JVC Mini DV Camcorders with New Features and Enhancements
January 12, 2004
Las Vegas, NV - JVC has introduced a new Mini DV camcorder line.
Among the new features for this year is 3D noise reduction, a new LCD monitor that delivers a superior image even in bright light situations, and an Auto Illumi-Light for low light shooting.
For superior image quality, all JVC Mini DV camcorders feature a Super High-Band Processor that restores the high-band components of the luminance signal to ensure a crisp, clear picture. Advanced models include a 1.33-megapixel CCD for stunning 540 lines of horizontal resolution, while entry-level models feature a 680,000 pixel CCD that delivers 520 lines of resolution.
JVC's Mini DV camcorder's feature an ability to capture digital stills with no motion blur, the manufacture describes. Step-up models offer a progressive shutter that allows stills to be captured by the entire frame, eliminating the blur that occurs when separate fields are combined to form a frame. In addition, the 1.33 megapixel models can capture 27 percent more visual information than 680,000-pixel cameras, providing images of 1600 x 1200 pixels, 1024 x 768 pixels and 640 x 480 pixels.
A number of JVC camcorders offer the ability to create high-quality MPEG-4 video clips from recorded video footage, or in real-time using the camcorder as a Webcam. This allows for computer-based editing, e-mailing video clips or uploading to Web sites. Select models are outfitted with USB MPEG-1 real-time streaming and ImageMixer software for using a CD burner to create a Video CD that will play in a DVD player. In addition, the included ImageMixer 1.7 software allows one-touch burning to CD-R/RW with Windows PCs.
Throughout JVC's Mini DV line, the camcorders are designed with the PC in mind, offering multiple PC connection options, including MMC/SD memory cards and USB, iLink (IEEE 1394) DV cable and analog inputs.
Compact Series
JVC's Compact Series Mini DV camcorders are 20 percent smaller than last year's entry-level model (GR-D30), and like all JVC camcorders feature the convenience of the company's unique Power Linked operation - just open the LCD monitor or pull out the viewfinder and the camcorder is powered up and ready to shoot.
GR-D33US: 1/6-inch 680,000 pixel CCD, 2.5-inch LCD monitor, NightAlive (for low-light shooting), 16X optical /700X digital zoom.
Nationally advertised value: $449.99
Available: February 2004
GR-D72US: Adds - USB connectivity, video CD creation, e-mail video clips (MPEG-4 streaming/MPEG-1 video capture), HG digital stills with two image size settings: 1024 x 768/640 x 480 pixels), MultiMedia card slot, remote control, analog input.
Nationally advertised value: $549.99
Available: February 2004
GR-D93US: Adds - ¼-inch 1.33 megapixel CCD, 10X optical/700X digital zoom, HG digital stills with four image size settings (1600 x 1200/1280 x 960/1024 x 768/640 x 480 pixels), 8MB MultiMedia Card provided.
Nationally advertised value: $699.99
Available: February 2004
Ultra-Compact Series
JVC's Ultra-Compact Series Mini DV camcorders feature a fun, stylish design unique to JVC. The initial model in this series features JVC's DV Navigation, which displays thumbnails for each recorded scene to make it quick and easy to find specific material. Also featured is a 2.5-inch LCD monitor, 10X optical/500X digital zoom, USB connectivity, Video CD creation, e-mail video clips capability, NightAlive and include an 8MB SD card.
GR-D230US: ¼-inch 1.33 megapixel CCD, HG digital with four image size settings (1600 x 1200/1280 x 960/1024 x 768/640 x 480 pixels), DV Navigation.
Nationally advertised value: $799.99
Available: April 2004
Celebrity Series
Some Celebrity Series camcorders feature a new super bright all-glass aspherical f1.2 lens - 2.3 times the brightness of an f1.8 lens - all in a design compact enough to allow these models to be nearly 15 percent smaller than the models they replace. Other shared features include USB connectivity, Video CD creation, e-mail video clips, HG digital stills with two image size settings ((1024 x 768/640 x 480 pixels), NightAlive, DVD Navigation, analog input, and a SD/MMC card slot.
GR-DX77US: 1/6-inch 680,000 pixel CCD, f1.2 lens; 15X optical/700 digital zoom, 2.5-inch LCD.
Nationally advertised value: $599.99
Available: April 2004
GR-DX97US: Adds - 3-inch LCD, 8MB MMC card.
Nationally advertised value: $699.99
Available: April 2004
GR-DX307US: Adds - ¼-inch 1.33 megapixel CCD, 10X optical/500X digital zoom, f1.8 lens.
Nationally advertised value: $799.99
Available: June 2004
For more information, visit
www.jvc.com
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