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JVC GR-DVL300

JVC GR-DVL300
JVC GR-DVL300JVC GR-DVL300
alaScore 71

65 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 65 reviews of JVC GR-DVL300. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. People are impressed by the size and image quality. The portability and price also get good feedback. The connectivity and memory get less positive views. Views are divided on the viewfinder.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the JVC GR-DVL300 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 71/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for JVC GR-DVL300

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 33 user reviews of JVC GR-DVL300 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. Reviewers are impressed by the portability. The image quality is also appreciated. There are some negative comments about the connectivity and durability. There are some mixed opinions about the size and price.

usability, image quality, portability

durability, connectivity

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

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (epinions.com)

Good Camera but Room for improvement.

 

First of all this was the first camcorder I have ever bought. I was in the market for a upper level camcorder similar to a GL1 or GL2 but for less money. I believe that this camcorder fell a little too short. We used this camera and a GL1 to tape my ...

Compact, Balanced, Large LCD Screen

Small Controls, Bottom Loading, Jackbox, Humidity Sensitivity

Dec, 2003
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Kind of unsatisfactory

 

(I have already read the comments and i bought it after these comments but the following are my ideas.) I was looking for a camcorder and i got on the net and found some shops. My budget was 700-900 dollars. i checked most of the cameras but jvc gr dv...

f1.2 lens, 10x zoom (optical), picture quality

jackbox, manual controls are narrow

Oct, 2003
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Too sensitive for me

 

Overall, I am unhappy with the camera. The image does not approximate what the eye sees. Bright area ...

Light weight. Clear Images. Many effects built in. Still image mode.

Works poorly with high contrast. Very sensitive to humidity.

Oct, 2003
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

The Skinny...

 

I have not owned many digital video camcorders in my life, but this is the most outstanding of anyth ...

Great in low light environments. Very large LCD screen. Good color pick-up.

Small viewfinder.

Jun, 2003
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

The GR DV-3000 provides portabilty, sharp images & great sound

 

In my collection of pro cameras used for documentaries the GR DV3000 had to be the smartest move ive ...

The GR DV 3000 provides portabilty, sharp images & great sound.Great semi-pro cam

Bottom tape feed, hunting of focus in low light situations.

Jun, 2003
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

A Regular Guy Review

 

I own the GR-DVL 300u Mini DV Cam. The only difference is a 250x digital zoom not 100x. Loved it from the first day. Easy to use and fun as well. Special effects are great and all the buttons are at your finger tips. Comes with easy to understand...

Love this camcorder. Fits like a glove. Great picture and sound. Mini tapes a plus.

Medium battery life use wisely. Long life batteries can be expensive.

Dec, 2002
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

A good middle of the pack performer

 

Having scoured the internet, and Epinions for close to a month I finally decided on purchasing the JVC GR-DV3000. This unit is essentially the same as the JVC GR-DV2000 camera, but with some major changes.

f1.2 Aspherical lens, manual focus ring, good low light performance, battery performance

Microphone audio quality, menu system, lack of greater manual controls, "Jack-Box," no external mic input

Nov, 2002
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

In an ocean of camcorders this one's a blue marlin.

 

Right out of the box, this camera's a beauty. First thing you notice is the sleek barrel design and the silver-gray color only compliments the streamlined appearance. Open up the large 3-1/2" viewfinder and you'll immediately notice a vast improvement ...

low lux, compact, balanced, easy controls, amazing stills, excellent sound, progressive scan

bottom loading cassette, no external mic jack

Oct, 2002
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

JVC GR-DVL300U MiniDV Camcorder - It Is Not "Basic" At All

 

Excellent picture quality, large array of features, good value

There are less expensive digital camcorders (if you care)

Oct, 2001
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

My little toy

 

(All prices are converted from $CDN)

Ease of use, light weight, compact, high quality, includes remote

Durability, battery life

Oct, 2001
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