DealCrave: JVC Mini DV Camcorder with 30x Optical Zoom

So what if Mini DV isn’t the latest and greatest way to store your homemade videos? At $129.99 from Woot, JVC’s GR-DA30 Mini DV Camcorder will capture those precious moments as good as any camera with SD or built-in hard drive (unless it’s an HD camera, but that’s another story). This camcorder features a sliding rear LCD panel and 30x optical zoom, magnifying to an astounding 800x when combined with digital zoom. NightAlive boosts light sensitivity in the dark, pairing nicely with 3-D noise reduction for low-lighting situations. A built-in Firewire port will even let you use this camcorder as a webcam. You’ll find the same product on Amazon for $250, so head to Woot today if you truly want to realize your low-budget indie film dreams. [via Woot]