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January 06, 2008JVC With Two MiniDVs for 2008: The GR-D850 and GR-D870
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The new JVC GR-D870 MiniDV Camcorder |
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The GR-D870 and GR-D850 both feature 1/6-inch, 680,000 imagers, 2.7-inch wide LCD screens, and 35x optical zooms. Both camcorders utilize a new onscreen display, and video lights. The MiniDV models use an LCD-mounted joysticks rather than the new "Laser Touch" navigation on the Everio camcorders. They do, however, offer a new "Power-Linked Operation" that allows the camcorder to automatically shift in and out of hibernation mode when the LCD panel is open and closed.
The new JVC GR-D850
The step-up GR-D870 can take stills up to 640 x 480 and features an SD/MMC memory card slot. The GR-D870 is equipped with JVC’s new Dual Recording mode. Dual Recording mode allows shooters to capture stills while in video mode, like Sony’s Dual Record mode.
The GR-D870 also has Live Slow, a new feature for JVC that enables footage to be recorded in slow motion (a quarter of the speed) and paired up with real-time sound. Both camcorders have dedicated Auto/Manual buttons and Data Battery buttons that indicate the remaining recording time. The included battery is expected to record continuously for up to 120 minutes. A new Auto LCD Backlight is designed for easy viewing in bright atmospheres.
The GR-D850 and GR-D870 are expected to ship in January for $229.95 and $249.95, respectively.
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