JVC GR D70

Advantages: Inexpensive, decent picture, small size
Disadvantages: Not as good as Sony cams

...to show for my adventures. JVC in my mind had a reputation of being quite average. After shopping around and talking to the nice people at Dixons and Curry’s I decided to give the JVC GR-D70 a shot. Design: The size of this camera was a refreshing breath of fresh air for me, but I guess that is because I got used to lugging around my old monstrosity of a camera. Compared to my artsy friend’s super-cool latest Sony it’s actually quite bulky and ...
...grand for it. It’s weight and size are very manageable and the design is quite practical. All the buttons are easily accessible so you don’t need to take your eyes of the viewfinder trying to find that zoom button. The LCD viewfinder is quite nice and can be seen quite clearly even in bright sunshine (as I was able to check out on my holiday this summer) All the necessary connectors are there, and are covered by rubber stoppers so that you don’t ... Read review

Advantages: Has all the features you would want for a beginners camcorder
Disadvantages: When light levels are low the picture can become a little jerky and grainy.

...would any other digital image. JVC also provide software for this in the package as well as a USB cable. Unfortunately they do not provide you with a firewire cable to transfer the video to your PC, but these are quite cheap to get hold of yourself. Included with the camcorder there is also an AV cable to connect it to your T.V. or VCR which will allow you to edit video on your VCR or you can use the S-Video connection on the camcorder. The zoom ...
...gives you amazing close ups with no loss in quality, but then when you switch to 700x digital zoom you can get up close and personal with an object an incredible distance away, but as you zoom in you do begin to lose quality as you get closer to 700x and you will need a tripod or a very steady hand to keep the object in shot. The remote control that comes with this camcorder has all of the basic functions that you would need for remote filming or ... Read review

Advantages: very easy to use, small and light
Disadvantages: ?

...and 1,024x768 (fine) pixel modes. Jvc has included a feature called DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) which allows the tagging of skills stored on the MMC card for later printing. Also included is Windows-only software called Digital Photo Navigator, designed to facilitate USB transfer of stills editing them in a PC. Image mixer is also included, providing the capability to create VCD movies via USB or FireWire - a feature only now starting to appear ...
...In keeping with market trends, JVC has responded to the need for full digital and analogue connectivity on this model, and this is to be applauded. It's a pity that this has been included at the expense of other useful features like an external microphone input or more importantly, a headphone output, but theres no doubt that for the majority of camcorder users looking for a simple DV camcorder that produces good quality pictures and sounds under ... Read review

Advantages: 16 times zoom
Disadvantages: price tag

Spec: Camcorder - Viewfinder LCD monitor - Flash memory MultiMediaCard - LCD display - 2.5 - GR-D70EK this camera has a swivel rotae viewing screen so that you can look at it from fifferent angles. you can place it on a table and record yourself. there are over 20 buttons making it quite hard to use.but once you get the hang of it you`ll be able to use it without a dougt. i have this excellent camcorder, it is helpful for when we go on holiday ...
...the camera mode. this item is suited for its job mainly because of its high quality recording. the recording makes it look near profectional as you can connect it to your pc and edit bits and addother bits from other movies you made. the sound is perefect, even when you are at a concert. 5 star sound. playback on the camcorder is better than most sony camcorders because there is no record sign flasing when you have finished recording and are watching ... Read review

Advantages: Fairly cheap, easy to use, and easy to edit
Disadvantages: This may have just been mine but it stopped working after 2 years, complaining of condensation

This Camera was perfect for what i needed it for, mainly animations and holiday films, but after 1-2 years it just stopped and the shop i bought it from, wouldnt fix it as the warrenty had expired! so i had to get it fixed at great expence. but after that it worked perfectly so my advise is to buy this product as it is exellent value but maby keep it away from humid countries or at least take out extended warrenty. This camera is very easy to use, ... Read review

Advantages: Making movies the easy way!
Disadvantages: Still pictures dissapointing

...is of course better than GRD-50 in still and video quality but then JVC has GR-D70 as an answer to TRV-22. The more money you invest the more output you get in electronics but do research before buying. It has even won an award "What Camcorder magazine - Best Buy!" this is what me buy it! It comes with all the accessories that you could possibly want! AC adapter AP-V11E, battery pack BN-V408U, audio/video cable, USB cable, lens cap, 2 core filters, cable adapter, CD-ROM, lithium battery CR2025 [for remote control], power cord, remote control, shoulder strap, 1 year manufacturer warranty. Physical characteristics are: Dimensions 69 x 94 x 143 mm Weight 525 grams -Not too heavy to carry around I paid £350 for mine but now they are a lot cheaper to buy, especially online. the cheapest I have found it now... Read review

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