Customer Reviews

JVC GR-D250 MiniDV Camcorder w/25x Optical Zoom

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(6)

 

 

Of course like any person who spends 300 bucks on something you expect it to perform admirably, while knowing full well that there are more expensive models out there. This little DV camera does quite the job. Starting from the packing all the way down to the technical features. In a world were you get less and less JVC seems to have done pretty well. Instructions for the camera come in 3 languages, all of the peripherals; lens cap, multi-voltage power plug, RCA cables, and straps are actually well designed and usable. The camera itself is quite user friendly, and intuitive. After opening and sorting the contents I had the camera up and recording in less than 5 minutes.

Pros:

1. Very fast rewind and fast forward.
2. Light weight, and compact.
3. Clear display that you can turn and flip in almost every direction
4. Great zoom features and very good recording quality.

Cons:

1. No DV tape included. I was smart enough to pick up a two pack at the same time.
2. If you have big hands it may be a little hard to manipulate.
3. Although I didn't buy a tripod, it looks as if you can't eject the tape while the camera is attached.

Would I buy it again? Absolutely.

I bought this camcorder for $300 which is a good price because this camera gave me tons of features and a clear picture. Great for shooting family videos or amature movies like I make myself. It's very small too. Over all im very happy with this camcorder. Yes I edited my review earlier there was a humming noise, but it turned out to be my fan. I love this camcorder!

This camcorder is a great little camera that is easy to operate. The LCD is clear and the colors are crisp. The needed buttons are easy access. It is lightweight and fits nicely in the palm of your hand.

I received this camera as a gift and after 15 magical minutes recording with it, I ran into an error message: "Unit in safeguard mode - remove & reattach battery." I did what I was told. Several times. Same message. Argh! (to my husband's chagrin, I read the user's manual completely before using it to avoid such a problem...why is this happening to me?!) I searched the web looking for a solution, but all I found were perhaps hundreds of people with the SAME message on similar JVC model camcorders, rendering their cameras unuseable with little help from JVC once their warranty ran out. Luckily I ran into the problem soon enough that we were able to return the product.

Sure, you might not believe me when I suggest to stay clear of this model. I'm constantly disregarding Amazon reviews that preach "do not buy this product!", etc. That's why I'm suggesting that you please take a minute to search the web for this error message before you buy this product and see if you're still convinced you want it. Suggested search on Google: "jvc camcorder safeguard mode error".

Great single sensor Mini DV camcorder. Has the same sensor and image quality as more expensive models. Easy to use. Great first buy for families who are starting in video. Doesn't have LEDs for night shots, although in most case it isn't a major inconvenience. Sound is good.

Pros:
1. LOW PRICE!
2. Intuitive enough for beginners.
3. Large LCD.
4. Good picture quality.

Cons:
1. No digitizer. Meaning no video in. The model up has it, although it costs a little extra. That's the major draw back form me. (Thus the 4 stars)
2. Cannot confirm it'll be reliable over time. Bought it too recently.

I realy enjoy this camera. What most impresses me is the charge time is very fast. It is a good quality camera for the price. I don't care about the lower reviews, like anything there will be a few lemons out there, but don't let that discourage you. I realy recommend this one!

This is a great camera has all the features you could want and its easy to use.It takes great movies and that was the most important thing for me. It has a manual lens cap which is a pain but for the money I can't complain.

Bought this about a year ago and now it has a lens cap error (appears like the shutter never opens) and will not record video. Spoke with JVC and they seemed to know that this is a problem and are having me send it in. Will update my rating after I see what is wrong, if they can fix it, if they will stand behind their product. Watch for more details. Before it failed only complaint I had was it was a little flakey with lighting but otherwise worked okay for the price.

Tried it indoor and outdoor.. It works fine.. And dual voltage charger is a added advantage too.. Works great and a good starter camcorder..

so i have had my camcorder for a few years now, i haven't used it a whole lot but at least once a year during the summers. not until recently when i went on a cross country road trip with it that i noticed a lot of back ground noise being picked up instead of the sounds i was actually trying to record. and basically what is happening is that the motor i suspect is dying and that is all the mic is picking up so i have nice video quality with motor and fan noises instead of peoples voices. I have not yet gotten any of the errors that some people have gotten bit im sure they are to follow. and the battery life seams to drop significantly over time, i maybe get 25 mins of battery life now.