JVC GRD93 MiniDV Digital Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom

JVC GRD93 MiniDV Digital Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom

 
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Product Description:

Mega-pixel, Mega-convenient JVC Compact camcorder is designed for those who are searching for a fun, slimline and convenient camcorder. The GR-D93US 1.33 Mega-pixel CCD camcorder boasts new Just Very Convenient features 3-D NR to eliminate noise up to 30%, 2.5 inch Crystal-View LCD to reduce glare and reflections and a built-in auto " Illumi-Light" for 1/10th the power consumption. Plus, a color viewfinder, 1.33 Mega-Pixel CCD Super High Band Processor for 540 lines of horizontal resolution, Power-Linked Operation, Night Alive, and 700X Super Digital Zoom with Spline Interpolation. The GR-D93 can also take HG digital stills at 1600x1200/1280x960/1026 x 768 / 640 x 480. Convenience for digital stills is achieved by a SD/ MMC card slot
Product Details
  • Feature:
  • Ultra-compact MiniDV camcorder and still camera with 1.33-megapixel CCD
  • 10x optical zoom lens (700x digital zoom) and image stabilizer
  • Crystal View rotating 2.5-inch High Resolution LCD, to reduce glare and reflections from the LCD screen
  • Built-in auto light using twin LED lights for 1/10th the power consumption and SD/MMC card slot
  • BN-V408U 800 mAh Lithium-ion, high-capacity, rechargeable battery pack; camera has built-in battery charger
  • AnalogVideoFormat: NTSC
  • Binding: Electronics
  • Brand: JVC
  • EAN: 0046838010743
  • FloppyDiskDriveDescription: None
  • FormFactor: MultiMediaCard
  • IsAutographed: 0
  • IsMemorabilia: 0
  • Label: JVC
  • LensType: Zoom lens
  • Manufacturer: JVC
  • MediaType: Mini DV
  • Model: D93US
  • MPN: GRD93US
  • PackageQuantity: 1
  • ProductGroup: Photography
  • ProductTypeName: CAMCORDER
  • Publisher: JVC
  • Studio: JVC
  • UPC: 046838010743
  • Warranty: 1 year warranty

Customer Reviews

Great Older Model Mini DV2007-03-12
This Mini DV is a great low priced camcorder. I got it refurbished for under $150. The still photo feature has a much higher resolution than even some of the newer camcorders in the same category (1600x1200 instead of 640k). It handles well and the 10x optical zoom, though vastly inferior for todays standards, is more than adequate for our purposes. The battery lasts pretty good, but doesn't give much of a warning before it loses power completely. Other than that, we are very satisfied with it.
GRD93 Just Quit Working2006-12-05
I bought the JVC GRD93 Dec 21, 2004. After a day of charging the battery, I opened the camera and replaced the tape in it with a new one and headed off to the soccer match. When I got there it would not come on. I returned home, tried another battery, plugged it back into the charger and nothing. No power, tape will not eject. Similar to problem reported elsewhere by others. Pretty pathetic to have a $500 camera not even last two years.
Model GR-D30U2006-09-27
I've owned a model GR-D30U for less than two years. Yesterday the camcorder just quit powering on. The DC will not work, the battery will not charge. It simply will not turn on at all. Worse, I have a tape in there that I cannot remove without a hammer. The store I bought it from wants $100 just for "diagnosis." Just another case of expensive disposable electronics. My choice next time will not be JVC, a brand I used to trust.
If I had read these reviews2006-02-06
If I had read the previous reviews I would not have purchased this camera. That would have been a mistake. I have used this camera for over a year without any problems. I have a professional JVC GY-DV5000 that costs thousands of dollars and this little camera will come close to the same picture quality when shooting outside. Shooting inside and low light conditions is where you realize what you paid for. The 93 will not produce good color if you don't have enough light but I don't think that many consumer models from any other manufacturer will either. Especially at this price point.
Don't Buy A JVC2005-12-14
I purchased a GR-D70 2 years ago. Last week it quit for no reason at all. I've probably used it 10 times. It looks like brand new, well taken care of, never dropped or abused. Since I paid over $400 for it, and it's had such little use, I thought JVC would stand behind their product. WRONG! Their recommendation is to have you ship it to a service center, pay an unreal amount for repair, and hope it lasts another 2 years. I have never paid so much for a new camera and have it totally fail in 2 years. After much research I find quite a number of people with similiar and other failures on a multitude of JVC Digital cameras. My recommendation is to not buy ANY JVC products! Thank you.
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