JVC GR-DVL815U Digital Camcorder

by JVC

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005KAMQ
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #32,198 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1973

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The JVC GR-DVL815U is a true workhorse of a camcorder. All the features usually found in higher-end electronics are packed into this small, easy-to-carry device. The 680,000-pixel CCD of the GR-DVL815U also captures digital stills that are recorded onto either tape or the included 16 MB MMC card. The GR-DVL815U is compatible with both MultiMedia or SD memory cards.

The GR-DVL815U also comes with a variety of multimedia interfacing capabilities, making transferring DV recordings or digital photos to a computer fast and simple. In addition to the standard IEEE 1394 DV interface, there is also a direct PC connection (RS232C) and a USB port for quick transfers to PC. With the included software and cable you can easily bring your photos into your computer for editing or e-mailing.

A low-light environment is no problem for the GR-DVL815U. In addition to the integrated auto light there is also a special night shooting function that enhances low-light sensitivity so you can still capture clear images at night in full color.

Also included are an AC power adapter/charger, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, remote control, CD-ROM software for photo editing, shoulder strap, and RS232C PC/AT compatible cables.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

73 of 76 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent camcorder, great picture, many features., June 30, 2001

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Ubercoder (Long Isalnd, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JVC GR-DVL815U Digital Camcorder (Electronics)

I just returned from my vacation in Puerto Rico and Florida where I used the JVC GR-DVL815U Digital Camcorder I purchased two weeks ago. The video quality is awesome. I couldn't believe my eyes when I watched the tapes in my TV.

Under direct sunlight the recorded video is excellent, without any action of my part, no effects or special settings. The colors are so real.

The zoom is also great. The LCD screen is large enough to see everything clear. The night-alive feature is great too.

I setup my PC to download still images in 2 seconds (Win 2000). The quality is good enough for the web, but not for print. It comes with a 16MB multimedia card to hold up to 200 images in fine quality.

Believe me, buy this camcorder, you'll never regret it.

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What an Amazing Machine!, November 27, 2001

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Alex Bay Area "bull1008" (bay area, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JVC GR-DVL815U Digital Camcorder (Electronics)

I bought my JVC GR-DVL815U two months ago and it is definitely one of the smartest investments I have ever made. Its video quality and versatility really makes digital camcorders stand out from the Hi8 or VHS versions.

The 520 line resolution is dvd quality and it can be achieved during the day without using the additional features. Given enough light the images will be crystal clear. In darker situations the probe light is usually sufficient - I have used it in a bar and the video still comes out great. However, the "night alive" feature makes capturing images slower and hence fuzzier. Antishock is excellent in the 815 - especially for people like me who tend to shake a lot when filming.

16-bit sound is as good as it gets for non-professional camcorders. Such quality is better than CD audio and very clear. Unfortunately it does not have surround sound effects.

I love the wide range of options that comes with this camcorder. The video-camera combination is a boon as there are times when taking picutres are better than filming. Although the still picture quality is merely 0.5M and takes 2 seconds to gather enough light, it can still produce very decent images (not printable)

The DV, USB, Firewire, and AV ports provide endless possibilities - whether to transfer files to the computer, copy onto a regular video tape, or editing. I have not tried out the software to edit my movie yet but will come back when I do.

In sum, the GR-DVL815U might not be the top-of-the line video gadget on the market, it still packs a pretty hefty punch and will satisfy any amateur or semi-professional needs for resolution and versatility.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great camcorder for the money, March 5, 2002

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M. Hencke (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JVC GR-DVL815U Digital Camcorder (Electronics)

My husband and I bought this camcorder to make short films for competition and we were very happy with it. The picture quality is excellent both indoors and out. The sound is good but it tends to pick up a lot of echo in large indoor spaces. It doesn't eat up battery power (which was a concern) and is very easy to use. The night-alive feature was a disappointment though... as the others have said it makes your subjects blurry and appear in slow motion. Overall, we love this camera and are very pleased with its performance.