JVC GZ-HD500

98 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Value for money (15)
Usability (10)
Image quality (9)
Portability (5)
Battery (4)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 98 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviews about the battery and portability are overall positive. The image quality and usability also get good reviews.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the JVC GZ-HD500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

JVC Everio GZ-HD500 Camcorder (Black)

With some of the worst video quality I've seen in an HD camcorder of late, the best I can say about JVC's entry-level HD Everio camcorder models is that they're small and cheap. Though they're $60 to $100 less than HD competitors, they're defined by a...

Relatively intelligent autofocus system; compact

Poor video quality; no optical image stabilization

The four sibling models--the JVC Everio GZ-HM300, HM320, HM340, and HD500--deliver subpar video for even their dirt-cheap prices.

Jul, 2010

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Amazon review summary for the JVC GZ-HD500

alaTest has collected and analyzed 29 user reviews of the JVC GZ-HD500 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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83% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Neenee62868 (amazon.com)

Easy to use. Great playback picture

This was purchased to use for our local football league to make DVD's of each players game. It is simple to use right out of box. Download software a little tough at first but nothing an average person could not do, just requires reading instructions....

Sep, 2012

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Consumer review by: Montana Mountain Man (amazon.com)

Very nice, very capable, needs a far more robust battery

This unit is superb. I have no complaints about it other than the batteries you can buy for it are really lacking the power required for them to be truly compatible with the unit. This seems to be a pervasive problem in the camcorder market regardless...

Mar, 2012

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Consumer review by: Kathy in Texas (amazon.com)

HDD Camcorder

Great video camera. Can't think of anything I don't like about it. The price is right and the pictures are great. I've had the camera for about 2 months now. So far, so good.

Apr, 2011

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Consumer review by: ace30016 (amazon.com)

good camera

this is a excellent camera. ive bought plenty and the HD part of it is what makes it. not to mention the 20x zoom. the laser touch feature on it is actually better than pushing buttons or scrolling with a analog. its a great deal.. i bought mine for...

Apr, 2011

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Consumer review by: Apryl (amazon.com)

Mac?

Overall nice camcorder. Does anybody know how or what software you need for a Mac? not only that but iMovie too?

Apr, 2011

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Consumer review by: MGhazal (amazon.com)

JVC camcorder

Really nice camera, small in size, very good price

Jan, 2011

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Consumer review by: MGhazal (amazon.com)

JVC camcorder

Really nice camera, small in size, very good price The only thing is its not that good in night mode

Jan, 2011

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Consumer review by: A. Swarvar (amazon.com)

Great camcorder for the price

I did a bit of research before settling on this camcorder. My requirements were that it had to be HD, and it had to have a large internal hard drive as I did not want to be buying and fumbling with memory cards all the time. This camera fit the bill...

Jan, 2011

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