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| JVC GRDF450U MiniDV Camcorder w/ 15x Optical Zoom | 
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| Brand: JVC
Category: Photography
This item is no longer available
Avg. Customer Rating:  (17 reviews)
Sales Rank: 41500
Color: Silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 15
Display Size: 2.5
Maximum Focal Length: 39
Minimum Focal Length: 2.6
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 3 x 4 x 3
MPN: GRDF450U
Model: GRDF450U
UPC: 046838018367
EAN: 0046838018367
ASIN: B0007QS6LC
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| Features:
| • | Super High-Band Processor records at 520 lines horizontal resolution | | • | 30-percent less noise with 3D noise reduction technology | | • | 2.5-inch LCD monitor for clear, bright views during outdoor shooting | | • | New F1.2 super bright lens with 15x powerful optical zoom | | • | Live Slow feature records in slow-motion mode and plays back with real-time sound |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Capturing the great moments in your life deserves the best performance. The GR-DF450 delivers. The ergonomic EZ grip design puts total control in the palm of your hand. But it's not just the comfortable feel that makes the GR-DF450 a powerful performer. JVC's exclusive Low Light Plus incorporates two key technologies: The F1.2 Super Bright Lens obtains twice the light of an F1.8 lens assuring a bright picture with less noise even in less than desirable lighting conditions. And Three Dimensional Noise Reduction (3D NR) eliminates picture noise up to 30% in low light situations. Keep your subject in view outdoors with a 2.5 inch Clear LCD that reduces glare and reflections, and a built-in auto " Illumi-Light" for 1/10th the power consumption. There's also a color viewfinder, Power-Linked Operation, Night Alive, and 700X Super Digital Zoom with Spline Interpolation. Record HG digital stills at up to 1024 x 768 to the SD/MMC card slot. There's also an accessory shoe and mic input with plug-in power. The GR-DF450 delivers high performance video.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 12 more reviews...
 Another Lens Cap disaster July 7, 2008
My GZ-MG21U HDD has same problem. Use very few times. Stopped working since last 3 months with Lens Cap Error. Sent it to JVC Center. They are asking $275 to fix. BEWARE before buying. Read reviews carefully. This looks to be widespread problem.
What a pitty March 24, 2008
I read some reviews and thought...there are always some defective product in any batch and it is quite common that reviews seem to attract those who have experienced some of them. Well let me tell you after having bought T H R E E of these cameras (2 failed) one still working thank GOD and that I can only conclude that this was a M A J O R defect in manufacturing/design and that you would certainly be a gambling person to now pay more than $100.00 for one of these delightfull camcorders. The performance and abilities of this camera are awesome for the price of around $300.00 and nothing can compare. Problem is you c a n n o t depend on the camera working from one day to the nect because of the lens cap defect.
What a pitty and a shame on JVC's part in how they refused to correct there known defect. Shame on outlets thjat are still trying to get rid of these cameras at a premium price... Even a 90 day return policy will not save you on this one.. better pay for a 2 year replacement/repair .
BOB
HEY JVC!! Lens Cap ERROR on this model, too April 28, 2007
COME ON JVC!!! This is really pitiful! I bought a GRDF-450u about 15 months ago based on the high marks from Consumer Reports and only used it occasionally. It still looks brand new. Then, out of nowhere, I get blindsided with the dreaded "Lens Cap" error and now it is absolutely useless! (for those of you not familiar with the LENS CAP error, basically the camcorder powers up fine but will not record because it falsely senses the Lens Cap is on when it is not. The viewfinder and LCD screen are blank except for "LENS CAP" flashing) Several JVC camcorder (various model numbers) owners have fallen victim to this obvious design/manufacturing flaw. JVC's product development and quality assurance must really suck. JVC has offered to fix this on several camcorder models but NOT the GRDF450u? WHY??!!! I mean this model put JVC in the spotlight!! Consumer Reports rated it #2 last year. I guess they didn't know it was going to be a LEMON. Do yourself a favor and try another brand such as Sony, Panasonic or Hitachi.
Lens cap error? Fix it yourself for free! February 14, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
See my review of the GR-DF430U for more information. I'll try to help anyone with this problem, as the repair is relatively simple and you can do it yourself. No need to pay JVC anything at all. They should have fixed this problem long ago, but refused to help out their customers for whatever reason. A bad business decision, in my opinion.
Contact me if you require assistance and instructions on how to fix this problem. Save your hard-earned money and don't pay JVC to fix this!
Duh...Lens Cap Error! November 22, 2006
I wish I had read these reviews long ago. I've owned my JVC GRDF 450U for about 14 months...it worked fine...until I needed it a few days ago. I've spent hours trying to figure out what the heck I had done to cause the "lens cap error"...only to find that it wasn't me. The repair shop tells me it'll cost between $175 and $225 to fix it...plus tax. Right. Sorry I bought this camcorder...and the extended battery packs, as well as the wide angle and telephoto lens. Needless to say JVC ain't getting any more of my money.
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