Typical price: £225
What is it: Affordable widescreen MiniDV camcorder with 32x optical zoom
What we think: Despite its relatively low price and big optical zoom range, it does little else to distinguish itself in budget class
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 7 August 2006
Tags: JVC, JVC GR-D370, budget, image stabilisation, LCD
We like:
This MiniDV camcorder is relatively inexpensive and offers a powerful 32x zoom in a fairly compact package
We don't like:
Widescreen video appears distorted on the display; viewfinder must be extended to be activated
CNET UK judgement:
Despite its relatively low price and big optical zoom range, the JVC GR-D370 does little else to distinguish itself in budget class
Full review:
Widescreen video is all the rage these days. With high-definition, 16:9 televisions becoming more and more popular, it's easy to see why even budget MiniDV camcorders such as the JVC GR-D370 are starting to include widescreen modes. This model is actually an upgraded version of JVC's GR-D350, which costs only slightly less and is nearly identical, save for the D370's widescreen support and a video light. Continue Reading...
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