Movie stars aplenty. Biographies have evolved from birth through adolescence. All to be viewed on a screen. That’s the camcorder generation. Capture your memories on the road or at home with the JVC GR-DA30 US Mini DV Camcorder. Seeking a camcorder? Seek no more! This newly styled JVC camcorder is designed for those who are searching for a fun and slimline camcorder while maintaining a full feature package within. The GR-DA30US boasts a 680,000-Pixel CCD Super High Band Processor for 520 lines of horizontal resolution. The maximum user friendliness is achieved with Power-Linked Operation (always ready to record), Night Alive ( for low-light recording), High Resolution 2.5″ Amorphous Silicon LCD Color Monitor, 700X Super Digital Zoom with Spline Interpolation, Digital Picture Stabilizer and Long Time Recording Capability. Got a widescreen HDTV? The Wide (16 : 9) Mode allows you to shoot high-quality 16 : 9 aspect ratio video. This widescreen format is typically found in today’s flat panel displays. View Standard Definition videos that fill those widescreens. Enjoy the JVC GR-DA30 MiniDV Digital Camcorder. 700X Digital Hyper Zoom with Spline Interpolation 16×9 Squeeze Mode PCM Digital Stereo Audio Iris Lock Wide Mode Manual focus, Exposure, and White Balance modes Black Fader Digital Wipes and Fades High Density Image Recording, Mini DV NTSC (SD specifications) BN-V408U 800 mAh Lithium-ion, High Capacity, rechargeable battery pack Built-in AC Power Adapter/battery charger i.Link Digital Input/Output (IEEE 1394 compliant DV in/out S-Video Output Shoulder strap, AC Adapter and AV output cables 1-year parts, 90 days labor warranty 1.15 LBS. (.52KG); 3.7 INCHES (94MM) x 2.7 INCHES (68.5MM) x 5.63 INCHES (143MM)

5 Responses to “JVC GR-DA30US MiniDV Camcorder with 30x Optical Zoom”

1. S. Haas says:

   June 5, 2010 at 12:00 am

   I bought this refurbished camcorder only to play back older miniDV tapes of our children, so I cannot comment on the recording video quality. The playback is fine on this machine and I hope to copy all the miniDV tapes to our computer soon with it. I bought it solely because one cannot buy just a miniDV player at this price point.
2. Frances Graterole says:

   January 21, 2010 at 12:00 am

   Although lightweight and handy this camera isn’t that good… No night vision or light, very sensitive to humidity and won’t turn on… zoom isn’t that great… I would recommend to spend a little more on something better…
3. Henry Hearns says:

   November 22, 2009 at 12:00 am

   I love the product. The picture quality is second to none. I love that the camera is compact and that I can point and shoot. I also like the fact that if I am holding the camera and videoing, the picture is really steady. The only thing I would like to see if the ability to plug into my computer and download.
4. Jorge says:

   November 7, 2009 at 12:00 am

   Very nice product indeed, no complaints at all except for some “minor details” i’m about to point. First, video quality is average, don’t even think to ask for HD-like video because it ain’t happening, but it’s okay, if i wanted an HD camcorder i would’ve bought one. Second, there is no hot-shoe to attach lightning devices on it, it’s amazing the lack of such essential issue in a camera that has no lights!!!, so in my particular case i had to buy an adapter which attaches on the tripod mount. Terrible design flaw there, what where JVC’s engineers thinking of????. Third, ah my dear JVC friends, a Firewire cable would be a VERY NICE touch from you, and the cost of such device is ridiculous so you can’t argue “cost reductions for competitive sell prices”… but nope, no Firewire cable included.

   Despite all of the above i’m quite satisfied with the product.

   And last but no least, Amazon’s service: Flawless, as usual. I appreciate that.
5. R. Walden says:

   October 21, 2009 at 12:00 am

   A great camera for the money. It does what you might expect from a more expensive model. Strongly recommend!