Product Description

The GR-D650 is a MiniDV camcorder, which offers advancements in performance and handling. The GR-D650 Series are easier to use than ever thanks to a new Auto button - just press the button to switch between manual and automatic operation. This model also features a new on-screen menu system that sorts menu layers by category, making operation easier.PRODUCT FEATURES:15x optical /700X digital hyper zoom;1/5-inch 1.3 Megapixel CCD;Digital Still Capture (1280 x 960);Super High-Band Processor with 540 lines of resolution;Megabrid Engine;Low Light Plus (F1.2 lens and 3D Noise Reduction);Built-in 1.3X tele-conversion lens.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #69040 in Camera & Photo
• Brand: JVC
• Model: GRD650
• Released on: 2006-04-15
• Dimensions: 3.31 pounds
• Display size: 2.5

Features

• Features EZ-grip design to fit any operator's hand, and a full load of features
• Features a 30 millimeter filter, and a 15x optical and 700x digital zoom, and can operate in one-lux lighting conditions in NightAlive mode
• Utilizes a 1/5-inch 1.33 Megapixel CCD image sensor with 690,000 effective pixels, and a 3 to 45 millimeter f/1.2 super-bright lens
• Connects to your computer via firewire to be used like a web camera for video conferencing, or to upload clips and email them as MPEG-4 files
• Measures 2.375 x 3.875 x 4.5 inches (W x H x D), and is backed by a 1-year parts and 90-day labor limited manufacturer's warranty

Amazon.com Product Description
Good things come in small packages, and the JVC GR-D650 1.33-megapixel high-band digital video camera is a great example of this. This camera boasts of an EZ-grip design to fit any operator's hand and a full load of features that produces great results.

The JVC GR-D650 captures, clear crisp visuals, even in low-light conditions with its LED auto-illumination light for lighting up your video scenes, and a NightAlive feature that boosts light sensitivity for a bright picture with full color images. This digital video camera uses the Megabrid engine to maintain a high signal-to-noise ratio for video, which allows for a maximum resolution of 1600 x 1200 for HG digital stills. The GR-D650 can connect directly to your computer via Firewire, at which point it can be used like a web camera for video conferencing or remote monitoring applications, and ImageMixer software that is bundled in lets you easily upload clips to your PC and e-mail them as MPEG-4 files. This camera features a data battery that lets you check your remaining battery life and record time with the simple touch of a button, even when the camera is off.

The JVC GR-D650 utilizes a 1/5-inch 1.33-megapixel CCD image sensor with 690,000 effective pixels, and a 3 to 45 millimeter f1.2 super-bright lens with a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio. This unit features a 30 millimeter filter, and a 15x optical and 700x digital zoom, and can operate in one-lux lighting conditions in NightAlive mode. Using the NTSC system, this camera records in the MiniDV format, and includes time coding, date and time stamping, and audio/video dubbing. Your video can be viewed through the color LCD viewfinder, or on the 2.5-inch color LCD 113,000 pixel display, and allows auto and manual control of focus, exposure, white balance, iris, and gain. The GR-D650 features a built-in auto-illumination light for video, a built-in mic and speaker for audio, and a SD/MMC card slot for external memory cards. This unit allows for line-in recording in analog and digital with pass-through, and has an IEEE 1394 Firewire input, composite input and output, and a USB output. The JVC GR-D650 supports seven different languages on-screen, supports and includes a remote control, and weighs an extremely lightweight 0.9 pounds. This digital video camera measures only 2.375 x 3.875 x 4.5 inches (W x H x D), and is backed by a 1-year parts and 90-day labor limited manufacturer's warranty.

What's in the Box
The GR-D650 digital video camera, AC adapter, battery pack, S-Video cable, USB cable, remote control, and user's guide.

From the Manufacturer
At the top of the 2006 five-model JVC MiniDV camcorder line is the JVC GR-D650, a MiniDV camcorder with 1.33-megapixel resolution for still images and to boost video quality, and 15x optical zoom, getting you close to the action. JVC's new MiniDV camcorders are easier to use than ever thanks to a new Auto button--just press the button to switch between manual and automatic operation. And all models feature a new on-screen menu system that sorts menu layers by category, making operation easier.

Also offered are already-popular JVC features, such as a data battery that displays time remaining with and without LCD use; live slow, which records in slow motion while retaining real-time audio; JVC's Auto Illumi-Light for illuminating dark scenes; Power-Linked operation that turns on the power and puts the camcorder in standby mode simply by opening the LCD; and the company's Clear LCD Monitor that delivers a bright, clear image by reducing reflection and glares, even in bright sunlight.

The GR-D650 also features a built-in 1.3x tele-conversion lens and JVC's Low Light Plus, combining an f1.2 lens with the company's 3D noise reduction, which reduces visible video noise by approximately 30 percent and delivers superior low light performance.

Additional features:

• 2.5-inch LCD color monitor
• Super High-Band Processor with 520 lines of resolution
• NightAlive (for low-light shooting)
• 90-minute data battery
• Color viewfinder
• Web-camera function (via IEEE 1394)
• DV input/output
• Wide (16:9) Mode
• Power-Linked Operation
• Multi-language on-screen (4 Languages)
• Auto button
• 15x optical/700x digital hyper zoom
• 1/5-inch 1.3-megapixel CCD
• Tele mode (1.3x)
• Digital still capture (1280 x 960)
• Super High-Band Processor with 540 lines of resolution
• Megabrid Engine
• Low Light Plus (f1.2 lens and 3D noise reduction)

Customer Reviews

Great Little Camcorder
These are my first impressions of this camcorder I got a month ago to document my baby growing up.

Pros:
- Good color quality compared to other cheap camcorders
- Small and light
- Easy to use
- 16:9 aspect ratio. Not HD, but still letterbox
- Excellent anti-shake mechanism
- Worked very well with my PC through the Firewire connector

Cons:
- No audio inputs
- Menu system is a bit tedious
- Autofocus a bit clumsy when zooming in and out of objects

Excellent Bang For The Buck
After reading every review I coud find, I purchased the GR-D650 in November 06, to replace an older JVC camcorder (which did well for us). I chose the GR-D650 due to: its claim to record well in low light; I've had success with other JVC products; and the price was in my budget. I read through the manual to become familiar with the features, set the camcorder up the way I wanted (clock, date, fade in-fade out feature, etc), and felt ready to go. We took it on our Christmas vacation and recorded in daylight, dusk, and night. The flip out screen worked great. I could see what I was shooting, even at night. It took a short while to get the feel of the camcorder and where buttons were, compared to my old one, but certainly not a hassle. The zoom worked great. When we returned home, I connected the camcorder to my TV with the supplied cord and hit play (it even comes with a remote control). We were very happy and impressed with the quality. I wondered how my voice would come out on the recording, because viewing through the flip out screen allows me to be further away from the camcorder, compared to how I used my older one. My voice recorded fine (I do narration when I video). I haven't tried the still photo feature yet. So, all in all, I am very happy with this camcorder, especially for the price. It costs several hundred dollars less than my old JVC and actually performs better (and is a whole lot smaller and lighter). For general everyday and family type use, this camcorder works great. I recommend it.

JVC GR-D650 MiniDV Camcorder is great!
This was just what we needed. The still pictures are great as are the videos. And it also works really well in different lighting. We would definitely recommend this to other consumers.