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JVC GR-DF450

JVC GR-DF450
JVC GR-DF450JVC GR-DF450
alaScore 70

78 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 78 reviews of JVC GR-DF450. The average rating for this product is 1.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. People really like the zoom and size. The portability and price also get good opinions. There are some mixed comments about the image quality and reliability, and many are critical about the durability.

usability, price, portability, size, zoom

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the JVC GR-DF450 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 70/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for JVC GR-DF450

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 70 user reviews of JVC GR-DF450 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 1.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the design and portability. The zoom and price also get good views. The image quality and size get less positive opinions. Views are divided on the reliability.

usability, price, zoom, portability, design

durability, size, image quality

16% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Easy Camcorder (easycamcorders.com)

Expert Review

 

The JVC GR-DF450 will forever be in the shadow of its bigger brother, the JVC GR-DF550. The GR-DF450 has a lot to offer; unfortunately, so does the GR-DF550 - the Marsha Brady of JVC Ultra Compact camcorders. For only $20 more, the GR-DF550 offers a...

Manual Controls, -Ports, -Portability

Low Light, -Menu System

Oct, 2005
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Expert review by : Nick Hyacinthe (camcorderinfo.com)

JVC GR-DF450 Camcorder Review - JVC MiniDV Camcorders

 

Compact camcorders are often gimmick devices intended to tap into the impulsive shopper's need for something cool. However, the JVC GR-DF series seems to dispel that theory by providing a wealth of features and ports into a relatively small machine....

Aug, 2005
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Size DOES matter

 

My old camcorder was a Sony 8mm that I got about 10 years ago. It was small for its time, but I really wanted to get something that was much smaller now that I have 2 kids and all their junk to carry around with me!

Size!, Excellent video

motor noise in audio, low res for stills

Jul, 2000
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Neat toy...but not the highest quality parts

 

Don't get me wrong. I like my little GR-DV3. I even got it on an online auction for about (60%)of the list price. It takes good video and I'm happy with the quality of every tape I've taken with it. I just think JVC could have gone the extra mile and...

small, easy to use

not the highest quality

Jun, 2000
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Small is beautiful

 

This "fit in your pocket" size of this camera plus its hard case and automatic lens cover helps it be present at the right moments. I also use it as a still camera getting pictures very appropriate for use on the web. Unlike still-only digital...

size, sturdyness, digital quality

still picture resolution is mainly suitable for web

Jun, 2000
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Small Wonder

 

Having spent months researching websites and haunting camera counters at local department stores, I was finally forced to make a decision on a camcorder by the arrival of our first child. The price range was $500 or so, and DV was a must. I finally...

size, quality of video, ease of basic use

cost (esp options), handheld use tricky

Dec, 1999
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Lightweight Fun!

 

There are some afternoons, when the reports are done and there's not much pressing, I turn to the online auctions for a little fun!

Lightweight, compact, fun! Digital Quality!

I wish I got one with the color lcd screen. But that would have been like $500 more!

Dec, 1999
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

JVC GR-DV3U digital camcoder

 

The GR-DV3 is, to the best of my knowledge, the lightest camcorder ever manufactured. It weighs in at 470 grams, including

compact and high quality

some functions require complex menus

Nov, 1999
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