JVC GRDVL120U MiniDV Digital CyberCam Video Camera with 2.5" LCD & B/W Viewfinder

JVC GRDVL120U MiniDV Digital CyberCam Video Camera with 2.5

 
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Product Description:

The GR-DVL120 boasts a 680,000-pixel CCD super high-band processor for 520 lines of horizontal resolution. The maximum user friendliness is achieved with Night Alive (for low-light recording), high-resolution 2.5" Amorphous Silicon LCD color monitor, 700X super digital zoom with spline interpolation, picture stabilizer and long-time recording capability.
Product Details
  • Feature:
  • MiniDV camcorder
  • 16x optical, 700x digital, zoom with image stabilization
  • 2.5-inch color LCD; black and white EVF
  • Snapshot mode records stills onto tape
  • S-Video and IEEE1394 outputs
  • AnalogVideoFormat: NTSC
  • BatteriesIncluded: 1
  • Binding: Electronics
  • Brand: JVC
  • Compatibility: PC Firewire
  • EAN: 0046838160868
  • FloppyDiskDriveDescription: None
  • FormFactor: Rotating (270?)
  • Label: JVC
  • LensType: Zoom lens
  • Manufacturer: JVC
  • MediaType: Mini DV
  • Model: DVL120U
  • MPN: GR-DVL120U
  • PackageQuantity: 1
  • ProductGroup: Photography
  • ProductTypeName: CAMCORDER
  • Publisher: JVC
  • SKU: JVGRDVL120
  • Studio: JVC
  • UPC: 046838160868
  • Warranty: 1 year warranty

Customer Reviews

Good camera for the money2004-05-13
I reluctantly bought a display model of the GR-DVL120U about a year ago. I choose this model because of price, shape/size and the fact it was digital. Price was the biggest concern because the soul purpose was for shooting underwater video (if my housing flooded, I would be out less money). The camera is still going strong despite use in some rough environments. The video quality is very good and if works great for connecting to a computer (something my girlfriends Sony doesn't do well). The manual setting on the camera is great because I can lock the focus and everything for shooting underwater. That way it doesn't search for focus in low light conditions. There's lots of different settings you can tweak in the manual mode to work in your environment (I can get good footage 119 ft underwater!) The negative would be the camera isn't very common so it isn't always easy to find batteries or other accessories (like a good fisheye lens)
do not buy!!!!2003-09-05
it broke the third time we used it. no power, nothing. now the labor warranty is expired and the tape is stuck inside! do not nuy no matter how great the deal. you will buy buy a peice of excretory waste.
defective!!!2003-05-06
I had the camcorder for about a year and then BANG, this whinding noise starts to happen... I can't record with it anymore... It seems with the slightest touch, it makes a whinding noise and tottally destroys the image... This product was a great deal... Too bad it doesn't work! ...
Avoid this product2003-04-15
I've had one of these for about 18 months...after a year of ownership it started eating DV tapes. I've had three destroyed when rewinding...you get an error message and the next thing you know your tape is in ribbons. Fortunately, I found a place that will repair them but it is expensive ($30 per tape).

I contacted JVC about the problem...they were aware that their camcorders have this kind of issue but because mine was outside the warranty period they declined to do anything for me.

If you do buy this camcorder (or already have it) try getting a separate miniDV rewinder for around $20. I've only had the tapes get eaten while rewinding.

If you're still in the market for a camcorder...don't buy this one!

BATTERY2003-03-31
Please send- my battery for my DIGITAL CAMARA MINI DV
JVC BATTERY CODE BN-V408U OR BN-V416U
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