JVC GR-DA30 Mini DV Camcorder

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Zoom right into the action with this powerful 30x optical zoom. The image is magnified optically to eliminate jagged edges. Images can be further enlarged up to 800x when combined with the digital zoom This new slim and powerful long life data battery allows you to shoot precious moments with peace of mind. By simply touching the DATA button, remaining battery and recording time can be easily viewed, even when the power is turned off. This allows you to check the remaining power for the battery and recording time before shooting, so you can prevent the battery from running out during shooting. 3-Dimensions Noise reduction - 3D NR automatically provides a more accurate noise reduction. This is based on twice the visual information than conventional field-based types. The video noise is reduced by 30% in low light for a 2dB improvement in the signal-to-noise ratio. End result, you get a bright picture with less noise, even in low light Multi-language onscreen - The user can choose the language for menu settings and camera operations, allowing you to operate the camera in your native tongue. Night Alive - Boosts light sensitivity for a bright picture even in environments with minimal illumination*, always giving you full color, without any distance limitations. NightAlive works in both still and video modes. Stick Control on LCD - Conveniently, access a multitude of functions with the 4-way one-finger control on the LCD door. Simply press the four compass points on the circular control to navigate menu items and manual feature settings during recording and playback. 2.4 in. slide LCD Monitor - The vertical sliding LCD can be freely positioned over a wide vertical range so you can view from many different angles.

Specification	Description
Model	GR-DA30, GR-DA30US, GRDA30, GRDA30US
UPC	046838032004
color	null
Definition	Standard Definition
Recording Format	MiniDV
Select Format	DV (Mini DV)
size	null
sku	63444
skuprice	229.9900
style	JVCGRDA30
taxable	Y
Video Compatibility	NTSC

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"Great camera and easy to use. Started using it right out of the box. Popped at tape in and started. Needs a remote control for playback (minor issue). Would highly recommend it for the consumer...." Read Full Review »

Jun 21, 2008 by Video Doc

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"If you are using this just to save memories it is a good deal. I have an older model of this company's camcorders that broke and I was replacing it with this one. I wasn't happy with the manual settings, my older one had more. I also had trouble using this one to transfer the old tapes to PC. The recording quality was good though for what I was using it for...." Read Full Review »

Oct 17, 2009 by Fishing Widow

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"Great camera and easy to use. Started using it right out of the box. Popped at tape in and started. Needs a remote control for playback

(minor issue).

Would highly recommend it for the consumer. "

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"I bought this camera so I could play my MiniDV tapes after my old camera went swimming in the Boundary Waters (grrrr). I've used it a couple of times since and love it. You can't beat it for the price.

I like the ease of use, the 30x zoom is great and the controls and menus are easy to use. A …" Read Full Review »

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4.0

"Good basic Mini Dv camcorder for those who hate the new hard disk drive camcorders.The screen is a little awkward to use but overall good for the rock bottom price paid.

Since I use it only for playback to transfer to DVD it does the job. "

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4.0

"only thing i didn't get was why the slide viewscreen if it only slides less than 1/2" either way. Picture quality using rca cables out to a 42' Sanyo Vizon LCD tv is not the best but hoping when i pick up a firewire cable it will improve. either way decent unit for under 200 dollars. "

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"I just brought this camcorder and normally being a bit of a nerd when it comes to electronic gizmos I jump right in operating said item but not this one the menu is not as intuitive as I would have liked but after reading the manual I picked it right up. The placement of the LCD is great but thats a …" Read Full Review »

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