This JVC digital cybercam offers a high level of picture and sound quality. A 680,000-pixel CCD delivers outstanding resolution, and with the swivel color LCD monitor, the camcorder can be operated from any angle. For important close-up shots, the 250x digital zoom provides fast zooming at variable speeds by finger pressure.

This camcorder offers a large selection of digital effects and scene transitions. Exercise your creativity with effects like classic film, strobe, slow shutter, black and white, and many more. A random assemble editing feature provides an eight-scene memory for favorite scenes as well as the ability to add special effects. The JVC GR-DVL300U digital cybercam also includes playback zoom for enhanced viewing.

The JVC GR-DVL300U is fully compatible with your PC computer. It includes a serial cable and digital output link. Other accessories include a handgrip strap, audio-video output cable, editing cable, DC adapter, cleaning cloth, AC adapter/battery charger, remote control, and docking station.

Product Description
The GR-DVL300U combines outstanding performance with a sleek, compact design. It features a digital still picture output which allows this camcorder to also function as a digital still camera. A serial cable and CD ROM software for Windows are included.The JVC GR-DVL300U Digital CyberCam sports 110, 000-pixel 2.5" high resolution, 270-degree rotating LCD color monitor and a handy full-function remote control to make filming a breeze. Its Digital Hyper Zoom offers fast zooming with awesome magnification. Enjoy variable speed zoom by finger pressure with a numeric zoom ratio readout in the viewfinder/monitor. Plus you can add digital effects by simply turning to Auto mode or Pro mode and accessing creative functions. And you can create scene transitions with White fader, Black and White fader Slide Wipe and more.

I've had no problems importing still images or video to my PC, though the still image quality is nowhere near that of a true digital still camera. The LCD screen is a bit small, but again its just fine for the price. Also, don't believe everything you read about the mic. I tested it and it picked up whispering at ~1 meter and normal conversation at ~5 meters. It even has a feature to reduce wind noise on windy days. Very nice touches make this a good camera.

The users' manuals are very detailed yet very easy to follow. The power cord stretches over 3 meters and the battery seems to last a while as well and only takes 90 minutes for its first charge.

Does not come with any tape, though, so be sure to order some too.


importing is a problem   January 6, 2001
11 out of 13 found this review helpful

This camera is a good one but the programs that is included with it should have been burned to dust. There are alot of problems importing files to the p.c. If you have a adobe 5.0 premere you have to get diffrent drivers to make the fire wire compatible. If you use the camera for fun its great, but dont count on making hollywood productions.