JVC GRD93 MiniDV Digital Camcorder

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Summary: Can't transfer video to computer
Review: Apparently this is a problem with many JVC cameras. It claims that you can upload video to your computer. However, there seem to be some issues with Windows not recognizing the camera. I have done numerous reads now on this through the internet (wish I had researched this area before buying the camera) and it is either a problem with the Win XP Service Pack 2, the IEEE1394 firewire (which JVC doesn't give a cable for this if you do decide to buy a firewire that will work with the JVCs) or the capture card, which does not seem to come with the camera, but they admit on a JVC site that it is needed. Why they haven't worked out these problems yet, I don't know. But if you google "computer won't hook up to JVC camcorder", you will find that it is a big issue with many JVC owners. I bought this camera specifically for the computer upload function, and it has failed. Thumbs down.

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Summary: JVC should not sell any item like this again.
Review: Don't be expect about it.
It is not the display that 1.33 mega pixel should show up and seems 3DNR(3D Noise Reduction) never work. you will feel like you are riding on an airplane. It sounds so motor cycle. I was about going to throw this camcorder when I played what I recorded. Bettery is available for only 65min but if you do rewind or playback like that kind of things, I don't know how long it's gonna be. Of course, you better don't think about still photo. -_-;

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Summary: My camera is great!
Review: I can't believe some of this problems others have had with this camera.

The good: Value, ease of use, battery life, dv format, good video quality.

The bad: Low light video looks grainy. Still pictures are poor.

This is my third JCV. The first one was a vhs-c model, the second was an early dv model.

I have experienced no problems transferring video into my Dell Windows XP PC and have made several DVDs of home movies that look sharp and clear with good color and no camera noise.

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Summary: recorded camera noise
Review: I just purchased this JVC GRD93 camera elsewhere, and recorded my first short video on a new JVC tape. While the camera itself didn't seem to make a lot of noice, the camera noice recorded on the tape was very annoying during playback. JCV customer service was of no help. I'm sending the camera back.

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Summary: Extremely Noisy - No Analog Digital Pass Through
Review: I purchased this camera at Sears. Got it home and made a short tape. The video quality is average. The worst thing however is the noise that is picked up by the microphone of the tape mechanism. It is Extremely loud and annoying. This was a deal breaker for me. And I dont consider myself too picky. The software that comes as part of the package is the bare minimum and I probably wouldnt use. I got a screaming deal on this camera and was really disapointed that I had to take it back - but the noise picked up by the mic is very noticeable. Not worth the money at any price.

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Summary: JVC GRD93 MiniDV Digital Camcorder
Review: This JVC digital camcorder is all you need. The stills are good quality and the zoom is amazing. It has many effects that improve the overall quality. Battery life could be improved.