JVC GRDVL320U MiniDV Digital Camcorder with 2.5" LCD
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Manufacturer: JVC
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- MiniDV camcorder
- 10x optical, 700x digital, zoom with image stabilization
- 2.5-inch color LCD; black and white EVF
- Snapshot mode records stills onto tape
- Integrated autolight; comes with remote control
Product Description:
A perfect introduction into the world of digital video, the GR-DVL320U provides all the features you need to get rolling, including a 16x optical zoom, digital image stabilization, and IEEE 1394 compatible outputs. Lens Breaking the mold that most other digital camcorders fall in, the GR-DVL320U has a very bright f1.8 lens, which should help with a dilemma common to many digital camcorders: poor low-light performance. While not useful at the highest levels, the optical zoom is augmented by a 700x digital zoom, which can supply that little bit extra you might need in some circumstances. Paired with the zoom is a digital image stabilizer, which will help eliminate much of the shakiness associated with high zoom levels. Shooting Functions The GR-DVL320U provides some camera functions, which can be quite useful if you spend the time to learn to use them. The camera gives you manual control over focus, exposure, and white balance, all of which affect the way your image is recorded. The manual focus and white balance modes are perhaps the most exciting, as you can use them to create depth-of-field effects, and the white balance will allow you to light a room without investing in expensive lighting gear. In addition, JVC added in a number of digital wipes and fades, as well as a black fader. Output Options If you want to play your footage on television, the 320U provides two connection methods: S-video and standard RCA-style AV connectors. S-video provides the better video resolution, but you'll still need to use the AV cable for audio, as S-video doesn't carry an audio signal. If your object is to edit your movies on a computer, the camera also comes equipped with an IEEE 1394 compliant port for shuttling video back and forth. It's a four-pin connector, and most computers with IEEE 1394 ports have six-pin connectors, so make sure you pick up the correct cable (JVC doesn't provide one). Digital Still Mode Like many digital camcorders, the GR-DVL320U provides a digital still mode, and stores the resulting images onto the MiniDV tape. While not the optimal solution, it works quite well. The images aren't very high resolution and are generally fit only for posting on the Web, or e-mailing to friends. To get the photos to your computer, the 320U has both a serial port and necessary cable, as well as PC-compatible software.
From J&R Music and Computer World In 2001 JVC, recognized trailblazer in things digital, again leads the way with a MiniDV line featuring a very notable high-end model: GR-DVL320. With high-band 520 line processing and unique "NightAlive" low light shooting ability, the '320 is a remarkable camera. NightAlive combines a high-sensitivity 680K pixel CCD with slow-shutter and digital signal processing to achieve bright, vivid, full color pictures unlike other low-light solutions. Also features: High resolution 2.5" amorphous silicon color LCD monitor 10X Optical Zoom F1.8 wide angle lens 700X Digital Zoom Built-in auto video light Picture stabilizer Digital still output RS-232C serial output Built-in charger S-Video und A/V output Manual Exposure, White Balance, and Focus Includes BN-V408 lithium-ion battery, multi-brand remote, cables, strap, AC adapter, editing software for PC Also features a digital still picture output which allows this camcorder to also function as a digital still camera but on tape. The GRDVL520 has a SD MMC slot for Hi-res stills
Lens
Breaking the mold that most other digital camcorders fall in, the GR-DVL320U has a very bright f1.8 lens, which should help with a dilemma common to many digital camcorders: poor low-light performance. While not useful at the highest levels, the optical zoom is augmented by a 700x digital zoom, which can supply that little bit extra you might need in some circumstances. Paired with the zoom is a digital image stabilizer, which will help eliminate much of the shakiness associated with high zoom levels.
Shooting Functions
The GR-DVL320U provides some camera functions, which can be quite useful if you spend the time to learn to use them. The camera gives you manual control over focus, exposure, and white balance, all of which affect the way your image is recorded. The manual focus and white balance modes are perhaps the most exciting, as you can use them to create depth-of-field effects, and the white balance will allow you to light a room without investing in expensive lighting gear. In addition, JVC added in a number of digital wipes and fades, as well as a black fader.
Output Options
If you want to play your footage on television, the 320U provides two connection methods: S-video and standard RCA-style AV connectors. S-video provides the better video resolution, but you'll still need to use the AV cable for audio, as S-video doesn't carry an audio signal. If your object is to edit your movies on a computer, the camera also comes equipped with an IEEE 1394 compliant port for shuttling video back and forth. It's a four-pin connector, and most computers with IEEE 1394 ports have six-pin connectors, so make sure you pick up the correct cable (JVC doesn't provide one).
Digital Still Mode
Like many digital camcorders, the GR-DVL320U provides a digital still mode, and stores the resulting images onto the MiniDV tape. While not the optimal solution, it works quite well. The images aren't very high resolution and are generally fit only for posting on the Web, or e-mailing to friends. To get the photos to your computer, the 320U has both a serial port and necessary cable, as well as PC-compatible software.Average Customer Rating: 
Comment: Good midline camera Rating:
This camera is a good midline camera with a pretty good level of control in the manual mode and well automated in the auto mode. The DV port is the small 4 pin connector that ships with a lot of after market IEEE-1394(Firewire) cards. If you intend to capture the video off this camera onto your computer you need a FAST PC, I'd say 1.5GHz or better, and over 512MB of RAM with a fast hard drive with LOTS of space, it goes QUICK. Price/Value is good, and I'd buy again knowing what I know about it. The onboard light is very taxing on the battery and should probably not be used unless you are plugged in. Enjoy it. Its a good camera.
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