JVC GR Camcorder Review: JVC GR-DVL9800 Mini DV Camcorder (page 2)
TECH SPECS
- Format Mini DV
- Lens 10:1 optical 200:1 digital zoom, f/1.8, 37mm filter diameter
- Image Sensor 1/3-inch Progressive Scan CCD (680,000 pixels)
- Viewfinder 3.5-inch color LCD monitor, .55-inch color LCD viewfinder
- Focus auto, manual
- Maximum Shutter Speed 1/250 sec
- Exposure auto, manual, backlight and spotlight compensation
- White Balance auto, manual
- Digital Effects 16 fades, wipes and dissolves, high and low speed shutter, video echo, strobe, classic film, black and white, sepia, twilight,
- Audio 12- or 16-bit stereo
- Inputs IEEE 1394, S-video, AV, mini mike, JLIP
- Outputs IEEE 1394, S-video, AV, headphone, JLIP, PC still, print data port,
- Edit Interface JLIP, IEEE 1394
- Other Features Flash, Multimedia Card, high speed recording, slow-motion playback, digital stills
- Dimensions 2 11/16 (w) x 1 1/2 (h) x 4 3/8 (d) inches
- Weight (sans tape and battery) 0.56 pounds
Video Performance (approx.)
- Horizontal resolution (camera) 460 lines
- Horizontal resolution (playback) 450 lines
Performance Times
- Pause to Record 1 second
- Power-up to Record 6 1/2 seconds
- Fast-forward/Rewind (60 min. tape) 2 minutes 43 seconds
TEST RESULTS
Strengths
- Good picture quality
- Excellent digital still features, including flash
- Headphone and mike jacks
Weaknesses
- Autofocus and white balance could be better
- Menu/Focus wheel catches on the housing and sticks
Summary
- This is a solid camcorder that offers a host of features for the casual/intermediate videographer who also wants a digital still camera.
Half Camcorder, Half Still Camera
GR-DVL9800 Mini DV Camcorder
($1,999)
JVC of America
1700 Valley Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(800) 252-5722
www.jvc-america.com
