JVC GR-DVF10 Digital Camcorder

by JVC

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00000JFJB
• Item model number: GRDVF10
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #50,951 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1973

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

290 of 291 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Do not buy this camera., November 7, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: JVC GR-DVF10 Digital Camcorder (Electronics)

This camera will cause more headaches than it's worth. Overall the camera's great and that's part of the problem. The picture qualities pretty good (except in dark areas where it's horrible.) The problem is the lack of digital output. If you start learning about video editing and the benefits of the MiniDV format, you'll become excited only to realize that your camcorder doesn't support it. It's the most disheartening thing in the world. What's the point of a digital camera, without the digital output. Did I mention that it's useless in low light situations?

151 of 153 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars JVC has a lot to answer for here..., September 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: JVC GR-DVF10 Digital Camcorder (Electronics)

First, the positives. This is a solid, stable machine. The optics are decent; it seems to have the right amount of 'bells and whistles' while not being overly cluttered with features that are beyond the need of the average user. It does, however, have one glaring problem...the camcorder's output is analog, not digital. The only place JVC makes note of this fact is in the front of the instruction manual, where they state that while the camera records digitally, the output of the machine is, in fact, analog. I called JVC and was told that only the DVM5 and similar high-end machines would offer digital output. Even with S-video to my Mac, I'm still editing analog video...and I might as well have stuck with VHS-C!

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars No 1394/Firewire Capability, July 10, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: JVC GR-DVF10 Digital Camcorder (Electronics)

Older model came out just prior to 1394 standard. Lots of features, many of dubious value. RCA-style jacks are the only way to get video (analog only) to your computer for editing, limiting its usefulness as a digital camera. Included accessories are just gizmos that don't help the editing process. If you need digital AND want to edit with your computer, buy a camera that has 1394 capability. Otherwise, spend your money on Hi8 with more available features.