Home > Consumer Reviews > JVC GR-AXM225U Palm size compact VHS camcorder with LCD monitor

I have been looking around at different camcorders and have done a lot of research on most of them in this price range. This one is very simple to use, the video comes out very clear. The LCD monitor is very clear. The only thing I don't like is the on/off switch is in a hard to get to spot and it is flat, but I can live with it.

This camera is a great deal. I especially love its zooming capabilities since I bought it to tape my friends snowboarding. Another great feature is the high resolution lcd screen which cuts time off of the editing process. Also very durable.

Excellent camera. Easy to use especially with the VHS adapter.

I have used this camcorder now for at least 3 years and it's a wonderful camera. I have used it everywhere, including weddings, birthday parties and during vacations. Since this camcorder is VHS formate, I like it how my recordings can easily be played in any VCR with just an optional VHS playback adaptor. It has neat features, like digital wipes and fades that can be used at any point to make a transition between scenes. It even reduces unwanted jitters from recordings made while walking or in a car. I also like it because it's very easy to use; and it has great digital zoom.

This is a great first time camera. It is so easy to use that my next door neighbor, who was 5 at the time knew how to use it without me having to tell him anything and he isn't very bright. It is very simple to figure out, you press the red button when you start when your done you press it again. The only flaw is the battery that came with it has memory meaning you have to run it all the way out before you recharge it or it can only fillup to the level you stopped at,for example if you run it down 70% and then recharge it it will only go back up to 70%. The memory battery isn't the best!!! But the camcorder is great for anyone.