JVC GR D850

alaTest has collected and analyzed 58 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the zoom and portability. The image quality and value for money are also mentioned favorably. There are some critical comments about the color and features, and comments about the connectivity and memory are different.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the JVC GR D850 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 79/100 = Good quality.

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JVC GR-D850

 

Small and steady, the JVC GR-D850 is an affordable winner.

Widescreen and standard aspect ratio modes ; Vivid LCD display works well in sunlight ; Satisfying image quality and stability ; Extra-long battery life

No viewfinder ; VGA-quality still photos

With excellent ergonomics and endurance, and better video quality than more-expensive competitors, the JVC GR-D850 is a bargain at $229. While it may be a little bit bulkier, you—as well as everyone you show your vacation videos to—will appreciate the...

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Great camera for family videos

 

Light, good stabilization, mini DV tapes are great, camera is dependable haven't had any hiccups in the operation of the camera

This camera is consumer camera not professional quality, but for home videos works great. No cons

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great for the price range

 

ease of use, enough bells and whistles to make professional looking videos with great video quality. zoom is awesome

a remote would be nice and jvc needs to add download software

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Amazon review summary for the JVC GR D850

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 20 user reviews of the JVC GR D850 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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65% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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An okay camera.

 

I bought this camera so I could transfer my old Mini DV tapes to my PC. For this, It worked perfectly. I bought it used and didn't plan to really record much with it. Its an okay camera if you're looking for an older Mini DV cam at a good price. I have...

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everything i thought it was, just check out biznessman119 at youtube!!

 

It did all and more than i thought it would do. It gave me a quality that is just like the larger more professionally used cameras. I love it, get one or two!!! Just check out biznessman119 at [...] and u'll see what i did with the camera!!

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This JVC camcorder is the best camcorder i have EVER owned! ”

 

I am in

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This JVC camcorder is the best camcorder i have EVER owned!

 

I am in love with this product. My boyfriend gave this to me (in black) for christmas and i just can't get myself to put it down. It is by far the best camcorder i have ever owned or used and will probably be the only brand i ever own for the rest of...

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You get what you pay for

 

You get what you pay for

For the price of this product it works very well. There is no view finder so that can be frustrating and the manual focus doesn't work very well but the picture quality is alright.

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You get what you pay for

 

For the price of this product it works very well. There is no view finder so that can be frustrating and the manual focus doesn't work very well but the picture quality is alright.

Product Specifications

The JVC GR-D850 features 16:9 wide screen format, that is common to today's flat panel displays. JVC digital video cameras are equipped with 2.7 inch 16:9 LCD monitors. JVC's wide mode will maintain a high picture quality, plus gives you a more realistic visual due to the extended field of vision. The Clear LCD feature reduces reflections and glare to maintain a clear, visible and bright viewing during outside recording. Conveniently access a multitude of functions with the 4-way one-finger control on the LCD door. Simply press the four "compass points" on the circular control to navigate menu items and manual feature settings during recording and playback. 3D NR automatically provides a more accurate noise reduction. This is based on twice the visual information than conventional field-based types. The video noise is reduced by 30% in low light for a 2dB improvement in the signal-to-noise ratio. End result, you get a bright picture with less noise, even in low light. The auto button allows you to conveniently and quickly switch between "Auto" and "Manual" mode with a simple push. NightAlive boosts light sensitivity for a bright picture even in environments with minimal illumination, always giving you full color, without any distance limitations. It works in both still and video modes. Zoom right into the action with this powerful 35x optical zoom. The image is magnified optically to eliminate jagged edges. Its slim and powerful long life data battery allows you to shoot precious moments with peace of mind. By simply touching the DATA button, remaining battery and recording time can be easily viewed, even when the power is turned off. This allows you to check the remaining power for the battery and recording time before shooting, so you can prevent the battery from running out during shooting.

Audio Input

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

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:4.6in
Height:3in
Weight:14.8oz
Width:2.8in

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:D850
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:JVC GR

Lens System

Lens Aperture:F/1.8
Max Focal Length:77mm
Min Focal Length:2.2mm
Optical Zoom:35
Type:Zoom lens

Optical Sensor

Camcorder Sensor Resolution:680Kpix
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

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Video Input

Digital Zoom:800
Media Type:Mini DV
Shooting Modes:Digital photo mode
Type:Camcorder
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