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JVC Everio GR-D870 ~ MiniDV Camcorder w/ 35x Optical Zoom SD Card Slot

JVC Everio GR-D870 ~ MiniDV Camcorder w/ 35x Optical Zoom SD Card Slot

This versatile model offers a Konica-Minolta 34x optical zoom lens plus dual recording capability. It can take videos on MiniDV tape and still photos on an SD memory card simultaneously.

Average Customer Rating: 4.385 out of 5 4.4 out of 5 (13 Reviews)
11 of 13 (85%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Questions & Answers: 2 Questions |  0 Answers

Customer Reviews

We love this camera, 12/08/2008
By soccermom999999
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

This is much more than we expected. It also takes great pictures, which was a must for us. Very easy to use.
Recommends this product? Yes
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Review 2 for JVC Everio GR-D870 ~ MiniDV Camcorder w/ 35x Optical Zoom SD Card Slot

Not Very Happy With It, 12/07/2008
By criket71, Snover, MI
Overall Rating: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5

This camera literally fits in the palm of your hand - It is easy to operate - It has the capability of taking still pictures while recording video at the same time.

I read the reviews posted here and that was a large factor in convincing me to buy this camera. When I got it, the size was exactly what I wanted. Other than that, there wasn't too much I was happy about. Maybe it is just the particular camera that I received...but the pictures are not very clear and most are very grainy looking. I have even sat the camera on a table to prevent any instability that might have caused the blurry look to the still pictures and even that did not help too much. Overall, I am extremely disappointed with the quality and clarity of both the still pictures and the video. I have read the manual and have tried the suggestions to correcting the problems...but it doesn't help. I am going to take this particular camera back to my local store and see if I can exchange it for another that might work better. I would like to be able to get the same camera if another one will work better.
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This is one of the better quality pictures and it's still not as 'sharp' as I would have liked.
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This was taken with the camera sitting on a table and is the typical quality of the pictures that I have gotten with this camera.
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Product Attributes:
Value: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
Recommends this product? No
Age: 35 - 44
Gender: Female
Has owned product for: 1 week or less
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Review 3 for JVC Everio GR-D870 ~ MiniDV Camcorder w/ 35x Optical Zoom SD Card Slot

11/20/2008
By tnteddybear, TN
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

Great quality pics. I took some driving down the road and they r perfectly clear. No blur whatsoever. Very easy product to use.
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taken with vehicle in motion at 75 mph.
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very squirmy pupppy
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Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 25 - 34
Gender: Female
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: Every day
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Review 4 for JVC Everio GR-D870 ~ MiniDV Camcorder w/ 35x Optical Zoom SD Card Slot

Ok Product, 10/16/2008
By CharlieE, Grand Island, NY
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

I have had this camcorder since April of 2008. I have only used it a few times. Now, it doesn't work. I press the menu button and the menu does NOT come up. You can take photos and store on an SD Card, but not video. Formatting the card even caused me problems. I called JVC and the camera will have to get looked at. Thank god I got the 2 year service plan for it! If you want a camcorder, JVC is great, but make sure you get the GZ-MS100, if you want to take video and store it on an SD Card.
Product Attributes:
Value: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
Recommends this product? No
Age: 25 - 34
Gender: Female
Has owned product for: 5 - 6 months
Uses product: A few times per year
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Review 5 for JVC Everio GR-D870 ~ MiniDV Camcorder w/ 35x Optical Zoom SD Card Slot

Nice for the price, 09/28/2008
By Waites, Kentucky
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

Like any new electronic its alittle difficult to get used to all the features but quality seems great. Im very satisfied.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 18 - 24
Gender: Female
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
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Review 6 for JVC Everio GR-D870 ~ MiniDV Camcorder w/ 35x Optical Zoom SD Card Slot

Nice camera!, 09/21/2008
By theguyreviewingthis
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

I purchased this camera so I could take close up video of model lighting products to upload to YouTube. The cmera works great, and the SD card slot is cool too so that you can take stills as well. I have had no problems loading video or stills to my computer, the carmera comes with a USB cable, you will need to buy the cable to upload videos yourself. So far so good with this compact easy to use camera.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
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Review 7 for JVC Everio GR-D870 ~ MiniDV Camcorder w/ 35x Optical Zoom SD Card Slot

Good to go, 09/21/2008
By deckbuilder59, Tehachapi Ca.
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

Picked out this camcorder to use to showcase our daughter's sports to send away to college coaches ,works great the still shots are nice to have as well ,Would have been nice to know in advance that we needed a DV cable to download viedo put still a great deal
Product Attributes:
Value: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 45 - 54
Gender: Male
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: Every few days
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Review 8 for JVC Everio GR-D870 ~ MiniDV Camcorder w/ 35x Optical Zoom SD Card Slot

A great product to keep for memories., 08/18/2008
By ashkei, New Orleans, LA
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

I think this camcorder is great for me to capture all the moments in my son life. Its great for any gender. its small and does not take up much room. It takes pics also!!!! LOVE IT!!!!! I'm very happy i purchase this camcorder and I suggest you do the same.
Product Attributes:
Value: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 18 - 24
Gender: Female
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: Every few days
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Review 9 for JVC Everio GR-D870 ~ MiniDV Camcorder w/ 35x Optical Zoom SD Card Slot

BEST BUY!!!, 08/15/2008
By snowfairy, Philadelphia, Pa
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

I bought this just hours before our first trip to Disney. All I had to do it is pop in the tape and SD card and go. STILL PICS are GREAT!!

Sound is great, color crisp, i can rewind and re-record in seconds, battery lasts up to 2hrs if recording non stop. At one point I didnt have to charge for the next day.

Easy hook up to the tv to watch videos. Still pics cannot crop but can still print in 4x6, 5x7, 8x10. depending where to get them printed. I use Kodak.
CAN ZOOM IN & OUT to take clear pics and record.

Easy hook up with cords to the computer to download pics if no SD card hook up on computer.

Very lightweight, easy to carry around, fits in palm of hand.

Cant think of anything else. Havent really read the manual or fooled around with it. BUT GOOD BUY!!
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Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 25 - 34
Gender: Female
Has owned product for: 2 - 3 months
Uses product: Every day
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Review 10 for JVC Everio GR-D870 ~ MiniDV Camcorder w/ 35x Optical Zoom SD Card Slot

Just what I wanted, 07/07/2008
By kydarlin, Hopkinsville, KY
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

I have only had this for 14 days and I love it. The picture is very clear and crisp. The sound is great. It took amazing video of the fireworks display on July 4th. And, my favorite thing is being able to simultaneously take pictures and video at the same time. Of course the pictures aren't top quality, but they are very impressive. Even more so considering the fact that in the time it would take you to switch to a still camera, you could have continued shooting video and taken several pictures. And, again, they are good pictures. I have a 1 GB card in mine and it says it will hold over 6000 pictures on it.The battery life so far has been very good. I did a lot of research before hand and I am so glad I choose this one. I highly recommend it.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 25 - 34
Gender: Female
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: Every day
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Review 11 for JVC Everio GR-D870 ~ MiniDV Camcorder w/ 35x Optical Zoom SD Card Slot

Great Digital Camera, 06/21/2008
By RamonXito, San Luis, Az
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

This camera is awesome. Its features are great. User friendly. Excellent resolution. I love this camera. You won't be dissapointed. Better than other cameras i had before. You get more of what you paid for.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 18 - 24
Gender: Male
Has owned product for: 2 - 3 months
Uses product: Every day
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Review 12 for JVC Everio GR-D870 ~ MiniDV Camcorder w/ 35x Optical Zoom SD Card Slot

nice, 05/21/2008
By gratefulmomof4, arlington, tx
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

cute, compact, effective!!
Product Attributes:
Value: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 35 - 44
Gender: Female
Has owned product for: 1 week or less
Uses product: Every few days
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Review 13 for JVC Everio GR-D870 ~ MiniDV Camcorder w/ 35x Optical Zoom SD Card Slot

05/03/2008
By jade38
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

very please with the product. works exceptionally well. takes wonderful videos. a little on the small side for someone with larger hands(like a man). well worth the price you pay for it.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 35 - 44
Gender: Female
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: Every few days
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