JVC Cybercam GR-DVM90 Mini DV Camcorder

Pros: Compact, feature-packed, high-quality, basic functions easy-to-use, stylish
Cons: Takes time to learn all the features

If you are looking for a go-anywhere camcorder, JVC's two palm-size MiniDV models, the DVM80U and DVM90U, will just be perfect for you. I believe they are the smallest and lightest digital camcorders you can find.

First, a bit of history....

Pros: Affordable, Nice Small Size
Cons: Not a Sony

Do not be fooled. While the JVC GR-DVM90U may have
a unique look about it, it actually has a lot more in common
with most digital camcorders than you first may guess.


If you look at all of the digital camcorders on the...

Pros: compact, features, easy to use, lightweight
Cons: no hot shoe, microphone, battery life, no a/v input, no titles (complicated),

I am sure you have read a lot of good things, so I am going to tell you mainly about the negative things about this camera. First of all, there is no hot shoe to put things like lights or microphones in. I had to buy something from Sima to plug into...

Pros: Compact, excellent video quality, many great features.
Cons: still image qualities, short battery life.

I bought this camcorder because I'm one of those guys who loves electronic gadgets and just gotta have one of these hot items! The JVC GR-DVM90u is compact and light enough to palm it in one hand, or you can just put it in your jacket pocket! I've used...

Pros: Techno-Dad will have fun with this compact, yet powerful little unit.
Cons: Cassette bay is very delicate

I just recently purchased the DVM90U for taking pictures of my one-year-old daughter and I have been very happy with the results so far. The digital images are of very fine quality in XGA mode. I can't put the camera down and have loaded my hard...

Pros: compact, excellent video quality, Progressive scanning option, extra hardware to purchase.
Cons: seems fragile/delicate, no AV inputs.

I bought this camera at Best Buy as a barebones, open box item. It had nothing. I paid $230 and with an extra $110, I purchased a charger, 2.5 hour battery, a 1 hour battery and a tripod on Ebay.

The video quality is awesome! With progressive...

Pros: The size and ease of controls are definite pluses but do not outweigh the cons.
Cons: Poor pictures in low light Firewire incompatible with most software doesn't work with multimedia card.

I use a camera frequently to take pictures indoors in fairly low light. This camera performed badly under these conditions and I was very disappointed because I was replacing a 4 or 5 year old analogue Sony videocam and just assumed the digital (even as...

Pros: Compact and Full of features
Cons: Pricey camera and accesories

First of all I am a die hard Sony buyer so my venture into JVC land was one with much trepidation. All my concerns melted away after using the 90U on a recent trip to Chicago. First off the camera is small. Not too small to handle the controls but small...

Pros: It hasn't exploded... yet.
Cons: It would take a book to list them all; E-04 sums it up.

DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA IN ANY CONDITION UNLESS YOU WANT THE MOST ABUSE AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE CAN DISH OUT! Quick synopsis: 6 months worth of decent performance (for $2450.00 CDN. it better be! Purchased in 2001, hence the ludicrous price. Always well ...

Pros: One of smallest tapes, good quality, Digital Still camera
Cons: expensive, needs care

Unfortunately the 90u was discontinued from stores for more expensive modles with only few extra options. This camera has still, e-mail, full movie with progressive scan. It uses a SD or MMC card for still and e-mail. It holds frames for pics and...

Pros: Size, Weight, Features, Quality, Button Placement
Cons: Price (at the time), Takes time to learn all features, Likes to be clean

I first got this camera around four years ago when i was 14 years old for around $1200 as my christm ...

Pros: Small, Great picture, Manual Controls
Cons: Battery life, head cleaning, Sound

The JVC DVM 90 is a fantastic camera with a few pesky quirks. The progressive scan ccd produces excellent images in both regular video and progressive scan modes, comparable to a Canon GL1 (which has 3 ccds). Color is accurate- when correctly white...

Pros: Weight, size, features
Cons: i-link, support from JVC

Finally a camcorder that doesn't make my shoulder ache. In spite of the overwhelming manual, it is easy to use, makes great video, picture and sound is easy to transfer to a VCR or computer, however the firewire (i-link) connection didn't work for me...

Pros: Size, features, Digital
Cons: Service, software, battery

Buyer beware! I have read so many reviews of this camera after I bought it and buy what a dissapoint ...

Pros: Flash, MMC, Size, Coolness factor
Cons: Poor low light, problems with focus, reliability, so-so color reproduction

I bought the camera back in March of 2001 with a host of accessories to use while going on a big family vacation. I expected to get both great stills and digital quality video in an economically sized package.

It started giving me error...