JVC's GR-AXM17US is a VHS-C camcorder that delivers excellent performance for a relatively low price. The GR-AXM17 makes an ideal choice for first-time home moviemakers or budget-conscious consumers looking for the convenience and low cost of the VHS-C format. While the quality of video can never match that of DV camcorders, this VHS-C model is still packed with features.

Tapes recorded on the GR-AXM17US can play back in any VCR, making them ideal for sharing with family and friends. The GR-AXM17US includes a 2-1/2-inch high-resolution color LCD monitor, 20X optical zoom, 800X digital zoom, and a digital image stabilization system.

The camcorder also has a host of digital effects, scene transitions, and titles to lend an air of creativity and professionalism to home videos. There is a choice of seven auto-exposure modes including Sports, Fog, Sunset, and Surf and Snow. The low power consumption feature helps prolong battery life, and the GR-AXM17US can even be used for animation or time-lapse photography.

All in all, the JVC GR-AXM17US VHS-C camcorder proves to be a fine unit for novice videographers or those seeking an easy-to-use, low-cost unit.

Warranty
90 days labor, 1 year parts