by: Brad Herring

JVC makes an affordable camera with all the bells and whistles a person could want! No, it’s not new, yes it is standard definition, but it’s an ideal solution for the church desiring a cost-effective broadcast quality recording.

This camera sold originally for over $6,000, but can now be found on e-bay for an average cost of $3,500. This economical camera has all the features of a $60,000 BETA Camera, but for a fraction of the cost. This camera is used day in and day out to produce professional quality broadcast programs every day.

You will find a host of features from Color Bars, Gen Lock, Remote Focus, Remote Zoom, Studio Monitors, to professional lenses, studio quality XLR audio inputs, and more!

If you are looking for an affordable and versatile camera for your church ministry this is a great solution. If you are the type of person that only buys new, or is only allowed to buy new, JVC has replaced this camera with the new JVC 550U. They took the 500 and improved upon it with all kinds of extras.

Either way you go, the 500 or the 550 you will be pleased.