JVC GR-DX97 Mini DV Camcorder

JVC is trying to make their camcorders more fun and enjoyable to use. When pitching their products, company officials stressed the fun-factor and how easy their models were to use. The goal of the new JVC line was the creation of a comfortable camcorder. GR-DX97 has a 1/6 in. 680K pixel CCD and includes a 3 in. LCD

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Manufacturer: JVC

Product MPN
MPN	GR-DX97
Key Features
Camcorder Type	Digital
Recording Format	Mini DV
Recording System	PAL
Sensor Quantity	1
Memory Still Resolution	0.79 Megapixels
Optical Zoom	15x
Weight	0.947978 lb.
CCD
Sensor Quantity	1
Sensor Size	1/6"
Number of Pixels	680K pixels
LCD / Viewfinder
Display Type	With LCD Screen
LCD Panel Size	3 in.
Color Viewfinder	With Color Viewfinder
Lens
Optical Zoom	15x
Digital Zoom	300x
Lens Focal Length	2.6 - 31.2 mm
Filter Diameter	27 mm
Video Modes
Recording Speed	SP • LP
Image Stabilizer	With Image Stabilizer
Night Shot	With Night Shot
Audio
Audio Format	PCM Digital Stereo
Memory Photography
Memory Card Type	SD Card • Multimedia Card (MMC)
Digital Still Shot Mode	With Still Shot Capability
Memory Still Resolution	0.79 Megapixels
Max Still Image Size	1024 x 768
MPEG Movie Mode Resolution	160 x 120
MPEG Movie Mode	With MPEG Movie Mode
Interfaces
Output Interfaces	S-Video • Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / i.Link • USB
Input Interfaces	S-Video • Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / iLink • USB
Power Supply
Battery Type	Proprietary Lithium
Battery Life	1.58 Hours
Dimensions
Width	2.047238 in.
Depth	3.700776 in.
Height	3.661406 in.
Weight	0.947978 lb.
Warranty
Warranty	1 Year
Miscellaneous
Family Line	JVC GR
Included Accessories	Software • USB Cable • A/V Cable • 8 MB Memory Card • Lithium Propriety Battery • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control • Lens Cap
UPC	46838010811

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By: blankfromva
Jan 29, 2006

Not bad for the money

Author's Rating:

Pros: compact, good battery life, reasonable low light performance and quality video

Cons: Video quality could be better. Lacking firewire cord needed to transfer video to computer

Bottom Line:
If you are just looking to snap home videos, this thing will be fine for you. Read More

By: itsteveg
Mar 23, 2005

Great DV terrible PC support (USB model)

Author's Rating:

Pros: Compact ease of use Firewire works well. Stills to sd memory card

Cons: Terrible PC support (USB version) Image quality could be better

Bottom Line:
If you have Firewire support on your PC then go for it but don't count on the USB port to do anything for you. Read More

By: jacrs
Jan 2, 2006

Adoiv this camcorder!

Author's Rating:

Pros: Nice size and good video quality.

Cons: Less features than the competition, and repairs are too expensive.

Bottom Line:
If you still want to waste your money on a JVC, get the longest extended warrant that you can because it will not last past 5 years. Read More