JVC GR-D350 Mini DV Camcorder, 32x Optical/800x Digital Zoom, Color Viewfinder, 2.5" LCD Screen (Mfr# GRD350US) $224.99

The JVC GR-D350 MiniDV with 32x Optical Zoom features a powerful 32x high-performance optical zoom, 800x digital hyper-zoom, wide-screen 16:9 modes and a built-in tele-conversion lens. Thanks to a new auto feature, the GR-D350 MiniDV camcorder is extremely easy to use. With a simple touch of a button, you can instantly switch between manual and automatic operation. At the heart of the camcorder is a 1/6-inch 680,000 pixel CCD. Other features include a data battery function that displays time remaining with and without LCD use; Live Slow, which records in slow motion while retaining real-time audio; an Auto Illumi-Light mode for illuminating dark scenes; Power-Linked operation that turns on the power and puts the camcorder in standby mode simply by opening the LCD; and a 2.5-inch LCD color monitor that delivers a bright, clear image by reducing reflection and glares, even in bright sunlight!

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