| JVC GRD770 MiniDV Camcorder with 34x Optical Zoom | 
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| Brand: JVC
Category: Photography
List Price: $229.99
Buy New: $196.99
You Save: $33.00 (14%)
Buy New from $196.99
Avg. Customer Rating:   (9 reviews)
Sales Rank: 3401
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 34
Display Size: 2.7
Battery: 1 Lithium
Maximum Focal Length: 78.2
Minimum Focal Length: 2.3
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5
Dimensions (in): 4.5 x 2.4 x 3.7
MPN: GRD770US
Model: D770
UPC: 683728163846
EAN: 0046838028571
ASIN: B000MAJU40
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Features 1/6-inch 680,000 pixel CCD, 34x optical zoom and 800x digital hyper-zoom | | • | 2.7-inch widescreen Clear LCD; 16:9 video mode | | • | Dual Record mode; capture video and digital stills | | • | Stick controller for easy operation | | • | SD/MMC card slot; USB connection |
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Product Description
With a streamlined compact design and new 2.7-inch widescreen LCD monitor, JVC GR-D770US provides advanced features, easy portability, and exceptional value. A 34x optical zoom lens plus up to 800x digital-zoom enhancement provide unprecedented shooting flexibility. For ease of use, a new stick controller mounted on the LCD monitor makes it easy to set menu and manual settings and control playback. Recording time is enhanced through the use of a new battery combined with new circuitry that consumes less power. Enjoy JVC's Auto Illumi light for shooting in low light situations. Need stills as well as video? JVC GR-D770US allows the choice to shoot digital still images while recording video. JVC's popular data battery feature that at the push of a button displays battery strength and remaining recording time - with and without using the LCD monitor. Power-Linked Operation Auto button 135-minute Data Battery SD / MMC Card Slot for adding an optional memory-card to store still pictures at VGA resolution Menu has 7 Language Settings for choice access to features Has USB Compatibility for transferring images to a computer Photo Navigation Software
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| Customer Reviews: Read 4 more reviews...
 JVC GRD770 MiniDV Camcorder September 26, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have had multiple issues with this camcorder. It was used a total of less than 60 minutes and then put away for several months (inside the air-conditioned house). Now the screen no longer works; it won't record videos; and the DV connector to transfer what little footage I have doesn't recognize the camera. I bought a replacement camcorder to get the footage off the film and it transferred easily -- so it isn't an issue with the computer or software.
I will not purchase another JVC camcorder as they want more to repair this one than it costs to purchase a new one.
 100% satisfied December 30, 2007
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
I've only had the JVC GR-D771(U) for about 3 hours and I'm already sold that this is the model for my family! There's still plenty of time to discover the quirks of this device, but at this present time I only have positives to say. First off, the A/C adapter is dual voltage. That's an absolute must if your traveling (or stationed) overseas. The camcorder comes with a USB cord in the box, BUT also has a firewire port that can be utilized to transfer video to a computer or recording device. It's extremely easy to use (which in most cases means limited capabilities)EXCEPT in this case...
*it's got wind noise cancellation,
*a stability feature (called DIS, but I don't know what it stands for)which comes in handy when your using 900X digital zoom
*16:9/4:3 formating
*270 degree rotating LCD so you can see what you look like while recording
*2 or 4 channel stereo sound recording
*a blinding LED to illuminate subjects in the dark (there's also a night recording option but I haven't tested that yet)
*you also have the sweet ability of dubbing images from the miniDV tape to the SD/MMC in playback mode
*There's B/W, sepia, strobe, and mirror options as well as fade in/out effects
* You can also use this as a webcam with at least windows messenger, I haven't tried yahoo or aim...sorry
I'd say the only bad thing about the JVC GR-D771(U) camcorder is that there isn't enough time in the day to play with it!
Flawed Camcorder December 18, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I bought this camera as my first intro into recording videos for my family, since I've just had my firstborn son.
The first problem with this camera its is buggy Firewire performance, when I try to upload videos to my computer I can see the video and FF or RW the tape but play and stop don't work from the computer so I have to manually control the camera to capture video. Mind you I have tried it with two different firewire card/cable combination.
The worst part is that the Menu button stopped working after two months, I have recorded only 30 minutes of footage with the camera and the menu button does not work. As another reviewer stated, if you remove the battery for some time, 2 days in my case, the menu button works again for about 5 minutes and then dies again.
JVC support is nonexistent, if you email them they replay that they will contact you in 5 days, which it didn't happen, there is no firmware/software updates for the camera, and if you think you'll find much information on the net about it, think again. And as I don't live in the US, I'm stuck with the faulty camera since there is no place I can take it here.
My advice, don't buy this camera, it will save you all the trouble, and you know JVC won't be getting my money again, should have gone with a Panasonic or a Sony one, lesson learned.
 Very Good Inexpensive Camcorder December 7, 2007
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
Although this camcorder is relatively inexpensive, it does have enough features to make it a perfect video camera for anyone. No one will know you only paid a little over $200.00! Very small footprint, fits in the palm of your hand. I have another camcorder that I paid about 3 times as much for and unless you are a professional, there really is no difference!
 There are better budget camcorders! Vista Info Below! November 24, 2007
7 out of 28 found this review helpful
I do not think this is a good camcorder. The still shots are garbage and I am going to assume the video is average at best. Although I have not tested video.(Found another brand) I just want those who are looking for a camcorder for the first time to know that there are better than this. Look at other companies. Some say this is a good starter/budget camera. It may be, everyone has different needs.
I also want to point out something regarding Windows Vista! For one, the JVC software stinks. It wont work. Also, at first USB wont seem to work either. Windows will not be able to install the driver automatically. You have to let it try to find the drivers on its own. When it fails you must use the advanced option and point to this folder "C:Windows\System32\DriverStore and click OK. Vista will then find the driver needed and USB will work. You may have to point Vista to the folder a few times before it says everything is ready to use and install. You should now be able to get your pictures from the SD memory card. I will assume that firewire is the only practical way of getting the video from the camcorder. When trying to do this, use the built in Windows Movie Maker.
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