JVC GR-AXM17U Compact VHS Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom

by JVC

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 14.2 x 14.4 inches ; 1.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007Y6PNA
• Item model number: GRAXM17
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,807 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 16, 2005

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The GR-AXM17 features a compact stylish design. The 20x's optical zoom, 2.5 inch LCD make this VHS-C camcorder a terrific value. A flying erase head for glitch free start and stops, Digital CNR and TBC for better picture quality, insure you get the best performance. Add the convenience of a 2.5 inch LCD view screen and the camera can be operated from any angle, for maximum comfort. The picture stabilizer gets rid of annoying picture shake. The 800x digital zoom makes sure you don't miss any of the action. When you are done recording, the tapes play back and and can be shared in any VHS video recorder.

Features of the JVC GR-AXM17

• Pro-cision 5 video head VHS-C recording system
• Digital image stabilizer
• 20X Optical zoom with numeric readout in viewfinder
• Super LoLux boosts low light sensitivity to less than 1 lux
• 108 combinations of digital special effects and scene transitions
• 6 component digital signal processing
• 7 program AE (twilight / sports / fog / ND effect / sunset / surf and snow / hi-speed shutter 1/2000)
• Title generator features 8 preset messages in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese
• Wide mode
• Tele-macro
• Manual focus, exposure, and white balance modes
• Animation and time lapse
• Quick review and retake function
• Black fader
• Digital wipes and fades
• Maximum shutter speed - 1/2000
• Digital auto tracking
• Multi-voltage AC power adapter / battery charger with built-in battery refresher
• Shoulder strap, AC power adapter, battery pack and lens cap
• F1.8 wide-angle lens
• 1 year parts, 90 days labor warranty
• 1.7 pounds (770 grams)
• 8.5 inches (216 millimeters)
• 4.9 inches (125 millimeters)
• 3.2 inches (81 millimeters)
• 3-way power. 6V DC

Product Description

JVC Company of America (GRAXM17) Compact VHS-C 20X Optical Zoom 800X Digital Zoom 2.5" LCDScreen

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not the best camcorder, November 21, 2005

By 

Amanda Cannon "Mandi" (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: JVC GR-AXM17U Compact VHS Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

We bought one of these a few weeks ago and were quite disappointed. The battery only lasted about 7-8 minutes, and YES, I refreshed and fully charged it and did everything I was supposed to. I don't know if it was a bad battery or if someone had used up it's life and returned it, but I have yet to get a response from the company about it. The picture quality was very grainy as well. It is a cheap camcorder, but in my opinion you don't get even get $200 worth out of this one. I took it back and bought a Sony TRV 280 for a little more and it is AWESOME! Long battery life and great picture quality. Well worth the extra $50!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Review of Compact Camcorder, January 18, 2007

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Jeanne Acutanza "Camera mom" (Seattle) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: JVC GR-AXM17U Compact VHS Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

It was not clear that the item was reconditioned and did not come with any instructions, battery or lens cover.

5.0 out of 5 stars very good product, March 8, 2009

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Lloyd Munroe - See all my reviews
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This review is from: JVC GR-AXM17U Compact VHS Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

The product I received worked very good and the service was great. All the help I received was very good. I will buy again.