JVC GRD770 MiniDV Camcorder with 34x Optical Zoom Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this camera at Fry's and it was a deal that came with a tripod.The camera is great this is my first camcorder it was easy to operate and easy to learn the controls.i hook it up to my macbook pro an start up idvd and it transfer almost with out touching anything.It is easy to control and the zoom is very good .If you move fast the camera takes 10 secs to refocus the only drawback so far.I wish there was a car charger for it but i have yet to find one if it exist

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Item #: 64241D. JVC is one of the world's leading developers and manufacturers of sophisticated audio, video and related software products. Building upon a wealth of technologies the company is moving decisively to offer appropriate solutions for the multimedia age. To remain at the forefront of the audiovisual industry in the 21st century, JVC is marshalling its resources to create the ultimate in appealing, cost-competitive products.PRODUCT FEATURES:SD/MMC Card Slot;7 Language Settings;640x480 DSC Capabilities;Dual Recording Capability;USB Compatibility;Photo Navigation Software.
Product Description
JVC GR D770 - camcorder - Mini DV
Product Type: Camcorder - widescreen
Dimensions (WxDxH): 2.4 in x 4.5 in x 3.7 in
Weight: 14.5 oz
Webcam Capability: Yes
Media Type: Mini DV
Supported Flash Memory: MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
Analog Video Format: NTSC
Sensor Resolution: 680 Kpix
Effective Sensor Resolution: Video: 340 Kpix - Still: 0.3 Mpix
Shooting Modes: Digital photo mode
Lens Aperture: F/2.0-4.8
Focus Adjustment: Automatic, manual
Focal Length: 2.3 mm - 78.2 mm
Optical Zoom: 34 x
Digital Zoom: 800 x
Image Stabilizer: Electronic
Microphone: Microphone - built-in - stereo
Viewfinder: LCD - 0.33" - color
Display: LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7" - color
Supported Battery: 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included )
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Olympus DS330 Digital Voice Recorder Review

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(More customer reviews)I am a physician with a subspecialty practice in GI.In this type of practice I dictate my notes so my referring physicians get back timely, legible notes.The Olympus DS-330 has been working very well in this application.The recorder has a solid feel.The buttons are easy to push.The display is very easy to read, even with my presbyopia.The ability to enter each note as a separate file is great for patient transcriptions.There are also 5 folders built in so that you could dictate a different day of the week in a different folder.The ability to insert into the middle of a dictation is also available, something you could never do with a tape.(This is not just talk over the middle of the tape.It is just like you spliced in extra dictation in the middle without losing anything already dictated.)
At first I kept the dictations on the handheld until I was sure they were transcribed.The software has an option to delete file after upload.I have been so comfortable with the reliability of the transfers that I changed the setting to delete after upload.I sent files to three different transcriptionists and all were able to read the dss files exported by the device without problem.This is very nice because the files are quite compact.A typical 5 minute dictation yields a file size of about 500 kb.With over 2.5 hours of record time in standard quality mode you could dictate 30 patients before having to upload.Batteries seem to last about 2 weeks.There is a visual battery guide and the display says low battery once it goes low.
The DS-330 has a snap in cradle and a USB cable.You pop in the device, the display says REMOTE and it uploads as soon as the application is started.The only annoying thing about the unit is it needs to have the stop button pushed before popping it into the cradle or it won't upload, sometimes I have to pop it in and out a few times before the USB driver talks to it right.It seems if you switch it to the hold setting and put it in the cradle you confuse it.The cradle is very good.The contacts are large, gold plated and protected by recesses in the device housing.They clearly will allow thousands of insertions and removals.The DSS program needs to be started before the upload will work.Once the upload starts the files pop out very well.There is a mini-USB outlet on the device marked PCI/F if you want to plug it in with an adaptor cable (not included with the packge).
The software is very clear.You can manage settings and files from the computer.You can even push dss files out to the device.The audio on my Macintosh iMac plays the sounds very well.The control panel is ok for occasional transcription.It has a setting that allows selectable playback speed, but the software controls the pitch so that no matter how fast or slowly it plays you do not change the frequency.With a tape player you would have a Mickey mouse sound on playback.The software keeps that from happening on this device.For heavy duty dictation you need software built for that purpose with foot pedal controls.
This system has really improved turnaround for me.I dictate the patient visits with the patient in the office.The files are sent by FTP to my transcriptionist who gets it back to me the next day.What has really changed is dealing with missed words.Sometimes the transcriptionist doesn't understand a word and she puts in a blank spot.With tape I don't have the tape to listen to.With this system I have copies of the dictations.I just play back the spot and no more mystery words to worry over.I do this about twice a week.Works very well.
I use Macs at work, unusual for a medical practice.The software is very nice on the Mac.Seems like it was written for the Mac.Good interface that meets the Aqua interface guidelines.I am running OS X 10.2.6.USB driver loaded easily.CD installer worked without a glitch.
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This Olympus digital recorder allows you to transfer audio files to your PC quickly and easily with a USB docking station. The recorder includes Variable Control Voice Actuator, which starts recording upon sensing sound, and 330 minutes of recording time in LP mode. When connected to a computer, the recorder can be used as a USB microphone and speaker. An easy-to-read backlit LCD allows you to use the recorder in low-light conditions.

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