JVC GR-D820 Reviews: JVC MiniDV storage camcorder

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“Simple to operate and upload to pc. dv tapes offer loads of memory. 35x optical…” Phil, Solihull View all 7 real customer reviews

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Battery life	7.3
Ease of use	7.7
Image quality	7.3
Value for money (at time of purchase)	8.6
Weight	8.1
Overall rating	8.0

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Phil, Solihull , “Family man”

Score 9.0/10

+ Simple to operate and upload to PC.
DV tapes offer loads of memory.
35x optical zoom.
Sturdy build quality

- none

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28 of 28 people found this review helpful

purchased 02 Mar 2008

Jane, Liss , “likie taking movies.”

Score 8.0/10

+ It's to easy to use and light the battery last for quite some time.

- Had diffcultly in getting the right firewall for my computer

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16 of 16 people found this review helpful

purchased 24 Mar 2008

Tariq, Huddersfield

Score 9.0/10

+ excellent product overall for the price,

- Reviewer left no comment

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12 of 12 people found this review helpful

purchased 11 Mar 2008

Len, Crawley west sussex

Score 10.0/10

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- cant seem to get a spare battery ?? any help

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5 of 5 people found this review helpful

purchased 28 May 2008

Anonymous verified purchaser , “I'm speshal”

Score 8.0/10

+ Lightweight, cheap, simple to use

- time consuming to go from auto to manual

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5 of 5 people found this review helpful

purchased 04 Jul 2008

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Product Features

Optical Zoom Ratio	35
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Media Format	MiniDV
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Digital Zoom Ratio	800
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Image Stabilisation	Yes
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Manual Focus	Yes
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Dimensions (mm)	68x74x118
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
Battery Life in Hours	2
Battery life is important if you travel a lot. Long train journeys can be a pain if you don’t get more than 3 hours of life out of your laptop. It’s worth remembering that a lot of trains offer power sockets now so don’t be put off by a low battery life unless your lifestyle demands ultra portability.
Weight (g)	420
The weight of the product in grams.
Docking Station	No
A docking station, also known as a cradle, is used to rest your equipment whilst it charges and also allows transfer of data to a computer.
Monitor Resolution (pixels)	112000

Screen Size in Inches	2.7
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
16:9 Recording Format	Yes
HDMI Interface	0
Like a scart interface but capable of carrying HD signals from or to other devices. You’ll need these to link your Playstation 3 or your Blu-ray player to your HD-ready TV.
USB Port	No
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components
Remote Control	No
Waterproof	No
If your camcorder is waterproof you will be able to film under water which is perfect for diving and snorkeling.
Digital Still Photography	No
A Digital Still Photography function on a camcorder allows you to use the camcorder as if it was a digital camera. Camcorders with photo function often save to a separate memory card such as an SD Card.
Night Recording	Yes
Night Recording is a special mode that allows you to record in low light situations.

Also known as: JVC GR/D820, Jvc GR820EK, GR-D820, JVC

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Manufacturer's Description

Compact and easy to hold DVC with ultra-powerful 35x optical zoom and user-friendly features such as Auto LCD Backlight Control and Power-Linked Operation.

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