JVC GRSXM340U Super VHS-C Camcorder with 2.5" LCD and Digital Photo Capture

Description

The JVC GR-SXM340U has three recording modes: it uses Super VHS recording to deliver up to 60% better resolution than JVC's standard models for better-quality home movies. For quality and economy, the Super VHS ET mode lets you take those high-resolution videos using any VHS-C tape. For compatibility with any VHS video recorder, standard VHS is also available. Easily capture digital stills from your video footage by serial (RS232c) connection. Just hook up the provided connector and run the provided Digital Photo Navigator program, and capture stills individually, or at selectable intervals, or automatically import the scenes where you've used the Snapshot mode in your videos. A 2.5" LCD view screen allows the camera to be operated from any angle, for maximum comfort. The picture stabilizer gets rid of annoying picture shake. The 600X zoom makes sure you don't miss any of the action. A built-in light improves the picture in nighttime situations. Endurance Shooting allows up to two hours recording time with the provided battery pack. When you are done recording, the tapes play back & and can be shared in any VHS video recorder using the provided VHS-C Playpak.

Despite its affordable price tag, the JVC GR-SMX340U has the versatility of recording in three different formats. The SVHS mode creates high-quality recordings that rival the broadcast TV standard, and you can record with the same high resolution on any VHS-C tape with the SVHS ET mode, or use the standard VHS mode and enjoy the greatest level of compatibility with other players. Other features of the camcorder include a large 2.5-inch LCD screen, 16x optical zoom, video light, 118 special effects and transitions, five autoexposure settings, title generator, and VHS-C playback.

Lens
The optical zoom magnifies up to 16 times while the digital zoom, which works by electronically enhancing the optical image, reaches up to 600 times. The digital image stabilization system keeps the picture steady and solid throughout zooms and camera shakes. The night-shot function allows the camera to shoot full-spectrum video in little or no-light situations. Manual controls such as focus, exposure, and white balance give the user greater flexibility in shooting.

Digital Stills
The 340U can transfer digital stills from the video you shot onto a computer to share with family and friends over the Internet. Using the included serial PC cable and the included software, you can easily capture stills individually, at specified intervals, or import scenes where you've used the snapshot mode automatically.

Inputs and Outputs
In addition to the PC cable, the standard RCA input-output and cable is included so you can hook the camcorder to a TV for convenient viewing or a VCR for dubbing to regular VHS.