The JVC GR-AX750U offers a wide variety of features and useful options in an easy-to-use VHS-C format. The picture stabilizer gets rid of annoying picture shake--it corrects slight shaking of images. Your viewers will appreciate this feature during playback because it will make your recording easier to watch. The GR-AX750U also offers 300x digital zoom. This is ideal for catching action at sporting events or just at home in your backyard. The zoom is a variable-speed zoom triggered by finger pressure with numeric zoom ratio readout in the viewfinder/monitor.
VHS-C format tapes are simply smaller-size VHS tapes. You can play your tapes in any VCR with the included cassette adapter. This feature also allows the manufacturer to make a compact, affordable camcorder. The JVC GR-AX750U includes a battery pack with a shooting capability of up to two hours. It has seven programmable auto exposure modes and digital special effects. The title generator features 8 preset messages in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese.
A time lapse capability allows you to record at preset intervals to catch slow motion action such as plant growth or cloud movement. You can also record in a special animation mode that creates the illusion of movement for an otherwise stationary scene when you shoot a series of slightly different poses. For editing features, the JVC GR-AX750U offers digital wipes and fades, as well as a black fader and a quick review and retake function. The accessories include a shoulder strap, compact VHS cassette playback adapter, and battery recharger.
This camcorder is nice for the amateur or anyone looking for an inexpensive camera. The variable-speed zoom and fades/wipes are features that can add a professional touch. It is light enough to take anywhere, and has a long enough battery time to withstand the long haul, unless you're planning on filming a low-budget movie with it (Blair Witch?). I enjoy this device, but I would urge anyone with a bit more cash to go for a higher-end model.
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