VC GRD-Z7U 2MP MiniDV Camcorder, 10x Optical/300x Digital Zoom, 2.5" LCD (Mfr# GRDZ7U) $449.99

The GR-DZ7 sets the standard for MiniDV performance. Thanks to its 2.12 Megapixel CCD imager, Super Hi-Rez Lens and JVC's exclusive Megabrid engine, you'll enjoy superb digital stills and 540 lines of high resolution video. Take advantage of high speed video streaming and data transfer capability using the USB 2.0 high speed/USB Video Class connection to send a DV signal directly to your PC. Keep your subject in view outdoors with a 2.5 inch clear LCD that reduces glare and reflections, and light your subject with the built-in auto flash. There GR-DZ7 also features Power-Linked Operation, Night Alive and 300X Super Digital Zoom with Spline Interpolation. Take HG digital stills at 1600 x 1200/1280 x 960/1026 x 768/640 x 480 and store them conveniently on the included 8MB Secure Digtal card!

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