JVC GRD750 MiniDV Camcorder with 34x Optical Zoom

I bought this in October. I just love it!! It's so easy 2 use & packed with features. The fader gives a professional quality look & feel 2 video footage. The video quality is fine 4 my needs(I'm an amatuer lol). The features are easy 2 access & a breeze 2 operate. I love the 34X zoom on this thing! I can stand on one side of the river & snap photos/shoot video in another country without any blur whatsoever. The images are crystal clear!They look as though all subjects are directly in front of me!!Downloading 2 PC is a breeze with the firewire cable(seperate purchase).If I had one complaint it would be that this model does'nt have a slot 4 a memory card but 4 the price I paid 4 mine it's no big loss. It's lightweight & so sleek looking. It performs relatively well in lower light situations. I'm very happy with the camcorder! I would (and have) recommend the JVC GRD750 2 anyone in the market 4 a quality MiniDV camcorder. This is a purchase that gives a lot of bang without having 2 spend a lot of money. Thanks JVC!

I just love this camcorder. Its very easy 2 handle & operate. I just recorded my daughters band performance & it turned out just fine. I would recommend this camera 2 anyone. I also got this camera 4 only $179 at Circuit City that was a steal. I was able 2 get a bag & 3 tapes 4 only $11.99 on Wal-marts website.

This Camcorder offers high value 4 those needing a casual use camcorder. I find this light-weight cam is well made, delivering decent quality video, & is easy 2 operate- with both auto & manual modes. It does suffer from the limitations most, if not all, budget 1/6 CCD .68mp camcorders have. It struggles in low-light (bumping up the exposure and/or adjusting white balance helps), & playback on a high resolution or a big screen monitor with only .68mp isn't always flattering. Playback on more normal size screens (like my 27" set) are fine. Outdoors & in regular lighting situations this camera performs very well. Indoor quality suffers without enough light, & I usually use manual mode 2 improve things.

From the couple of other posts, there may be quality control issues. I have none & it seems 2 be well made. There are other sites with almost universally positive personal reviews, so hopefully JVC has addressed any issues.

It only has a firewire (no USB), so PC users must have a firewire port if they want 2 edit. I use a mac & have no issues using iMovie.

Likes: OIS, 34X zoom, 16x9 or 4x3 modes, battery life (about 2 hours), manual control, size, build quality, price.

Dislikes: No DV cable (does anybody include one?), no software, focus issues with low-light & occasionally at the long end of zooms, sub-par audio.

Overall I find the D750 2 be a very predictable camcorder, offering good quality videos at an almost steal of a price. I'd recommend this camcorder 2 anyone, & think it would be a perfect learning tool 4 someone getting started, or those who travel frequently (small size) or perhaps have higher loss risks (low price).

JVC had a class action lawsuit about their camcorders & even though this one is not on the list, it should be. I bought it new & it has had a problem dropping sound & pixilation on the left side of the screen since I opened the box. It has been into JVC repair FOUR, yes FOUR times since I bought it at the beginning of the summer 2007 & every time it had been returned, the problem persists. JVC has yet 2 acknowledge that it is a LEMON & insists on repairing it. Their repairs do not work! I dont think they are even doing anything but repacking it & sending it back 2 me. Its out 4 repair at JVC as I type this & hopefully they will replace it this time. PLEASE, 4 your sanity's sake, buy another camcorder besides JVC.

I really like my new camcorder. It's easy 2 use & gives great quality pictures.

Give your home movies a professional look with this easy-to-use camcorder that features image stabilization 4 steady footage without distracting shaking. This versatile camcorder also functions as a Web cam, 4 friendly online video conferencing. Special effect modes include sports, snow, spotlight, twilight, sepia, monotone, classic film, strobe & mirror Scene transitions feature different wipes & fades that add a professional look 2 your videos Auto Illumi-Light brightens up your subject in low-light situations & automatically turns off in bright environments, so energy isn't wasted Built-in microphone 4 audio recording Stores video on compact, lightweight MiniDV cassettes (not included) IEEE 1394-compliant DV in/out terminal 4 fast, simple transfers 2 your PC 4 viewing or editing or 2 your IEEE 1394-compatible DVD recorder 4 sharing; streaming capability allows the camera 2 function as a Web cam Data battery function displays the remaining battery & recording time Included Accessories - Lithium-ion battery (BNVF808), AC adapter, A/V cable, shoulder strap Manufacturer's Warranty - 1 year Parts / 90 days Labor Unit Dimensions (HxWxD) - 3.75 x 2.4 x 4.5 inches Weight - 14.4 oz