JVC GCA33 VGA Digital Camera, Silver

by JVC

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006BSU1
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #58,560 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 1, 2002

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The versatile JVC GC-A33 is an affordable choice for shooting pictures for online publishing. You can also use it as a PC camera (Webcam) in conjunction with video-conferencing software like Microsoft Netmeeting.

With an internal 8 MB flash memory, you have room to capture and store up to 120 digital images (in normal mode) that can then be quickly and easily downloaded to your computer for editing, posting to Web sites, and e-mailing. The built-in flash can be set to auto for low-light photography or left off when you're shooting in brighter conditions. White balance is automatically adjusted to give you accurate colors in almost any situation. There is also an LCD status display for confirmation of settings and battery level.

To use the JVC GC-A33 as a Webcam, just connect it to your PC using the included USB cable and follow the instructions given by your video-conferencing software (sold separately).

The JVC GC-A33 comes with a camera pouch, two AA alkaline batteries, tripod (flexible/adjustable table-top style), USB cable, hand strap, and CD-ROM with drivers and applications.

Product Description

An upgrade from VHS-C, this S-VHS-C camcorder will record your events with sharp, beautiful picture quality! The Super LowLux option lets you capture video in very low light conditions. See your recording through the viewfinder or the 2.5" LCD monitor. Add instant titles to special video opportunities or transition to different recording moments with the 8 digital effects. Zoom up close with 16x-Optical/600x Digital clarity and if images are hard to keep still, activate the Picture Stabilizer!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Cheap digital camera -- you get what you pay for, November 10, 2002

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E. Crossman "liska_02" (San Diego, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: JVC GCA33 VGA Digital Camera, Silver (Electronics)

I bought this digital camera to use for a project at school -- I needed something cheap and easy to use. I didn't want to spend more than $and after looking around on the net concluded that this one was the way to go.
I received it a few days ago and have been trying it out ever since. It took the first useable picture just an hour ago!
While this camera is cute and compact, it seems to me that it takes pictures two ways: far too dark (haven't tested it out in broad daylight as it's raining here) or far too bright. The flash bounces off objects harshly and while there is supposed to be a varibale exposure value that can be set, I found that it basically doesn't make a difference. The menu display is digital but THERE IS NO ON-BOARD PICTURE DISPLAY! I was very disappointed about this!
I will say that for $ it seems to be a good value. It comes in a family-friendly package with extremely simple directions and very few cables or wires. It runs on two AA batteries (included) and stores between 60 (in Fine mode) and 120 (in normal mode -- a bit grainy usually) pictures at once. It doesn't take any discs or cartriges, which can be a good thing or a bad one, depending on your computer-savvy or computer-sloppy nature. The shutter is generally as fast as a 35mm (sometimes there is a little delay).
Included in the package is a TWAIN program to transfer pictures from the camera to your PC and a photo-editing program (and something for making 360 degree photos). I don't know how good they are -- I'm a Photoshop girl myself -- but judging from the TWAIN interface they seem to be quite user-friendly. Also packaged with this camera is a mini-tripod (to use when in the 10-second-delayed-self-timer mode?!). Oh, and while it functions as a webcam you're supposed to use your own software (apparently packaged with Microsoft Netmeeting or something -- I'm not sure, as I have no need for this feature).
All in all, I definitely stick by my statement -- you get what you pay for. It's not a great camera, but a child could use it and that is a plus for anyone who isn't very comfortable with computers. It's about the size of one of those cool APS camperas (with the drop-in film); smaller than a normal 35mm. It comes with a case (with belt loops) and hand strap, so it's portable. Don't expect to take spectacular pictures on it, but if you play around with different lights and angles you should get the hang of it. It is easy to use and definitely is in the "cute" category. Again, be warned that you can't see your pictures before transferring them to the PC, so if there is any doubt, take multiple shots!!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great camera for the price!, January 12, 2003

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Kate's Mom "lisacarole4" (Radcliff, Kentucky United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JVC GCA33 VGA Digital Camera, Silver (Electronics)

If you want an inexpensive digital camera and own a PC, this model is for you. No preview of photo until you load on your PC. Then, it's just as functional as the more expensive models. WEBCAM is TONS of fun, especially for the kids. Use with USB port (included), CD-ROM (included), Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000. Worked on Compaq Presario laptop. Self-timer.