JVC GR-DVL815 Mini DV Digital Camcorder

20 reviews

Apr, 2024

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portability (24)
image quality (6)
usability (5)
price (5)
durability (4)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 20 reviews of JVC GR-DVL815 Mini DV Digital Camcorder. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviews about the zoom and durability are on the whole positive. The usability and price also get good comments, but there are some mixed reviews about the image quality.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the JVC GR-DVL815 Mini DV Digital Camcorder is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 73/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for JVC GR-DVL815 Mini DV Digital Camcorder

alaTest has collected and analyzed 17 user reviews of JVC GR-DVL815 Mini DV Digital Camcorder from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. People really like the usability and reliability. The durability and zoom are also mentioned favorably, whereas opinions are divided on the price. Some have doubts about the image quality.

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82% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Robin Liss (camcorderinfo.com)

JVC GR-DVL815U Camcorder Review - JVC MiniDV Camcorders

JVC's GR-DVL815U is another in JVC's line of sleek, lightweight camcorders. It weighs only 1.3 pounds and measures 3.82in. x 3.27in. x 7.41in. It retails at $1099.95 but is available on the market for around $750. The DVL815U is an improvement on the...

Mar, 2002

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Expert review by : Bruce Coykendall (videomaker.com)

JVC GR Mini Camcorder Review: JVC GR-DVL815 Mini DV Camcorder

JVC's line of affordable Mini DV cams hit the shelves this year and among them is the GR-DVL815. Banging the multi-digital-output drum, JVC has equipped the GR-DVL815 with plenty of connectivity. Equipped with FireWire and USB, it still provides the...

Good image ; Manual controls ; Video light ; Random Assemble Editing

Controls are a bit awkward ; Tape door on the bottom

It is nice to see that JVC still thinks about the users who want to shoot some video of their kids and send a watchable tape for the relatives to enjoy on a VCR. The GR-DVL815 also has offers Random Assemble Editing. With this feature, the GR-DVL815's...

Nov, 2001

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Expert review by : Diana Weynand (videomaker.com)