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JVC GR-D850

JVC GR-D850 New

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The JVC GR-D850 is a midrange MiniDV camcorder with a respectable feature set including a 35x optical zoom lens, advanced noise reduction, and a special night shooting mode that boosts light sensitivity for shooting in the dark. Its 680,000-pixel sensor is a bit below standard, but nevertheless produces great images. A widescreen 2.7-inch LCD is... read more

Specifications

  • MiniDV camcorder
  • 680,000 pixel CCD sensor
  • Widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio
  • 35x optical zoom, 800x digital zoom
  • 2.7-inch widescreen LCD display
  • Stick controller for easy operation
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Q: Limited budget! Need to compare JVC GR850 to Canon ZR900 series/ quality video & sound
A: I guess my first question would be ... PC or MAC? I ask because when I got my mac, I... read more
Q: Does this have signal in, signal out?
A: Specs say it has:Output Interfaces Composite (Video) ? Audio (RCA) ? FireWire / DV / i.LinkInput Interfaces FireWire / DV... read more
Q: Limited budget - need to know which camcorder is the best value
A: Frankly, neither. I'd go with the Canon ZR900 series. read more

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Open Questions for the GR-D850

Q: Can I connect a JVC GR D850 to an ibook G4, a G5 or a Mac-Mini?
5 points for best answer - 3 replies

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3.0 out of 5 136 Store Reviews Amazon Marketplace $199.95 Go!
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4.0 out of 5 4550 Store Reviews Best Buy $229.99 Go!
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