JVC GR-D370 MiniDV Camcorder w/32x Optical Zoom
Details
- Availability:
- No longer available through SilverGelatin.net
- List Price:
- $299.99
- Average Customer Rating:
- 3.5 out of 5
- Manufacturer:
- JVC
Features
- Features 1/6-inch 680,000 pixel CCD, 32x optical zoom and 800x digital hyper-zoom
- Illumi-Light mode illuminates dark scenes and Live Slow mode records in slow motion with real-time audio
- Easy-to-read 2.5-inch LCD color monitor
- One-touch auto feature for manual to automatic operation
- Includes SD/MMC card slot
Description
JVC's new GR-D370 High-Band Digital Video Camera, you'll have a perfect record of those incredible moments -- the little ones that mean so much, but can fade so quickly from memory. The 1/6" 680k pixel CCD captures vivid, gorgeous photos, and the 32x optical zoom & 800x Digital Hyper Zoom make sure you get every detail. Enjoy 16:9 video whether you preview on the 2.5" LCD monitor or after transferring to PC, through the FireWire or SD card. Multiple photo modes make it possible to get the best shot or shots in a variety of situations. 16 - 9 Video Mode (high-quality) HG digital stills Live Slow Auto Illumi-Light Digital Still Capture NightAlive Auto Button Functions as webcam through FireWire SD/MMC card slot Photo navigation software included Data battery (VF707) USB DV in/out Multi-language instructions - English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean and Chinese (Tr)
The JVC GR-D370 MiniDV w/32x Optical Zoom features a powerful 32x high-performance optical zoom, 800x digital hyper-zoom, wide-screen 16:9 modes and a built-in tele-conversion lens. Thanks to a new auto feature, the GR-D370 is extremely easy to use. With a simple touch of a button, you can instantly switch between manual and automatic operation.
At the heart of the camcorder is a 1/6-inch 680,000 pixel CCD. Other features include a data battery function that displays time remaining with and without LCD use; live slow, which records in slow motion while retaining real-time audio; an Auto Illumi-Light mode for illuminating dark scenes; Power-Linked operation that turns on the power and puts the camcorder in standby mode simply by opening the LCD; and a 2.5-inch LCD color monitor that delivers a bright, clear image by reducing reflection and glares, even in bright sunlight. An SD/MMC card slot lets you increase your capacity, and the camcorder also offers the option of taking digital still images.
Spotlight customer reviews
Great while it lasts
[ Posted: 2008-08-24 ]
Everything positive written about this camera is true while the camera is working. Specifically impressive is the image quality (I shop for cameras like I shop for TVs...what's the picture I want to see? This looked sharper and more film-like than others in the store at the time).
If you're curious, we only had the 90 day warrantee and after two years it quit in storage. The hardware evaluation to fix it is around $50 last I checked, and ordering the suspected damaged bit (the CCD) cost more than I bought the original camera for. Haven't yet found a place that'll recycle it since it's slightly older, and I feel bad paying too much for replacement parts and worse for buying the exact same thing over again.
I think I just joined that club of "Charge me more and build a durable working product rather than making it cheaper and having it promised not to die within a certain timespan."
Horrible Camera and Service
[ Posted: 2007-08-02 ]
First one I bought was defective upon purchase. Returned for new one at JVC advise. Second one broke after 5 uses and 6 months. Was told by JVC it would cost me $145.00 to repair. Total piece of junk and JVC will not stand behind their own product. Bought a Sony for about the same price and it is working just fine.
Good product
[ Posted: 2007-05-13 ]
I used this for several occassions now and I thought this was a good buy. I was able to transfer video to my computer pretty easily. There is an SD slot on this for still pictures but nothing for moving video.
I'm hesitant to buy newer cameras with Hard Drive capabilities or High Definition, because they cost way too much right now. It'll go down by next Christmas, but until then, I'll stick to this one.
JVC GR-D370 MiniDV Camcorder
[ Posted: 2007-01-30 ]
Product is working good and clarity is fine.
But I found the next version product (with remote)
cost lower than this product.
JVC GR-D370 MiniDV Camcorder
[ Posted: 2007-01-19 ]
Works well. Packaging of item was good and package came to destination in good condition.