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JVC GR-D770 Mini DV, Flash Media Camcorder

Panasonic HDC-SD5 Flash Media Camcorder

4 reviews

$200.00 | 1 store

5 reviews

$1,257.39 | 1 store

Product Description

Good things come in small packages. And the JVC GR-D770 High-Band Digital MiniDV camcorder is a great choice. This sleek camcorder

The high definition Panasonic HDC-SD5 camcorder provides breathtakingly detailed video and comes fitted with a world-class Leica Dicomar lens made specifically for high definition capture.... More

The high definition Panasonic HDC-SD5 camcorder provides breathtakingly detailed video and comes fitted with a world-class Leica Dicomar lens made specifically for high definition capture. The superior craftsmanship of Leica's advanced lens system captures stunning images and colors that look magnificent in HD. Combined with Panasonic's advanced 3CCD system, which uses three separate sensors to capture and process light, the HDC-SD5 can bring all of your memories to life on your HDTV screen. Less

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Key Features

Recording System

PAL

NTSC

Camcorder Type

Digital

Recording Media

Mini DV • Flash Media

Flash Media

Optical Zoom

34x

10x

Weight

0.91 lb.

0.75 lb.

CCD

Sensor Size

1/6"

Number of Pixels

680K pixels

520K pixels

Sensor Quantity

LCD / Viewfinder

LCD Screen Size

2.7 in.

Color Viewfinder

With Color Viewfinder

Display Type

With LCD Screen

Lens

Optical Zoom

34x

10x

Focal Length

2.3 - 78.2 mm

3 - 30 mm

Attachment / Filter Size

27 mm

37 mm

Digital Zoom

800x

700x

Video Modes

Recording Speeds

SP • LP

Low Lux

5 Lux

Image Stabilizer

With Image Stabilizer

Optical Image Stabilizer

Night Shot

With Night Shot

Audio

Audio Format

AC-3 (2 Channels)

Memory Photography

Digital Still Shot Mode

With Still Shot Capability

Memory Still Resolution

0.31 Megapixels

2.07 Megapixels

Memory Card Support

SD Card • Multimedia Card (MMC)

SD Card • SDHC Card

Max Still Image Size

640 x 480

1920 x 1080

MPEG Movie Mode

With MPEG Movie Mode

Interfaces

Microphone Type

Internal

Output Interfaces

S-Video • Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / i.Link

Component • USB 2.0 • HDMI

Input Interfaces

FireWire / DV / iLink

Power Supply

Battery Type

Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery

Dimensions

Weight

0.91 lb.

0.75 lb.

Depth

4.5 in.

5.31 in.

Height

3.75 in.

2.64 in.

Width

2.44 in.

2.56 in.

Miscellaneous

Family Line

JVC GR

Panasonic HDC

UPC

46838028571

37988831883

Product ID

39255966

44460094

Release Date

7 March, 2007

September, 2007

Included Accessories

Software • USB Cable • A/V Cable • Shoulder Strap • Lithium Propriety Battery • AC Power Adapter

Product MPN

MPN

GRD770US

HDCSD5

Consumer Reviews

JVC GR-D770 Mini DV, Flash Media Camcorder

$200.00

Panasonic HDC-SD5 Flash Media Camcorder

$1,257.39

Product Review Summary

3.8

Based on 4 user reviews

75% recommend this product

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

2 stars

1 star

Pros

Lightweight (1)
Easy to Use (1)
Compact (1)
Great Design (1)
Quality Construction (1)

Cons

expensive (1)

Good For

Everyday Use (1)
Travel (1)
Home Movies (1)
Special Events (1)

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Consumer Reviews

Small but Mighty & Wide Screen too

byneocoffee41 Jul 11, 2007

19 Helpfuls 20 Helpfuls

Pros Wide Screen Camcorder in an easy to handle package.

Cons The most useful cable is noticeably missing.

Recommended it? Yes

Sometimes you decide that you need something and you don't always have a good reason why you NEED it. For me this was one of those cases. It has been several years since I have owned a traditional camcorder. My last one died probably 7 years ago and I just never gotten around to replacing it,... Read full review »

Great little camcorder!

bygobucky79 Dec 7, 2007

5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls

Pros Nice camcorder. Great price. Widescreen a bonus; picture is nice and clear. Big LCD...

Cons LED light doesn't do much for low light.

Recommended it? Yes

We used to have an old 8mm Sony camcorder, which worked great for our oldest boy, but with a new baby on the way, we wanted something that would seamlessly communicate with our DVD burner so we could share our movies with family members who live far away and won't get to see him grow up.

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Product Review Summary

4.0

Based on 5 user reviews

60% recommend this product

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

2 stars

1 star

Pros

Good Value (1)

Cons

Overpriced (1)

Good For

Travel (1)

Consumer Reviews

Panasonic HDC-SD5

bybobdonadio Jun 29, 2008

6 Helpfuls 7 Helpfuls

Pros Spectacular Images, easy use and carry great colour saturation, easy to store and copy.

Cons No viewfinder, monitor hard to see in sunlight, low light deficiency, no ear plug...

Recommended it? Yes

If you want the best 1080P Media card, low priced, 3 ccd camcorder that outperforms Sony, JVC, Hitachi, Cannon in images, then look no further , except in low light. I've used it for 6 months and easily transfer to blue-ray DVD with the provided software. I have a Panasonic HVX 200, and like the... Read full review »

Good camera worth the money (almost)

byjfreelan1964 Feb 6, 2008

6 Helpfuls 7 Helpfuls

Pros small lightweight easy to use.

Cons battery & memory location, video artifacts, short battery time

Recommended it? Yes

This is the first camcorder I have bought since I first bought my monster shoulder carry VHS camcorder (Panasonic).
totally solid state camcorder. I have not had any problem with this camcorder or its media transfering files to the computer or saving to the bundled DVD writer. I don't like the... Read full review »

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