JVC GR-DF550 Mini DV Camcorder
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cnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.3 star(s) JVC GR-DF550 Reviews

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Review Verdict: JVC's GR-DF550 midrange camcorder may not have any standout features, but it's a video workhorse that delivers solid results.

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Pros: Impressive video quality for its class; above-average low-light performance; top-loading cassette; simple onscreen interface; supports video capture from analog devices; microphone input; wireless remote.
Cons: Boxy design; complex controls; low-quality still images; terse manual.
pcworld.ca Professional Review.

Top DV Cameras: JVC GR-DF550US

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Low-cost, lightweight camcorder with 15X zoom is held back by awkward design, disappointing video quality.

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pcmag.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3 star(s) JVC GR-DF550

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CCDType: Single CCD, Video Recording Format: DV Tape

Review Verdict: The JVC GR-DF550 is a safe and reasonable choice for a midprice digital camcorder, especially if you want to get creative with the oddball effects.

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QuickTake:

Pros: Good video quality. Night mode is funky (in a cool way).
Cons: Needs better instructions and feature descriptions in menus and manual. Grainy electronic viewfinder. Poor still-image quality.
zdnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.3 star(s) JVC GR-DF550

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At the high end of the budget spectrum, JVC's GR-DF550 stands toe-to-toe with similarly priced camcorders such as the Canon ZR400 and the Sony DCR-HC42. What does it bring to the moviemaking table that you can't find elsewhere? Nothing significant, but th

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cnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.3 star(s) JVC GR-DF550 Reviews

Comments:

Review Verdict: JVC's GR-DF550 midrange camcorder may not have any standout features, but it's a video workhorse that delivers solid results.

Read full review at cnet.com

QuickTake:

Pros: Impressive video quality for its class ; above-average low-light performance ; top-loading cassette ; simple onscreen interface ; supports video capture from analog devices ; microphone input ; wireless remote ;
Cons: Boxy design ; complex controls ; low-quality still images ; terse manual ;
easycamcorders.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.05 star(s) Quick Review Camcorders : JVC GR-DF550

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The GR-DF550 is JVC's high-end ultra compact camcorder. The design is simply a shrunken camcorder body packed with more ports and features than most full-bodied models. JVC attempts to cater to users in need of autonomy over the image quality by providing

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best-digital-camcorder-reviews.com Professional Review.

JVC GR DF550U

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JVC GRDF550U 1.33 Megapixel Digital Video Camcorder with 15x Optical Zoom / 700x Digtial Zoom.

Review Verdict: The JVC GR DF550U model offers a Live Slow feature that makes it possible to record slow motion images and play them back with real-time sound. Footage shot at normal speed can be played back in slow motion with real-time sound.

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camcorderinfo.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 2.6 star(s) JVC GR-DF550 Camcorder Review

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The JVC GR-DF550 is the king of the hill in JVC's new Ultra Compact Series this year. Announced at the Consumer Electronic Showcase this January and available since March, this camcorder includes a new, more Everio-like design (unlike JVC's Compact Series

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alaTest.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Review summary of JVC GR-DF550US

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 51 reviews of JVC GR-DF550US from international magazines and websites.

Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 63/100 and users 58/100. Comparing these reviews to 90336 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 80/100 = Very Good.

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pcworld.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.5 star(s) JVC GR-DF550US

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Low-cost, lightweight camcorder with 15X zoom is held back by awkward design, disappointing video quality.

Review Verdict: Although the inexpensive JVC GR-DF550US has some nice features and great low-light performance, the lackluster image quality, short battery life, and awkward handling make this camera difficult to recommend.

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