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JVC Everio GZ-HM200

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:40:54 -0500

The JVC Everio GZ-HD200 is the least expensive member of the 2009 Everio HD line and doesn't come with a built in hard drive like the other more expensive members of the line. It has dual SD/SDHC card slots instead of a built in hard drive. It supports Face Detection Technology, which automatically detects faces in the video and adjusts exposure and focus to get the best out of the picture. The JVC Everio GZ-HD200 comes in three different colors: Onyx Black, Sapphire Blue and Garnet Red. All members of the HD line feature a new AVCHD UXP mode that has a bit rate of up to 24Mbps, resulting in images with a sharper quality and reduced noise. It is ideal for storing to an external drive. The HD Gigabrid Premium video engine has a 30 percent reduction in power from previous Everio models and allows the consumer to create DVD dics for standard definition 2.5-times faster.

Features

Dual SD/SDHC Card Slot
Colors: Onyx Black, Sapphire Blue, Ruby Red
AVCHD UXP mode with 24Mbps
Ideal for storing to external drive
HD Gigabrid Premium Video Engine
Reduced power by 30 percent from previous models
Increased disk creation time by 2.5 times from previous models
Face Detection Technology

JVC HD Everio GZ-HD3

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 18:22:10 -0400

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.

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)

JVC Everio GZ-HD6

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:19:19 -0400

The JVC Everio GZ-HD6 is the successor to the JVC GZ-HD7, a harddrive disk camcorder that records full HD. The GZ-HD6 is also capable of recording full HD on a harddrive disk, but comes in a more portable package. The camera has improved on video quality with a Fujinon 3CCD sensor and 10x optical zoom.

JVC decided to stick with their MPEG-2 recording format, which is different from the more standard AVCHD format that Panasonic, Sony and Canon support. When editing footage you'll need to convert your files to the more standard format using the included software.

Features

120 GB internal harddrive
microSD card slot for additional storage
1/5" progressive 3CCD sensor
10x optical zoom/200x digital zoom
Video format: MPEG-2 TS
Audio format: MPEG-1 Layer2
HDMI output

JVC Everio GZ-MG330

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:01:32 -0400

JVC claims that its GZ series are the world's smallest and lightest hard-disk recording camcorders at approximately 0.7lbs. The Everio GZ-MG330 features a 1/6" CCD sensor and a 30GB internal hard-drive, allowing up to 37.5 hours of recording time (7 hours in the highest quality bit-rate). The camera is a "hybrid" model in that it also allows for removeable storage in the form of a micro-SD card slot. The lens is designed by Konica-Minolta and offers 35x optical zoom, with 800x digital zoom and image stabilization. The camera also features the Gigabrid Engine for image processing. The camera features USB output.

Features

1/6" CCD
30GB internal hard-drive
37.5 hours in low-quality mode, 7 hours in highest quality
micro-SD card slot
konica-Minolta lens with 35x optical zoom
Image stabilization
Gigabrid Engine
USB output
MPEG-2-PS format
Weight: 0.71lbs
Dimensions: Approx. 2-3/16" x 2-11/16" x 4-11/16" (54mm x 68mm x 119mm)

JVC Everio GZ-MG880

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:22:43 -0500

Launched in Japan on December 5th 2008, the Everio GZ-MG880 is a enhanced standard definition camcorder from JVC. Featuring an internal 120GB HDD, 32x optical zoom, a 1/6" CCD sensor, a USB 2.0 port, microSD and micro SDHC card slot and a 2.7-inch LCD screen, the GZ-MG880 shoots at a resolution of 720x480. With up to 28 hours and 40 minutes of video in maximum resolution, the GZ-MG880 is specially engineered for the YouTube generation - making it easy to batch upload your favourite clips to the site. Sadly it is unknown at this time whether the device will come to North America - and with it's $800 price tag it probably wouldn't sell even if it did.

Features

120GB internal drive, with support for micro SD and SDHD cards
1/6" CCD sensor with a maximum resolution of 720x480
2.7" LCD screen
up to 28 hours and 40 minutes of full resolution storage
53x113x68mm, 350g including battery
$800

JVC Everio GZ-HD320

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:40:48 -0500

The JVC Everio GZ-HD320 is the most expensive member of the 2009 Everio HD line. All members of the HD line feature a new AVCHD UXP mode that has a bit rate of up to 24Mbps, resulting in images with a sharper quality and reduced noise. The JVC Everio GZ-HD320 has a massive 120GB Hard Disk Drive and slots for a microSD or a SDHC card. It supports Face Detection Technology, which automatically detects faces in the video and adjusts exposure and focus to get the best out of the picture. The JVC Everio GZ-HD320 comes in only one limited color: Onyx Black. The HD Gigabrid Premium video engine has a 30 percent reduction in power from previous Everio models and allows the consumer to create DVD dics for standard definition 2.5-times faster.

Features

120GB Hard Disk Drive
microSD
SDHC
Color: Onyx Black
AVCHD UXP mode with 24Mbps
Ideal for storing to external drive
HD Gigabrid Premium video engine
Reduced power by 30 percent from previous models
Increased disk creation time by 2.5 times from previous models
Face Detection Technology

JVC Everio GZ-MG840

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:14:14 -0500

Launched in Japan on December 5th 2008, the Everio GZ-MG840 is a enhanced standard definition camcorder from JVC. Featuring an internal 60GB HDD, 32x optical zoom, a 1/6" CCD sensor, a USB 2.0 port, microSD and micro SDHC card slot and a 2.7-inch LCD screen, the GZ-MG840 shoots at a resolution of 720x480. With up to 14 hours and 20 minutes of video in maximum resolution, the GZ-MG840 is specially engineered for the YouTube generation - making it easy to batch upload your favourite clips to the site. Sadly it is unknown at this time whether the device will come to North America - and with it's $800 price tag it probably wouldn't sell even if it did.

Features

60GB internal drive, with support for micro SD and SDHD cards
1/6" CCD sensor with a maximum resolution of 720x480
2.7" LCD screen
up to 14 hours and 20 minutes of full resolution storage
53x113x68mm, 350g including battery
$800

JVC Everio GZ-HD40

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:35:12 -0400

The Everio GZ-HD40 from JVC is a full-HD 1920x1080 camcorder. It has a 1/3" 2.6 megapixel CMOS sensor capable of recording in 1080p at 60fps for smooth playback. The camera records to a 120GB internal hard-drive, with recording quality ranging from 17mpbs to 5mbps, and has a slot for micro-SD/SDHC cards. The camera can also noteably record in both AVCHD and MPEG-2 codecs. The lens is designed by Fujinon and features a 10x optical zoom and a 200x digital zoom, with image stabilization. Output can be done via HDMI 1.3 or USB 2.0.

Features

Full-HD 1920x1080 recording
1/3" 2.6 megapixel CMOS sensor
Can record at 1080p 60fps
Uses both AVCHD and MPEG-2 codecs
17mbps-5mbps recording quality
120GB internal hard-drive
Micro-SD/SDHC card slot
Fujinon lens with 10x optical zoom
Image stabilization
HDMI 1.3 and USB 2.0 output

JVC Everio GZ-HD5

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:33:14 -0400

The JVC Everio GZ-HD5 is a high definition camcorder capable of capturing video in full-HD 1920x1080 resolution and has a 60GB internal hard-drive. It features a 1/5" 3 CCD chipset that records in progressive scan. The lens is manufactured by Fujinon and is capable of 10x optical zoom, and 200x digital zoom, with image stabilization. The camera can record up to 30mbps, with an additional three lower modes down to 11mbps, and offers 1080p 60fps output via HDMI 1.3.

Features

Full-HD 1920x1080 resolution
1/5" 3CCD sensor with progressive scan
60GB internal hard-drive
Fujinon lens with 10x optical zoom
Image stabilization
11mbps to 30mbps recording quality
Offers 60fps 1080p image
Output by HDMI 1.3 and USB 2.0
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JVC Everio GZ-MG360

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:18:45 -0400

JVC claims that its GZ series are the world's smallest and lightest hard-disk recording camcorders at approximately 0.7lbs. The Everio GZ-MG360 features a 60GB internal hard-drive which provides up to 70 hours of recording time, or 14 hours in highest-quality mode. In addition, the camera also features a micro-SD card slot. The lens is designed by Konica-Minolta and has a 35x optical zoom, with a 800x digital zoom and image stabilization. The camera features a 1/6" CCD sensor with Gigabrid Engine image processing technology, and USB 2.0 output.

Features

1/6" CCD sensor
Gigabrid Engine image processor
60GB internal hard-drive
70 hours of recording time in low-quality mode or 14 hours in high quality mode
Micro-SD card slot
Konica-Minolta lens with 35x optical zoom
Image stabilization
USB 2.0 output
Weight: 0.71lbs
Approx. 2-3/16" x 2-11/16" x 4-11/16" (54mm x 68mm x 119mm)

JVC Everio GZ-MG130

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 04:53:18 -0400

The below section of the report appears to be written as a first-person review.
Please rewrite in original words from a neutral point of view, and if you're the writer, please move this to the comments section.

Firstly, this product is definitely not perfect, but it is well on the way to getting there.

I bought the GZ-MG130 online, from Pixmania, for a very good price, and I was pleased with the purchasing process - everything transferred smoothly, and it arrived on time (if not slightly late). I opened the camcorder, and everything was intact an complete, however, it was missing the instruction manual in English - apparently Pixmania provide English manuals in .pdf format, but only supply the manuals for every single other European country! I had downloaded the manual online, so it wasn't too much of a problem, but it meant printing out 60+ pages. This was a definite downside, and put a bad light on the camcorder, but I think this only applies with Pixmania.

The manual was very vague - it didn't give any definite instructions, but suggestions - it didn't cover what to do when you got the camcorder in order, but sort of dipped in and out. Being fairly tech-competent, I managed to work it out, but I must say with quite a bit of difficulty.

When the camcorder had charged up, I got started straight away. It is easy to use, and the buttons and dials easy to use. Switching it on, however, was tricky - you have to hold in a blue button while turning a dial - easy when you can see what you are doing, but when you are in a rush to film, or can't see what you are doing, it is a nightmare. The camcorder took about 15 seconds to boot up, but once it had, it was ready to film. The lens cover needed to be lowered, and that was located on the front of the camcorder. The colours and quality of the film looked very good, and I was looking forward to seeing what the results would look like on my laptop.

Taking photos was fine, too. Again, you have to press the blue button in while turning the dial, and then it takes you to photo mode. One annoying feature is that it automatically defaults to video mode, and when you want to take pictures, you have to keep turning the dial. Picture quality was poor (when viewed on a computer), and although I should have expected this, I was hoping to use my camcorder as a digital camera aswell. The camcorder isn't a substitute for a digital camera. The pictures look fine on the camcorder screen, but when they are loaded onto the computer, they look slightly pixelated, and very enlarged. The photo feature on the camcorder is only really suitable when you don't wan't to take a video, but there isn't another digital camera to hand. Still, it's fine for mediocre photos, but not for high quality photos.

Overall, this camcorder is a good buy for a family, but definitely not suitable for the keen photographer or film-maker.

JVC Everio GZ-MG365

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:27:16 -0400

JVC claims that its GZ series are the world's smallest and lightest hard-disk recording camcorders at approximately 0.7lbs. The Everio GZ-MG365's internal drive can store 60GB--up to 70 hours of video in low quality mode or 14 hours in highest-quality. There is also a micro-SD card slot. The camera has a 1/6" CCD sensor with a Gigabrid Engine for image processing. The zoom lens is manufactured by Konica-Minolta and provides 35x opticla magnification, with a 800x digital zoom and image stabilization. The camera comes with the "Everio Dock" for simple connector interface, and has USB 2.0, iLink and IEEE1394 output.

Features

1/6" CCD sensor
Gigabrid Engine for image processing
60GB internal hard-drive
70 hours of recording in low-quality, 14 hours in high-quality
Micro-SD card slot
Konica-Minolta lens with 35x optical zoom
Image stabilization
Everio Dock
USB 2.0, iLink and IEEE1394 output
Weight: 0.71lbs
Dimensions: Approx. 2-3/16" x 2-11/16" x 4-11/16" (54mm x 68mm x 119mm)

JVC Everio GZ-MG335

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:05:47 -0400

JVC claims that its GZ series are the world's smallest and lightest hard-disk recording camcorders at approximately 0.7lbs. The Everio GZ-MG335 features a lens designed by Konica-Minolta which produces a 35x optical zoom, and a 200x digital zoom, with image stabilization. The camera has a 1/6" CCD sensor with Gigabrid Engine image processing technology. Its 30GB internal hard-drive allows for up to 37.5 hours of recording time, and the camera has a micro-SD slots as well. It comes with the "Everio Dock", a docking station with all the necessary connection ports built-in. The camera features USB output, as well as IEEE1394 and i.Link.

Features

1/6" CCD
Gigabrid Engine for image processing
30GB internal hard-drive
Up to 37.5 hours of recoding time
Micro-SD slot
Konica-Minolta lens with 35x optical zoom
Image stabilization
Everio Dock
Weight: 0.71lbs
Dimensions: Approx. 2-3/16" x 2-11/16" x 4-11/16" (54mm x 68mm x 119mm)

JVC Everio GZ-MG730

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:02:13 -0400

JVC claims that its GZ series are the world's smallest and lightest hard-disk recording camcorders at approximately 0.74bs. The Everio GZ-MG730 features a 30GB internal hard-drive that can record up to 37.5 hours of video; the camera also has a micro-SD card slot. The JVC Everio GZ-MG730 features a 1/2.5" 7.38 megapixel CCD (as opposed to the 1/6" chip of its predecessors). It has a zoom lens designed by Konica-Minolta that can provide 35x optical magification, with 800x digital zoom and image stabilization. It also has an "Everio Dock" for connectivity, and has USB 2.0, IEEE1394 and iLink output.

Features

1/2.5" 7.68 megapixel CCD sensor
30GB internal hard drive
Records up 37.5 hours of video in low-quality mode
Micro-SD card slot
Konica-Minolta zoom lens with 35x optical zoom
Image stabilization
Everio Dock
USB 2.0, IEEE1394 and iLink output
Weight: 0.74lbs
Dimensions: Approx. 2-11/16" x 2-3/4" x 4-11/16" (68mm x 69mm x 119mm)

JVC HD Everio GZ-HD7

Wed, 23 May 2007 17:58:32 -0400

HD on an HDD. In non-acronym terms that's high-definition on a hard drive disk is what the JVC Everio GZ-HD7. This Everio by JVC contains a 60GB hard drive for storing recorded video eliminating the need for removable tapes. At the camcorder's highest quality setting of 1920x1080i recording, the hard drive can capture up to five hours of footage.

JVC is targeting this camera towards the more serious amateur film-maker who is on a budget. The result is an affordable camera ($1500 is among the least expensive in the class) with respectable specifications such as 3 CCD color sensors and a 10x optical zoom.

Affordability isn't the only headline that JVC is going for, as portability is the second key focus for the HD7. The camera is actually small enough to fit in one hand. For usability JVC has included a focus assist button, alongside a focus on the lens itself. JVC has included an image stabilization system to compensate for the shaky-cam effect that occurs at high zooms, though some reviews claim that the results leave much to be desired. A note that JVC is claiming about the lens is that its a Fujinon branded lens which are normally used for professional grade cameras, and "for the first time" being offered in a consumer level camcorder.

JVC Everio GZ-M505

Tue, 09 May 2006 10:32:06 -0400

Step away from the video tape. This three CCD digital hard disk camcorder comes complete with a 30 GB hard disk. That much disk space will give you 7 hours of recording time, just under the 10 hour battery life. The GZ-M505 will be available this July.

Added from www.gizmodo.com

JVC Everio GZ-MG47

Tue, 09 May 2006 09:44:31 -0400

The MG47 comes with a 20GB hard drive capable of recording about 5-hours of MPEG-2 video quality (at highest quality settings) and features a single CCD for 1.3 megapixel snaps, and F1.2 lens capable of a 15x optical zoom.

Added from www.engadget.com

SanDisk Standard SD Secure Digital Card 2GB SDSDB-2048

Sat, 16 Jun 2007 00:27:38 -0400

The Secure Digital (SD) card is a highly secure, stamp-sized flash memory card. It can be used in a variety of digital products: digital music players, wireless phones, PDAs, digital cameras, digital video camcorders, smart phones, car navigation systems and electronic books.