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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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Panasonic Pv-gs80 Jvc Gr-d396us Panasonic PV-GS39 Panasonic Pv-gs85 Camcorder Jvc Victor Gr-d750 Camcorder Panasonic Palmcorder Sdr-h18 Jvc Gr D396 - Camcorder - Mini Dv Panasonic Pv Gs85 - Camcorder - Mini Dv Jvc Gr-d350 Mini Dv Digital Camcorder Jvc Gr-d770 Camcorder
Panasonic Pv-gs80 Jvc Gr-d396us Panasonic PV-GS39 Panasonic Pv-gs85 Camcorder Jvc Victor Gr-d750 Camcorder Panasonic Palmcorder Sdr-h18 Jvc Gr D396 - Camcorder - Mini Dv Panasonic Pv Gs85 - Camcorder - Mini Dv Jvc Gr-d350 Mini Dv Digital Camcorder Jvc Gr-d770 Camcorder
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Lowest Price Buy Panasonic Pv-gs80 PVGS80
$224.00
Buy Jvc Gr-d396us GRD396US
$175.00
Buy Panasonic PV-GS39 PVGS39
$120.00
N/A Buy Jvc Victor Gr-d750 Camcorder GRD750
$124.00
Buy Panasonic Palmcorder Sdr-h18 SDR-H18
$190.00
N/A N/A Buy Jvc Gr-d350 Mini Dv Digital Camcorder GR-D350US
$104.00
Buy Jvc Gr-d770 Camcorder
$105.00
 
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LCD Screen Size 2.7 in. 2.5 in. 2.7 in 2.7 in. 2.7 in. 2.7 in. 2.5 in. 2.7 in. 2.5 in. 2.7 in.
Optical Zoom 32 x 32 x 32 x 32 x 34 x 32 x 32 x 32 x 32 x 34 x
Battery Life 2.17 hrs. 1.25 hrs. 1.75 hrs.     1.25 hrs.   1.67 Hours  
Camcorder Weight 15.9 oz 14.1 oz 0.9 lb. 0.99 lb. 0.9 lb.   14.1 oz 15.9 oz 14.1 oz 0.91 lb.
CCD Quantity Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Still Camera Resolution .68 Check Mark .31 .31   .3 Check Mark .3   .31
CCD Size 1/6 in 1/6 in 1/6" 1/6 in 1/6 in 1/6 in 1/6 in 1/6 in 1/6 in 1/6 in
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Low Lux rating 2 Lux 1 Lux 2 Lux 2 Lux 20 Lux 2 Lux   2 Lux   
Night Mode Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark
Camcorder Depth 5.36 in. 4.5 in 4.7 in 5.4 in 4.49 in.   4.5 in 5.4 in 4.5 in 4.5 in.
Camcorder Height 2.86 in. 3.7 in 3.23 in. 3.1 in 3.7 in 2.9 in 3.7 in 3.1 in 3.7 in 3.7 in
Camcorder Width 3.09 in. 2.3 in 3.2 in 3.09 in. 2.4 in. 2.8 in 2.3 in 2.9 in 2.3 in 2.4 in
CCD Resolution .46 1.04 .8 .54 .68    .54 .68 .68
Color Viewfinder Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark       Check Mark Check Mark
Digital Camera Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark       Check Mark
Digital Zoom 1,000x 800 x 1000x 1000 x 200x 1000 x 800 x 1000 x 800 x 800 x
Memory Card Slot    SD MMC, SD   SD SD SD   SD
Warranty   1 Year 1 Year     1 Year    
 
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Lowest Price Buy Panasonic Pv-gs80 PVGS80
$224.00
Buy Jvc Gr-d396us GRD396US
$175.00
Buy Panasonic PV-GS39 PVGS39
$120.00
N/A Buy Jvc Victor Gr-d750 Camcorder GRD750
$124.00
Buy Panasonic Palmcorder Sdr-h18 SDR-H18
$190.00
N/A N/A Buy Jvc Gr-d350 Mini Dv Digital Camcorder GR-D350US
$104.00
Buy Jvc Gr-d770 Camcorder
$105.00
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