JVC GR-DR72US

JVC GR-D72US

GR-DR72US Review, by Bryan Hastings April 30, 2004

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• Reviewed by: asldkf

  Strengths: Small size

  Weaknesses: Absolutely, unacceptably unbelievably bad resolution. Oh, and it's really bad when indoors or at night.Do not waste your money. Look elsewhere.

  Overall: This camera should have never been released. As a doorprize for 3rd graders it's fine. But do not buy this to take family video, as you will be completely disappointed in how bad the resolution and clarity is.

• Reviewed by: butterflybuff

  Strengths: i like the zoom it has a very good zoom i like photographing wildlife and it does bring you close with out puting me in harms way.

  Weaknesses: i think maybe the manufacture should include 1 tape with the product or at least some coupons to buy them this is the only draw back to buying this little gadget.

  Overall: overall it is a great stater cam it is not hard to use and i would say that if you are thinking about having this as a hobby that you consider this to be you're first camera

• Reviewed by: Thrillho_use

  Strengths: Easy to use, intuitive manual controls, remote, still phot capture, bright LCD screen, compact & lightweight

  Weaknesses: Button placement seems to favor hands a little bigger than mine, but not uncomfortable.

  Overall: I did a lot of shopping around, via the web & in-store comparisons. I found that for the money, the GRD72 offers a lot of bang for your buck. The Auto settings make it a breeze to use right out of the box, and the extensive manual settings let a more seasoned videographer really tailor the camera to their style and comfort. The on-screen menu is bright, easy to use, and just feels really natural. The placement of the buttons may take a little getting used to for some. I highly recommend, and would deffinitely get another JVC when the time comes.

• Reviewed by: Newt613

  Strengths: Small and light weight, low light capability excelent. Color LCD screne and viewfinder. Menu easy to follow.

  Weaknesses: Does not come with memory card. Hand strap seems week.

  Overall: I am replacing a JVC VHS-C camcorder with this one, and I am very pleased. I did alot of research and read rewiews and all of them pointed to the JVC GR-D line. The camera prefromed extreamly well out of the box. little set up is required. I choose to go with the GR-D72u because of the still capability and the remote, you dont think about it right away, but Im glad I got it. the buttons on the camera for play back are small and recessed, and kinda out of the way, someone with large fingers might find it hard to operate. The remote helped with that. As for the still shots, im sticking with my digital camera. From what I've read, the experts suggest that as well. Great camera for the not so savy electrionics person.

• Reviewed by: agmontecillo

  Strengths: Easy to use. Very good in low light.

  Weaknesses: Battery life is short but you can get a higher capacity battery.

  Overall: The camcorder is compact, easy to handle and operate. The software was simple, as well, to figure out. It was not perfect in low light conditions but was good enough.I have had much worse. The camcorder is excellent overall.