Reviewed by
Joseph Gotsens , Intermediate , from FL

Price Paid
$576.00 at Dbuys.com

Summary
A good video camera that is fun to use.

Strengths
Ease of use, Comfortable feel. Good quality video. Can take 1 meg photos, but I prefer my Olympus Digitcam in this regard.

Weaknesses
Poor quality LCD display. Cannot judge video quality by it. Play back is full of distortions(twinkling areas in the video.)However, viewing final product is a great relief. I will have to calibrate what I see, in the LCD, to what I will get in the final video somehow. Night function is useless. Outside of these things, it's a good camera. I am not sorry I bought it.

Similar Products Used
Panasonic VHS-C cam

Customer Service
Customer service was exceptional. I ordered a GR DVL320, and had a problem with panning. It would hesitate and was jerky. Called up for exchange for a GR DVL920U. I return the 320 and received and obtained the 920 two days after Dbuys got the returned 320. Quick & efficient service.

Reviewed by
Harry , Expert , from Orlando Fl. USA

Price Paid
$576.00 at DBUYS.COM

Summary
I like the 700x magnification.I hate the nigth alive, no infrared ,no shoe for flash or extra light.Picture quality on the LCD monitor is average.

Strengths
SD Memory cards

Weaknesses
No Infrared. If knew this I would not bought it. I was fooled by the Night Alive Add. Power supply for A.C. is a clumsy design.

Similar Products Used
Sony TRV 11 the best I ever had.

Customer Service
So far not yet, I hope it would never break down.

Reviewed by
Joenlaurie , Beginner , from Garden City

Price Paid
$799.00 at P.C. Richards

Summary
It came down to this and the Panasonic 702, which wasn't available anywhere. We purchased this and I am mostly pleased with the choice. This is a great video camera that allows you to take 1 MEGAPIXEL stills.

It has a light, LION battery, it's DV format, can be used as a webcam, software is easy to use and although it doesn't say it's compatable with XP that's what I have and it works fine.

Quality is excellent on video and stills, it's easy to use, including the use of it's menus, it has a large 3.5 LCD and a COLOR viewfinder. Great camera, but not the least expensive.

Strengths
Image quality of video and stills
auto light
USB connection
BIG 3.5 LCD w/excellent image quality
COLOR viewfinder
16 MB MM card included
Webcam ability
Easy to use
Easy software setup
Edit protocal
Digital and ANOLOGUE-IN

Weaknesses
No mic-in
No headphone jack (but it has a built in speaker
No infrared (but can use slow shutter speed to compensate. This is purely a personal preference).

Similar Products Used
Sony handycam
other JCV models

Customer Service
none required