JVC GR-DVL9800 Mini DV Camcorder

Pros: Small size, takes digital stills, good auction prices avail.
Cons: dull colors, no image stabilization in auto mode, poor indoors, poor flash, serial transfer

I'll start by saying that I bought this camera as a factory refurbished model. I got a fantastic deal at an auction. So perhaps the problems with color and the flash that I describe below are because this camera is somehow defective, although I doubt...

Pros: Excellent picture quality
Cons: Lacks Night Shot

I really wanted to write this epinion sooner, but I haven't had many opportunities to use our JVC GR-DVL9800U camcorder. So I will discuss the features that I have had the opportunity to use.

I have seen and used several camcorders, but this...

Pros: Controls nicely located Many features the camcorder looks great XGA stills
Cons: poor indoor video quality blurry stills only 10x optical zoom

After keeping my 9800U for 10 days I sent it back for a refund. The camcorder is over priced for its less than average performance. This camcorder was terrible in low light conditions, shooting indoor footage with normal home lighting is out of the...

Pros: Excellent picture quality, rich set of features, compact
Cons: Expensive

GR-DVL9800U digital camcorder currently costs about $1,500. Unlike its boxy siblings 50U and 70U, it has a conventional shape, which looks better (at least to me) and is more convenient.

9800U is quite compact and lightweight. In fact,...

Pros: EVERYTHING!LCD/QUALITY,ETC)
Cons: PRICE IS VERY HIGH!

A WONDERFUL CAMCORDER. LOVE THE QUALITY. EXCELENT IN EVERYTHING. WOULD SUGEST. I LOVE IT. USED IT IN MANY EVENTS
GREAT FOR DVDS.

Better than the Sony I had before. Perfect for video editing. Cute that you can shoot a still picture at the same time you record. Built-in flash is handy. And the best: a big display, good for recording and even better for editing video. I use it for serous editing.

I've used this camcorder for a few years now ,,, I have a sony trv900 for work , it's ok if you carry a tripod everywhere ... the JVC dosn't have that problem .. well designed . controls are easy to work while your taping .. I did purchase the 3 hour battery ,,, and a couple of 16 meg memory cards for all the stills ... overall I'm very happy with the camcorder ..

You do not get what you pay for. I had a Sony Digital-8 before which outperformed the 9800 in almost all areas, except size.