Mega-pixel, Mega-convenient JVC Compact camcorder is designed for those who are searching for a fun, slimline and convenient camcorder. The GR-D93US 1.33 Mega-pixel CCD camcorder boasts 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, 1.33 Mega-Pixel CCD Super High Band Processor for 540 lines of horizontal resolution, Power-Linked Operation, Night Alive, and 700X Super Digital Zoom with Spline Interpolation. The GR-D93 can also take HG digital stills at 1600x1200/1280x960/1026 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: 1.33 Megapixels
CCD size: 0.25 inches
Eyepiece viewfinder:: Color
LCD screen size: 2.5 inches
LCD swivel: Yes
Aperture: F/1.6
Filter diameter: Information unavailable
Optical zoom: 10x
Digital zoom: 700x
Autolight: Yes
Hot shoe for external light: No
Image stabilization: Yes
Infrared capability: Yes, NightAlive
Remote included: Yes
Headphone jack: Yes
Digital still capability: Yes
MPEG movie mode: No
Included still memory: Yes, 8MB MMC card
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: GRD93 camcorder, BN-V408U 800 mAh Lithium-ion High Capacity rechargeable battery pack, Remote control, 8 MB MMC Card, 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-D93 is a strong camcorder with a decent price. It did perform very well when video and okay in low light were tested. The strap problem is a real bother for me, and in my opinion will likely impact the overall performance. The zoom is small at 10x optical power, but the zoom toggle works very well. There are ample manual features that work fairly well, although a great many of them are in LCD sub menus. The GR-D93 will work well for beginners and intermediate casual videographers, giving you good tapes of important life events in a variety of conditions. Another good point of the GR-D93 is the small size, but the feel in hand was lack luster. The viewfinder is unimpressive and the LCD is standard, but becomes cluttered with fonts and symbols in M or manual mode. The menu in the LCD is easy to navigate. The GR-D93 has a great look, and feels much more substantial than the GR-D33 or the GR-D72. The GR-D93 and GR-D72 perform similarly in low light situations, slightly better than the GR-D33, and they do beat the similarly priced Canon and Sony models. If audio options or ease of use is key, than go for the Sony model or the Canon. The GR-D93 is good for you if you want high resolution stills, in a small form factor. You can't beat the price of the GR-D93 for stills with camcorders currently on the market.
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