The First (Bad) MiniDV Camera
Channel: Cathode Ray Dude [CRD]
Date: 2021-05-08

In which I snarkily assess an incredibly expensive camcorder of yore. I'll admit I might have been a bit harsh on it, but even if it's better than I give it credit for, I still think JVC's motives here were not what they should have been.

Reuploaded with 40% less "unblurred Kennedy assassination"! Whoops on that first go-round.

Special note! I bought a new camera and I am very much still getting used to it. It took me three days to color grade this into something resembling consistency, and it's still all over the place. I'll get better in the future, especially with new glass - I shot this on a Canon kit lens and an adapted off-brand F-mount that I just, you know, had around.

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
03:09 Overview & Market Position
10:02 Controls, Features
17:46 Dock
23:25 Firewire
24:07 POWER GRIP
29:00 Conclusion