Sales Rank: 1221


Features:

2.5-inch LCD monitor for clear, bright views during outdoor shooting

New F1.2 super bright lens with 15x powerful optical zoom

Live Slow feature records in slow-motion mode and plays back with real-time sound

Super High-Band Processor records at 520 lines horizontal resolution

30-percent less noise with 3D noise reduction technology

Average Rating:
Rating: - Confused!!!
I went on the consumer report web-site, and found this camcorder to be their second best pick out of 45. It has the most features available out their, and takes still pictures too. It does tend to have more repairs, along with Sony, than other models. So I'm confused whether or not to purchase this camcorder. I will continue my search.

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Rating: - Video death
I had this camcorder for 4 months, was reasonably happy with the quality of the video. I intended to tape my sons's one-act play, but luckily decided to check the camcorder ahead of time. It would not record video and showed a "lens-cap" error. Needless to say the lens cap was not on. I called JVC, they said to take the battery off for 2 hours and try it again. No luck. I called a service center since the camcorder was out of warranty and found it would cost $50 to look at the camera plus the cost of the repair. I called Sam's Club where I had purchased the camcorder and they agreed to take it back. After looking into buying another camcorder, I found that JVC and Sony are both famous for this problem, along with refusing to stand by their products. There may be a class action lawsuit filed against Sony because of this. Lesson learned - buy service agreements with camcorders.