JVC GR-DVL915 Camcorder

alaTest has collected and analyzed 14 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the design and portability. The usability and image quality are also appreciated, whereas there are some mixed opinions about the color. Some have doubts about the resolution and zoom.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the JVC GR-DVL915 Camcorder is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 71/100 = Good quality.

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JVC GR-DVL915U Camcorder Review - JVC MiniDV Camcorders

 

JVC's GR-DVL915U is another in JVC's line of sleek, lightweight camcorders. It weighs only 1.35 pounds and measures 3.82in. x 3.27in. x 7.41in. It retails at $1199.95 but is available on the market for around $750 - $800. The DVL915U is an improvement...

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Amazon review summary for the JVC GR-DVL915 Camcorder

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of the JVC GR-DVL915 Camcorder from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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75% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Initial Quality is Great but a Very Fragile Camera - Not Recommended

 

I bought this camera in 2001 when the fetures available in this model was fairly high-end among consumer models. The picture and sound quality was great and to my opinion better than comparably priced Sony models.

I bought this camera in 2001 when the fetures available in this model was fairly high-end among consumer models. The picture and sound quality was great and to my opinion better than comparably priced Sony models. I used the camera very lightly, only...

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JVC GR-DVL915U Digital Camcorder

 

Initial Quality is Great but a Very Fragile Camera - Not Recommended

I bought this camera in 2001 when the fetures available in this model was fairly high-end among consumer models. The picture and sound quality was great and to my opinion better than comparably priced Sony models. I used the camera very lightly, only...

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JVC the DV camcorder best!

 

Just before I traded up to the JVC GR-DVL915 I owned the model GR-DVL520. This camcorder was much higher in quality for a few bucks more...It has better quality video (especially in low light). JVC has always been my choice in camcorders, the last one...

"Fits like a glove", good manual features, I like the attached light for night filming.

Bottom load tape a hassel with tripod use, battery life too short (recommend spare)

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JVC GR-DVL915U

 
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JVC GR-DVL915U Digital Camcorder

 

One of the best camcorder I have ever used

THis camcorder is by far the best one that I have ever used in my life. It gets a butt load of recomendation from me so you should go out and get one yourself.

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One of the best camcorder I have ever used

 

THis camcorder is by far the best one that I have ever used in my life. It gets a butt load of recomendation from me so you should go out and get one yourself.

THis camcorder is by far the best one that I have ever used in my life. It gets a butt load of recomendation from me so you should go out and get one yourself.

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JVC GR-DVL915U Digital Camcorder

 

Get your expectations right

To be honest, I had set my expectations a bit too high and was somewhat disappointed by the image quality. For instance, I had my eye on a digital camera (for stills) as well as a camcorder. So I thought I'd combine the two in a single purchase. Well,...

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Product Specifications

Enjoy both worlds - high-resolution digital video and convenient digital still photography in a single camera. JVC's digital DualCam lets you shoot either way, anytime, anywhere, even in low light. Count on JVC for a winning performance. GR-DVL915 combines outstanding performance with a sleek, compact design. It boasts maximum user-friendliness with Night Alive (for full color shooting in extreme low light conditions), built-in Auto Light, Picture Stabilizer, and long-time record capability. The camera features high-resolution 3.5" amorphous silicon LCD color monitor, high-resolution color viewfinder, and 400x super digital zoom with spline interpolation. GR-DVL915 enables versatile multimedia interfacing by using SD/MultiMedia Card compatibility, analog input, USB terminal, DV input/ output, S-Video and A/V terminals.

Audio Input

Microphone Operation Mode:Stereo
Microphone Technology:Electret condenser
Type:Microphone

Battery

Battery Form Factor:Manufacturer specific

Camcorder Features

Low Lux / Night Mode: Yes

Camera Flash

Type: None

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:7.4in
Height:3.3in/3.8in
Weight:1.3lbs
Width:3.3in/3.8in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:3.5in
Diagonal Size (metric):8.9cm
Display Form Factor:Rotating/Rotating (270
Technology:TFT active matrix
Type:LCD display

Exposure Parameters

Shooting Programs:Sand & snow / Slow shutter / Sports mode / Spotlight / Twilight mode/Slow shutter

Flash Memory

Form Factor:MultiMediaCard
Storage Capacity:16MB

Header

Country Kits:Canada / United States
Localization:English
Manufacturer:JVC
Model:DVL915/DVL915U
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:JVC GR

Lens System

Lens Aperture:F/1.8
Max Focal Length:36mm
Min Focal Length:3.6mm
Optical Zoom:10
Type:Zoom lens

Miscellaneous

Color:Metallic silver/Silver

Optical Sensor

Camcorder Sensor Resolution:680Kpix
Optical Sensor Size:1/4"
Optical Sensor Size (metric):6.4 mm ( 1/4 ) / 6.4 mm ( 1/4" )
Optical Sensor Type:CCD
Sensor Qty:1CCD

Optical System

Image Stabilizer:Electronic

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Video Input

Digital Scene Transition:Black & white fader / Black fader / Corner wipe / Dissolve / Door wipe / Mosaic fader / Random / Scroll wipe / Shutter wipe / Slide wipe / White fader / Window wipe/Black & white fader / Black fader / Corner wipe / Dissolve / Door wipe / Mosaic fader / Scroll wipe / Shutter wipe / Slide wipe / White fader / Window wipe/Black & white fader / Black fader / Dissolve / Door wipe / Mosaic fader / Random / Scroll wide / Slide wipe / White fader
Digital Zoom:400
Media Type:Mini DV
Shooting Modes:Digital photo mode / Frame movie mode/Digital photo mode / Normal movie mode
Special Effects:Black & White / Cinema / Classic Film / Negative / Sepia / Strobe / Video Echo/Black & White / Cinema / Classic Film / Negative / Strobe/Black & White / Cinema / Classic Film / Sepia / Strobe / Video Echo
Still Image Format:JPEG
Type:Camcorder

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Color Support:Color
Viewfinder Type:LCD
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