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JVC GR-D20

JVC GR-D20

96 reviews

Jun, 2013

Positive
Usability (13)
Image quality (9)
Zoom (6)
Color (4)
Battery (1)

Negative
Features (6)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 96 reviews from magazines and websites. Comments about the value for money and color are overall positive. The zoom and image quality also get good comments, but comments are divided on the portability. Many are negative about the build quality and features.

usability, image quality, zoom, color, value for money

features, build quality

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the JVC GR-D20 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 72/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review by: papalazarou (epinions.com)

Why go analogue?.

If you are not particularly serious about your video making, but you want something that's easy to use and gives good results without spending silly money then this might be the cam for you. It uses the miniDV format, which is the universal. Several ...

Great Value, compact, easy use in 'A' mode, picture & sound great for money.

Difficult use in 'M'anual. No hot-shoe, mic-socket or focus ring. Bottom loading.

Dec, 2003

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Consumer review by: (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon review summary for the JVC GR-D20

alaTest has collected and analysed 12 user reviews of the JVC GR-D20 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk.

value for money, zoom, usability, battery, image quality

portability

100% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2013

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Consumer review by: Martinfilms (dooyoo.co.uk)

Martinfilms

Nice camera! Ok!

May, 2009

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Consumer review by: (amazon.co.uk)

a camcorder to remember! (to buy)

i got this little gem about two years ago, and it is still working absolutely fine! I can catch all the memories on the miniDV tapes and put in a little sceene transition. Using the fire-wire link, i can easily hook it up to my MAC and make the most...

Jul, 2005

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Consumer review by: firebreath-741-com (amazon.co.uk)

a camcorder to remember! (to buy)

Jul, 2005

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Consumer review by: (amazon.co.uk)

fantastic

u cannot get a camcorder that has so many listed features,very good picture quality and the sound is so accurate and clear.I bought an exact one from a catalogue but paid much more than the prices on amazon it's a bargain.An ideal present for a guy now...

Oct, 2004

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Consumer review by: Dave (amazon.co.uk)

As usual again! comes high quality from the Amazon gates.

This manufacturer is world renown for providing the engines for high class brand names and there is very little to say other than; spend your money on this little gem and when you have got it home, you will realise the value of the diamond you have...

Feb, 2004

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Consumer review by: (amazon.co.uk)

Family Camcorder

A v.good entry lever camcorder for use @ home/family etc. Excellent price for a well known brand name. Easy to use and edit with. Would have given five stars if special effects were more sophisticated for editing/recording. The picture quality on...

Aug, 2003

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Consumer review by: tedus (amazon.co.uk)

great camera for the money

I would agree with everything said by the above reviewer, with a few extras. The reason the camera does not have a USB output for PC editing is because USB is not the standard for digital video. Firewire (or DVi) is. The camera has a firewire output,...

Aug, 2003

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