DESC: The compact design of the new JVC GR-D850 MiniDV camcorder includes a broad set of powerful features, such as a Konica Minolta lens with 35x optical zoom and a 2.7-inch 16:9 widescreen LCD monitor with automatic backlight control for easy viewing, even on a bright, sunny day. For low-light shooting there is also the built-in Auto Illumi-Light LED. The GR-D850 also comes with an array of features to enhance ease-of-use and ensure top quality footage, such as, stick control on the LCD for navigating menus and settings, data battery for monitoring recording time, Multi-Language On-Screen to switch the on-screen display language, a dedicated Auto Button to instantly switch between auto and manual modes, and Power-Linked Operation, which switches the camcorder on as soon as the LCD monitor is opened. Not to mention the long life battery and 3D noise reduction, making the JVC GR-D850 MiniDV camcorder a great choice for any family.