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Opinion on the JVC GR-HD1 Camera

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Justin.B
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I am still in themarket for a nice camera and found a great deal on a used JVC GR-HD1 Camera and i was wondering if it was worth purchasing.
Any feedback is appreciated.
Jul 21 2008 11:37PM
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ChronicLines
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And I just found you a better deal.

https://www.newschoolers.com/web/forums/readthread/thread_id/369974/


Just make an offer.
Jul 22 2008 12:11AM
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Justin.B
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dont get me wrong man. That cam is beautiful. but the price is over my budget. sorry dude
Jul 22 2008 12:28AM
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ChronicLines
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$1000?
Jul 22 2008 12:31AM
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Justin.B
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^ yeah. i know it aint much of a budget but this cam is 700 and its perfect for me. Im just beginning
Jul 22 2008 1:23AM
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ThaLetterM.
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that camera is not 700$. that site is a scam..i repeat..a HUGE SCAM.

alot of time what sites like that will do is just send you the camera, no lenses chargers batteries or anything..then charge you rediculous amounts to buy those accessories..or other times they are slightly changed in design to dodge patents so the camera you buy might not actually be a JVC and be a pile of shit.

buy from someone on NS, even if it is heath
Jul 22 2008 1:37AM
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Justin.B
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dude. B&H is one of the most legit sites around. You are the first person out of at least 30 other people on NS that had something bad to say about them
Jul 22 2008 1:45AM
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dave44
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you've got to be kidding me. B&H is THE only place you should ever buy cameras online


btw, HD1 is wayyy outdated. it was like the first HDV camera.
Jul 22 2008 1:47AM
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Justin.B
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^ its also the only thing in my budget :P
Unless i can get that 500$ one thats apperently being sold in the buy sell and trade forum
Jul 22 2008 1:51AM
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dave44
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you'll probably get a better picture with an HV20/30 than that... just my 2cents thoguh

Jul 22 2008 2:14AM
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Galin
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I would definitely agree. The HD1 was pretty much the first hdv camera. It wasn't anything special really when it came out, other than the fact that it was consumer HD. Now its just really outdated. You're definitely better off going with a camera from the hv series. I've heard nothing but good things about them.
Jul 22 2008 9:59AM
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Justin.B
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yeah but you guys have to understand that I won't be using this camera for much more than skiing and that this would be my first camera ever. Does that change anyhing? or do you still not reccomend it? I'm looking for a camera with decently good colour, I want a handle, And the HD isn't even THAT important to me. so lets be honest. Will this camera suit MY needs?
Jul 22 2008 1:06PM
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Justin.B
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^ that made me laugh
I guess you've heard that one before :P
Jul 22 2008 4:04PM
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ChronicLines
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That has to be possibly the dumbest thing I have ever heard in my life.
Jul 22 2008 10:00PM
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ILoveOhio
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JVC's cameras are uaually shit to begin with I hear.............
Jul 22 2008 11:44PM
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ChronicLines
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I didn't mind the one I got to shoot with...
Jul 23 2008 12:01AM
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Galin
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Get over the handle. Stop trying to convince us to convince you to get this camera. Just pick up an hv30 for the same price. You'll be pleased. End of story.
Jul 23 2008 12:40AM
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miroz
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If you REALLY need a handle, here's what you can do:
1.  Cry...I went through the same phase
2.  Searchbar on how to make a homemade one
3.  Make a homemade one (put time into it, don't make it shitty)
4.  Go out and use it.  Chances are you won't even need it but hey, its a cool accessory to take on and off
Jul 23 2008 2:30PM
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steezyjibber
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yeah
wrong
Jul 23 2008 2:59PM
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Justin.B
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thanks for all the helps guys! anyways I think im going to pick up an HV30 and make my own handle.
Jul 23 2008 7:36PM
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Justin.B
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what if the handle is mounted so that the handle goes over the mic giving my hand enoughn room so i'm not interfering with the mic.?
Jul 24 2008 2:55PM
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Bab.
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yeah but i think he prefers looking "stupid" then paying another 200$
Jul 24 2008 7:22PM
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ThaLetterM.
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lets stop bumping this thread so i can stop looking like a total retard. its embarassing.
Jul 24 2008 8:48PM
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miroz
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Hahahaha, its okay, we all make mistakes (bump...)
Jul 25 2008 8:27AM
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JonH.A.M.
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DON"T BUY THAT CAMERA!!!! This is what you want!
Sony HVR-Z7U[IMG]adorama.com/images/large/SOHVRZ7U.JPG[/IMG]
Jul 25 2008 2:41PM
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Justin.B
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^ hahaha
Jul 25 2008 7:43PM
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