JVC GRD90 MiniDV Camcorder with 3.5" LCD, 16x Optical Zoom, 8MB, and MMC

Optics & Audio
The GR-D90 offers a 680,000 CCD with 520 lines of horizontal resolution. Combined with JVC's super-hi-band processor, you'll be assured of capturing crisp, clear video. Equipped with a 16x optical zoom, the GR-D90 also features a 700x digital zoom that allows you to zoom in for incredible close-ups. You can also zoom in on any part of an image during playback with the 44x pinpoint zoom.

The GR-D90 also features PCM digital stereo sound in either 12-bit or 16-bit options. The 16-bit mode offers one set of stereo tracks and achieves the same quality as CD, while the 12-bit mode creates two sets of stereo tracks. Audio dub is possible when recorded in 12-bit mode.

Digital Stills
The still mode is capable of capturing crystal-clear still images of up to 1,024 x 768 pixels. The images are stored onto the included 8 MB MMC memory card; the GR-D90 is also compatible with Secure Digital memory cards. You can also record still images onto the video cassette with a "shutter" sound effect in full frame or pin-up mode.

More Features

• JVC's Night Alive feature boosts light sensitivity for a bright picture, even in situations with minimal illumination.
• A 3.5-inch tilting LCD screen for high-angle overhead shooting, low-angle shots, or even self portraits.
• The Picture Stabilizer system corrects camera shake instantly, giving you smooth and stable pictures.
• The Power Linked Operation feature prepares the camera to record simply by opening the LCD or pulling out the viewfinder.
• The IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connections provides fast loss-less digital transfer to a computer, or dubbing from or to another DV unit.
• A built-in analog-to-digital converter that converts analog audio-video signal to a digital signal, and can be recorded to a DV tape.
• Remote control features include playback with special effects, zoom, slow motion, and audio dubbing-insert editing.

MiniDV Format
MiniDV is the preferred format for personal and broadcast-quality video, highly regarded for its high audio and image quality. With up to 520 lines of horizontal resolution and minimum color noise, MiniDV delivers a 20 percent clearer picture than analog camcorder formats. This is all delivered on a cassette that's 1/12th the size of a standard VHS tape. A MiniDV tape offers digital recording time of 2 full hours--20 times the capacity of a CD.

Contents
This package includes the GR-D90 camcorder, 8 MB MMC memory card, AC adapter (AP-V13U), battery pack (BN-V408U), shoulder strap, AV cable (mini-3 RCA), USB cable, wireless remote control (RM-V718U), lens cap, and CD-ROM with Presto! ImageFolio and Presto! Mr. Photo 3 software.

Product Description
Looking for a versatile camcorder that makes shooting great home movies super-simple? JVC's GR-D90 combines Mini DV's gorgeous video quality, the photo-snapping ability of a digital camera, and lots of features that make it really easy to use. The LCD viewscreen is one element that helps make newer camcorders so user-friendly — you get a nice view of your subject for recording, and what you've taped is readily visible on playback. Most Mini DV cams come equipped with a 2-1/2" viewscreen (measured diagonally), but the GR-D90's viewscreen measures 3-1/2". That may not sound like a big difference, but it actually amounts to almost twice the screen size! Other conveniences that allow for easy filming include Digital Image Stabilization to prevent shakiness, 16X optical zoom for great close-ups, and Night-Alive mode, for taping full-color video in low light. And of course, since the 'D90 captures your videos digitally, you can easily transfer movies to your compatible PC or Mac using the cam's i.LINK™ jack. After that, use separate software to trim or rearrange scenes, and add effects! Interested in snapping still images? The included 8MB MultiMediaCard will store between 24 and 190 photos, depending on resolution. Use the included USB interface to transfer those pictures to your computer for editing, e-mailing, or posting online! Learn more at Crutchfield.com.