JVC GR-C1

The JVC-GR-C1 VideoMovie is a VHS-C camcorder manufactured by JVC starting in March 1984.

Overview
The JVC-GR-C1 was the first portable all in one camcorder. The GR-C1 records onto VHS-C tapes allowing it to be compatible with VHS VCRs using a provided adapter. The GR-C1 can record up to 30 mins using a TC-30 video tape. The GR-C1 was only one of a few camcorders to use video tubes to produce an image. The GR-C1 uses a 1/2 Inch Hi-Band Saticon Tube to produce 300 horizontal lines resolution. The GR-C1 is most notable for being in Back To The Future but is also notable for being in Stranger Things Season 2 and Ep 1 of Retro Tech by Marques Brownlee.

Features

 * 6x Optical Zoom
 * Both Manual & Powered Zoom
 * Manual Focus
 * Manual Control Iris
 * Video Playback
 * Macro Mode
 * Indoor & Outdoor Filters
 * Cold Shoe Mount allowing accessories to be attached
 * 1/2 Inch Hi-Band Saticon Tube
 * Tape is inserted from the side
 * Headphone Jack
 * B&W 1/2 Inch Viewfinder
 * Manual Tracking
 * Ability to put on lens filters or effects
 * Ability to output video to a television via AV or RF cables
 * Can be powered via DC cord

Battery/Power
The battery model is NB-P5 or NB-P6 (made of NiCa) to power the camcorder. Camcorder needs 9.6v to power on. Batteries are charged by the BB-P1 (battery charger) or AA-P1 (AC Power Unit & Battery Charger). Can be powered via the AA-P1 (One is an AC Unit and the other a Car Power Unit).