JVC GRDF430U Review

The Ultra-Compact Series' Low Light Plus uses an f1.2 aspherical super bright lens, which offers 2.3 times the brightness of an f1.8 lens and 1.8 times the brightness of an f1.6 lens. That performance is enhanced by JVC's 3D noise reduction that delivers a 2dB improvement in the signal-to-noise ratio and reduces video noise by approximately 30 percent. Flicker is eliminated and color reproduction is improved.

Specifications

Product Features
Super High-Band Processor records at 520 lines horizontal resolution
30-percent less noise with 3D noise reduction technology
2.5-inch LCD monitor for clear, bright views during outdoor shooting
New F1.2 super bright lens with 15x powerful optical zoom
Live Slow feature records in slow-motion mode and plays back with real-time sound

Technical Details
Imaging device: 1/6-inch CCD
Effective pixels: 680,000 gross pixels; 340,000 video, 340,000 still
Digital still images: Up to 1024 x 768 pixels
Recording format: MiniDV
Image processing: Super high-band processor
Shutter speed: 1/60 to 1/4000
White balance: Full auto/manual white balance
Zoom: 15x optical / 700x digital zoom
Focal length: 2.6 to 39.00 millimeters
Aperture: f1.2 to 2.8
Filter diameter: 30.5 millimeters
LCD: 2.5-inch clear LCD monitor
S-Video input: Yes
Recording time: 120 minutes maximum
Low-light capabilities: 3-D Noise Reduction (3-D NR) to eliminate up to 30% of noise in low light situations
Dimensions (H x W x D): 3 x 2 15/16 x 4 3/8 inches (75 x 74 x 111 millimeters)
Weight: 0.9 pounds (400 grams)
Included Accessories: AC adapter, battery pack, shoulder strap, remote control, USB cable, AV cable

Review

JVC's commitment to image quality is further evidenced in its Mini DV camcorders' ability to capture digital stills with no motion blur. This year all models, with the exception of the entry level GR-D250 and GR-DF430, offer a progressive shutter that allows stills to be captured by the entire frame, eliminating the blur that occurs when separate fields are combined to form a frame. In addition, the 1.33 megapixel models can capture 27 percent more visual information than 680,000 pixel cameras, providing images 1600 x 1200 pixels, 1024 x 768 pixels, and 640 x 480 pixels.

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