A Triple Treat!
The JVC GR-DVL915U is a three-way delight. First it is a top of the line MiniDV format camcorder with nearly every feature you could want or need. I'll mention just two of the many features that stand out. Electronic stablization works as well as those on pro-model cameras. Also what JVC calls "Night Alive" is a surprise: full color video in next-to-no-light settings. Most other camcorders can't match this ability. Second the GR-DVL915U works as a digital still camera storing images on either state-of-the art secure digital (SD) or MMC cards. The resolution isn't what you'll get from a dedicated digital camera but the 640x480 resolution is sufficient for posting on a website or for digital archives. The final treat: the camera has an analog input so you can take all of your aging VHS analog videos of important family moments and transfer them to digital and preserve them.
I haven't found another MiniDV camera with all of these assets for this price. The only weakness in this unit is the dated photo transfer and editing software that is included. Thankfully you don't have to use it. The camera comes with all of the cables and connectors you need. Also included is a multi-brand remote control and JVC even throws in a 16MB MMC card for still photos.More detail ...
