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JVC GR-DV800US
 
 
 
 
 
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EXPERT REVIEWS (2)
 
Published
Feb 18, 2011
 
 
Camcorders : Electronics : JVC GRDV800 MiniDV 1.33MP Camcorder with 3.5" LCD 10x...
JVC GRDV800 MiniDV 1.33MP Camcorder with 3.5" LCD, 10x Optical Zoom, and 8MB MMC Card...Sometimes you have to test the limits...
Published
Jun 30, 2003
Editor Rating
3.0/5
JVC GR-DV800US Review & Rating | PCMag.com
The JVC GR-DV800US ($900 street) produced high-quality video and still images in most trials and costs $700 less than the top-performing Sony unit...Although the JVC camera achieved a rating similar to the Canon ZR70MC on our video-quality jury test, that poor showing is not completely representative of the overall image quality we saw in a week of hands-on testing...Color reproduction...
USER REVIEWS (11)
 
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34 user reviews
 
(3.9 out of 5)
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3.9/5
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: JVC GRDV800 MiniDV 1.33MP Camcorder with 3.5" LCD 10x...
"Yes, it increases overall light sensitivity by absorbing more rays from outside the usual visible spectrum, but the video looks (green!) unreal and ugly..."

"The lack of a flash forcues you to use good photography principles like keeping the subject's face well lit, but the BackLight mode is a nice semi-fix for video or pictures taken with a bright backlight (eg sun behind subject..."

"10X isn't bad, though,..."

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3.4/5
JVC GRDV800 MiniDV 1.33MP Camcorder with 3.5" LCD 10x Optical Zoom and 8MB MMC Card...
"so far this camera has done us good and we have yet to come across any malfunctions or features that have put a damper on our extended use with it..."

"It seems to be a good camera for your typical home movie or vacation footage, but I wouldn't recommend it if you want to do most kinds of post-production work..."

"What good is 300x zoom if all you get are indistinct blocks of pixels..."

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3.9/5
JVC GR-DV800 - Compare prices reviews user opinions - Shopper.com
"the LCd is not the clearest but it works fine and u can see things well.i dont really use them but, all of the nothing really bad to say about this camcorder..."

"i got my camcorder from B&H photo it was pretty cheap there Easy to hold and operate On screen menu system Good zoom range (I don't really need that much) Built in charger Good features for the price LCD display resolution not so good..."

"Wow,..."

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4.3/5
JVC Cybercam GR-DV800US Mini DV Digital Camcorder Reviews. Buying guides & consumer...
"clarity-wonderful pictures-use your own camera spent two nights at best buy trying out all the camcorders they sold and then bought this one, i do not regret buying this camcorder..."

"Large LCD Nice Still images Great value for the money Low light recording not good Invest in a light So far I am impressed with this camcorder..."

"4) The picture during good light is great very clear, great contrast..."

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3.5/5
JVC GR-DV800 Mini DV - JVC Camcorders Reviews and Prices at PriceGrabber
"The video quality was as good as I hoped but the audio quality far exceeded anything I had previously experienced with a consumer video camera..."

"It dosn't replace a good digital camera but you can rely on it to take nice snapshots if you don't want to carry both to an event..."

"I am very pleased with the camera overall but I'm estatic when I consider the price I paid..."

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5.0/5
JVC GR-DV800 Mini DV Digital Cybercam | Vanns.com
"Feature for feature, JVC's GR-DV800 MiniDV camcorder stands well above similarly-priced competitors..."

"Its a very good camcorder,especially at the price i bought..."

"good features,easy to use and you get a megapixel camcorder for such a low price, what more you can ask for..."

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3.0/5
Jvc Cybercam Grdv800 Mini Dv Camcorder : Customer Review & Rating : Shopzilla
"I thought I was getting an excellent value with this camera..."

"Poor low light capability, the Night Alive feature is useless..."

"In order to use this feature you..."

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5.0/5
JVC GR-DV800US Reviews
"Even though all the editing and effects are done through my computer, it is impressive that you can do the same on the camcorder alone..."

"Easy to use for any newcomer (using the [A]"Automatic" function), yet plenty of special effects and freedom for the creative (using [M]"Manual" function..."

"Perfect for anybody from Beginner to Expert..."

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PRICES (9)
 
Amazon.com: SterlingTek's POWWER JVC GR-DV800 AC Adapter ...
SterlingTek's JVC GR-DV800 AC Adapter is specifically designed to work for your camera. QUALITY PRODUCTS @ QUALITY PRICES WHEN YOU SHOP WITH SterlingTek!!! Serving ...
JVC GR-DV800 | eBay - Electronics, Cars, Fashion ...
eBay: Sometimes you have to test the limits. See just how far you can go. Feel what it is like to go a step beyond. And experience a moment of a lifetime. The GR ...
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JVC GR-DV800 Mini DV digital camcorder at Crutchfield.com
Something for everyone! Whether you're a home video novice or a seasoned hobbyist, the GR-DV800 can help you turn your favorite moments into exciting home movies...
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JVC GR-DV800U Battery for Camcorders – GR-DV800U Charger ...
JVC GR-DV800U battery and JVC GR-DV800U charger parts for camcorders. Buy JVC GR-DV800U camcorder batteries and camcorder chargers at eBatts.com...
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MANUFACTURERS (3)
 
Archived - JVC USA
JVC | Archived Items | Video Cameras | Mini DV. GR-DV800US Register Your Product Register Purchased a JVC Consumer Product in the United States? Accessories ...
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Problems recognizing DV camcorder via IEEE 1394 FireWire on ...
The JVC GR-DV800, like many MiniDV camcorders out now, has both a video mode and a Digital Still Camera (DSC) mode. Digital still images ...
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USB driver software for JVC camcorder and Windows 7 ...
I have recently upgraded to a laptop with Windows 7. The USB driver software for my JVC GR-DX25EK will not work on Windows 7. The laptop recognises my ...
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