JVC has announced a new five model MiniDV camcorder lineup. The new models offer several upgraded and enhanced features including 32x optical zoom, 16:9 modes, and a built in tele-conversion lens. Here’s a list of the new cameras and some of their new features:

The GR-D350:

  • 32x optical /800X digital hyper zoom
  • 1/6-inch 680,000 pixel CCD
  • 2.5-inch LCD color monitor
  • Super High-Band Processor with 520 lines of resolution
  • NightAlive (for low-light shooting)
  • Color viewfinder
  • Web-camera function (via IEEE 1394)
  • DV input/output
  • Wide (16:9) Mode
  • Multi-language on-screen (4 Languages)
  • Auto button
  • Approximate Retail Price: $300
  • Available: February 2006

    • The GR-D370 adds to the above features the following:

  • Live Slow
  • High Quality Wide (16:9) Mode
  • Auto Illumi-Light
  • Digital still capture
  • SD/MMC card slot
  • Multi-language on-screen (7 Languages)
  • Approximate Retail Price: $330
  • Available: February 2006

    • The GR-D395 adds to the above features the following:

  • Full function remote
  • Three-hour data battery
  • Approximate Retail Price: $370
  • Available: March 2006

    • The GR-D396 adds to the above features the following:

    • Two 90-minute data batteries
    • Approximate Retail Price: $380
    • Available: March 2006

      • Finally, the GR-D650 adds to the above features the following:

      • 15x optical /700X digital hyper zoom
      • 1/5-inch 1.3 Megapixel CCD
      • Tele Mode (1.3x)
      • Digital Still Capture (1280 x 960)
      • Super High-Band Processor with 540 lines of resolution
      • Megabrid Engine
      • Low Light Plus (F1.2 lens & 3D Noise Reduction)
      • Approximate Retail Price: $450
      • Available: February 2006

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    NEW JVC MINI DV CAMCORDER LINE OFFERS UPGRADED PERFORMANCE AND HANDLING

    Selected models offer 32X optical zoom and built-in tele-conversion lens.


    ORLANDO, February 25, 2006 – A new five-model JVC MiniDV camcorder line made its debut today, offering advancements in performance and handling.

    The new line is distinguished by several new features, including selected models with a 32X optical zoom, 16:9 modes and a built-in tele-conversion lens. JVC’s new MiniDV camcorders are easier to use than ever thanks to a new 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.

    For 2006, JVC offers four models with a 680K-pixel CCD. In addition, there is a 1.33-megapixel model, the GR-D650, that features a built-in 1.3X tele-conversion lens and JVC’s Low Light Plus – combining an F1.2 lens with the company’s 3D noise reduction that reduces visible video noise by approximately 30 percent and delivers superior low light performance.

    Following is a summary of features in JVC’s 2006 line of MiniDV camcorders.
    GR-D350:

    • 32x optical /800X digital hyper zoom
    • 1/6-inch 680,000 pixel CCD
    • 2.5-inch LCD color monitor
    • Super High-Band Processor with 520 lines of resolution
    • NightAlive (for low-light shooting)
    • 90-minute Data Battery
    • Color viewfinder
    • Web-camera function (via IEEE 1394)
    • DV input/output
    • Wide (16:9) Mode
    • Power-Linked Operation
    • Multi-language on-screen (4 Languages)
    • Auto button
    • Approximate Retail Price: $300
    • Available: February 2006

      GR-D370 Adds:

    • Live Slow
    • High Quality Wide (16:9) Mode
    • Auto Illumi-Light
    • Digital still capture
    • SD/MMC card slot
    • Multi-language on-screen (7 Languages)
    • Approximate Retail Price: $330
    • Available: February 2006

      GR-D395 Adds:

    • Full function remote
    • Three-hour data battery
    • Approximate Retail Price: $370
    • Available: March 2006

    GR-D396 Adds:

    • Two 90-minute data batteries
    • Approximate Retail Price: $380
    • Available: March 2006

    GR-D650 Adds:

    • 15x optical /700X digital hyper zoom
    • 1/5-inch 1.3 Megapixel CCD
    • Tele Mode (1.3x)
    • Digital Still Capture (1280 x 960)
    • Super High-Band Processor with 540 lines of resolution
    • Megabrid Engine
    • Low Light Plus (F1.2 lens & 3D Noise Reduction)
    • Approximate Retail Price: $450
    • Available: February 2006

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