Product Description:
This product line is distinguished by several features, including selected models with a 32X optical zoom, 16:9 modes and a built-in tele-conversion lens. JVC's MiniDV camcorders are easier to use than ever thanks to the Auto button - just press the button to switch between manual and automatic operation. And all models feature a new on-screen menu system that sorts menu layers by category, making operation easier.Also offered are already-popular JVC features, such as a data battery that displays time remaining with and without LCD use; live slow, which records in slow motion while retaining real-time audio; JVC's Auto Illumi-Light for illuminating dark scenes; Power-Linked operation that turns on the power and puts the camcorder in standby mode simply by opening the LCD; and the company's Clear LCD Monitor that delivers a bright, clear image by reducing reflection and glares, even in bright sunlight.
Product Details
- Feature:
- Affordable digital camcorder that is ready-to-go right out of the box, with a rich variety of features
- 32x optical and 800x digital zoom let you get crystal-clear images of whatever you need, no matter how far away you might be
- Utilizes a 1/6-inch CCD image sensor with 680,000 effective pixels, and a 2.3 to 73.6 millimeter f/2.0 lens with a 27-millimeter diameter filter
- Has a resolution of 520 lines, and 640 x 480 pixels, and weighs approximately 1.06 pounds with battery, cassette and lens cap
- Measures 2.3 x 3.7 x 4.5 inches (W x H x D), and is backed by a 1-year parts and 3-months labor limited manufacturer's warranty
- AnalogVideoFormat: NTSC
- BatteriesIncluded: 0
- Binding: Electronics
- Brand: JVC
- Color: SILVER
- EAN: 0046838026096
- FloppyDiskDriveDescription: None
- FormFactor: Rotating
- IsAutographed: 0
- IsMemorabilia: 0
- Label: JVC
- LensType: Zoom lens
- Manufacturer: JVC
- MediaType: Mini DV
- Model: D396US
- MPN: GRD396US
- PackageQuantity: 1
- ProductGroup: Photography
- ProductTypeName: CAMCORDER
- ProductTypeSubcategory: minidv
- Publisher: JVC
- Studio: JVC
- UPC: 046838026096

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Customer Reviews 

What a hassle...
2008-01-02I have the Ultra Zoom version of this and it's just a pain. The little on/off knob that you twist to record or play constantly turns on when you put the camera in the bag, so you almost never have a battery that you can use when you need it. (you can't plan baby's first anything, so this is useless.)The only way to stop this is detaching the battery and keeping it in the front pocket so that you have to assemble the camera in those few seconds where your kid is crawling or walking for the first time. Sound aggrevated?? Yes I am.
The pictures that you can shoot are horrible. Unless you don't ever plan on printing them, then you're ok.
The lighting is useless since it doesn't light anything at all. Anything other than outdoor sunlight comes out grainy. I'd prefer "green" nite vision clear videos than poorly lit, grainy videos where you can not really tell who is who..
What a waste of money.

Great for recording...not so much for pictures...
2007-11-26I've had this camcorder for quite some time now and so far so good. Tapes are easy to put in and take out, does use a lot of battery power, but you get two batteries so basically 2 hours worth or record.
You can also place a memory card in for taking pictures...the pictures when developed do NOT turn out well at all. But if you just want the pictures to put online or send to family then they are good. So if you are expecting to hit two birds with one stone with this camcorder you won't. It makes great videos but not great pictures.
It has lots of extra features: fade in and out, black and white, date, time stamp...pretty much everything you could want. It doesn't have nightshot though which is sad. But in nightshot everyone looks green and scary anyway, but it still would have been nice.
All in all i like this, small size and packs some heat. I'd recommend this one. It's the one i decided on after HOURS of research.
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