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JVC GR-DF550

JVC GR-DF550
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alaScore 78

34 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 34 reviews of JVC GR-DF550. The average rating for this product is 2.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers really like the reliability and size. The portability and price also get good opinions. The viewfinder and durability get less positive opinions, and opinions about the design and zoom are different.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the JVC GR-DF550 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for JVC GR-DF550

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 27 user reviews of JVC GR-DF550 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. People really like the image quality and portability. The usability and size also get good feedback, but some have doubts about the battery.

price, size, usability, portability, image quality

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59% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Rick Broida (cnet.com)

Image quality

 

JVC GR-DF550

Impressive video quality for its class; above-average low-light performance; top-loading cassette; simple onscreen interface; supports video capture from analog devices; microphone input; wireless remote.

Boxy design; complex controls; low-quality still images; terse manual.

JVC's GR-DF550 midrange camcorder may not have any standout features, but it's a video workhorse that delivers solid results.

Mar, 2006
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Expert review by : Richard Baguley (pcworld.com)

JVC GR-DF550US

 

Low-cost, lightweight camcorder with 15X zoom is held back by awkward design, disappointing video quality.

Although the inexpensive JVC GR-DF550US has some nice features and great low-light performance, the lackluster image quality, short battery life, and awkward handling make this camera difficult to recommend.

Jun, 2005
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Expert review by : Richard Baguley (pcworld.com)

JVC JVC GR-DF550US MiniDV Digital Camcorder

 

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Jun, 2005
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Expert review by : Terry Sullivan (pcmag.com)

JVC GR-DF550

 

The JVC GR-DF550 gives you clear images, smooth footage, and even some odd effects to play with.

Good video quality. Night mode is funky (in a cool way).

Needs better instructions and feature descriptions in menus and manual. Grainy electronic viewfinder. Poor still-image quality.

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Jun, 2005
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Expert review by : Easy Camcorder (easycamcorders.com)

Expert Review

 

The GR-DF550 is JVC's high-end ultra compact camcorder. The design is simply a shrunken camcorder body packed with more ports and features than most full-bodied models. JVC attempts to cater to users in need of autonomy over the image quality by...

Manual Controls, -Portability, -Ports

Low Light Performance

Sep, 2005
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Expert review by : Matt Culler (camcorderinfo.com)

JVC GR-DF550 Camcorder Review - JVC MiniDV Camcorders

 

The JVC GR-DF550 is the king of the hill in JVC's new Ultra Compact Series this year. Announced at the Consumer Electronic Showcase this January and available since March, this camcorder includes a new, more Everio-like design (unlike JVC's Compact...

Apr, 2005
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JVC GR DF550U

 

JVC GRDF550U 1.33 Megapixel Digital Video Camcorder with 15x Optical Zoom / 700x Digtial Zoom.

The JVC GR DF550U model offers a Live Slow feature that makes it possible to record slow motion images and play them back with real-time sound. Footage shot at normal speed can be played back in slow motion with real-time sound.

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