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The GZ-HD3 is a high definition hard disk based camcorder that is a smaller and lower-end version of JVC's GZ-HD7. Similar to its big brother the HD3 features three CCD sensors, one for blue, green and red, that gives greater picture quality than if only one CCD were used. A 60GB hard drive is included standard which allows up to 5 hours of recording depending on the format used. JVC has also included a memory card slot which supports both SD and High Capacity SD carts for increased storage capabilities.
MSRP $1,300.00
Release date September, 2007
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JVC claims that the HD3 is capable of FullHD 1080p video capture, however this is untrue. The HD3 captures in only one resolution of 1440x1080 which is slightly less than 1920x1080 which is the real 1080p resolution. There are three shooting modes available: XP mode (5 hours of recording time), SP mode (7 hours), and CBR mode (5 hours). The first two modes are JVC specific and require the included software to perform video editing. CBR mode captures the video in a format that is compatible with software that can edit any HDV files.
Being a less expensive version of the HD7 there are various features that have been downgraded. The HD3's lens comes from Konica-Minolta instead of the "professional grade" lens used in the HD7. 10x optical zoom is still a feature. Furthermore various functions such as the focus ring, and optical image stabilization have been removed. Image stabilizing is accomplished solely through digital means.
Ports
- HDMI
- Composite-out
- Component-out
- Firewire
- S-Video out
- USB
- Microphone (found on the front of the camera)
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JVC HD Everio GZ-HD3
• JVC Everio GZHD3 3CCD 60GB Hard Disk Drive High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
• Everio GZ-HD3 60GB Hard Drive Camcorder
UPC: 046838031441
EAN: 0046838031441
MPN: GZHD3
Competitors
MSRP $799.99
Released July, 2008
Pros
- HDMI output
- Improved bitrate to 14 mbps; up from 12 mbps in the HD-1000
- Face detection feature
Cons
- poor image stabilization
- Because of its light weight, video gets shaky when zoomed to 10x.
- expensive for the average consumer
JVC HD Everio GZ-HD3
vs.
Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1010
MSRP $1,000.00
Released January, 2007
Pros
- Great image quality
- Image stabilization works well
- Less expensive than Sony
Cons
- Less features than the HC7
- Poor low light performance
- No night-shot mode
JVC HD Everio GZ-HD3
vs.
Canon HV20
MSRP $1,399.00
Released January, 2007
Pros
- Great video quality
- Good battery life (2 hours)
- Configurable manual focus ring is useful
Cons
- USB1.1 interface is crazy
- Have to use Sony Memory Stick cards
- Small control dial
JVC HD Everio GZ-HD3
vs.
Sony Handycam HDR-HC7
MSRP $1,299.00
Released August, 2007
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JVC HD Everio GZ-HD3
vs.
Hitachi DZBD70A
Reviews
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Pros
- supports affordable, capacious and easy to find SD/SDHC cards for expansion
- 60GB of internal storage
- 3 CCD sensor technology
- captures video in full 1080p
- 10x optical zoom
- HDD includes shock-proof feature to avoid damage and loss of data if dropped
- input jack for external microphone
- easy to use
- multiple outputs, HDMI, FireWire, analog
Cons
- expensive
- cheaper lens than the one found on the upgraded HD7
- no focus ring (as found on the upgraded HD7)
- no optical image stabilization (as found on the upgraded HD7)
- lacks view finder
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GZ, HD, 3, GZHD, HD3, GZHD3
