JVC GR D770

JVC GR D770
alaScore 74

46 reviews

May, 2013

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 46 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the battery and value for money. The usability and zoom are also mentioned favorably, but opinions about the memory and color are mixed.

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

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the JVC GR D770 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 74/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the JVC GR D770

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 26 user reviews of the JVC GR D770 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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

42% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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JVC GR-D750 and GR-D770 mini DV camcorders

 

I purchased a JVC mini DV camcorder (750) and it worked wonderfully until after 3 yrs. the motor quit and I paid $50 to have it serviced only to find out it would cost $283 to repair, which is a little more than I originally paid for it! I was in need...

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Worked great for two years and then...

 

Worked great for two years and then...

I bought this model in May of 2007. It worked exceptionally well for two years. Transferred footage with no problem to the computer and it's been great to have. It is now July of 2009 and two weeks ago I started to get a burnt out pixel in my...

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Worked great for two years and then...

 

I bought this model in May of 2007. It worked exceptionally well for two years. Transferred footage with no problem to the computer and it's been great to have. It is now July of 2009 and two weeks ago I started to get a burnt out pixel in my...

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JVC GR D770 good enough for me

 

Better. It is nice that JVC included an SD slot, but the VGA stills are rather low quality. watch... holding the camera while shooting can somtimes be akward my hand seemed to frequently be struggling to be in the right place for ease of button...

Large LCD, photo light, 34x optical zoom

VGA , menu system not easy at first time

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JVC GR D770

 

JVC proudly presents its newest device, the JVC GR-D770, a great piece of technology that will shake the camcorder industry. This new device adds to their successful product line of already well established. This JVC GR-D770 can be described as Mini DV...

mini dv, sd card, long life battery

doesnt take HD sd cards

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JVC GRD770 MiniDV Camcorder

 

I have had multiple issues with this camcorder. It was used a total of less than 60 minutes and then put away for several months (inside the air-conditioned house). Now the screen no longer works; it won't record videos; and the DV connector to...

I have had multiple issues with this camcorder. It was used a total of less than 60 minutes and then put away for several months (inside the air-conditioned house). Now the screen no longer works; it won't record videos; and the DV connector to...

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JVC GRD770 MiniDV Camcorder

 

I have had multiple issues with this camcorder. It was used a total of less than 60 minutes and then put away for several months (inside the air-conditioned house). Now the screen no longer works; it won't record videos; and the DV connector to...

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JVC GRD770 MiniDV Camcorder

 

JVC GRD770 MiniDV Camcorder

I have had multiple issues with this camcorder. It was used a total of less than 60 minutes and then put away for several months (inside the air-conditioned house). Now the screen no longer works; it won't record videos; and the DV connector to...

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Excellent purchase!

 

I was really pleased with the price, quality[...] of my new camera. With the exception of having to buy a DV Cable to download videos to my PC, everything was included and working.

"Great Features","Great Sound","Comfortable to Operate","Simple Controls","Versatile","Great Picture Quality","Durable"

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Product Specifications

JVC is one of the world's leading developers and manufacturers of sophisticated audio, video and related software products. Building upon a wealth of technologies the company is moving decisively to offer appropriate solutions for the multimedia age. To remain at the forefront of the audiovisual industry in the 21st century, JVC is marshalling its resources to create the ultimate in appealing, cost-competitive products. PRODUCT FEATURES: SD/MMC Card Slot; 7 Language Settings; 640x480 DSC Capabilities; Dual Recording Capability; USB Compatibility; Photo Navigation Software.

Audio Input

Microphone Operation Mode:Stereo
Type:Microphone

Battery

Battery Form Factor:Manufacturer specific
Manufacturer Battery Name:JVC BN-VF808

Camcorder Features

Low Lux / Night Mode: Yes
Widescreen Video Capture: Yes

Digital Camera

Supported Flash Memory:MultiMediaCard / SD Memory Card

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:4.5in
Height:3.7in
Weight:14.5oz
Width:2.4in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:2.7in
Diagonal Size (metric):6.9cm
Display Form Factor:Rotating
Technology:TFT active matrix
Type:LCD display

Header

Manufacturer:JVC
Model:D770
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:JVC GR

Lens System

Lens Aperture:F/2.0-4.8
Max Focal Length:78.2mm
Min Focal Length:2.3mm
Optical Zoom:34
Type:Zoom lens

Optical Sensor

Camcorder Effective Still Resolution:0.3Megapixel
Camcorder Effective Video Resolution:340Kpix/400Kpix
Camcorder Sensor Resolution:680Kpix/800Kpix
Optical Sensor Size:1/6"
Optical Sensor Size (metric):4.2 mm ( 1/6 ) / 4.2 mm ( 1/6" )
Optical Sensor Type:CCD
Sensor Qty:1CCD

Optical System

Image Stabilizer:Electronic

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Video Input

Analog Video Format:NTSC
Digital Zoom:800
Media Type:Mini DV
Shooting Modes:Digital photo mode
Still Image Format:JPEG
Type:Camcorder

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Color Support:Color
Viewfinder Type:LCD
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