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JVC GR-DA30 Mini DV Camcorder

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★★★★☆
4.5

based on 46 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
4.1

$129.99 - $149.95

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Pros

  • Simple controls (6)
  • Comfortable to operate (5)
  • Great features (4)
  • Great picture quality (4)
  • Versatile (4)
  • Durable (3)
  • Great sound (2)
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Cons

  • Complicated to operate (1)
  • Poor battery life (1)
  • Video screen mobility (1)

Best Uses

  • Travel (3)
  • Family (2)
  • Hd shooting (2)
  • Home movies (2)
  • Documentaries (1)
  • Editing (1)
  • Movies/short films (1)
  • Play minidv tapes (1)
  • Special events (1)
  • Sports (1)
 
 
 

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Last update: Oct 22, 2009

JVC GR-DA30 Mini DV Camcorder Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[9 of 9 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

 
★★★★☆
4.0
Great camera

"Great camera and easy to use. Started using it right out of the box. Popped at tape in and started. Needs a remote control for playback (minor issue). Would highly recommend it for the consumer...." Read Full Review »

Jun 21, 2008 by Video Doc

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★★★☆☆
3.0
If you are using this ...

"If you are using this just to save memories it is a good deal. I have an older model of this company's camcorders that broke and I was replacing it with this one. I wasn't happy with the manual settings, my older one had more. I also had trouble using this one to transfer the old tapes to PC. The recording quality was good though for what I was using it for...." Read Full Review »

Oct 17, 2009 by Fishing Widow

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JVC GR-DA30 Mini DV Camcorder Review

Great Camera for the Price

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable to Operate
  • Great Features
  • Simple Controls

    Cons

  • Video Screen Mobility

    Best Uses

  • Home Movies
  • Play MiniDV Tapes
 

"I bought this camera so I could play my MiniDV tapes after my old camera went swimming in the Boundary Waters (grrrr). I've used it a couple of times since and love it. You can't beat it for the price.



I like the ease of use, the 30x zoom is great and the controls and menus are easy to use. A …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Oct 12 2009
KCBill
Kansas City
I am:
  • Video Enthusiast
Reviewed at:
Price: $149.95
 

[9 of 9 customers found this review helpful]

JVC GR-DA30 Mini DV Camcorder Review

Great camera

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable to Operate
  • Durable
  • Great Features
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Great Sound
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Family
  • Special Events
  • Sports
  • Travel
 

"Great camera and easy to use. Started using it right out of the box. Popped at tape in and started. Needs a remote control for playback

(minor issue).

Would highly recommend it for the consumer. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jun 21 2008
Video Doc
Pittsburgh, PA
I am:
  • Professional
Reviewed at:
 

JVC GR-DA30 Mini DV Camcorder Review

Amazing price

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Great Picture Quality
  • Simple Controls

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"Good basic Mini Dv camcorder for those who hate the new hard disk drive camcorders.The screen is a little awkward to use but overall good for the rock bottom price paid.

Since I use it only for playback to transfer to DVD it does the job. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Oct 22 2009
Jack
Montreal,Canada
I am:
  • Casual User
Reviewed at:
Price: $149.95
 

JVC GR-DA30 Mini DV Camcorder Review

I would recommed this product

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable to Operate
  • Durable
  • Great Features
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Simple Controls
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Documentaries
  • Editing
  • HD Shooting
  • Home Movies
  • Movies/Short Films
  • More »
 

"I would recommend this product, since it is very good in normal use, good quality of pictures with comfortable recording in tape "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Sep 17 2009
Bharathiraja
Houston, TX
I am:
  • Casual User
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

JVC GR-DA30 Mini DV Camcorder Review

Despite communication ...

★★★★☆
4.0

"Despite communication quickly back from the tech staff, the original problem I found and clearly stated in the manual was that this camcorder will NOT export through firewire footage taken or imported on other brands(my Canon models)of mini DV tapes without frame drop or audio cliches. So, for my ne …"  Read Full Review »

Sep 28 2009
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