JVC Everio GZ HD300 (Camcorders)

JVC Everio GZ HD300
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Product Age Average review date: 26-05-2009

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May, 2012

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JVC Everio GZ-HD300

By Confirmed purchaser (reevoo.com) Read the full review

Price is excelent. very small and attractive. Easy to use

Batt is slow. If you use best image possible the time you get is much shorter on the memory

Apr, 2011 2011-04-05   4

JVC Everio GZ-HD300

By Steve (reevoo.com) Read the full review

Point and shoot, its that easy ; Excellent picture and a very good Zoom

The battery life could be longer between recharges ; But there are higher capacity batteries available

Sep, 2009 2009-09-20   4.5

JVC Everio GZ-HD300

By mariusz (reevoo.com) Read the full review

good size,good look,good price, allmost everything is really good

all movies are recorded likedifrients movies, there are not contiuned

Sep, 2009 2009-09-19   4

Manufacturer's Description

The JVC Everio GZ-HD300REK is an ultra-compact Full HD HDD/microSD hybrid camcorder featuring 24Mbps high bit rate recording, with Konica Minolta HD lens, 1920 x 1080/50P output, and face detection.

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Review summary for the JVC Everio GZ HD300

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alaTest has collected and analysed 188 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the portability. The value for money is also mentioned favorably. The battery and features get critical ratings.

We analysed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the JVC Everio GZ HD300 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

May, 2012 2012-05-16 alaScore 80 4

JVC Everio GZ-HD300

By James Morris (trustedreviews.com)

James finds out whether JVC's Everio GZ-HD300 camcorder strikes the right balance between image quality and size.

The JVC Everio GZ-HD300, like other Everios before it, is a bit of a maverick. Although a number of the smaller camcorder manufacturers have attempted to shoehorn HD video quality into a pocket-friendly format, only Sony's HDR-TG3 has come close to...

But JVC achieves superior image quality and adds over five hours of storage in a still very compact package.

Mar, 2009 2009-03-07   3.5

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PC Pro: Product Reviews: JVC Everio GZ-HD300

By James Morris (pcpro.co.uk)

Better HD image quality than you would expect for a camcorder so small, but the price is a little high.

Apr, 2009 2009-04-01   3.4

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JVC Everio GZ-HD300 camcorder can't compete with cheaper HD cameras

By James Morris (pcauthority.com.au)

Better HD image quality than you'd expect for such a small camcorder, but the price is still a little high.

Jul, 2009 2009-07-30   3.4

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JVC Everio GZ-HD300

By Jeremy Stamas (washingtonpost.com)

The GZ-HD300 is one of JVC's numerous mid-range HD camcorders that were released in 2009. Similar to other JVC camcorders in the same range, the HD300 is compact, relatively affordable ($700 MSRP), and well-suited for novice videographers. The...

The best thing about the GZ-HD300 is its simple interface and easy-to-use menu system. All the camcorder's settings can be found under one menu, and it was courteously designed to explain what each option does. The HD300's automatic controls were...

There are a number of manual controls on the HD300, including shutter speed, white balance, and exposure adjustment, but you have to put the camcorder into Manual Mode before they can be accessed

Jun, 2009 2009-06-05 No rating -0.1

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JVC Everio GZ-HD300 Camcorder Review

By Kaitlyn Chantry (camcorderinfo.com)

This year, JVC is focusing more on mid-range HD models than other manufacturers. While Sony, Panasonic, and Canon all introduced new top-of-the-line products, JVC spent most of its marketing attention on the Everio GZ-HD300 and GZ-HD320-two camcorders...

When you're shopping for an inexpensive, high definition camcorder, it usually comes down to making some sacrifices. With the JVC GZ-HD300, there are plenty of those: poor sensitivity in low light, mediocre noise levels, disappointing still...

If that sort of trade-off seems like it's right up your alley, then the JVC GZ-HD300 might be just the camcorder for you

May, 2009 2009-05-22   2.4

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Review: JVC Everio GZ-HD300 HD camcorder

By Sal Cangeloso (geek.com)

The consumer camcorder market is making big steps forward right now. So while that camcorder you bought last year isn't in desperate need for an upgrade, if you haven't purchased one in two (or more) years then you might be surprised by what is coming...

Mid-range products are now shooting at 1080p

May, 2009 2009-05-27 No rating -0.1

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Jvc Everio Gz-hd300 (black)

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The JVC Everio GZ-HD300 at just under 12 ounces this camera is quite compact and light. The JVC Everio GZ-HD300 is slick, with an enclosure color of black and a silver border. The camcorder is also equipped with the normal 2.7 inch flip out viewfinder...

It's been hard to find a negative review on this camcorder from any of the consumers who purchased it. Most praised its compact size, and great performance and features, such as its great zoom feature

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alaTest has collected and analysed 4 user reviews of the JVC Everio GZ HD300 from amazon.co.uk. The user reviews were collected from Aug, 2009 to Feb, 2010. The average user rating from amazon.co.uk is 70 out of 100.

  4 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 6 user reviews of the JVC Everio GZ HD300 from reevoo.com. The user reviews were collected from Sep, 2009 to Apr, 2011. The average user rating from reevoo.com is 83 out of 100.

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JVC Everio GZ-HD300

Price is excelent. very small and attractive. Easy to use Batt is slow. If you use best image possible the time you get is much shorter on the memory

JVC Everio GZ-HD300

Point and shoot, its that easy ; Excellent picture and a very good Zoom The battery life could be longer between recharges ; But there are higher capa

JVC Everio GZ-HD300

good size,good look,good price, allmost everything is really good all movies are recorded likedifrients movies, there are not contiuned

JVC Everio GZ-HD300

Haven't used it much yet Reviewer left no comment

  6 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 9 user reviews of the JVC Everio GZ HD300 from cnet.com. The user reviews were collected from Feb, 2009 to Mar, 2010. The average user rating from cnet.com is 87 out of 100.

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Good and small and very robust

I am on he fence on this one, low light is not great but the zoom rocks, its small and battery works well with the hard drive, get a second battery an

WOW ,I only paid 60.00 for mine.

Great camera if bought under the 300.00 range,I find the new portable high def cameras can take comparable video,and can be had for under 100.00.. Ve

Great camcorder

I had a look at the GZ-HD300 as I was in the market for a HD camcorder arouend this price. I was impressed with the colour accuracy, sharp detailed im

Great camcorder

I had a look at the GZ-HD300 as I was in the market for a HD camcorder arouend this price. I was impressed with the colour accuracy, sharp detailed im

  9 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 12 user reviews of the JVC Everio GZ HD300 from abesofmaine.com. The user reviews were collected from Jul, 2009 to Apr, 2010. The average user rating from abesofmaine.com is 82 out of 100.

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Great product !!

My wife found it easy to operate and will show me how to use it soon. She did have a bit of a problem with the directions on computer CD storage of yo

Decent Cam for the price, has it's flaws

I bought this to record my childrens' sporting events and in decent light it has looked incredible. If you pass a certain threshold of low light, you

Great Camcorder

Very good picture and sound. Easy to control and the two ways to store video is very helpful. The only drawback is the included software, it is real

Great Camcorder

For the price you cannot find a better camcorder. The picture is great. The results in low light conditions are okay, but what do you expect? I have u

  12 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the JVC Everio GZ HD300 from circuitcity.com. This user review was collected in 2009-10-04, with a rating of 90 out of 100.

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Good HD camcorder for the price you pay

Easy to use interface with clear LCD. Takes amazing video in high-light situations. However, does not perform well in low-light settings. Extra batter

  1 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the JVC Everio GZ HD300 from dell.com. This user review was collected in 2010-01-07, with a rating of 100 out of 100.

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Great camcorder

I bought this camcorder for my husband for Christmas, mainly because it featured HD. He absolutely loves it and has told me that this was the best Chr

  1 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 2 user reviews of the JVC Everio GZ HD300 from newegg.com. The user reviews were collected from Oct, 2009 to Apr, 2010. The average user rating from newegg.com is 100 out of 100.

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Very capable, recommended

A great buy as a refurb, overpriced at full retail. Low light performance is not great but that is expected. Daylight videos are excellent. Light enou

Great Little Cam

I had to purchase a rapid charger and a spare battery to keep recording without interruptions. It takes good video inside with normal lighting. Its r

  2 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 2 user reviews of the JVC Everio GZ HD300 from pcconnectionexpress.com. The user reviews were collected from May, 2009 to May, 2009. The average user rating from pcconnectionexpress.com is 100 out of 100.

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Great HD Camcorder

After reviewing and researching mulitple HD camcorders, I finally choose this one. The deciding factors for me: - no hard drive so less moving parts t

JVC GZHD300A HD Camcorder, Blue

Main battery last long enough during normal use so far, but I'm looking for a 2nd battery to keep on hand. easy to use, Portability/Lightweight/Compa

  2 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 55 user reviews of the JVC Everio GZ HD300 from amazon.com. The user reviews were collected from Oct, 2001 to Mar, 2010. The average user rating from amazon.com is 72 out of 100.

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Great value

Great value Great camcorder for the money, you can spend more without getting better quality recordings. Easy to use and the 1080 HD is good.

Outside Only

Outside Only Do not buy this camera if you are planning on using it inside. Any video shot inside is extremely grainy, even in the daytime, or with l

Outside Only

Do not buy this camera if you are planning on using it inside. Any video shot inside is extremely grainy, even in the daytime, or with lights on. The

Don't Buy! No Warranty Outside the US.

Don't Buy! No Warranty Outside the US. If you plan any travel outside the US, don't buy this camcorder. I purchased one in August '09 to take on a Sem

  45 Users positive 10 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 3 user reviews of the JVC Everio GZ HD300 from bestbuy.com. The user reviews were collected from Apr, 2009 to May, 2009. The average user rating from bestbuy.com is 100 out of 100.

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excellent but could be easier

"Being a student in high school hoping to peruse a career in film i can gladly say that this is an excellent quality camera at an even better quality

JVC STRIKES GOLD!!

"I purchased Model: GZHD300BU not really knowing what to expect. After going out and recording a little video, I then used the HDMI out on the JVC and

Everio delivered well

"I bought the 80GB today. I am a producer of news shows and have been a disciple of Canon GL-2s to do my work. For home stuff, I used a dinky Panason

  3 Users positive

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JVC Everio GZ HD300

JVC Everio GZ HD300: product specifications

Audio Input
Microphone Operation Mode
Stereo
Type
Microphone
Battery
Battery Form Factor
Manufacturer specific
Manufacturer Battery Name
JVC BN-VF808
Camcorder Features
High Definition Video Support
1080p
Widescreen Video Capture
Widescreen Video Capture
Digital Storage Media
Type
Hard disc drive
Dimensions & Weight
Depth
11.3cm
Height
6.8cm
Weight
325g
Width
5.3cm
Display (Projector)
Diagonal Size
2.7in
Diagonal Size (metric)
6.9cm
Display Form Factor
Rotating
Technology
TFT active matrix
Type
LCD display
Exposure Parameters
Shooting Programs
Night mode / Portrait mode / Snow / Sports mode / Spotlight / Twilight mode
Header
Manufacturer
JVC
Model
GZ-HD300AEK/GZ-HD300BEK/GZ-HD300REK
Packaged Quantity
1
Product Line
JVC Everio
Lens System
Lens Aperture
F/1.9-3.2
Max Focal Length
58mm
Min Focal Length
2.9mm
Optical Zoom
20
Type
Zoom lens
Miscellaneous
Colour
Onyx black/Ruby Red/Sapphire blue
Optical Sensor
Camcorder Sensor Resolution
3.05Mpix
Optical Sensor Size
1/4.1"
Optical Sensor Size (metric)
6.2 mm ( 1/4.1" ) / 6.2 mm ( 1/4.1 )
Optical Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Qty
1CMOS
Video Input
Digital Video Format
AVCHD
Digital Zoom
200
Face Detection
Built-in / Yes
Media Type
Flash card / Hard disc drive
Shooting Modes
Digital photo mode
Still Image Format
JPEG
Type
Camcorder

Manufacturer's Description


The JVC Everio GZ-HD300REK is an ultra-compact Full HD HDD/microSD hybrid camcorder featuring 24Mbps high bit rate recording, with Konica Minolta HD lens, 1920 x 1080/50P output, and face detection.

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