JVC has announced six new Mini DV Digital Camcorders - three in their Compact Series and three in their Ultra Compact Series. The Compact Series includes the GR D250, the GR D270, and the GR D295. Features include 25x optical zoom lens, a 1/6-inch 680,000 pixel CCD sensor, and a 2.5-inch LCD screen. The Ultra Compact Series include the GR DF430 , GR DF450 and GR DF550.
JVC GR D295 (pictured)
Compact models expected this month. Ultra Compact models expected in March. Full details after jump.
GR D250: 25x optical /800X digital zoom, 1/6-inch 680,000 pixel CCD, 2.5-inch LCD monitor, Super High-Band Processor with 520 lines of resolution, NightAlive (for low-light shooting), Data Battery, color viewfinder, web-camera function, DV input/output (i.LINK, IEEE 1394 compliant)- $429.95
Available: January 2005
GR D270: Adds - Live Slow, Auto Illumination Light, software, HG digital stills with two image size settings (1024 x 768, 640 x 480 pixels), interval snapshot, multi-language on-screen - $449.95
Available: January 2005
GR D295: Adds, - Full function remote, two data batteries included - $499.95
Available: January 2005
Ultra-Compact Series
JVC's Ultra-Compact Series Mini DV camcorders are highlighted by a new EZ Grip design and features that include the new Live Slow function and Low Light Plus.
GR DF430: 1/6-inch 680,000 pixel CCD, F1.2 Super Bright lens, EZ Grip, 15x optical/700x digital zoom, 2.5" LCD, 520 lines of resolution, Live Slow, 3-D Noise Reduction, NightAlive, Auto Illumination Light, Web-camera function, Data Battery, MPEG-4 email video clips, multi-language on-screen, analog input, interval snapshot, mic terminal, cold shoe, editing software provided, DV input/output, remote control (i.LINK, IEEE 1394 compliant)
- $499.95
Available: March 2005
GR DF450: Adds - USB Video Class, memory card slot, HG digital stills: 1024 x 768
- $549.95
Available: March 2005
GR DF550: Adds - 1/4 .5 inch 1.33 megapixel CCD, HG digital stills with four image size settings (1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 pixels), Megabrid engine
- $599.95
Available: March 2005
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