Camcorder Reviews

JVC Products

JVC Everio GZ-MC100U - camcorder - Microdrive
Product Short Spec: Video input type: Camcorder Optical zoom: 10 x Media type: Microdrive ... View Review

JVC Everio GZ-MC500
Positives: Decent blend of video and still capabilities; generally sensible controls; easy searching and downloading; tiny size. Negatives: Mediocre battery life, viewfinder, and low-light performance; automatic features a bit sluggish; limited manual controls; no microphone jack. Facts: This extremely compact, nicely designed camera should please technophiles who want both photo and video capabilities and can afford to splurge. ... View Review

JVC Everio GZ-MG130 - camcorder - hard disk drive
Product Short Spec: Video input type: Camcorder Optical zoom: 34 x Media type: Hard disk drive ... View Review

JVC Everio GZ-MG155 - camcorder - hard disk drive
Product Short Spec: Video input type: Camcorder Optical zoom: 32 x Media type: Hard disk drive ... View Review

JVC Everio GZ-MG155 - camcorder - hard disk drive
Product Short Spec: Video input type: Camcorder Optical zoom: 32 x Media type: Hard disk drive ... View Review

JVC Everio GZ-MG21
Positives: Light and tiny; many hours of recording time. Negatives: Poor video quality; awkward control scheme; image stabilization is a joke; not for big hands. Facts: The JVC GZ-MG21 is a nice idea, but its poor video quality and irritating control scheme make conventional camcorders seem a lot more appealing. ... View Review

JVC Everio GZ-MG255 - camcorder - hard disk drive
Product Short Spec: Video input type: Camcorder Optical zoom: 10 x Media type: Hard disk drive ... View Review

JVC Everio GZ-MG27
Positives: Light and tiny; many hours of recording time. Negatives: Poor video quality; awkward control scheme; image stabilization is a joke; not for big hands. Facts: The JVC GZ-MG27 is a nice idea, but its poor video quality and irritating control scheme make conventional camcorders a lot more appealing. ... View Review

JVC Everio GZ-MG27U - camcorder - hard disk drive
Product Short Spec: Video input type: Camcorder Optical zoom: 32 x Media type: Hard disk drive ... View Review

JVC Everio GZ-MG37
Positives: Stores up to 37 hours of video; 32X zoom; very small and light; easy and fast video transfer to computer. Negatives: Poor video quality and low-light performance; aspect-ratio issues with third-party software and wide-screen footage. Facts: The JVC Everio GZ-MG37's disappointing video quality completely overwhelms the advantages of its small size and massive video capacity. ... View Review

JVC Everio GZ-MG505
Positives: Generally satisfying video and still-photo quality; light and compact design; appropriate and usable manual controls. Negatives: No eye-level viewfinder; requires a pass through the manual to understand operation; no internal lens cover; renders reds poorly; video looks washed out on computer. Facts: A well-designed hard-disk-based camcorder, the JVC Everio GZ-MG505 produces video and stills that look great on TV. But its price might make you hit Pause. ... View Review

JVC Everio GZ-MG555 - camcorder - hard disk drive
Product Short Spec: Video input type: Camcorder Optical zoom: 10 x Media type: Hard disk drive ... View Review

JVC Everio GZ-MG57
Positives: Small and well-designed; stores 7 hours of video. Negatives: Mediocre video and still photo quality; sluggish autofocus. Facts: Though small and well designed, the JVC Everio GZ-MG57's performance and video quality can't match the competitions'. ... View Review

JVC Everio GZ-MG77
Positives: Supersmall and light; stores as much as 37 hours of video; easy and fast video transfer to your computer. Negatives: Subpar video quality; aspect-ratio issues with third-party programs when shooting wide-screen; no video light; no provisions for external microphone or accessories. Facts: The small size and massive video storage capacity of the JVC Everio GZ-MG77 make it a tantalizing choice, but poor video quality keeps this hard-disk-based camera from being a tape- or DVD-killer. ... View Review

JVC GR D270 - camcorder - Mini DV
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JVC GR D347US - camcorder - Mini DV
Product Short Spec: Video input type: Camcorder Optical zoom: 28 x Media type: Mini DV ... View Review

JVC GR D350 - camcorder - Mini DV
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JVC GR D396 - camcorder - Mini DV
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JVC GR D396US - camcorder - Mini DV
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JVC GR D750 - camcorder - Mini DV
Product Short Spec: Video input type: Camcorder Optical zoom: 34 x Media type: Mini DV ... View Review

JVC GR D770 - camcorder - Mini DV
Product Short Spec: Video input type: Camcorder Optical zoom: 34 x Media type: Mini DV ... View Review

JVC GR D796 - camcorder - Mini DV
Product Short Spec: Video input type: Camcorder Optical zoom: 34 x Media type: Mini DV ... View Review

JVC GR-D250
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JVC GR-D295
Positives: Compact; inexpensive; numerous manual settings; two batteries included. Negatives: Poor low-light performance; terrible stills; awkward menu controls. Facts: A budget camcorder that offers a lot of zoom for the money, the JVC GR-D295 is worth consideration if you shoot mainly in brightly lit situations. ... View Review

JVC GR-D370
Positives: This MiniDV camcorder is relatively inexpensive and offers a powerful 32X zoom in a fairly compact package. Negatives: Wide-screen video appears distorted on the display; viewfinder must be extended to be activated. Facts: Despite its relatively low price and big optical zoom range, the JVC GR-D370 does little else to distinguish itself in budget class. ... View Review

JVC GR-D650
Positives: Numerous manual settings; decent low-light video quality; built-in video light. Negatives: Small LCD screen; slow focus in low light; some visual artifacts. Facts: The budget-priced JVC GR-D650 performs surprisingly well for its class, in both bright and low light. ... View Review

JVC GR-DVL920U
Product Short Spec: Video input type: Camcorder Optical zoom: 10 x Media type: Mini DV ... View Review

JVC GR-DVM96U
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JVC GR-DX307US
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JVC GR-DX97 Mini DV
Product Short Spec: Video input type: Camcorder Optical zoom: 12 x Media type: Mini DV ... View Review

JVC GR-HD1
Positives: Great resolution; comfortable design; solid construction; supports up- and down-conversion for a variety of display options. Negatives: Low-resolution viewfinder; lacks professional controls usually available for the price; mediocre color and latitude; few editing options; limited zoom range. Facts: As the only single-chip consumer high-def camcorder, the JVC GR-HD1 is the ultimate for amateur videographers with HDTVs. But pros should look for an HD camera with more advanced features. ... View Review

JVC GY HD110U - camcorder - professional - Mini DV (HDV)
Product Short Spec: Video input type: Camcorder Optical zoom: 16 x Media type: Mini DV (HDV) ... View Review

JVC GY HD200U - camcorder - professional - Mini DV (HDV)
Product Short Spec: Video input type: Camcorder Optical zoom: 16 x Media type: Mini DV (HDV) ... View Review

JVC GZ MG130 - camcorder - hard disk drive
Product Short Spec: Video input type: Camcorder Optical zoom: 34 x Media type: Hard disk drive ... View Review

JVC GZ MG21U - camcorder - hard disk drive
Product Short Spec: Video input type: Camcorder Optical zoom: 32 x Media type: Hard disk drive ... View Review

JVC GZ MG37U - camcorder - hard disk drive
Product Short Spec: Video input type: Camcorder Media type: Hard disk drive ... View Review

JVC HWMVN-C6VR - camera outdoor housing
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JVC JY-HD10U
Product Short Spec: Video input type: Camcorder Optical zoom: 10 x Media type: Mini DV ... View Review

JVC KY F560U - camcorder - professional
Product Short Spec: Video input type: Camcorder ... View Review