JVC GR-DX77E

alaTest has collected and analyzed 111 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the image quality and connectivity. The usability and design are also appreciated. There are some less positive views about the memory and zoom.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the JVC GR-DX77E is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 75/100 = Good quality.

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JVC GR-DX77 First Impressions Camcorder Review - JVC MiniDV Camcorders

 

Introduced at the 2004 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, was JVC's totally new line of matchbook, otherwise known as vertical style camcorders. Named the Celebrity Series because of use by both paparazzi and stars, and the commercial tie-in, the...

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JVC GR DX77

 

JVC GRDX77 is a MiniDV Digital Camcorder with a 12x Optical Zoom.

Low-Profile MiniDV digital camcorder and still camera with 1/6-inch 680,000-pixel CCD

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Amazon review summary for the JVC GR-DX77E

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 34 user reviews of the JVC GR-DX77E from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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38% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Pretty much junk

 

I purchased this camera in mid 2004 for around $450 plus an extended warranty (about $40 extra) What a mistake this purchase was. Problems started within about a month or so, but not to the point where I felt it needed to be returned--yet. I wanted to...

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Do not buy this item!

 

Do not buy this item!

I purchased a JVC GR-DX77us last july and to be fair, its video-taping capabilities are good, and the resolution is good. However, I have not been able to get the video capture feature to work on the camcorder. I tried both the USB and the 1394...

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JVC GRDX77 MiniDV Digital Camcorder w/12x Optical Zoom

 

Do not buy this item!

I purchased a JVC GR-DX77us last july and to be fair, its video-taping capabilities are good, and the resolution is good. However, I have not been able to get the video capture feature to work on the camcorder. I tried both the USB and the 1394...

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Do not buy this item!

 

I purchased a JVC GR-DX77us last july and to be fair, its video-taping capabilities are good, and the resolution is good. However, I have not been able to get the video capture feature to work on the camcorder. I tried both the USB and the 1394...

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Zoom trouble too

 

I am experiencing the same zooming trouble as everyone else. When I called JVC they denied the problem. Judging from the reviews here on Amazon.com, there seems to be a very real problem. I bought the camera because it was simple, afforadable, and I'm...

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Zoom trouble too

 

I am experiencing the same zooming trouble as everyone else. When I called JVC they denied the problem. Judging from the reviews here on Amazon.com, there seems to be a very real problem. I bought the camera because it was simple, afforadable, and I'm...

I am experiencing the same zooming trouble as everyone else. When I called JVC they denied the problem. Judging from the reviews here on Amazon.com, there seems to be a very real problem. I bought the camera because it was simple, afforadable, and I'm...

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JVC GRDX77 MiniDV Digital Camcorder w/12x Optical Zoom

 

Zoom trouble too

I am experiencing the same zooming trouble as everyone else. When I called JVC they denied the problem. Judging from the reviews here on Amazon.com, there seems to be a very real problem. I bought the camera because it was simple, afforadable, and I'm...

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Product Specifications

The Celebrity Series is a new generation of JVC pocket-size camcorders featuring chic, jewel-like styling in a size that will handily fit into a purse or pocket. The GR-DX77US camcorder features a new super bright all-glass aspherical f1.2 lens - 2.3 times the brightness of an f1.8 lens - all in a design compact enough to allow these models to be nearly 15 percent smaller than the models they replace. Other features include USB connectivity, Video CD creation, e-mail video clips, HG digital stills with two image size settings (1024 x 768/640 x 480 pixels), NightAlive, DVD Navigation, analog input, and a SD/MMC card slot.

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:3.7in
Height:3.7in
Weight:0.9lbs
Width:2in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:2.5in
Diagonal Size (metric):6.4cm
Display Form Factor:Rotating
Technology:TFT active matrix
Type:LCD display

Exposure Parameters

Shooting Programs:Night mode / Sand & snow / Sports mode / Spotlight / Twilight mode

Flash Memory

Form Factor:MultiMediaCard
Storage Capacity:8MB

Header

Manufacturer:JVC
Model:DX77/DX77US
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:JVC GR

Lens System

Lens Aperture:F/1.2
Max Focal Length:31.2mm
Min Focal Length:2.6mm
Optical Zoom:12
Type:Zoom lens

Optical Sensor

Camcorder Sensor Resolution:680Kpix/800Kpix
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

Optical System

Image Stabilizer:Electronic

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Video Input

Analog Video Format:NTSC/PAL
Digital Scene Transition:Black & white fader / Black fader / Corner wipe / Door wipe / Scroll wipe / Shutter wipe / Slide wipe / White fader / Window wipe
Digital Video Format:MPEG-4
Digital Zoom:700
Media Type:Mini DV
Shooting Modes:Digital photo mode / Frame movie mode
Special Effects:Black & White / Classic Film / Sepia / Strobe
Still Image Format:JPEG
Type:Camcorder

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Color Support:Color
Viewfinder Type:LCD
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