This newly styled JVC Compact camcorder is designed for those who are searching for a fun, slimline and convenient camcorder. The GR-D72US boasts JVC's new Just Very Convenient features 3-D NR to eliminate noise up to 30%, 2.5 inch Crystal-View LCD to reduce glare and reflections and a built-in auto " Illumi-Light" for 1/10th the power consumption. Plus, a color viewfinder, 680, 000-Pixel CCD Super High Band Processor for 520 lines of horizontal resolution, Power-Linked Operation, Night Alive, and 700X Super Digital Zoom with Spline Interpolation. The GR-D72 can also take HG digital stills at 1026 x 768 / 640 x 480. Convenience for digital stills is achieved by a SD/ MMC card slot.

Specifications

Video format: MiniDV
Audio: PCM Digital Stereo Audio
Maximum CCD resolution: 680,000 pixels
CCD size: 0.17 inches
Eyepiece viewfinder:: Color
LCD screen size: 2.5 inches
LCD swivel: Yes
Aperture: F/1.6
Filter diameter: Information unavailable
Optical zoom: 16x
Digital zoom: 700x
Autolight: Yes
Hot shoe for external light: No
Image stabilization: Yes
Infrared capability: No
Remote included: Yes
Headphone jack: Yes
Digital still capability: Yes
MPEG movie mode: Yes
Included still memory: No
Preset titles: Information unavailable
Custom titling: Information unavailable
Programmed recording: Information unavailable
Fade options: Various fader effects
Special effects: Information unavailable
Motion sensor: No
Audio sensor: No
USB streaming: Yes
IEEE1394 (Firewire) output: Yes
USB output: Yes
S-Video output: Yes
Battery type: Lithium ion
Included in box: GRD72 camcorder, BN-V408U 800 mAh Lithium-ion High Capacity rechargeable battery pack, Remote control, Shoulder strap, AC Adapter, Image Mixer for Windows/Mac Software and AV output cables
Width: 3.6 inches
Height: 4.6 inches
Depth: 2.8 inches
Weight: 1.1 pounds
Warranty labor: 90 days
Warranty parts: 1 year

Review

Overall this GR-D72 is a good camcorder for the money. It did perform well in the video tests and in the low light tests. Some handling issues take away from the GR-D72's overall ease of use. The GR-D72 is very similar to the GR-D33, but on the GR-D72 there is a memory card port. The amount of manual features is fair, and they work decently, with the exception of focus. Another area in need of improvement is lack of audio in and an accessory shoe. If you're not planning on doing too much professional shooting and you're cost conscious I would recommend the GR-D72.
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