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MiniDV Camcorder Review

Miniaturize Your Camcorder Size
Perhaps the most popular and versatile camcorder format available Mini DV camcorders give you all the functionality of a DVD camcorder in a smaller package. With so many styles and features, you’re sure to find one to suit your needs.
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Jvc Grh-d1 Sony DSR PD170 Sony DCR PC55 Sony Handycam DCR HC46 Jvc Gr-hd1 Sony Handycam DCR-PC1000 Panasonic Palmcorder Pv-dv203 Mini Dv Digital Camcorder Sony Dcr-ip55 (bluetooth) Panasonic Ag-dvx100b Mini Dv Camcorder Sony Handycam Dcr-hc30
Jvc Grh-d1 Sony DSR PD170 Sony DCR PC55 Sony Handycam DCR HC46 Jvc Gr-hd1 Sony Handycam DCR-PC1000 Panasonic Palmcorder Pv-dv203 Mini Dv Digital Camcorder Sony Dcr-ip55 (bluetooth) Panasonic Ag-dvx100b Mini Dv Camcorder Sony Handycam Dcr-hc30
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$3,499.99
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LCD Screen Size 3.5 in. 2.5 in. 3 in. 2.7 in. 3.5 in. 2.7 in. 2.5 in. 2.5 in. 3.5 in. 2.5 in.
Optical Zoom 10 x 10 x 10 x 12 x 10 x 10 x 10 x 10 x 10 x 10 x
Battery Life 1 hrs. 1 hrs.   1.25 hrs. 135 min   90 min 70 min   
Camcorder Weight 2.9 lbs 3.3 lbs 0.7 lbs 13.4 oz 2.9 lbs 1.06 lb. 1.01 lb. 0.9 lbs 3.7 lbs 0.9 lbs
CCD Quantity Check Mark 3 Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark 3 Check Mark    
Still Camera Resolution 1.2 .31 6.8 Check Mark 1.23   1.23    
CCD Size 1/3 in 1/3 in 1/6 in 1/5.5 in 1/3" 1/6 in 1/4" 1/4.7 in 1/3 in 1/6 in
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Low Lux rating 35 lux 1 Lux 5 Lux 0 lux 35 lux 7 Lux 0 lux 7 Lux 3 Lux 0 lux
Night Mode Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Camcorder Depth 10.7 in 15.5 in. 2.8 in 4.45 in. 10.7 in 4 in. 4.88 in.   14.3 in 4.4 in
Camcorder Height 3.9 in 7.1 in 3.9 in 3.1 in 3.9 in 4.62 in. 3.4 in 2.9 in 6.3 in 3.4 in
Camcorder Width 4.5 in 4.75 in. 1.8 in 2.56 in. 4.5 in 2.1 in 2.6 in 2.4 in 5.5 in 2 in
CCD Resolution   .38 3.4 1.07   .79 .68    6.8
Color Viewfinder Check Mark    Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark    
Digital Camera Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark    
Digital Zoom 200x 48 x 120 x 800 x 200 x 120 x 700 x 120 x   120 x
Memory Card Slot SD Memory Stick Memory Stick Memory Stick SD Memory Stick SD Memory Stick   Memory Stick
Warranty 1 Year   1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year   
 
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Lowest Price Buy Jvc Grh-d1 GRHD1
$3,499.99
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$210.00
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