JVC GRD93 MiniDV Digital Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom

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Product Details

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• Product Dimensions: 1 x 1 x 1 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001B86FY
• Item model number: D93US
• Average Customer Review: 2.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #15,078 in Camera & Photo (See Bestsellers in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 27, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Mega-pixel, Mega-convenient JVC Compact camcorder is designed for those who are searching for a fun, slimline and convenient camcorder. The GR-D93US 1.33 Mega-pixel CCD camcorder boasts our new Just Very Convenient features 3-D NR to eliminate noise up to 30%, 2.5 inch Crystal-View LCD to reduce glare and reflections and a built-in auto "Illumi-Light" for 1/10th the power consumption.

Plus, a color viewfinder,1.33 Mega-Pixel CCD Super High Band Processor for 540 lines of horizontal resolution, Power-Linked Operation, Night Alive, and 700X Super Digital Zoom with Spline Interpolation. The GR-D93 can also take HG digital stills at 1600x1200/1280x960/1026x768/640x480. Convenience for digital stills are achieved by a SD/ MMC card slot.

• 1/4-inch 1.33 Megapixel CCD for Superb Image Quality
• Crystal View 2.5" High Resolution LCD, to reduce glare and reflections from the LCD screen.
• 3-D Noise Reduction (3-D NR) to eliminate up to 30% of noise in low light situations.
• Illumi-Light: Built-in Auto light using twin LED lights for 1/10 the power consumption.
• MMC/SD Card Slot (8MB MMC Included)
• HG Digital Stills with 4 selectable Image Size Settings (1600x1200/1280x960/1024x768/640x480)

The MiniDV Format
MiniDV, the most common type of digital camcorder, records video using the standard DV-format. It's the preferred format for broadcast-quality video, and it is also highly regarded for its high audio and still image quality. This is all delivered on a cassette that's 1/12th the size of a standard VHS tape. Tapes come in lengths of 60 and 80 minutes at standard speed (SP), with use of lower speed mode (SP) increasing time to 90 and 120 minutes while reducing resolution.

Product Description

Mega-pixel, Mega-convenient JVC Compact camcorder is designed for those who are searching for a fun, slimline and convenient camcorder. The GR-D93US 1.33 Mega-pixel CCD camcorder boasts new Just Very Convenient features 3-D NR to eliminate noise up to 30%, 2.5 inch Crystal-View LCD to reduce glare and reflections and a built-in auto " Illumi-Light" for 1/10th the power consumption. Plus, a color viewfinder, 1.33 Mega-Pixel CCD Super High Band Processor for 540 lines of horizontal resolution, Power-Linked Operation, Night Alive, and 700X Super Digital Zoom with Spline Interpolation. The GR-D93 can also take HG digital stills at 1600x1200/1280x960/1026 x 768 / 640 x 480. Convenience for digital stills is achieved by a SD/ MMC card slot

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars recorded camera noise, October 9, 2004

By	sandym "sandy" (SUMMERVILLE, SC United States) - See all my reviews

I just purchased this JVC GRD93 camera elsewhere, and recorded my first short video on a new JVC tape. While the camera itself didn't seem to make a lot of noice, the camera noice recorded on the tape was very annoying during playback. JCV customer service was of no help. I'm sending the camera back.

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Extremely Noisy - No Analog Digital Pass Through, June 2, 2004

By A Customer

I purchased this camera at [a retail store]. Got it home and made a short tape. The video quality is average. The worst thing however is the noise that is picked up by the microphone of the tape mechanism. It is Extremely loud and annoying. This was a deal breaker for me. And I dont consider myself too picky. The software that comes as part of the package is the bare minimum and I probably wouldnt use. I got a screaming deal on this camera and was really disapointed that I had to take it back - but the noise picked up by the mic is very noticeable. Not worth the money at any price.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars My camera is great!, February 15, 2005

By	Jon B (San Fernando Valley, CA USA) - See all my reviews

I can't believe some of this problems others have had with this camera.

The good: Value, ease of use, battery life, dv format, good video quality.

The bad: Low light video looks grainy. Still pictures are poor.

This is my third JCV. The first one was a vhs-c model, the second was an early dv model.

I have experienced no problems transferring video into my Dell Windows XP PC and have made several DVDs of home movies that look sharp and clear with good color and no camera noise.