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JVC GR-DX97 Camcorders

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   What is "Camcorder Type"? Digital
Recording Format   What is "Recording Format"? Mini DV
Recording System   What is "Recording System"? PAL
Sensor Quantity   What is "Sensor Quantity"? 1
Memory Still Resolution 0.79 Megapixels
Optical Zoom   What is "Optical Zoom"? 15x
Weight 0.947978 lb.
CCD
Sensor Quantity   What is "Sensor Quantity"? 1
Sensor Size 1/6"
Number of Pixels   What is "Number of Pixels"? 680K pixels
LCD / Viewfinder
Display Type   What is "Display Type"? With LCD Screen
LCD Panel Size   What is "LCD Panel Size"? 3 in.
Color Viewfinder   What is "Color Viewfinder"? With Color Viewfinder
Lens
Optical Zoom   What is "Optical Zoom"? 15x
Digital Zoom   What is "Digital Zoom"? 300x
Lens Focal Length 2.6 - 31.2 mm
Filter Diameter 27 mm
Video Modes
Recording Speed   What is "Recording Speed"? SP • LP
Image Stabilizer   What is "Image Stabilizer"? With Image Stabilizer
Night Shot   What is "Night Shot"? With Night Shot
Audio
Audio Format   What is "Audio Format"? PCM Digital Stereo
Memory Photography
Memory Card Type   What is "Memory Card Type"? SD Card • Multimedia Card (MMC)
Digital Still Shot Mode   What is "Digital Still Shot Mode"? With Still Shot Capability
Memory Still Resolution 0.79 Megapixels
Max Still Image Size   What is "Max Still Image Size"? 1024 x 768
MPEG Movie Mode Resolution   What is "MPEG Movie Mode Resolution"? 160 x 120
MPEG Movie Mode   What is "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   What is "Battery Type"? Proprietary Lithium
Battery Life   What is "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
Review Summary
3 Reviews from Epinions.com
Overall Rating: 2.5/5 stars  
Ease of Use: 4
Durability: 4
Battery Life: 3
Movie Quality: 3
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By: blankfromva
Jan 29, 2006

Not bad for the money

Author's Rating: 3/5 stars  

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: 3/5 stars  

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: 1/5 stars  

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



 
 

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