This JVC Compact Mini DV camcorder is designed for those searching for a fun, take anywhere video camera. Small, high quality and very economical, this is a great starter camcorder for family and travel use.The GR-D250 features a powerful 25x optical zoom lens for getting tight close-ups of your subject. To make it easier to compose your shots, there's a 2.5 inch Clear LCD that reduces glare and reflections when shooting outdoors. The D250 also comes with a color viewfinder and the new JVC Data Battery.
This is really cool. Remaining battery and recording time can be easily viewed, by simply touching one button, even with the camcorder's power turned off. This allows you to check what remains for both the battery and recording time before shooting, so you can prevent the battery from running out during shooting.
In addition, the high capacity 700 mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable battery can deliver up to 1.5 hours recording before needing to be re-charged.
To insure the best picture quality from the 680,000 pixel CCD imager, the JVC "Super High Band Processor" delivers 520 lines of horizontal resolution. If you like shooting in low light or even nighttime, the Night Alive feature makes it possible to get some images even when the light is off.
Other conveniences include Power-Linked Operation, 800X Super Digital Zoom with Spline Interpolation and Digital Picture Stabilizer round out a comprehensive feature package making the D250 a great value.
Warning - 25x optical zoom is a LOT of zoom power and will be hard to hold steady by using just your hands, even if you do use the digital image stabilizer. We strongly recommend getting a small tripod if you plan on using it - or any other small camcorder - at the full 25x zoom ratio.
By using the camera with a Firewire connection, you can even use the camcorder as a web cam for online video conferencing. It comes with manual controls, backlight compensation and a digital fade to black feature. AE modes include Spotlight, Night mode, Sports mode, Surf & snow, Twilight mode
If you need a small and easy to use DV camcorder that won't put a big dent in your bank account, this is a great choice.
