JVC Accessory kit

Advantages I can't think of any......
Disadvantages Very, very, expensive.

...If you are buying a JVC entry level camcorder - eg GR-D240/245/247/270/290, or GR-DF series, don't be fooled into handing over good money for this starter kit. The normal retail price is around £80.00, and you get just 3 things: 1 - A battery - of the same capacity (around 1 hour) that comes with the camcorder. 2 - A single tape 3 - A carrying case You'll probably be better off with a longer life battery - a generic copy on ebay will cost around £15. A carrying case should be around £10. A tape, say, £3. So, you get around £30 quids worth of stuff. So very hard to see why this is sold at £80.00, and it's only worth having if it's thrown in as a freebie............... By the way, I think that anywhere that stocks both of these products will also sell batteries, tapes and cases individually. So if you're in a hurry, buy... Read review

Advantages All you need to get going
Disadvantages NONE

...Well If anyone has a JVC camera or indeed any video camera, its always a good idea to get yourself an accessory pack. Usually if you buy this with the digital camera then you can get it half price in most places. you can pick it up from shops from about £59.99. The accessory pack contains a carrying bag for your JVC camera, one BN-V408 Ion rechargeable Battery and one 60 miniute digital Video Cassette. The bag is very good because it keeps your camera very secure and you can through your bag around without the fear of damaging your camera. I recommend this to anyone with a JVC camera as it contains all you need to get going. Theres not much you can mention about this because its just an extra pack.... Read review