JVC GR D860

21 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Value for money (18)
Usability (8)
Zoom (8)
Portability (7)
Battery (6)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 21 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the image quality and portability. The usability and zoom also get good feedback. There are mixed views on the viewfinder and resolution.

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

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the JVC GR D860 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 76/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the JVC GR D860

alaTest has collected and analysed 17 user reviews of the JVC GR D860 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk.

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

76% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Eileen Palmer (amazon.co.uk)

Excellent camcorder

I got this camcorder for my 18th birthday a few weeks ago. I use it to film my friends skateboarding, and it copes extremely well. The sound and picture quality is brilliant, and the battery lasts a good 2 hours of use.

Jun, 2009

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Consumer review by: Eileen Palmer (amazon.co.uk)

Excellent camcorder

Jun, 2009

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Consumer review by: Eileen Palmer (amazon.co.uk)

Excellent camcorder

Jun, 2009

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Consumer review by: Eileen Palmer (amazon.co.uk)

Excellent camcorder

Jun, 2009

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Consumer review by: Margie Scot (amazon.co.uk)

JVC GR-D860 Mini DV Camcorder - a very basic camera

I have a 3 year old JVC GR-D290 camera which I used to digitise all my old analogue VHS tapes, then transfer them to my PC using a USB 2 cable. I bought the GR-D860 for my son and his wife thinking it would do the same as mine, but possibly with a few...

Mar, 2009

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Consumer review by: Margie Scot (amazon.co.uk)

JVC GR-D860 Mini DV Camcorder - a very basic camera

I have a 3 year old JVC GR-D290 camera which I used to digitise all my old analogue VHS tapes, then transfer them to my PC using a USB 2 cable.

I have a 3 year old JVC GR-D290 camera which I used to digitise all my old analogue VHS tapes, then transfer them to my PC using a USB 2 cable. \nI bought the GR-D860 for my son and his wife thinking it would do the same as mine, but possibly with a...

Mar, 2009

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Consumer review by: Margie Scot (amazon.co.uk)

JVC GR-D860 Mini DV Camcorder - a very basic camera

I have a 3 year old JVC GR-D290 camera which I used to digitise all my old analogue VHS tapes, then transfer them to my PC using a USB 2 cable.

Mar, 2009

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Consumer review by: Margie Scot (amazon.co.uk)

JVC GR-D860 Mini DV Camcorder - a very basic camera

I have a 3 year old JVC GR-D290 camera which I used to digitise all my old analogue VHS tapes, then transfer them to my PC using a USB 2 cable.

Mar, 2009

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Consumer review by: Mrs. Lisa J. Barnes (amazon.co.uk)

JVC - GR-D860 Mini DV Camcorder

I`ve had this camera for a while and as yet I can`t fault it. It`s compact, light weight & looks pretty stylish. It has a SD card slot for storing digital-still images wich can be taken whilst recording video( DV ) or in memory mode ( SD ).(...

Aug, 2008

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