Editorial Review:Product Description:Box includes: JVC-Z7 Camera, shoulder strap, AC Adapter, Image Mixer for Windows/Mac Software and AV output cables JVC offers its new GR-DZ7US GR-DZ7US for professionals and skilled amateurs. The F1.8 Aspherical Super Bright lens gives your photos incredible illumination. Its 2.5' High Resolution Monitor to reduce glare and reflections from the LCD screen. 3-D Noise Reduction eliminates noise in low-light situations. A Megabrid Engine provides sharper separate processing for video and digital stills. Choose your size settings for still photos from 1600x1200 to 640x480. It's been ergonomically designed to fit in your hand and keep the controls right by your fingertips, so you've always got the tools you need at your disposal. Interval Snapshot mode Wide mode Iris Lock Manual focus, Exposure, and White Balance modes High Density Image Recording, Mini DV NTSC Digital wipes and fades Black fader Audio Dubbing PCM Digital Stereo Audio USB 2.0 High-Speed & USB Video Class Transfer USB PC Link for Video CD creation, MPEG-4 streaming, MPEG-1 capture, Webcam functions and still capture MMC/SD Card Slot (8M SD card provided) Built-in Auto Flash Horizontal Resolution - 540 lines with Super High-Band Processor Inputs - i.Link/IEEE 1394, DV, S-Video and Analog Outputs - i.Link/IEEE 1394, DV, S-Video BN-V408U rechargeable High Capacity 800 mAh Lithium-ion battery pack RM-V720U Full Function Remote Control Dimensions - 3.9 x 4.5 x 2.4 Weight - 1.2 lbs.
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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.
I've checked other JVC problems on the net; broken CCDs, reset problems, etc. Stay away from JVC; I wish I did.
By the way, JVC is terrible in low light compared to my 10 year old Sony 8mm.
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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 & GRDV500 which has 4 hour battery, MiniDV tape, and case and it only cost you USD30 (after huge discount).
What I would like but not exist in this camcorder:
a) video light
b) cold/hot shoe
c) F1.2 lens
d) 30x zoom
e) optical image stabilizer
But I did not regret because this is my first camcorder and it should be low price. After few years then only I'll upgrade to 3CCD with a lot of manual function. Something like Panasonic GS400.
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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).
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Good
I bought this two weeks back.It got no compatible issues.Works great.Only prob is little heavy 650 grams .One last thing advanced options are pretty bad.Good for point and shoot.
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Poor compatiblity
One of reason that I purchased this camcorder was to transfer the wedding video taken by a friend using a Sony Camcorder.
Surprsingly, this JVC model cannot even play back the tape properly. The two replacement units Amazon sent to us do not work either!
To verify the tape itself, I tried one Canon and one Panasonic camcorder at local BestBuy. It can be played flawlessly.