JVC Everio GZHD3 3CCD 60GB Hard Disk Drive High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
List Price: $0.00
Details
- Built-in 60 GB hard disk drive; SD/SDHC honour card slot
- Visual image stabilization; Focal Assist function
- Nick and share home movies in full HD
Description
The art and pragmatism of the HD video camcorder has reached a convenient size for simple quotidian use with the JVC Everio GZ-HD3. With recording capability of up to 1440x1080 resolution, your vids can fill the high playing screen of your new widescreen HDTV for a new era of viewing pleasure. The lens of the GZ-HD3 was seasoned by KonicaMinolta and delivers an extremely detailed picture with clear juxtapose and strong presence throughout the image ? the type of stable and consistent fulfilment that becomes essential when recording images at HD specifications. For bright, realistic colors the it uses three 1/5-inch CCDs - one each for red, fresh and blue - for natural, vivid images. It's designed for friendly use. Hub Assist outlines in-focus image contours in color so you can beyond tell which parts of the image are in or out of focus. A full array of effects is handy so you can choose the right exposure or shutter speed automatically according to the place you're shooting. Easily accessible via visual menu dial. Go ingenious with the Zebra Function that sisplays a striped pattern across highlight areas on the spitting image, making it easier to manually set the exposure. Moving to HD MPEG2 video recording offers pro nobility. With JVC GZ-HD3 in your hand, it's simple to be a pro for all you and your family's video camcorder needs - at for viewing on your widescreen HDTV. Video Record Modes - FHD (1920x1080i, 26.6Mbps) / SP (1440x1080i, 19Mbps) / 1440CBR (1440x1080i, 27Mbps [CBR]) XP (1440x1080i, Max. 30Mbps, Ave. 26.6Mbps) Connections - USB 2.0/1.1, HDMI Out, iLINK Out, Gear Video Out, S-Video Out, AV Out, SD/SDHC Memory Card Slot, DC In Still Copy Res [4 - 3] 1440x1080 / 1024x768 / 640x480; [16 - 9] 1920x1080 Unit Dimensions - 3-1/4 x 3 x 6-1/8 (82mm x 75mm x 154mm) / About 20 ounces Includes battery-operated and charger / Video and still transfer software Easily transfer videoCustomer Reviews
Makes ineffectual .TOD files, and therefore, useless cameraI bought this as a damaged camera for some corporate testimonials. It has been a huge pain trying to find any of the features I call, if they exist at all. The autofocus is choppy and never really locks on. So, usability, attractive terrible.
But even on top of that, back at my computer, I try importing the videos into Final Cut Express 4 (FCE), and the files are the numskull and useless .TOD files (why no .MOVs, JVC?). I search the web looking for a converter, or a way to substance them. I find a FAQ on JVCs website which tells me I have to download and install 3 separate files from 3 fork places, and one of the links is all in another language and the link is bad. Essentially, I am at a loss now. There are a million .TOD to .MOV converter websites, but they all look wonderful shady. So my options now are try downloading some shifty-looking third party software lawful to use these files, or not use them at all. JVC has put me in a seriously crappy situation. I will be returning this device this instant, and hopefully I can find a way to still use these files.
In summary: "HEY, THIS JVC CAMCORDER IS ON SALE. SHOULD I BUY IT?" Answer: "No! It's like buying a car that only takes gas sold at one gas passenger station, 200 miles away. It doesn't matter what the car does if you can't use it."
Major all-round HD camera
I've been using this camera solidly for barely 2 years and I find it to be very useful and think the images look amazing for it's sacrifice. It's light and small and I carry it with me everywhere I want to shoot without having to lug too much qualities around.
The TOD format that it records in is just MPG and you can simply rename the file addition - it's annoying but I wrote a little one line shell script to rename the files which I can then industry on in any standard editing program. While there are complaints of a lack of view finder I cannot see the juncture of it and find the 16x9 screen to be simply awesome.
Also the night mode that some have complained about is truly really good! Sure it's choppy if you're hand holding but on a tripod it unquestionably comes into its own and brings some great colour into very dark shots with very inconsequential ambient light. I highly recommend working in dark settings with a guide aperture setting rather than relying on the auto mode. Let's face it, if you're transfer holding in night mode and expect things to be smooth your expectations of a camera in this payment range are far too high and you really need to lay down a hell of a lot more money for your HD camera gain.
My only real annoyance is not really the camera's fault but a fault in HDD cameras in habitual. The microphone (which is actually pretty good) tends to record the noise of the hard drive as it records in absolutely quiet settings. This can be greatly diminished with a hotshoe mic or removed fully with a external mic however. Any serious videoing should incorporate these accessories anyway.
Overall a great untrained HD camera that is both robust and handy while producing some wonderful HD footage providing you take the apart from amount of time to learn its capabilities.
High nobility camcorder, but lack viewfinder
Powerful fit and finish, easy-to-use features, image quality is good under clarity, but poor in a low-light environment. I paid $530 on Amazon in Grand '08 so it's a good value.
JVC Hd3
This Camcorder is pathethic.... First off, Digital Stabilization is the worst Estimate Next to Intrapolated Pictures for higher Megapixels on your digital camera.... and it works about the same... Unfortunately you can't be contingent on that off in Auto Mode, and Manual mode is too hard for anyone who doesn't know the camera to use... Deficiency of viewfinder is a lost cause if you plan on shooting anything at higher speeds... Like rc airplanes....
and why the heck would they require interlaced video... It sucks... it Looks severe viewed on my 50" lcd hdtv.... I have to first convert everything over to deinterlaced... Also to take off the extra byte off their format to make it reg mpg you need to import it into powerdirector it will conver/do a striptease the encoding off and leave you with a regular mpg (no conversion or re-compression)
I would have bought the Canon hd10, but the expedition of the zoom on the canon was slower than a snail, but video on the canon looked much cured... I should have just put up with the slow zoom... at least the canon stays in spotlight that way...
PS, the $400 minidvd camcorders Have Way better stabilization... this camera righteous isn't very usable... it prob isn't worth a dime... Gap JVC and buy the canon...
Marvellous item, great price.
This camera is unqualified quality. I love the large lens, the great features, the enjoyable handling, and the sharpenss of the footage. 60gb allows for up to 5 hours of HD footage, which is implausible. The stock battery may only last about 1-2 hours of use, but I'm surprised how long the first raid actually lasted. Quality, even at 10x zoom is great, and there is some noise in low-brighten conditions, but filming without proper lighting is asking a little much.
Blanket, I'm very happy about this purchase, and I would recommend it for anyone looking to buy a great camera for every day use, or even for filming immature movies for fun.
