JVC GRD90 MiniDV Camcorder with 3.5" LCD, 16x Optical Zoom, 8MB, and MMC
List Price: $599.99
Details
- Includes fun photo software: Presto! ImageFolio and Presto! Mr. Photo 3
- Takes digital stills (1024 x 768) and stores them on MMC reveal all (8 MB card included)
- Connects to PCs and Macs via Firewire (IEEE1394) and USB (for photos)
Description
Looking for a at camcorder that makes shooting great home movies wonderful-simple? JVC's GR-D90 combines Mini DV's gorgeous video quality, the photo-snapping capacity of a digital camera, and lots of features that make it really lenient to use. The LCD viewscreen is one element that helps make newer camcorders so drug-friendly — you get a nice view of your subject for recording, and what you've taped is freely visible on playback. Most Mini DV cams come equipped with a 2-1/2" viewscreen (rhythmical diagonally), but the GR-D90's viewscreen measures 3-1/2". That may not sound like a big alteration, but it actually amounts to almost twice the screen size! Other conveniences that suffer for easy filming include Digital Image Stabilization to mitigate shakiness, 16X optical zoom for great close-ups, and Night-time-Alive mode, for taping full-color video in low light. And of procedure, since the 'D90 captures your videos digitally, you can easily transfer movies to your like-minded PC or Mac® using the cam's i.LINK™ jack. After that, use separate software to slim or rearrange scenes, and add effects! Interested in snapping still images? The included 8MB MultiMediaCard® will lay away between 24 and 190 photos, depending on resolution. Use the included USB interface to transmit those pictures to your computer for editing, e-mailing, or posting online! Learn more at Crutchfield.com.The compressed JVC GR-D90 is a stylish, go-anywhere digital video camcorder that incorporates all JVC's key camcorder technologies. This entr-level MiniDV camcorder is 50 percent smaller than previous models and features a 16x visual zoom, picture stabilization, digital still mode, JVC's Night Quick feature, and a large 3.5-inch LCD.
Optics & Audio
The GR-D90 offers a 680,000 CCD with 520 words of horizontal resolution. Combined with JVC's super-hi-band processor, you'll be sure of capturing crisp, clear video. Equipped with a 16x optical zoom, the GR-D90 also features a 700x digital zoom that allows you to zoom in for astounding close-ups. You can also zoom in on any part of an image during playback with the 44x pinpoint zoom.
The GR-D90 also features PCM digital stereo tone in either 12-bit or 16-bit options. The 16-bit mode offers one set of stereo tracks and achieves the same eminence as CD, while the 12-bit mode creates two sets of stereo tracks. Audio dub is imaginable when recorded in 12-bit mode.
Digital Stills
The still mode is clever of capturing crystal-clear still images of up to 1,024 x 768 pixels. The images are stored onto the included 8 MB MMC thought card; the GR-D90 is also compatible with Secure Digital memory cards. You can also recording still images onto the video cassette with a "shutter" sound effect in full skeleton or pin-up mode.
More Features
- JVC's Night Alive feature boosts unearth sensitivity for a bright picture, even in situations with minimal illumination.
- A 3.5-inch tilting LCD examine for high-angle overhead shooting, low-angle shots, or even self portraits.
- The Embodiment Stabilizer system corrects camera shake instantly, giving you uninterrupted and stable pictures.
- The Power Linked Operation feature prepares the camera to unofficially simply by opening the LCD or pulling out the viewfinder.
- The IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connections provides recklessly loss-less digital transfer to a computer, or dubbing from or to another DV unit.
- A built-in analog-to-digital converter that converts analog audio-video timer to a digital signal, and can be recorded to a DV tape.
- Remote control features encompass playback with special effects, zoom, slow motion, and audio dubbing-place editing.
MiniDV Format
MiniDV is the preferred format for personal and broadcast-property video, highly regarded for its high audio and image importance. With up to 520 lines of horizontal resolution and minimum color commotion, MiniDV delivers a 20 percent clearer picture than analog camcorder formats. This is all delivered on a video recording that's 1/12th the size of a standard VHS tape. A MiniDV tape offers digital recording heyday of 2 full hours--20 times the capacity of a CD.
Contents
This package includes the GR-D90 camcorder, 8 MB MMC respect card, AC adapter (AP-V13U), battery pack (BN-V408U), shoulder strap, AV line (mini-3 RCA), USB cable, wireless remote control (RM-V718U), lens cap, and CD-ROM with Presto! ImageFolio and Presto! Mr. Photo 3 software.
Customer Reviews
Inclined to problemsI am now on my subordinate GRD90. The first one got dunked in saltwater during
a parasail at Paihia, Bay of Islands, New Zealand. Managed to reclaim
the tape in it and had some spectacular shots. But, I digress, on with
the review.
The main ungovernable is the condensation problem that locks up the camcorder.
Apparently the condensation sensor is a very dull point in this camera's
circuitry. There is a work-around: [...]. IF you're really skilful,
The "Take your camcorder apart" fix is the best, but be VERY careful
about those very small screws.
Ostensibly JVC just leaves you hanging if you encounter this problem and
it will cost sincerely to put it in the shop. Mine encountered it when I
was in Singapore, very HOT outside and about 450% (at least) humidity,
the bed room's A/C was set on "Ice Age", and when I took the camera
outside it was all over.
On the plus side, I got this unit because of it's A/V input, analog
input from a VCR, 8MM, TV, etc. BUT, some somewhat inexpensive units,
the Canon ZR700, for instance, have this feature. At the in unison a all the same I bought
JVC it was the only one I found with analog input and I have used it
extensively to put my 8MM tapes on DVD.
It isn't too bad, and you might never engagement any problems. I would
not recommend this camcorder, nor would I recommend against it, just do
your research and set right your buying decision based on good knowledge,
lots of info close by on the web. Overall, I like it and now that I
have the condensation problem fixed I will resume using it a lot.
Don't Buy JVC Products!!!!
This camcorder worked precise for a little over a year.Then suddenly the "Condensation Error" appeared.I take major care of my stuff so I know that it was not my fault.I contacted JVC and they told me that this trouble had not been reported and they would not repair it.They told me that I would have to pay for the repairs.JVC customer support lied about this transgression problem.I did a great deal of research and found that this is very common among the GR-D series.I wouldn't have minded so much if the charge to repair wasn't so expensive.I was told by the local JVC service fore that it would be cheaper to just buy a new camcorder.They also told me that they see a lot of this series and it either has this problem or the "Lens Cap" flaw.If you don't want to waste your money I would suggest that you stay away from JVC.
camera does not effort after only three uses
I purchased my camera refurbished and already I cannot get a double from any live source. I only get playback from tapes already recorded. I am not happy at all with this artifact or purchase.
wonderful
i young lady the camera, i received it in a timely matter but there were a few things not received with the camera that were theorize to be, but the seller fixed the problems right away and were a great workers.
I would give it less than one play if I could
1) I accede to with all the reviews on poor picture quality.
2) also agree with the reviews on JVC's ill quality.
Lasted a year, to save one or two hundred dollars in this case you don't get what you pay for. I au fait my lesson.
