Instant Expert Advice. -JustAnswerManufacturer: JVC Part number: GR-DV3000U
$1,099.00 1 online store
- CNET editors' rating: 3.0 stars Good
How we rate- Design: 6.0
Features: 7.0
Performance: 7.0
Image quality: 6.0
Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars) - Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 7 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
JVC GR-DV3000 price range: $1,099.00
Still at the top of JVC's MiniDV line after all this time, the DV3000 has some flaws but deserves a look from budget buyers.
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- Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 7 reviews
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"Great Camera, Hate the Autofocus"
on December 30, 2004
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on June 8, 2004
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"Great picture quality if you're in a studio setting; Poor Auto Focus"
on March 3, 2003
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: JVC
- Part Number: GR-DV3000U
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Enclosure Color Silver
- Digital Zoom 300 x
- Localization English
- Effective Sensor Resolution 1,330,000
- Optical Sensor Size 1/3.6"
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Min Illumination 1 lux
- Analog Video Format NTSC
- Digital Video Format MPEG-4
- Special Effects Sepia, Cinema, Mirror, Strobe, Classic Film, Black & White
- Image Stabilizer Electronic
- Digital Scene Transition Door wipe, Slide wipe, Black fader, Corner wipe, Scroll wipe, White fader, Window wipe, Shutter wipe, Black & white fader
- Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Shooting Modes Frame movie mode, Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Spotlight, Sand & snow, Sports mode, Slow shutter, Twilight mode
- White Balance Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Fine, Cloudy, Halogen
- Exposure Modes Manual, Program
- Exposure Metering Spot
- Camera Flash None
- Webcam Capability Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 1.33 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared - Multi-brand compatibility
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture MPEG-4 - 240 x 176 - 150 sec - With 8MB card, MPEG-4 - 160 x 120 - 420 sec - With 8MB card
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory 1 x 8 MB Flash - SD Memory Card
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage Fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 6 - With 8MB card, Standard JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 20 - With 8MB card, Fine JPEG 1280 x 960 : 9 - With 8MB card, Standard JPEG 1280 x 960 : 30 - With 8MB card, Fine JPEG 1024 x 768 : 14 - With 8MB card, Standard JPEG 1024 x 768 : 46 - With 8MB card, Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 32 - With 8MB card, Standard JPEG 640 x 480 : 110 - With 8MB card
- Media Type Mini DV
- Recording Speed LP, SP
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 4.5 mm - 45 mm - F/1.2
- Focal Length 4.5 mm - 45 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.2
- Optical Zoom 10 x
- Lens Construction 8 group(s) / 10 element(s)
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 4.5 mm
- Max focal length 45 mm
- Features Aspherical lens
- Filter Size 52 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 52 - 520 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Min Focus Range 2 in
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- DV input Yes
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 15 sec
- Edit Functions Assemble, A/V insert, Audio dubbing, Audio effects insert
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Title Generator Yes
- Search Modes Blank search
- Additional Features DPOF support, Auto power save, Built-in speaker, Backlight compensation
- Time Code Yes
- Analog to digital conversion Yes
- Flash Terminal Hot shoe
- Remote control Universal remote control - Infrared
- Software JVC Digital Photo Navigator
- Included Accessories Jack box, Lens cap, Lens hood, Camcorder shoulder strap
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type LCD
- Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.44 in
- Viewfinder Resolution 113,000 pixels
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3.5 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Headphones, 1 x Composite video/audio (input/output), 1 x S-Video input / output, 1 x USB, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x EDIT-Terminal, 1 x Printer interface, 1 x DC power input
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
- Microphone Technology Electret condenser
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Cables Included 1 x A/V cable, 1 x USB cable, 1 x S-Video cable, 1 x Editing cable, 1 x Audio cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter + battery charger - External
- Power AC 120/230 V
- Battery type - Lithium ion
- Power Consumption Operational 23 Watt
- Run Time (Up To) 75 min
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 800 mAh ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 200,000 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Physical Characteristics
- Width 3 in
- Depth 7.6 in
- Height 3.5 in
- Weight 1.5 lbs
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Manufacturer info
- JVC
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.jvc.com/
- Address: 1700 Valley Road, Wayne, NJ. 07470
- Phone: 1-800-252-5722
