JVC GRD-Z7U 2MP MiniDV Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom
by JVC
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of JVC GRD-Z7U 2MP MiniDV Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom
Customer Review: Unreliable
Summary: 1 Stars
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.
Customer Review: Best in both world (video & still) for the price
Summary: 4 Stars
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.
Customer Review: Great Video, Very Decent Snaps
Summary: 5 Stars
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).Customer Review: Good
Summary: 4 Stars
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.Customer Review: Poor compatiblity
Summary: 2 Stars
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.