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JVC GR-D850

JVC GR-D850

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HQ Grade: B+
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
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The JVC GR-D850 is a midrange MiniDV camcorder with a respectable feature set including a 35x optical zoom lens, advanced noise reduction, and a special night shooting mode that boosts light sensitivity for shooting in the dark. Its 680,000-pixel sensor is a bit below standard, but nevertheless produces great images. A widescreen 2.7-inch LCD is... read more

Specifications

  • MiniDV camcorder
  • 680,000 pixel CCD sensor
  • Widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio
  • 35x optical zoom, 800x digital zoom
  • 2.7-inch widescreen LCD display
  • Stick controller for easy operation
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Answered Questions for the GR-D850

Q: DID NOT GET CD WITH PURCHASE COMPUTER WILL NOT RECOGNIZE CAMERA TO DOWNLOAD VIDEO
A: Well, it has firewire so your computer should be able to recognize it without drivers. (although you may want to... read more
Q: Dues it have A/V Cable Output?
A: If they do, trust me, you're better off throwing them away and buying a higher quality set. With Video, you... read more
Q: Which mini Dv camcorder is the best overall I don't want to spend more than $250?
A: I prefer the JVC GR-D850. I've used it and it has great performance, better than the Sony and Canon.http://www.digitalcamera-hq.com/camcorders/jvc-gr-d850_reviews.html... read more

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Open Questions for the GR-D850

Q: does this camear have a usb port
10 points for best answer - 3 replies
Q: Can I connect a JVC GR D850 to an ibook G4, a G5 or a Mac-Mini?
5 points for best answer - 3 replies

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4.8 out of 5 416 Store Reviews qualitycds-dvds14
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4.5 out of 5 5151 Store Reviews PC Connection $259.00 Go!
4.0 out of 5 1119 Store Reviews eBay $215.50 Go!
4.5 out of 5 3490 Store Reviews B&H Photo-Video-Pro Audio $199.95 Go!
4.5 out of 5 344 Store Reviews Vanns.com $209.97 Go!
4.0 out of 5 4550 Store Reviews Best Buy $229.99 Go!
3.0 out of 5 136 Store Reviews Amazon Marketplace $218.75 Go!
5.0 out of 5 14457 Store Reviews Zappos.com $229.95 Go!
3.5 out of 5 1614 Store Reviews RitzCamera.com $242.09 Go!
3.5 out of 5 102 Store Reviews cameraworld.com $242.09 Go!

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