JVC GR-DVL520U MiniDV Digital Camcorder with 2.5 LCD

JVC GR-DVL520U MiniDV Digital Camcorder with 2.5 LCD
Manufacturer: JVC
Product Type: Photography

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Product Description
The GR-DVL520 combines outstanding performance with a sleek, compact design. It ensures maximum user friendliness utilizing Night Alive (for full-color shooting in extreme low light conditions), built-in auto light, high-resolution 2.5" Amorphous Silicon LCD color monitor, 700X super digital zoom with spline interpolation, HG digital stills (1024 x 768), picture stabilizer and long-time recording capability. The versatile multimedia interfacing includes SD/MultiMedia card compatibility, USB high-speed interface, DV input/output, S-video and A/V output terminals.
Amazon.com Product Description
A perfect introduction into the world of digital video, the GR-DVL520U provides all the features you need to get rolling, including a 16x optical zoom, digital image stabilization, and IEEE 1394 compatible outputs.

Lens
Breaking the mold that most other digital camcorders fall in, the GR-DVL520U has a very bright f1.8 lens, which should help with a dilemma common to many digital camcorders: poor low-light performance. While not useful at the highest levels, the optical zoom is augmented by a 700x digital zoom, which can supply that little bit extra you might need in some circumstances. Paired with the zoom is a digital image stabilizer, which will help eliminate much of the shakiness associated with high zoom levels.

Shooting Functions
The GR-DVL520U provides some camera functions, which can be quite useful if you spend the time to learn to use them. The camera gives you manual control over focus, exposure, and white balance, all of which affect the way your image is recorded. The manual focus and white balance modes are perhaps the most exciting, as you can use them to create depth-of-field effects, and the white balance will allow you to light a room without investing in expensive lighting gear. In addition, JVC added in a number of digital wipes and fades, as well as a black fader.

Output Options
If you want to play your footage on television, the 520U provides two connection methods: S-video and standard RCA-style AV connectors. S-video provides the better video resolution, but you'll still need to use the AV cable for audio, as S-video doesn't carry an audio signal. If your object is to edit your movies on a computer, the camera also comes equipped with an IEEE 1394 compliant port for shuttling video back and forth. It's a four-pin connector, and most computers with IEEE 1394 ports have six-pin connectors, so make sure you pick up the correct cable (JVC doesn't provide one).

Digital Still Mode
Like many digital camcorders, the GR-DVL520U provides a digital still mode, and stores the resulting images onto an included 8 MB MultiMediaCard. You can also use SD cards. The images aren't very high resolution and are generally fit only for posting on the Web, or e-mailing to friends. To get the photos to your computer, the 520U utilizes a built-in USB port, and comes with the cable and software to accomplish the transfer.

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Epson ELPMB35 Ceiling Mount for the PowerLite 50c

Manufacturer: Epson
Product Group: CE
Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B00005A9XE

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Audio & Video Accessories

Product Description

The Gyrolock mount offers an infinite number of locking positions for roll and pitch greater than +/- 20? and 360? yaw. This kit contains all of the parts required to mount your projector to a tabletop, wall or ceiling - even the steepest angled ceiling. Cables may be routed and hidden inside the adjustable-height channels.

Amazon.com Product Description

Expand your screening options with the Epson ceiling mount for your PowerLite projector. Easy to install, it allows you to position your projector up and out of the way, making it ideal for cluttered classrooms and crowded conference rooms. The ceiling mount is designed for use with the Epson PowerLite 50c multimedia projector.

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