JVC Introduces New Digital DualCams

LAS VEGAS--Feb. 23, 1999--JVC, introduces two new digital video cameras, the GR-DVM70 and GR-DVM50. Both are the world's smallest, under 1 pound (approx. 435g), and are equipped with a rich array of special effects, 2.5" color LCD monitor, and DV input/output (i.Link/Firewire, IEEE1394 compliant) for digital multimedia system integration.

As if this weren't enough, the GR-DVM70 takes multimedia versatility into the millenium - equipped with removable MultiMedia card (4MB) for digital still shooting. The GR-DVM70 "Digital DualCam" offers the best of both worlds - high resolution DV moving images, and excellent quality digital stills on memory card - plus valuable extras like a built-in Auto Flash with red-eye reduction, all in a pocket-sized, featherweight package.

The HG Pro-Snapshot function is able to deliver high resolution still pictures by virtue of a high-speed shutter that captures highly detailed full frame stills that contain approximately twice the visual information of conventional field stills. Using a high resolution 680,000-pixel CCD, this function essentially emulates the operation of a progressive-scan CCD to enable moving subjects to be captured for non-jittery high quality stills.

The GR-DVM70 has a nationally advertised value of .95. The GR-DVM50 will be nationally advertised for .95. Both models will be available in April.

GR-DVM70 MAJOR FEATURES

  • High Quality Picture and Sound with DV format and PCM audio.
  • HG Snapshots with MultiMedia Card and Video Snapshot Modes
  • 1/4" 680,000-Pixel CCD
  • JLIP Video Capture
  • DV Input/Output (i.Link/Firewire, IEEE 1394 compliant)
  • IrTran-P on camera
  • Built-in Auto Flash with red-eye reduction
  • Digital Still Output (RS-232C) on docking station
  • 2.5" Color Polycrystalline-Silicon LCD Monitor and Color
  • 200x Super Digital Zoom with Spline Interpolation
  • Totally One-Handed Operation
  • Digital Special Effects/Wipes/Fades
  • Pinpoint Zoom during Playback
  • Random Assemble Editing
  • Extended Recording Capability with optional 7-hour battery
  • LP Mode for 90 min. on single cassette