JVC Open Box GR-D870 MiniDV Camcorder

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Pros

  • Comfortable to operate (4)
  • Great features (2)
  • Great picture quality (2)
  • Great sound quality (2)
  • Good battery life (1)
  • Simple controls (1)
  • Versatile (1)
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Cons

  • Manual complicated (1)
  • Poor in low light (1)
  • Short battery life (1)

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  • Home movies (3)
  • Travel (2)
 
 
 

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GR-D870 Mini DV High-Band Digital Video Camera Compact and easy to hold DVC with ultra-powerful 35x optical zoom and convenient Dual Recording capability for shooting still. Highlights:&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp• 1/6-inch 680k pixel CCD&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp• 35x Optical Zoom/800x Digital Zoom&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp• 2.7" Wide LCDCamcorder records digitally onto MiniDV tapes with the ability to transfer digital video to computer for editing. Small compact design to easily carry. 34X Optical and 800 X Digital Zoom gets close to the action. Unit has a built in light to record in low light and better picture color. With power-link operation camcorder powers up immediately to capture the action, no long wait time. Night Alive records without the light in color and natural low light situations. Battery charger is built in to camcorder so no longer have to lug around bulky charger on trips. Data Battery is included which at the push of a button displays remaining battery life. Adds Digital Still camera with SD card slot and Software, USB connection, Dual record.Features:115-min. Data BatteryThis 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.AUTO ButtonThe Auto button allows you to conveniently and quickly switch between “Auto” and “Manual” mode with a simple push.3-Dimension Noise Reduction (3D NR)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.

  • Super High-Band Processor
  • Web-Camera Function via IEEE 1394
  • NightAlive
  • Digital Effects and Scene Transitions
Multi-Language On-ScreenThe user can choose the language for menu settings and camera operations, allowing you to operate the camera in your native tongue.7 Languages (Eng. / Spa. / Fre. / Kor. / Jap. / Por. / Chi. [Traditional])The 16:9 wide screen format is common to today's flat panel displays. JVC digital video cameras are equipped with 2.7 inch 16:9 LCD monitors. Our wide mode will maintain a high picture quality, plus give you a more realistic visual due to the extended field of vision.The Clear LCD feature reduces reflections and glare to maintain a clear, visible and bright viewing during outside recording.NightAliveBoosts 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.35x Optical Zoom with 800x Digital ZoomZoom right into the action with this powerful 35x 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.Stick Control on LCDConveniently, 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.2.7 16:9 Wide Clear LCD MonitorThe 16:9 wide screen format is common to today's flat panel displays. JVC digital video cameras are equipped with 2.7 inch 16:9 LCD monitors. Our wide mode will maintain a high picture quality, plus give you a more realistic visual due to the extended field of vision. The Clear LCD feature reduces reflections and glare to maintain a clear, visible and bright viewing during outside recording.

Specification Description
Model GR-D870, GR-D870US, GRD870US
UPC 046838032493
16 x 9 recording Yes
adjustable auto date/time  Yes
Audio Recording Yes
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Battery Type Product
Benefits 35x optical zoom (800x digital zoom) makes sure you get in close even from far awayConvenient Dual Recording mode lets you interchang
Cables Included USB cable, A/V cable
Camera/Camcorder Color Support Yes
Capacity UOM mAh
Chemistry Lithium Ion
Connector Type IEEE-1394, USB, Phone 1/8"
Controls / Adjustments 16:9 wide screen mode
date/time insert Yes
Description Header Get great images and video.
Digital Zoom 800
Display Catalog Number 55028197
Display Form Factor Rotating
Display Languages English, Spanish, French, Korean, Japanese, Portuguese, Chinese
Display Size 2.7 inches
DVD Media Type MiniDV Cassette
Effective Sensor Resolution 680000 Pixels
Enclosure Color Black
End Product Indicator Yes
Expansion Slot(s) SD Memory card
Exposure Modes Program, automatic
Features 3D noise reduction automatically provides a more accurate noise reduction for brighter picturesMegabird Engine for optimal video and
Humidity Range Operating 35%-85%
Image Storage 640x480
Included in the Box JVC GR-D870 MiniDV CamcorderJVC BN-VF808U lithium ion battery packAC adapter/chargerA/V cableUSB cable
Inputs 1 x USB/B Mini 5 pin(USB), 1 x Barrel(DC11V, 1A)
JPEG, JPG Yes
Lens System Type Zoom
Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
MAC Operating System Support Mac OS X (10.3.1-10.3.9, 10.2.2-10.4.10)
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 12
Manufacturer Part Number GRD870US
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 12
MAP Price 249.95
Max Operating Temperature 104 Fahrenheit
Media Format SP, LP
Microphone Type Built-in
Min Operating Temperature 32 Fahrenheit
Model GR-D870
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Optical Sensor Type 1/6" 680K pixel CCD
Optical Zoom 35
Outputs 1 x IEEE1394(IEEE1394), 1 x USB/B Mini 5 pin(USB), 1 x Phone 1/8"(A/V out)
PC Operating System Support Microsoft Windows XP Home, Professional, VistaAt least 10MB for installation, 500MB recommendedAvailable USB port
Power Device JVC BN-VF808 lithium ion battery pack
Product Depth 4.65
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Height 2.68
Product Type MiniDV
Product Weight 1.08
Product Weight UOM pounds
Product Width 2.91
Rechargeable Yes
Resolution 0.68 Megapixels
Size Pack
Software Included Digital Photo Navigator 1.5
Sound Output Mode Stereo
Still Image Format JPG
Supported Flash Memory SD Memory card
Supported Languages English, Spanish, French, Korean, Japanese, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese
Type LCD
White Balance Custom, preset, automatic

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JVC Open Box GR-D870 MiniDV Camcorder Review

so so performance

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable to Operate
  • LONG battery life

    Cons

  • Poor low light performanc

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"The price was good but performance is very average. I read through tons of reviews and thought this was the best standard def camcorder. It's not really that great.



The battery life is very good. Don't buy an extended life battery. Low light performance is not very good.



I should have boug …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Jul 2 2009
Flaspy
Toledo,OH
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JVC Open Box GR-D870 MiniDV Camcorder Review

Very easy to use

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable to Operate
  • Great Features
  • Great Sound

    Cons

  • Manual complicated

    Best Uses

  • Home Movies
  • Travel
 

"I will use on Safari, it was easy to use. Instructions in book hard to follow, but once figured out easy to use. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 21 2009
Novice
Tupelo, MS
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JVC Open Box GR-D870 MiniDV Camcorder Review

Seems like a good budget camorder

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable to Operate
  • Great Picture Quality

    Cons

  • Poor Battery Life

    Best Uses

  • Home Movies
 

"Product is very easy to use. Batter life seems limited - doesn't work for full 2 hours. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 28 2009
doclegler
North Dakota
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  • Casual User
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JVC Open Box GR-D870 MiniDV Camcorder Review

Great buy

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable to Operate
  • Great Features
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Great Sound
  • Simple Controls
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home Movies
  • Travel
 

"I am quite satisfied with this buy "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Dec 23 2008
Kat
USVI
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JVC Open Box GR-D870 MiniDV Camcorder Review

CD seems to be Windows only

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

"The startup disc is unreadable in my mac. Customer Service is a joke as well. "

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