JVC GR-D295U Hi-Band MiniDV Camcorder w/25x Optical Zoom

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List Price:
$479.95
Our Price:
$459.55

Features

  • 1/6-inch 680,000 pixel CCD, f1.8 to f3.2, 25x optical / 800x digital zoom, 520 lines of resolution, 2.5 inch LCD monitor
  • Color viewfinder, DV in / out, HG digital stills (up to 1024 x 768 pixels), LiveSlow, auto illumination light
  • Web-camera function (via IEEE 1394), digital still capture, includes two data batteries, NightAlive
  • Power-linked operation, full function remote control
  • Multi-language on-screen (4-language)

Description

Preserving memories, whether its baby's first steps or that dream vacation, the GR-D295 makes it easy. Its powerful 25x optical zoom lens gets tight close-ups of your subject and the 2.5 inch Clear LCD monitor, reduces glare and reflections so you'll always see your subject, especially outdoors. The D295 has an SD/MMC card slot for recording digital still images. New Data Battery, let's you know the status of battery operating time. With a press of a button view five levels of remaining battery and record time on the Clear LCD monitor. In addition, the trim high capacity 700 mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable battery delivers up to 1.5 hours recording. In the D295are included two data batteries, so you'll enjoy up to 3 hours of record. Live Slow captures the critical moment in slow motion, when recording or even when playing back. Other conveniences include a Multi-Function Remote Control, Power-Linked Operation, Night Alive, 800X Super Digital Zoom with Spline Interpolation and Digital Picture Stabilizer round out a comprehensive feature package making the D295 a great value.

Spotlight customer reviews

Excelent CAMERA, ex quality

[ Posted: 2007-03-02 ]

Rating: 100%
 

Excelent CAMERA, Excelent sound and video quality. easy transfer to computer via firewire and from there to dvd. Low quality taking pictures.

good but...

[ Posted: 2006-12-21 ]

Rating: 20%
 

we bought this product and i thought because it was from JVC it would be good well i was wrong when we recored it looks fine but when we play it back it's so dark and i know it's that camcorder because are t.v. is also new it's really disaponting i would never recommend this product to anyone PLEASE DON'T WASTE YOU MONEY ON THIS ONE

Great for the price.

[ Posted: 2006-09-19 ]

Rating: 80%
 

The DV is in a weird place, on the bottom, which makes inserting a new tape while the camcorder is on a tripod impossible.

Otherwise, this camera is great. Compact, easy to use, etc. The light on it is convienent; though it would be nice to have the option to turn it on remotely.

Zoom is smooth, and it works great as a webcam.

Nice Camcorder

[ Posted: 2006-08-13 ]

Rating: 80%
 

I've had this camcorder now for 6 months. Here are some of the things I have found. First you know to purchase a firewire. The charger, I found a nice charger that you put the battery in the unit and plug the whole thing into the electrical socket. That is nice. I don't know if other camcorders have the same type lense cover, but this one stinks. It falls off alot. Whoever designed it should be immediately drug tested. Still shots are so-so. Don't expect them to be like a digital camera quality. I think it is good shooting in overcast or indoors. Of course since this is my first one, I have nothing to campare it to. But all in all I'm satisfied.

defective product

[ Posted: 2006-02-23 ]

Rating: 20%
 

After reading reviews I bought this piece. It looked good initially and I liked the performance. Suddenly it stopped working. I cannot power on or do anything with it. I thought the battery wsa out and changed it but no use. May be this one is defective.