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Customer Reviews for JVC M440 HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
JVC M440 HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
Model: HM440 Black
SKU: 2381793
UPC: 046838045394
This camcorder features image stabilization to minimize camera shake and vibration distortion for steady footage. The 40x optical and 200x digital zoom brings you up close to distant scenes and objects.
Average Customer Rating:
4.4
out of 5
(9 Reviews) 9
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78% of customers would recommend this product to a friend
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Customer Reviews for JVC M440 HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
Review 1 for JVC M440 HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
Best bang for the buck
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: price and features
What's not so great: low light capabilities
I am very pleased with the camera, the picture quality is excellent, size is compact and the motion stability is awesome. the only thing tto know is that you must have alot of light for indoor shooting, and due to the small amount of mega pixals for the still photos they are only good for smaller prints.
About me... Love capturing special occasions, casual user
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
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Review 2 for JVC M440 HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
like it so far....
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: revolver66
from tennessee
on 01/26/2012
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: size,video quality
What's not so great: no case
nice high quality video....have just made a few test shots,but so far,so good....
About me... Semi-pro videographer
I would recommend this to a friend!
+4points
6out of 8found this review helpful.
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Review 3 for JVC M440 HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
Great camera but not perfect.
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Chris4507
from North Dakota - USA
on 01/25/2012
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
3.0
What's great about it: Video Quality
What's not so great: Battery life and the expensive price for the large one.
The quality is awesome and also the sound. But the only thing I regret is the battery, I go to concerts very often so I need a great camera with a durable battery. I'm afraid taking this one because I don't want that in the middle of the show my cam is death. So I have to buy a large battery and also some SD cards. The camera is cheap but with all the equipment is a little expensive.
About me... Video enthusiast, Love capturing special occasions, casual user
I would recommend this to a friend!
+6points
6out of 6found this review helpful.
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Review 4 for JVC M440 HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
I do not think 1.5M sensor can take 1920x1080
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: Besta15
from California
on 12/16/2011
What's great about it: 40X zoom in SOME resolution
What's not so great: not full HD
Can anybody tell me why 1.5M image sensor can take 1920x1080 video?
It is not true full HD. In other word it can take only 1.5M photos. To be able to record 1920x1080 video it has to use at least 2M sensor to cover 1920x1080, unless it is software enhanced. Also, the 40X zoom is not in all resolution.
It is not true full HD. In other word it can take only 1.5M photos. To be able to record 1920x1080 video it has to use at least 2M sensor to cover 1920x1080, unless it is software enhanced. Also, the 40X zoom is not in all resolution.
About me... Video enthusiast
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+4points
7out of 10found this review helpful.
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Review 5 for JVC M440 HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
Great camera for the price
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
4.0
What's great about it: video quality
What's not so great: battery life
Great video quality. I didn't like the software that came built into the camera for making a DVD. I would recommend Pinnacle Studio 14 HD or 15HD which will import the HD video MTS files from the flash card with each recording start / stop will create a new file so you can select which files to import. Plus Pinnacle lets you make an HD DVD as a finished product. I am taking this camera on vacation in December to the Rose Bowl in CA and can't wait to see how well the video turns out.
About me... Love shooting sports, Video enthusiast, Love capturing special occasions
I would recommend this to a friend!
+5points
6out of 7found this review helpful.
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Review 6 for JVC M440 HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
Good for video clips not long videos
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: realist89
from Oakland, CA
on 12/03/2011
Value for Price
4.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
4.0
What's great about it: Easy to use and very clear
What's not so great: Battery dies too fast and it doesn't take still photos
This camera is a good camera for someone that just want to record little things because the battery dies too fast so you might want to be around an outlet while recording or keep an extra battery on hand. I didn't like that this camera doesn't take still photos. It is clear and the zoom is great, it's very light but I returned mines because of the battery issue. I would have to record things and have the camera charging at the same time. I didn't think that was convient. Great for kids.
About me... Video enthusiast
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+4points
7out of 10found this review helpful.
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Review 7 for JVC M440 HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
Great Budget Friendly High Def Camcorder
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: Ease of use and the price.
What's not so great: Battery life a little short (about 1.5 - 2 hrs per charge)
This really is a great camera for the price. Records in sharp 1080p quality. Easy to use and small (some might find it too small though). With a mini-HDMI cable, can hook right into your HDTV so you can watch your movies that way if you prefer.
Highly recommend to anyone looking to buy a small HD camcorder for under $300. I have used it for only a few hours and love it already. Can't wait to keep on using it and to eventually burn my own blu-ray home movies.
About me... Love shooting sports, Video enthusiast, Parent with kids, Love capturing special occasions, casual user
I would recommend this to a friend!
+12points
12out of 12found this review helpful.
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Review 8 for JVC M440 HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
A camcorder to record life's clearest moments(:
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
4.0
Picture Quality
2.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
4.0
I have always wanted a camera, I'm only 15, but still, I've always wanted one. Those moments, when you are telling a story about something your dog did, some idiot on the highway, or whatever it may be, and you come to that moment where you say "you HAD to be there". I wanted a video camera I could bring anywhere and everywhere so when telling my stories I could say here! look! Now, I finally have that! For a GREAT price for an HD camera, this totally met my needs. I can now record my friends, dog, highway idiots, or just something simple like rain in the clearest quality I've ever had before. I can look back at my recently or historical video's really easily, using the zoom button to fly right through my video history. The camera is super small, super easy to hold (not awkward), super easy to set somewhere and film, you can turn the screen forward (like if you were going to film yourself) and when you are filming something else, you can adjust the screen anyway you'd like. The sound quality this camera captures is UNBELIEVABLE. Simply awesome. Another feature I really liked about this camera is that you can take picture's while you are filming, which is really cool I thought.
I really only have one negative thing to say about this camera and that is the quality of the video when you are filming in darker scenes. I was filming my dad's birthday and all the lights where out except for the candles on the cake, and unless you focus the camera directly on dads face or the candles, which I wanted everything to be in the shot, the quality of your video will be a little grainy . However, do not let this stop you from purchasing this camera. I have no regrets about buying it, and I look forward to capturing more of lifes moments with it. Enjoy your camera!
If you have ANY question's regarding this camera, feel free to comment. I'd love to chat.
I really only have one negative thing to say about this camera and that is the quality of the video when you are filming in darker scenes. I was filming my dad's birthday and all the lights where out except for the candles on the cake, and unless you focus the camera directly on dads face or the candles, which I wanted everything to be in the shot, the quality of your video will be a little grainy . However, do not let this stop you from purchasing this camera. I have no regrets about buying it, and I look forward to capturing more of lifes moments with it. Enjoy your camera!
If you have ANY question's regarding this camera, feel free to comment. I'd love to chat.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+58points
67out of 76found this review helpful.
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Review 9 for JVC M440 HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
Excellent product, best in its class.
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
4.0
What's great about it: Excellent video and audio quality.
What's not so great: software a little klunky but free. No light built in for interior recording.
I checked out most every camcorder brand in this price range (Sony, Canon, Sanyo and others) and this beat them all with some a couple of hundred dollars higher in price. This camcorder has met all of my needs. My kids range from high schoolers playing soccer to jr highers in concerts to little guys playing Tball baseball so it really must handle a lot of different conditions. The zoom has worked real well with minimal 'jumpiness' in playback but that occurs mainly out near the full 40x zoom and it is rare I go that far. Most shots are much closer.
I took a recording indoors for one of my kids concert. Audio was outstanding and the video was very good for low light conditions. There is the JVC 650 which has a special low light option but not sure if really needed. Would have maybe bought it instead of 440 but 650 not available at Best Buy. You'll have to investigate yourself to determine if there is real difference or not.
The still picture quality is fine in outdoors but not that great for indoors but you'll go to much higher cost to get camcorder that does both. Also, you can take a still photo while recoding in video mode. However, I bought this camcorder for the video and was not disappointed at all. Excellent images and wonderful color reproduction.
The HDMI connection was a nice touch that a lot of camcorders in this price range and the next tier above it do not have. Software is adequate but I am still trying to figure out how to store individual videos instead of one large file on my computer. Otherwise seems to be easy to install and playback your videos.
I took a recording indoors for one of my kids concert. Audio was outstanding and the video was very good for low light conditions. There is the JVC 650 which has a special low light option but not sure if really needed. Would have maybe bought it instead of 440 but 650 not available at Best Buy. You'll have to investigate yourself to determine if there is real difference or not.
The still picture quality is fine in outdoors but not that great for indoors but you'll go to much higher cost to get camcorder that does both. Also, you can take a still photo while recoding in video mode. However, I bought this camcorder for the video and was not disappointed at all. Excellent images and wonderful color reproduction.
The HDMI connection was a nice touch that a lot of camcorders in this price range and the next tier above it do not have. Software is adequate but I am still trying to figure out how to store individual videos instead of one large file on my computer. Otherwise seems to be easy to install and playback your videos.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+56points
72out of 88found this review helpful.
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