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JVC GR DVL 505

JVC GR DVL 505
JVC GR DVL 505JVC GR DVL 505
alaScore 69

67 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 67 reviews of JVC GR DVL 505. The average rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviews about the size and image quality are overall positive. The price and usability are also mentioned favorably, but there are some negative views about the viewfinder and reliability. Opinions about the battery and memory are different.

portability, usability, price, image quality, size

reliability, viewfinder

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the JVC GR DVL 505 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 69/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for JVC GR DVL 505

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 55 user reviews of JVC GR DVL 505 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Opinions about the design and price are overall positive. The image quality and portability are also mentioned favorably, but there are some less positive opinions about the reliability.

usability, portability, image quality, price, design

reliability

67% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (epinions.com)

Not bad for the price

 

nice size, simple controls, works best in full auto mode.

no memory stick. stabilizer doesn't seem to be very stable!

Mar, 2006
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Great camera for its price!!

 

I bought the DVL505U because I was looking for a digital camcorder for a good price. I was a bit skeptical at first because it was such a cheap price for the product highlights it offered.

Cheap price, size & weight, looks.

Poor digital picture resolution.

Apr, 2002
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Good for getting into video

 

I bought this camera a while ago and have used it extensively. Overall I've been satisfied with it. It's great for your average home movies, vacations, special events, etc. With only 1 CCD and no microphone input (its biggest drawback) I...

Inexpensive, compact, easy to use, good quality video

B/W viewfinder, no microphone input, still images are sub-par

Nov, 2001
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

When The Twins Come to Town

 

Occasionally you may meet a set of twins. At first introduction they may appear to be identical. But as you endeavor to learn more via exploration. You soon uncover they are not identical twins. Then distinguishing them from one another later is a...

Compact, light-weight, easy to use. Has good solid feel.

Small viewfinder and the zoom needs much to be desired.

Apr, 2001
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Stuck in the Middle

 

SUMMARY

Video quality, Easy to operate, Built-in light helps

Mediocre low-light ability, Recorded motor whine, Few inputs, Poor still shots

Mar, 2001
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Bang for your Buck

 

The major con for this camcorder is that you get a bunch of great features at a cheap price. I got mine for about $600 at thedigitaldog.com, but I wouldn't suggest buying there because it took them 4 months to get me the extra battery that I ordered....

Small size, built in still capture, good day time shooting.

Bad shooting in non-perfect conditions, read the review for other info.

Feb, 2001
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

All I want for Xmas is: The JVC GR-DVL505U Digital Camcorder

 

Ladies and gentleman of the jury, I stand before you today to plead my case, to implore you to read and rate this epinion so that I can use the funds to buy the JVC GR-DVL505U Digital Camcorder!! I did not buy this product rather I used it for a week...

great picture, easy to use

none to report

Dec, 2000
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Best Value

 

I just picked this little camcorder up for an unbeatable price of $585. My brother has the GR-DVF31 and this seems to be even smaller. It is almost as small as my point and shoot camera and is very close in weight as well.

prize, size, built in memory, picture quality, versatility in terms of connectors, features and ease of use

battery life, optical and digital zoom is less than that of last years models (probably due to size reduction)

Dec, 2000
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Big Disappointment

 

Ok, so I bought this product after reading all sorts of reviews and the JVC 505 was up there with Sony. I've had a Sony for over seven years, great videos, easy to operate and reliable. I purchased the JVC505 because of its nifty size and features --...

Small size

lo lux is no lux ; don't like the power switch

Nov, 2000
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Great product for the money

 

I recently purchased my mini-DV camcorder from a store that carried several other brands. When I entered the video department, I had a price range established in my mind and did not want to exceed $1000. I compared the analog systems to the digital...

priced reasonably, comes with many extras, excellent quality, small size is easy to handle, light-weight to carry

does not take great videos in the dark, will not hook up to USB port on PC, only has parallel connector cable

Sep, 2000
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