JVC GR AXM18US

JVC GR AXM18US
alaScore 75

72 reviews

May, 2013

alaTest has collected and analyzed 72 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the battery and design. The image quality and usability are also appreciated, but opinions about the connectivity and viewfinder are different.

portability, usability, image quality, design, battery

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the JVC GR AXM18US is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 75/100 = Good quality.

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do not order from this store

 

NO pros

spend a little more go with another site.

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Amazon review summary for the JVC GR AXM18US

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 71 user reviews of the JVC GR AXM18US 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.

usability, image quality

82% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Don't buy anything from JVC--they're so defective!!!!

 

Don't buy anything from JVC--they're so defective!!!!

After a year's use of my JVC GR-AXM18U video camera, which was a gift from my husband's parents, I got the "Safeguard Mode" message that suggests you remove the battery and try again. After a lot of expense and trouble, including purchasing a new,...

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camera

 

camera

it is a good product \na friend o mine liked it and a had to sell it to him \nso I'm looking for another.

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Damaged goods

 

Damaged goods

I bought this recorder for a gift (used). It has no volume on it, so I am seriously disappointed...it was DAMAGED and I am sure the person who sold it to me knew this. I am very very very unhappy.

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great camera!

 

my old camera was getting worn out. i knew i had to look for a new one, but wasn't sure about digital ones. i was afraid that i would need a DVD burner to make DVDs and did not want to store all the videos on my hard drive, because i could lose them...

my old camera was getting worn out. i knew i had to look for a new one, but wasn't sure about digital ones. i was afraid that i would need a DVD burner to make DVDs and did not want to store all the videos on my hard drive, because i could lose them...

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Casio Exilim EX-S600

 

Casio Exilim EX-S600

I have purchased this camera at an extremely low price since the shop I bought it from changes its sock too often. Yet it is a very neat camera, I have had the experience of previous buys and this is very satisfying... It works perfectly well up to...

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prefect

 

prefect

i love this camera..its small and fits right in your pocket the pictures turn out good and everything about it works wonderfully!

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Poor warranty coverage

 

Poor warranty coverage

Beware of Casio warranty coverage. In less than one year three small screws fell out of the base of the camera causing the case to open and allowing dirt and dust into the camera body. The lens jammed. Casio refuses to honor it's warrany saying that it...

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extremely pleased

 

extremely pleased

I am reluctant to purchase expensive items online because if something is wrong with the product it's much harder to get replacements and refunds. I read the review about this issue. I will say, however, that my own experience with this camera, and a 2...

Product Specifications

The GR-AXM18 features a compact stylish design. The 20x's optical zoom, 2.5" LCD make this VHS-C camcorder a terrific value. A flying erase head for glitch free start and stops, Digital CNR and TBC for better picture quality, insure you get the best performance. Add the convenience of a 2.5" LCD view screen and the camera can be operated from any angle, for maximum comfort. The picture stabilizer gets rid of annoying picture shake. The 800X digital zoom makes sure you don't miss any of the action. When you are done recording, the tapes play back & and can be shared in any VHS video recorder.

Audio Input

Microphone Operation Mode:Mono
Microphone Technology:Electret condenser
Type:Microphone

Battery

Battery Form Factor:Manufacturer specific

Camcorder Features

Low Lux / Night Mode: Yes

Camera Flash

Type: None

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:2.5in
Diagonal Size (metric):6.4cm
Display Form Factor:Rotating
Technology:TFT active matrix
Type:LCD display

Exposure Parameters

Shooting Programs:Fog filter effect / Hi-speed shutter / ND effect / Sports mode / Sunset / Surf & snow / Twilight mode

Header

Manufacturer:JVC
Model:AXM18US
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:JVC GR

Lens System

Optical Zoom:20
Type:Zoom lens

Optical Sensor

Camcorder Sensor Resolution:320Kpix
Optical Sensor Type:CCD
Sensor Qty:1CCD

Optical System

Image Stabilizer:Electronic

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Video Input

Analog Video Format:NTSC
Digital Scene Transition:Black fader
Digital Zoom:800
Media Type:VHS-C
Type:Camcorder

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Color Support:Black & white
Viewfinder Type:CRT
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