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Reviews of the JVC GR-X5

  • 7.0

    CNET Review

    August 17, 2005

    The Good: Solid blend of video and still capabilities; generally sensible controls; full complement of standard connections.

    The Bad: Mediocre viewfinder, battery life, and low-light performance; automatic features a bit sluggish; no progressive video; limited manual controls.

    The Bottom Line: The GR-X5 is a capable jack-of-all-imaging-trades and, as the saying goes, a master of none.

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  • 8.4

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | October 27, 2009

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 70/100 and users 77/100. Comparing these reviews to 103109 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 84/100 = Very Good.

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  • 7.0

    macworld.com

    By Richard Baguley | August 28, 2006

    Review Summary: Indeed, the alternative design of the GR-X5US is a double-edged sword. While putting the LCD screen on the back of the camcorder gives it a wider viewing angle than most camcorders (and also makes waist-level and over-the-head shooting easier), this ...

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  • 7.4

    pcworld.com

    By Richard Baguley | June 9, 2006

    Review Summary: The JVC GR-X5US has an interesting design, but its setup may not be to everyone's taste, and its poor battery life and lack of a viewfinder are serious problems. At $1300, it's also the most expensive camcorder we looked at in this roundup. While its ...

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  • No Rating

    digitaltrends.com

    Review Summary: The JVC GR-X5 features individual CCDs for red, green and blue to produce vivid images with true-to-life color, and advanced pixel shift technology to deliver 5 megapixel-class stills. To further...

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Manufacturer: JVC

Part number: GRX5

General

  • Product Type Camcorder
  • Digital Zoom 300 x
  • Optical Sensor Size 1/4.5"
  • Optical Sensor Type 3CCD
  • Min Shutter Speed 1/50 sec
  • Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
  • Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
  • White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
  • Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Automatic
  • Camera Flash Built-in flash
  • Flash Modes Auto mode
  • Webcam Capability Yes

Main Features

  • Camcorder Sensor Resolution 1.33 megapixels
  • Color Support Color
  • Still Image Format JPEG
  • Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
  • TV Tuner None

Memory / Storage

  • Flash Memory 32 MB Flash - SD Memory Card
  • Floppy Drive None
  • Image Storage JPEG 2560 x 1920
  • Media Type Mini DV
  • Recording Speed LP, SP

Lens System

  • Type Zoom lens - 3.2 mm - 32 mm - F/1.8-2.4
  • Focal Length 3.2 mm - 32 mm
  • Lens Aperture F/1.8-2.4
  • Optical Zoom 10 x
  • Lens system type Zoom lens
  • Min focal length 3.2 mm
  • Max focal length 32 mm
  • Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
  • Filter Size 37 mm
  • Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 46.2 - 462 mm
  • Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
  • Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

Additional Features

  • DV input Yes
  • Self Timer Yes
  • Edit Functions Audio dubbing
  • Digital Still Camera Function Yes
  • Additional Features PictBridge support, 16:9 widescreen mode, Accessories hot shoe, Backlight compensation, Digital noise reduction, Progressive shutter system
  • Time Code Yes
  • Remote control Remote control - Infrared
  • Software Drivers & Utilities, CyberLink PowerDirector 3, JVC Digital Photo Navigator, CyberLink PowerProducer 2.0 Gold
  • Included Accessories Lens cap, Camcorder shoulder strap

Display

  • Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color

Digital Player (Recorder)

  • Type None

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x Microphone, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio (input/output), 1 x S-Video input / output, 1 x DC power input
  • Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

System Requirements for PC Connection

  • Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive, IEEE 1394 port

Miscellaneous

  • Carrying Case None
  • Cables Included USB cable, A/V cable

Power

  • Power Device Power adapter - External

Battery

  • Supported Battery JVC BN-VF707U
  • Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 700 mAh ( Included )

Viewfinder / Display

  • Display Form Factor Rotating
  • Display Format 123,000 pixels

Environmental Parameters

  • Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
  • Max Operating Temperature 104 °F

Physical Characteristics

  • Width 3.5 in
  • Depth 3.7 in
  • Height 3.5 in
  • Weight 1.1 lbs

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