JVC GR-D250

Pros: DV in/out, LCD, Perfect size, 25x optical, Inexpensive.

Cons: The zoom control takes a little getting used to, but that's it.

The Bottom Line: Looking for an inexpensive quality camera? This is the one.

Review: Upgraded to this from a very small, low quality Mustek and I'm loving every shot I take with this JVC. AMAZING entry level camera for anyone looking to get into film production or even just family events. I personally use it for extreme sports videos, ...

Pros: Fits well in your hand. Stable recording. Quality Zoom.

Cons: Zoom makes camera jump slightly when pressed. On/Off button is frustrating.

Review: The camera overall is very nice! Very compact and fits well in your hand. You can walk around all day with it in your hand and not know it is even there! The Zoom is very nice and what really impressed me the most was the stability of the recorded video, ...

Pros: Swivel monitor, great features, 25x optical zoom, Price

Cons: No external light

The Bottom Line: If you would like the capability of putting your moments on digital video cheaply, this is your option.

Review: Recently my son started playing soccer, and like most sports loving parents I decided it was time to get a camcorder. While we have other expenses we were looking at in the near future, I wanted something cheap but not "cheap". So I did some looking ...

Pros: Good, compact camera with many features. Works GREAT with Apple's iMovie via FireWire

Cons: Customer Service STINKS! Will probably never buy a JVC product because of previous experience.

Review: As soon as I bought and started using the camera, I really enjoyed what it could do. It isn't high end, but it does a really good job. My family and I have only had one incident with the camera. The drawback is that it happened on a trip ( vacation ). ...

Pros: Good Quality, pictures are very clear.

Cons: Video Transfer only available through Firewire

Review: The USB port does not transfer video to the PC.This is a drawback for anybody that wants to edit the video in the PC and create a DVD with the footage. ...

Pros: easy to use

Cons: broke within two years

Review: I have had this camcorder for two years, in which it did ok. Now it will not allow me to put a tape in, the ejection is broken. The JVC website is very frustrating and unhelpful, and of course the warranty was for one year. ...