount indoor/outdoor antenna, AC/DC power supply, and a stereo male RCA to stereo mini-jack.Read more

Features

• Plug-and-play home kit for integrating Sirius satellite radio with home stereo
• Compatible with JVC KT-SR1000 Sirius satellite radio receiver (sold separately)
• Tabletop docking station with nonslip footing securely holds receiver
• Includes windowsill-mounted indoor/outdoor antenna and AC adapter
• Comes with connection cable (RCA to minijack); 1-year warranty

Reviews (2)

Great
I`ve had my Sirius Satellite Radio Plug 'n' Play Home Kit for 5 years and never had a problem. I use it ever day and love it.
TERRIBLE I TEM... DO NOT BUY
This item, along with it's radio designed for it, is singlhandedly the worst item Iever bought from Amazon. It worked for only an hour, and litterally blew up. ... Read more

Features

• NTSC
• Low-Profile MiniDV digital camcorder and still camera with 1/6-inch 680,000-pixel CCD
• 12x optical zoom lens (700x digital zoom) and image stabilizer
• Crystal View rotating 2.5-inch High Resolution LCD and color viewfinder
• Built-in auto light using twin LED lights for 1/10th the power consumption and SD/MMC card slot
• BN-V107US 700 mAh Lithium-ion, high-capacity, rechargeable battery pack; camera has built-in battery charger

Reviews (8)

It has zooming defect
I was happy with this one until it showed this problem. It automatically zooms in to the maximum. So now basically I can't use it any more. I initially thought maybe it's due to my operation somehow although I'm sure I'm gentle on it. However, after I searched online, I found that I'm not the only lucky one. Some poor dude said if he wants to use it, he has to put one finger on the "zoom out" button all the time in order to cancel out the automatic zoom in. I called JVC, and they said this is not a recognized defect for them, and they will charge me just for an "evaluation". I'd rather just throw away this junk.

Zoom issue is a deal breaker
I bet this would be a decent camcorder, if the zoom issue wasn't there. It's apparently a major glitch with this model. I bought mine new, used it without incident for about three or four months and then it began zooming at will. It zooms all the way in when you turn it on, and won't stay at any other level of zoom. I sent it in under the parts warranty, but JVC authorized service people wanted over $200 for labor. I paid to have it fixed, it came back still broken, sent it back in, and within two months it started doing the same thing. I despise this camcorder and JVC. Their customer service people are rude, they routinely do not returns calls or emails and they sell a very expensive product that doesn't work properly.

Not a bad starter Camcorder
I just bought my first Camcorder after doing alot of research of reading reviews and comparing different models. I was on a budget and needed a good starter camcorder after getting tired of looking i found a JVC DX77 model that was in Mint condition, came with original equipment and a 2 year transferable warranty and the price was under $200 - i thought to myself i couldnt beat this price. I have read reviews about a defect in the zoom and when i received mine that was the first thing i checked and relief fell over me when i didnt have that problem with mine. I have taken still photo's with my DX77 and they have turned out very nice - i was impressed. I have yet to get a tape and record but, i have been spending the past few days reading the manual and trying to figure out how it works, which has been fairly easy. Im not sure how other camcorders work but, i have been happy with mine and from the reviews ive read im sure i will be happy with the recording quality just as i am with the stills. After recording i plan on connecting it my computer to burn to DVD so the USB and Firewire are an excellent plus. This is a little camcorder but, i think for 1 lb. it is a little heavy for one hand to handle. I would also like to add that the snapshot button is alittle akward to push, its like you have to hold the camcorder with one hand and then push the button with the other. My conclusion is no camcorder is perfect and for the price i paid and the condition its in i think i got a good deal. I would recommend this little camcorder to anyone who is purchasing their first camcorder, wants decent still quality, or someone on a budget. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The compact JVC GR-D70 is a stylish, go-anywhere digital video camcorder that incorporates all JVC's key camcorder technologies. This entry-level MiniDV camcorder is 50 percent smaller than previous models and features a 16x optical zoom, picture stabilization, a digital still mode, JVC's Night Alive feature, and a 2.5-inch LCD. Read more

Features

• NTSC
• MiniDV camcorder with 16x optical zoom, 700x digital zoom, image stabilization
• 2.5-inch fold-out color LCD screen and color viewfinder
• Takes digital stills (1024 x 768) and stores them on MMC card (not included)
• Includes fun photo software: Presto! ImageFolio and Presto! Mr. Photo 3
• Connects to PCs and Macs via Firewire (IEEE1394) and USB (for photos)

Reviews (14)

Low quality, short lifespan
Low light image is sub standard, but what can you expect for the price. Sadly the CCD blew up 30 days after 1 year warranty expired. It will be cheaper to replace than fix.
JVC = Garbage
Don't waste your time on this junk.Mine blew up just out of warranty with a tape loading problem.Repairing is almost as expensive as purchasing a new model.
Good Camcorder until "condensation" problem
I have had this camera for about 2 years.Worked great until about 6 months ago.When i would turn the camera on I would get a message that said "STOP CONDENSATION" it would last for a little while then the camera would work OK.As time went on, the message appeared more often and lasted longer. Now, it's hard to even use the camera, it works 1 out of every 25 times i turn it on.JVC won't respond to e-mail's and i have done everything to fix it that i have read on the internet.I cannot take it to a service center because they want $100 to just look at it and i think I can get a brand new one that hopefully will work for about $200.But you better believe it won't be a JVC. ... Read more

Editorial Review

With the GR-SXM330U, JVC has crafted a lightweight, feature-packed camcorder that's as well suited for business projects as it is for home movies. Though it records on standard VHS-C tapes (and includes an adapter cassette for playing them on standard VCRs), the GR-SXM330U also supports the use of S-VHS-C tapes, which promise sharper images. Alternately, you can activate the camcorder's S-VHS ET mode to achieve a similar image-quality increase on ordinary VHS-C tapes. Read more

Features

• SVHS-C camcorder, compatible with VHS-C
• 16x optical, 400x digital zoom with digital image stabilization
• 2.5-inch color LCD monitor and black & white EVF
• Video light for nighttime shooting
• Includes battery pack, Compact VHS playpak for use in a VCR, AC adapter/charger, shoulder strap, remote control

Reviews (6)

Batteries don't last long
I have had this camera for about 5 years and didn't use it all that often but when I did I was pretty happy with it until recently when the battery started lasting only 5 minutes after charging it.So if you want to get this camera I suggest picking up another battery
Had for Many Years and Still Love It
I bought mine at another store several years ago. I have only recently had any problems with it and that is the batteries. They do not charge anymore because of age and use, but other than that, this camera has not had any problems. I have never had trouble with the door. I love the effects. As soon as I can find a replacement battery, I will be back to videoing. I have taped a moving train, cats runing around and even a funeral on this baby. It is a great camera for as old as it is.

product nogood cant find anyone to return it to
i have recieved my camerait does not work at all they statedthat it was still wrapped in its plastic and even though it was it had been used enough to have the paint on the buttons wore off the battery is so used up it will not take a charge or the recharger does not work and the adapter does not work`this camera is junk and now i cannot get ahold of anybody to return it to!!!!! ... Read more

Editorial Review

Still images or video--capture either 60 minutes of DVD-quality MPEG-2 movies or thousands of super-high resolution UXGA-size JPEG pictures with the Everio--the first camera to use Microdrive technology. The included 4GB Microdrive card, though it is the same size as Compact Flash card, has such unprecedented capacity because it is has its own built-in HDD (hard disk drive). Read more

Features

• 1/3.6-inch CCD imager with 2.12-megapixel resolution
• Microdrive format lets you shoot up to 60 minutes of high-quality MPEG-2 video
• 10x optical zoom with image stabilization
• 1.8-inch LCD screen
• Also supports CompactFlash and SD Memory Cards, USB2.0, DV-AVI,Windows-AVI, MPEG-1 and MPEG-2, Windows Media Video, and RealVideo

Reviews (14)

to small
it's just to small. good video and small camera do not go hand in hand.

Please be accurate with you information on the GZ-MC200
This is a great camcorder. Ray Price is incorrect on the 4 gig limit as I am running a high speed 8 gig cf card and it works fine. I get 2 hours 9 minutes out of the card on ultra fine and about 30% less battery drain than the micro drive. I really like this camcorder.

Excellent! More than pleased... and still just as good as the newer, more expensive larger-capacity JVC models.
Of course you've already read the con's about low light performance, but you can fix this by setting the "M" mode (manual)to "Cloudy" and selecting 1/30-1/60th shutter speed. I use 1/30th - and it's works like a charm.
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Features

• 16x optical zoom lens (700x digital zoom) and digital image stabilizer
• Crystal View rotating 2.5-inch High Resolution LCD, to reduce glare and reflections from the LCD screen
• Illumi-Light: Built-in Auto light using twin LED lights for 1/10th the power consumption
• BN-V408U 800 mAh Lithium-ion, high-capacity, rechargeable battery pack; camera has built-in battery charger

Reviews (9)

Xtreme Proformer
Excellent Proformer GREAT video in any filming condition. I got 1 hour 48 mins of battery power from this camera. and all these errors that everyone is talking about is fixible. To fix just turn mode selector to manual setting then slide on the battery and hold the stop button then go to menu go to factory reset. It works because I have done it 2 times already. and jvc in japan tell me so. I bought mine there.

Save for a better camcorder
With the best lighting conditions the video is great any other forget it. The audio? What audio, voices have to be yelling to be picked up and be heard on playback. There is no memory card if you're thinking of taking photos.

Very HIGH Failure Rate
JVC Camcorders are highly UNreliable. Once they begin to display errors, you are done. This may occur very shortly after purchase. I received the infamous "Unit in safeguard mode error E04" and that was the end of it. Got some other errors. I did everything the camera (and instructions) told me to do...change the batter, bought a new battery, cleaned the head etc... But it just does not matter. You will get errors. And once you have these errors, the camera refuses to work. And in some cases, it refuses to simply stay ON long enough to do anything at all, including getting your tape out of it.
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Editorial Review

The compact JVC GR-D30 is a stylish, go-anywhere digital video camcorder that incorporates all of JVC's key camcorder technologies. This entry-level MiniDV camcorder is 50 percent smaller than models from 2002 (the GR-DVL120) and features a 16x optical zoom, picture stabilization, and JVC's Night Alive feature.Read more

Features

• NTSC
• MiniDV camcorder with 16x optical zoom, 700x digital zoom, image stabilization
• 2.5-inch fold-out color LCD screen and color viewfinder
• Night and low-light shooting
• Special effects for recording and playback
• Connects to PCs and Macs via Firewire (IEEE1394)

Reviews (38)

JVC Does Not Stand Behind Their Products - JVC Lemoncorder
I agree with the many other users who have experienced the "Condensation, Operation Paused" defect on their JVC GR-90DU.Despite numerous others reporting this problem, JVC says its not a recognized problem.I would disagree - it is a recognized problem, but its your problem, not theirs.
Condensation Error Again
We purchased the GRD50 2 years ago and with less than 50 hours use in that time we have had the dreaded Condensation Error twice now. Once during the warranty and now just last week. JVC are waiting to hear from the repairer before they commit to covering the cost of the repairs. The camera has worked perfectly other then the condensation error.

JVC GR-D30U Has Problems
Our family bought the JVC GR-D30U a couple of years ago and have used it infrequently, but lately it's been unreliable. It worked fine for awhile and the main problem was that it's wide-angle capability is poor.
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Features

• Super High-Band Processor records at 520 lines horizontal resolution
• 30-percent less noise with 3D noise reduction technology
• 2.5-inch LCD monitor for clear, bright views during outdoor shooting
• New F1.2 super bright lens with 15x powerful optical zoom
• Live Slow feature records in slow-motion mode and plays back with real-time sound

Reviews (10)

Lens Cap Error
I had this camera for 14 months before I got the "Lens Cap" error.JVC wil not repair it eventhough they have a recall program on many camcorders with similar problems with the CCD chip.It was great camera while it worked, but I am not going to spend $200.00 to fix this problem.One thing I am absolutly sure of is that " I WIL NEVER BUY ANOTHE JVC PRODUCT AGAIN.
If you dont use it! You loose it!...JVC
I have been an avid JVC customer. I guess this is because JVC in Asia where I was from are good products, just like my Toyotas, reliable. So when I came to the USA. All JVC appliances and equiptments that I may use, I have. From home AV recievers, tv, lcd auto stereos, speakers, dvd players, mega cd changers. MOST DID NOT LAST LONG. The only one working are my TVs and the ones I often use. I know now for a fact that JVC products break if you dont use them, but I do not have the time anymore. As I am writing this review AmericanTV will repair my JVC GRDF450U MiniDV Camcorder but I will have to buy a new camera for my daugthers recital because they may not be able to fix it quicker.

Don't waste your money
I bought this camera seven months ago.I went to turn it on the day before we were leaving for a family vacation and I got the lens cap error.Needless to say I didn't have a videocamera for our vacation.When I got back I called JVC and they said that my model was not covered under their special repair program because they hadn't had many lens cap errors with this camera.Eighteen other models are covered until October of 2007 if they get a lens cap error, but the 450U isn't.It is a known issue, they should be standing by all of their products, but they aren't.I also sent JVC customer service two e-mails, and two weeks later I have yet to hear a response.
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Features

• A palm-sized wonder with a 2.12 million pixel CCD
• 9-group, 11-element glass-molded aspherical lens designed specifically for the camera's high-resolution demands
• Separate, optimized processing for moving and still images
• Frame-based noise reduction based on twice the visual information of conventional field-based noise reduction
• First camcorder with USB Video Class and USB2.0 High-Speed Transfer--send the DV signal directly to a PC’s USB2.0 port with no need for i.LINK (IEEE1394) connection

Reviews (6)

Unreliable
Don't waste your time on this junk.Mine blew up just out of warranty with a tape loading problem.Repairing is almost as expensive as purchasing a new model.
Best in both world (video & still) for the price
For USD399, you get good quality video and digital stills. PC Magazine review this as one of the highest resolution camcorder [...]. DVSpot also give this camcorder good review. Included battery life is short. But you can look in Amazon for JVC VUA228KIT Camcorder Starter Kit for GRD33US/72US/93US/200US/230US & GRDV500which has 4 hour battery, MiniDV tape, and case and it only cost you USD30 (after huge discount).
Great Video, Very Decent Snaps
This is probably the best time to buy this camcorder for an unbelievable price of 399.00, its well worth it! Video quality is great and photos at 1600*1200 res. aint bad for a camcorder!! If you are planning the get it, think about buying another battery (gets drained fast) and a SD card (the 8mb card provided wont do). ... Read more

Features

• 1/6-inch 680,000 pixel CCD, f1.8 to f3.2, 25x optical / 800x digital zoom, 520 lines of resolution, 2.5 inch LCD monitor
• Color viewfinder, DV in / out, HG digital stills (up to 1024 x 768 pixels), LiveSlow, auto illumination light
• Web-camera function (via IEEE 1394), digital still capture, includes two data batteries, NightAlive
• Power-linked operation, full function remote control
• Multi-language on-screen (4-language)

Reviews (11)

Great for the price.
The DV is in a weird place, on the bottom, which makes inserting a new tape while the camcorder is on a tripod impossible.
Nice Camcorder
I've had this camcorder now for 6 months. Here are some of the things I have found.First you know to purchase a firewire. The charger, I found a nice charger that you put the battery in the unit and plug the whole thing into the electrical socket. That is nice. I don't know if other camcorders have the same type lense cover, but this one stinks. It falls off alot. Whoever designed it should be immediately drug tested. Still shots are so-so. Don't expect them to be like a digital camera quality. I think it is good shooting in overcast or indoors. Of course since this is my first one, I have nothing to campare it to. But all in all I'm satisfied.

defective product
After reading reviews I bought this piece. It looked good initially and I liked the performance. Suddenly it stopped working. I cannot power on or do anything with it. I thought the battery wsa out and changed it but no use. May be this one is defective. ... Read more

Features

• NTSC
• Digital HDV camcorder that records standard DV and 1280x720p MPEG 2 HD 16:9
• 1/3-inch progressive CCD with 1.18-megapixel still resolution
• 3.5-inch LCD screen with 0.44-inch color viewfinder
• 10x optical zoom with SD/DV 40x and 200x digital zoom
• IEEE 1394 iLink, USB, and component video interface

Reviews (3)

Capable of 720p and 24P
The JVC GRH-D1 was released two years ago as the world's first hi-def camcorder (at least the world's under-$5000 HD camcorder).It utilizes the new HDV format, developed by JVC and enhanced by Sony, JVC, Sharp and Canon.The GRH-D1 is by now the "granddaddy" of HDV camcorders but it's great for those aspiring to shoot HD video.It has a comfortable grip, great image quality, and loads of pro features.The iamge quality is definitely excellent.Shop around to find this for around $2000.

Would be Good if it worked
I bought this camcorder on September 28, 2003 when it was still fairly new on the market and more expensive than it is now. By July 2004 both the LCD screen and the viewfinder just went black. No image but I was still able to record audio. I reported it to JVC. They told me I had to send it in for repair, which I did. It seems that this was a common problem. They didn't ask too many questions. The warranty had already expired so I had to pay a couple hundred dollars. Six months later, the same problem again. I called JVC again and told them the problem. The technician who attended to me suggested that I turn it off and disconnect all power for about an hour and then try again because "that usually works." Now what kind of advice is that? I need this camera to shoot footage of events. What am I supposed to do each time this happens? Turn it off for an hour and ask the event organisers to postpone their events for an hour? Anyway, even that super solution didn't work, so I called again and they said I had to send it in for repair again. So I asked, would I have to be sending this camera in to you every six months? "No," she responded but "thank you for calling JVC."
If you have an HDTV, you need this camcorder!!!!
This is the first camcorder I have ever used that looks good on an HDTV. No...Let me correct that.It looks great!!!Read more

Editorial Review

The JVC GR-AX750U offers a wide variety of features and useful optionsin an easy-to-use VHS-C format. The picture stabilizer gets rid of annoyingpicture shake--it corrects slight shaking of images. Your viewers willappreciate this feature during playback because it will make your recordingeasier to watch. The GR-AX750U also offers 300x digital zoom. This is ideal for catching action at sporting events or just at home in your backyard. Thezoom is a variable-speed zoom triggered by finger pressure with numeric zoomratio readout in the viewfinder/monitor.Read more

Features

• 16x optical, 300x digital zoom
• Electronic image stabilization
• VHS-C format with playback adapter
• Endurance shooting allows up to 2 hours of shooting
• Fade and time-lapse options

Reviews (8)

A very bad choice (it broke for no reason TWICE)
When I first bought this camcorder in December 2000, it seemed to work pretty well. But after 4 months, the zoom button broke. Then for no apperent reason the whole camcorder completley stopped working, so I had to send it to the JVC mechanics to get it fixed. When it was returned (after spending a lot of money to get it fixed), it worked well, or so I thought. Only 2 months after having it returned, the zoom button broke again, and the viewfinder turned green. Horrible camera
The picture quality is unacceptable, the VHSC format is a pain, it goes through batteries too fast, and it's shoddily built.Take advice from a guy who works with this kind of stuff all day.I bought this thinking it might be a good low-budget camera for home movies, but it's really worthless.After a month of terrible looking home movies, mine stopped working for no apparent reason.When I tried to call JVC, their customer service line disgusted me so much that I gave up, threw it out, and bought a slightly more expensive Sony model.I'm completely pleased with the Sony, and I highly recommend their camcorders for anyone.Just make sure to get the Digital8 format, it's really the best out there.

Great lil Camera..
My buddy took some video with this camera and it looks really good.. its small affordable and gets the job done.. ... Read more

Features

• Capture digital photos with Digital Photo Navigator
• Super VHS and "Super VHS ET" technology for more than 60 percent better picture quality
• NightAlive feature for full spectrum low-light shooting
• 110,000-pixel, 3.5-inch, high-resolution 270-degree rotating LCD color monitor
• 600x variable-speed digital hyper zoom

Reviews (3)

Looking to Buy a Used/Broken JVC GR-SXM740U any condition
Hi, GoodCamcorderGood Sound
The sound on this camcorder is good.My 12 year old son was able JVC sounds Bad
I recently purchased the Jvc GR-SXM740U Camcorder and took it on a trip. The picture quality was super. However I was very dissatisfied when I returned home and started to view the movies I had taken. The sound was awful. I filmed some of our movies outdoors and you sort of expect the outdoor sound quality to be less the perfect. But when I watched the indoor movies I could not believe it. Four people in one room and at times three of us could not be heard. It gave me a headache trying to listen to it. Then randomly the camera would just pick up stray noises outside. So beware of this model if you value sound and video. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Featuring a compact, vertically aligned body to go along with its potent 10x optical zoom, the GR-DVM96U is a great buy for those in need of portability, but who don't want to sacrifice quality. Read more

Features

• MiniDV camcorder
• 10x optical, 200x digital, zoom with image stabilization
• 2.5-inch color LCD, black and white EVF
• Records 1280 x 960 digital stills onto included 8 MB SD card
• MPEG4 movie mode for recording short clips

Reviews (2)

Modest camera with flaws..
Pros: Small Format - That's it This is great !
I bought mine from a different website, but since I have been a long time customer and user of of Amazon.com website, I thought of giving this review to aid other customers old and new. I have this mini cam for about a month now and I used it when I vacationed in California just last month. I never regret buying it. My family and friends have a great time watching our pictures on TV everytime we return from one of our siteseeing trips. I just give it a four star for now because I still have not use all it's features yet. There's just too many to read and install in order for me to fully utilize it. Overall, I think I got my money's worth. It's convenient and easy to use (the still and video cam only). It can get great pictures, and you can use the auto flash if the lighting is not good. The LCD monitor is not so clear on a bright day, but who's complaining, just delete your not so good shots and just keep the best. I haven't used the viewfinder that much since even in 35mm camera I find the viewfinder too small, I used the LCD most of the time.You just need to buy additional battery, which I did. I bought the BNV840 before but it weighs just the same as the camera itself, so I end up exchanging it with BNV312. Plus the former one needs a different charger which I have to buy separately. I will definitely recomend this with anyone. Also I bought a 128mb SD memory card in addition to the 8md that is included in the video package, though I haven't used up my 8mb yet. ... Read more

Editorial Review

With a 3.3-megapixel CCD sensor and image resolution up to 2032 x 1536,the JVC GC-QX3U digital camera produces sharp, clear pictures with excellentcolor reproduction. JVC has also added a 6 Mega Pro-Still mode that usesadvanced pixel shifting to create an even higher-resolution image equivalent toover 6 megapixels. It offers a rugged metallic body and easy-access buttons andcontrols.Read more

Features

• 3.3 megapixel sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality prints at 8 x 10 and beyond
• 2.3x optical plus 7x digital zoom lens with autofocus
• Included 8 MB SmartMedia card holds 10 images at default resolution
• Connects to Macs and PCs via USB port
• Recharcheable Lithium-Ion battery and AC adapter included

Reviews (10)

Simply One Of TheBest Digital Camera Period!!!
This is my 4th digital camera,and its simply the best.Before i bought this i spend many hours online reseaching itand im glad i bought it, coz it even surpass my expectation of its performance...dont be fooled by other expensive camera out there...This is a top quality,super class,professional,digital camera for years to come.I use a 128mb smartmedia and it works great all the pics are all clear.And by the way one many feature of this is the Macro that i really like,but i love all about this camera.i would never trade this camera for anything...

Average Product
Pluses: Apparently not all GC-QX3's are alike
The GC-QX3 is my only digital camera, so I don't have much of a comparison, but I am not thrilled. It takes beautiful pictures outdoors in the bright sunlight, but it completely falls apart in low light situations. The auto mode is essentially worthless indoors. At least half the time the camera gets the white balance wrong, and the pictures are all blue. I mean REALLY blue, unfixably blue. Flash pictures, in addition to being blue, are usually severely under exposed. Even though this camera has three different sensitivities, it always takes auto mode flash pictures at the lowest sensitivity (ASA 80 equivalent). I have completely given up trying to use the camera indoors in auto mode. I set white balance, sensitivity and exposure manually. This is a real pain if I am in a point and shoot situation, and even then, I never really know what I am going to get. The display on the back is nice for previews, but it is worthless for judging picture quality.Read more