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JVC GRD-Z7U 2MP MiniDV Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom
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Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars(based on 6 reviews)
Sales Rank: 29391
Category: Photography

Publisher: JVC
Studio: JVC
Brand: JVC
Label: JVC
Media: Electronics
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 10
Display Size: 2.5
Maximum Focal Length: 45
Minimum Focal Length: 4.5
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 7.2 x 6.4

MPN: GRDZ7U
Model: GRDZ7U
UPC: 046838015786
EAN: 0046838015786
ASIN: B0002J14ZY


Features:
  • A palm-sized wonder with a 2.12 million pixel CCD
  • 9-group, 11-element glass-molded aspherical lens designed specifically for the camera's high-resolution demands
  • Separate, optimized processing for moving and still images
  • Frame-based noise reduction based on twice the visual information of conventional field-based noise reduction
  • First camcorder with USB Video Class and USB2.0 High-Speed Transfer--send the DV signal directly to a PC?s USB2.0 port with no need for i.LINK (IEEE1394) connection

Accessories:

  • Corel VideoStudio Pro X2
  • Adobe Premiere Elements 7
  • Sony Vegas Movie Studio 9 Platinum Pro Pack
  • Sony Vegas Movie Studio Platinum 9
  • Pinnacle Studio Ultimate Version 12

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Product Description
Box includes: JVC-Z7 Camera, shoulder strap, AC Adapter, Image Mixer for Windows/Mac Software and AV output cables JVC offers its new GR-DZ7US GR-DZ7US for professionals and skilled amateurs. The F1.8 Aspherical Super Bright lens gives your photos incredible illumination. Its 2.5" High Resolution Monitor to reduce glare and reflections from the LCD screen. 3-D Noise Reduction eliminates noise in low-light situations. A Megabrid Engine provides sharper separate processing for video and digital stills. Choose your size settings for still photos from 1600x1200 to 640x480. It's been ergonomically designed to fit in your hand and keep the controls right by your fingertips, so you've always got the tools you need at your disposal. Interval Snapshot mode Wide mode Iris Lock Manual focus, Exposure, and White Balance modes High Density Image Recording, Mini DV NTSC Digital wipes and fades Black fader Audio Dubbing PCM Digital Stereo Audio USB 2.0 High-Speed & USB Video Class Transfer USB PC Link for Video CD creation, MPEG-4 streaming, MPEG-1 capture, Webcam functions and still capture MMC/SD Card Slot (8M SD card provided) Built-in Auto Flash Horizontal Resolution - 540 lines with Super High-Band Processor Inputs - i.Link/IEEE 1394, DV, S-Video and Analog Outputs - i.Link/IEEE 1394, DV, S-Video BN-V408U rechargeable High Capacity 800 mAh Lithium-ion battery pack RM-V720U Full Function Remote Control Dimensions - 3.9 x 4.5 x 2.4 Weight - 1.2 lbs.


Customer Reviews:   Read 1 more reviews...

1 out of 5 stars Unreliable   April 14, 2006
  1 out of 2 found this review helpful

Don't waste your time on this junk. Mine blew up just out of warranty with a tape loading problem. Repairing is almost as expensive as purchasing a new model.

I've checked other JVC problems on the net; broken CCDs, reset problems, etc. Stay away from JVC; I wish I did.

By the way, JVC is terrible in low light compared to my 10 year old Sony 8mm.



4 out of 5 stars Best in both world (video & still) for the price   December 17, 2005
  5 out of 5 found this review helpful

For USD399, you get good quality video and digital stills. PC Magazine review this as one of the highest resolution camcorder [...]. DVSpot also give this camcorder good review. Included battery life is short. But you can look in Amazon for JVC VUA228KIT Camcorder Starter Kit for GRD33US/72US/93US/200US/230US & GRDV500 which has 4 hour battery, MiniDV tape, and case and it only cost you USD30 (after huge discount).

What I would like but not exist in this camcorder:
a) video light
b) cold/hot shoe
c) F1.2 lens
d) 30x zoom
e) optical image stabilizer

But I did not regret because this is my first camcorder and it should be low price. After few years then only I'll upgrade to 3CCD with a lot of manual function. Something like Panasonic GS400.



5 out of 5 stars Great Video, Very Decent Snaps   December 17, 2005
  3 out of 3 found this review helpful

This is probably the best time to buy this camcorder for an unbelievable price of 399.00, its well worth it! Video quality is great and photos at 1600*1200 res. aint bad for a camcorder!! If you are planning the get it, think about buying another battery (gets drained fast) and a SD card (the 8mb card provided wont do).


4 out of 5 stars Good   December 13, 2005
  3 out of 6 found this review helpful

I bought this two weeks back.It got no compatible issues.Works great.Only prob is little heavy 650 grams .One last thing advanced options are pretty bad.Good for point and shoot.


2 out of 5 stars Poor compatiblity   August 5, 2005
  10 out of 31 found this review helpful

One of reason that I purchased this camcorder was to transfer the wedding video taken by a friend using a Sony Camcorder.

Surprsingly, this JVC model cannot even play back the tape properly. The two replacement units Amazon sent to us do not work either!

To verify the tape itself, I tried one Canon and one Panasonic camcorder at local BestBuy. It can be played flawlessly.


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