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JVC GR-D290

JVC GR-D290
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alaScore 79

48 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 48 reviews of JVC GR-D290. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. People are impressed by the image quality and portability. The size and usability also get good comments, whereas some have doubts about the reliability and color.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the JVC GR-D290 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 79/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for JVC GR-D290

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 24 user reviews of JVC GR-D290 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the image quality and size. The usability and price also get good reviews, but there are some less positive opinions about the color and battery.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for JVC GR-D290

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of JVC GR-D290 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. There are some less positive reviews about the reliability.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Good Gear Guide.au (goodgearguide.com.au)

Expert Review

 

The GR-D290's ease of use and adequate performance in a wide range of situations recommend it to beginners.

25X optical zoom, great versatility

Low quality still images, lacks advanced manual features

Feb, 2006
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Expert review by : Denny Atkin (cnet.com.au)

JVC GR-D290

 

The JVC GR-D295 offers a lot of zoom for the money and is worth consideration if you shoot mainly in brightly lit situations.

Compact ; Inexpensive ; Numerous manual settings ; Two batteries included

Poor low-light performance ; Terrible stills ; Awkward menu controls

The JVC GR-D290's CCD's resolution is actually slightly lower than the 1,024x768-pixel maximum still-image resolution, so pictures are interpolated to the larger size. Photo quality is extremely poor, with shots lacking detail and with noise and...

Nov, 2005
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Expert review by : GadgetSpeak (gadgetspeak.com)

JVC GR-D290 Camcorder

 

Camcorders are not something I see a lot of, however for that very reason I can probably spot the differences easier than someone looking at them week in week out.

Apr, 2005
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Expert review by : Colin Barrett (simplydv.co.uk)

SimplyDV Review: JVC GR-D290 DV Camcorder

 

Sturdy build quality, good manual control, 25x optical zoom, choice of widescreen modes, good zoom control, respectable images in low light conditions

Bottom-loading tape mechanism, 500x digital zoom is useless.

A well-featured camcorder for beginners and upgraders that offers great all-round performance at a competitive price. Recommended.

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Very pleased with my GR-D290

 

Replaced another JVC mini DV camcorder with this one. The other one was more expensive and more complicated with tiny buttons and things that anyone over 30 would have difficulty seeing no less someone with fingers larger than a child's could operate. ...

Easy to manipulate, hold, and good quality video.

Hand strap really leaves something to be desired. MUCH too small. Lens cover useless!

Sep, 2005
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

An excellent digital camcorder with lots of features for the price.

 

The JVC GR-D290 is an excellent mini dv camcorder. Its boasts lots of features at an affordable price. It comes with a handy remote control. The camcorder has a USB port for transferring the digital stills and a DV (firewire) port for transferring ...

Bursting with features.Easy transfer of video to PC.Supports pass-through.

Tape loads from bottom. Inconvenience for tripod users.

Sep, 2005
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

JVC GR-D290

 

The main review stated it has no analogue video input so you cannot convert your old analogue videos. Not strictly true as I converted all my analogue videos by connecting the GR-D290 to my VCR. I was then able to digitise them and put them onto mini...

I like eveything about this camera

Lens cap won't stay, but that is a minor detail

Jan, 2010
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

JVC GR-D290

 

Beware!! At this point, I'm afraid of JVC products.

May, 2008
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

"Used it once and now the LCD screen isn't working"

 

Don't waste your money. Even though it was supposed to be cheap, $300 seems like a waste on a peice of junk

Worked well the first time I used it

6 months after buying it I pulled it out to capture my son's first steps and the LCD screen doesn't work!! By the time I figurd out that it did still record, but the screen just didn't work the moment was over. I'll never get that back

Aug, 2006
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

"The JVC GR-D290 packs an impressive feature list for such a low-priced MiniDV camcorder, including a"

 

If you wish to but a handy cam go for JVC GR-D290 or JVC GR-D270 but if you have a budget go for JVC everio an HANDY cAM used an HARD DICS

The good is easy to use, very affordable, high quality,25X zoom, lightweight, and the design is fasionable

Still images not really good,, but it still a handycam not a DigiCam

Aug, 2006
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