JVC GR-D240 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Chris Stevens

Reviewed on: 15 July 2005

Tags: JVC, JVC GR-D240, upgrade, pixels, image quality

We like:

Compact build; clear picture in good light; sharp LCD

We don't like:

Unconvincing low-light recording mode

You might also need:

For stable shots you might want a tripod. For longer shoots you'll need spare batteries and spare MiniDV tapes

CNET UK judgement:

Despite the recent interest in hard-disk based camcorders, we still love the ignoble MiniDV format for its unchallenged picture quality and easy availability the world over. Because it's a well-trodden technology, new MiniDV cameras like the GR-D240 offer what were once premium features for a surprisingly low investment

Full review:

Don't believe the hype. At least not yet. Hard-disk based camcorders are the toast of gadget addicts everywhere at the moment, but we've still yet to come across one that beats MiniDV camcorders like this GZ-D240 for picture quality. MiniDV may be based on the apparently archaic concept of tape on spools, but it still records an excellent digital video signal. The more established technology, which MiniDV camcorders employ, has hugely reduced the cost of what is still a very capable format. Continue Reading...