JVC Cybercam GR-D70 Mini DV Digital Camcorder

The compact JVC GR-D70 is a stylish, go-anywhere digital video camcorder that incorporates all JVC's key camcorder technologies. This MiniDV camcorder is 50 percentsmaller than previous models and features a 16x optical zoom, picture stabilization, a digital still mode, JVC's Night Alive feature, and a 2.5-inch LCD.Optics & AudioThe GR-D70 offers a 680,000 CCD with 520 lines ofhorizontal resolution. Combined with JVC's super-hi-band processor, you'll be assured of capturing crisp, clear video. Equipped with a 16x optical zoom, the GR-D70 also features a 700x digital zoom that allows you to zoom in for incredible close-ups. Youcan also zoom in on any part of an image during playback with the 44x pinpoint zoom. The GR-D70 also features PCM digital stereo sound in either 12-bit or 16-bit options. The 16-bit mode offers one set of stereo tracks and achieves the samequality as CD, while the 12-bit mode creates two sets of stereo tracks. Audio dub is possible when recorded in 12-bit mode. Digital StillsThe still mode is capable of capturing crystal-clear still images of up to 1,024 x 768pixels. The images are stored onto an optional MMC or Secure Digital memory card. You can also record still images onto the video cassette with a "shutter" sound effect in full frame or pin-up mode.JVC's Night Alive feature boostslight sensitivity for a bright picture, even in situations with minimal illumination A 2.5-inch tilting LCD screen for high-angle overhead shooting, low-angle shots, or even self portraits. The Picture Stabilizer system corrects camerashake instantly, giving you smooth and stable pictures. The Power Linked Operation feature prepares the camera to record simply by opening the LCD or pulling out the viewfinder The IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connections provides fast,loss-less digital transfer to a computer, or dubbing from or to another DV unit A built-in analog-to-digital converter that converts the analog audio-video signal to a digital signal, and can be recorded to a DV tape Remote control featuresinclude playback with special effects, zoom, slow motion, and audio dubbing-insert editing.The GR-D70 Mini DV camcorder provides high quality picture and PCM digital stereo sound. With its 680,000 pixel CCD and 520 lines of horizontalresolution, combined with JVC's super hi-band processor, assures high-band components of the luminance signal giving a crisp, clear picture. Incorporates Power Linked Operation that prepares the camera to record simply by opening the LCD or pulling outthe viewfinder. Other features include a progressive shutter system that allows high quality stills to be captured by the entire frame, eliminating the blur that occurs when separate fields are combined to form a frame. System NTSCFormat Mini DV (6mm Digital) CCD 1/6" CCD 680,000 Pixels Audio PCM Digital Stereo 16-bit/48kHz/2ch, 12-bit/32kHz/4ch Zoom 16x Optical, 700x Digital, 44x Digital Zoom in Playback modeLens 2.7-43.2mm f/1.6 Filter Size 37mm Image Stabilizer Yes Lux 0 Lux with Night Alive feature Viewfiner Black and White, 0.24" LCD Monitor 2.5" ActiveMatrix System TFT Manual Controls Focus, Exposure, White Balance, Iris Lock Date & Time Yes Time Code Yes Edit Protocol No A/V Dubbing Yes, Audio Dub in 12-bit mode, Video InsertEditing Line-In Recording Yes, Analog/Digital Inputs 1x Audio/Video, 1x S-Video, 1x 4-pin IEEE-1394 Outputs Same As Inputs Plus USB Port Card Slot MM Multimedia/SD Secure Digital SpecialEffects Yes, B/W, Sepia, Classic Film, Strobe, Slow Shutter Fader White, Black, B/W WIPE Modes: Shutter, Slide, Door, Corner, Window, Scroll Wipes Titler No Built-In Mic Yes, Stereo External Mic Input No Headphone Jack No Built In Speaker Yes, Monaural Accessory Shoe No Built-In Light No Tape Loading Bottom Loading Power Consumption 4.7w/110-240v, 50/60Hz Dimensions (WHD) 2-3/4 x 3-3/4 x 5-11/16" (69 x 94 x 143mm) Specialties Program AE Backlight Insert Editing SP/LP Mode MM/SD Card Slot Step-Up from GRD30 Analog Input Built-in XGA Digital Still Camera with SD/MM Card Slot Wireless Remote Control with Playback Features Zoom, Slow Motion, Frame By Frame and Picture Effects Audio Dub/Insert Editing USB Port with Cable andCD-ROM Software Progreesive Shutter System