Reviews of the JVC GR-X5
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CNET Review
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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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 68/100 and users 77/100. Comparing these reviews to 104865 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 83/100 = Very Good.
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macworld.com
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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pcworld.com
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...
Manufacturer: JVC
Part number: GRX5
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Digital Zoom 300 x
- Optical Sensor Size 1/4.5"
- Optical Sensor Type 3CCD
- Analog Video Format NTSC
- Special Effects Sepia, Strobe, Classic Film, Black & White
- Digital Scene Transition Door wipe, Slide wipe, Black fader, Corner wipe, Scroll wide, White fader, Window wipe, Shutter wipe, Black & white fader
- Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Snow, Sports mode, Portrait mode
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
- 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 Fine JPEG 2560 x 1920 : 13 - With 32MB card, Standard JPEG 2560 x 1920 : 21 - With 32MB card, Fine JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 20 - With 32MB card, Standard JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 32 - With 32MB card, Fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 33 - With 32MB card, Standard JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 50 - With 32MB card, Fine JPEG 1280 x 960 : 50 - With 32MB card, Standard JPEG 1280 x 960 : 80 - With 32MB card, Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 185 Joules - With 32MB card, Standard JPEG 640 x 480 : 265 - With 32MB card
- Media Type Mini DV
- Recording Speed LP, SP
Camera Flash
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
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
- Search Modes Blank search
- 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
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
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
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
- Microphone Technology Electret condenser
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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