JVC GZ-HD3 Everio Hybrid Camcorder review

The JVC GZ-HD3 Everio is a fun to use camcorder that provides very long recording times with high-def resolution. Along with its big brother the HD7, this camcorder employs Constant Bitrate Recording (CBR) and Variable Bitrate Recording (VBR) at 1920 x 1080 pixels. That mode is what JVC, among other manufacturer's are calling "Full HD" recording. However, we'll get into the picture quality later. With the 60GB HDD (5 hours of recording time in the high quality mode) and the slimmed down body, the HD3 is really for those of us who aim to capture life simply, and worry about the technicalities later. Did we mention it's quite a looker, too? The svelte JVC GZ-HD3 has unique textures and deep blacks that draw attention to its design. It's worth a double take.

The HD3 fits comfortably in your hand and is weighted just enough to ward off any shaky video from small twitches and movements. Yet, it's light enough not to wear out the arms of a casual point and shoot videographer.

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CES: JVC Intros First Dual-Memory Card HD Camcorder

LAS VEGAS—JVC's new line of palm-sized Everio camcorders, announced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this week, has a little something for everybody with a variety of storage options (both hard drive and flash memory) and several fashion colors. The line also includes the world's first dual memory card HD camcorder, with dual memory card slots for continuous recording with removable flash memory.

For the first time, JVC's HD camcorders are the same compact size as their standard-definition counterparts and come in a choice of six colors. The GZ-HD300 ($699.95 list) and GZ-HD320 ($799.95 list) feature 60-GB and 120-GB hard drives, respectively. The smallest and lightest camcorder of JVC's trio of new HD camcorders, the GZ-HM200 ($579.95 list), features dual flash memory card slots for continual HD or SD recording. All three HD Everio models all record at 1920x1080 video, feature a new high-performance Konica-Minolta HD lens developed specially for the Everio line, as well as special face-detection technology, which automatically adjusts the focus and exposure when a face is detected in an image.

Via PCMag

New JVC Everio 2009 line offers compact, stylish camcorders for every need

LAS VEGAS, January 7, 2009 – JVC today announced a new line of Everio camcorders that offers innovations in video sharing, dual storage memory models and hi-def camcorders no larger than their diminutive standard definition counterparts.

For 2009, what the Everio line offers is choice – in storage medium, color and sharing. The line includes hard disk drive (HDD) models, memory camcorders, and for the first time dual memory models, including standard and high definition dual SD memory card camcorders, the world’s first dual card slot models. There’s also a standard definition model that combines SD card recording with internal flash memory.
For sharing, all 2009 JVC Everios make it easy to watch videos on an iPod® or iPhone® by exporting videos to the user’s iTunes® library with the new One Touch Export function provided by bundled software for Windows®. This joins the One Touch Upload function for uploading to YouTube™, for 2009 a feature available on all Everio camcorders, and One Touch DVD Creation function for easy archiving and sharing by disc, a long-time Everio feature.

All 2009 Everio camcorders are extremely compact, with the high definition models for the first time the same size as standard definition Everios that use the same media. In addition, more models offer color options for 2009, and the choice of colors has expanded to six.

Model GZ-HM200

• Storage Media: SD/SDHC Card Dual Slot
• Colors: Onyx Black, Sapphire Blue, Garnet Red
  

Model GZ-HD300

• Storage Media: 60GB Hard Disk Drive/microSD/SDHC Card
• Colors: Onyx Black, Sapphire Blue, Ruby Red
  

Model GZ-HD320

• Storage Media: 120GB Hard Disk Drive/microSD/SDHC Card
• Colors: Onyx Black
  

The press release also features details of the new Everio G Series Camcorders, Everio S Series Camcorders, optional accessories, batteries and conversion lenses and filters.

Via JVC Press release