JVC Everio GZ-HD40 Camcorder Review

by David Kender
Published on Jul 10, 2008 1:00 PM

Intro Performance
Format Auto / Manual Controls
Still Features Handling and Use
Audio / Playback / Connectivity Other Features
Conclusion & Comparisons
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    Specs and Ratings
    		  


    Core Specs
    Year 2008
    Low Price 0.00
    Format HDD
    Class Consumer
    High Definition
    Imager and Processing
    Sensor Size (in.) 1/3
    Sensor Count 1
    Gross Pixel Count Video 2680000.00
    Gross Pixel Count Still 2680000.00
    Effective Pixel Count Video 0.00
    Effective Pixel Count Still 0.00
    Progressive Scan (output)
    Still Pixel Shifting 0
    Still Resolution Dimensions Maximum 2432x1368
    Lens
    Optical Zoom 10.00
    Digital Zoom 200.00
    Filter Diameter (mm) 43.00
    Focal Distance Minimum (mm) 4.50
    Focal Distance Maximum (mm) 450.00
    35mm Focal Distance Minimum (mm) 0.00
    35mm Focal Distance Maximum (mm) 0.00
    F-stop Minimum 1.80
    F-stop Maximum 2.20
    Minimum Lux (reported) 0.00
    Manual/Automatic Contols
    Manual Focus Type Joystick
    Manual Exposure
    Manual Exposure Steps 0
    Manual Aperture
    Manual Aperture Max (f/) 1.80
    Manual Aperture Min (f/) 4.00
    Manual Shutter Speed
    Manual Shutter Speed Steps 13
    Minimum Shutter Speed 1/2
    Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000
    White Balance Modes Manual (MWB), Fine, Cloud, and Halogen
    Manual Gain
    Manual Gain Steps 0
    Manual Audio Modes
    Audio Dubbing
    Auto/Easy Mode
    Other Manual Controls Tele Macro, Sharpness, xvColor, Zebra patterns
    Ports
    Firewire
    USB
    Composite (RCA) In
    Composite (RCA) Out
    S-Video In
    S-Video Out
    Component In
    Component Out
    HDMI
    Microphone In
    Headphone Out
    XLR In
    Control L
    Body
    Body Type Horizontal
    Weight (gram) 455.00
    Width (mm) 73.00
    Height (mm) 68.00
    Length (mm) 123.00
    Body Color(s) Black
    Accessory Shoe
    Accessory Shoe Hot
    LCD Size (in.) 2.80
    LCD Resolution (Pixels) 0
    Touch Screen
    Hybrid (Non-Solarizing) LCD
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Resolution (Pixels) 0.00
    Video Light
    Flash
    Still Media HDD/microSD
    Still Media Included 120GB HDD, no MicroSD card
    Other
    Replaces GZ-HD6
    Sister Model Down GZ-HD30
    Included Battery BN-VF815U
    Included Battery Life (min.) 98
    Recording Quality Options XP (17Mbps), SP (12Mbps), EP (5Mbps)
    Max Recording Time (min.) 900.00
    Webcam
    Included Software PowerProducer v.2.0.2 for Everio HD
    Included Remote Control
    Ratings
    Video Performance 10.00
    Video Resolution 20.25
    Low Light Performance 5.10
    Stabilization 4.06
    Wide Angle 8.80
    Compression 13.00
    Media 9.00
    Editing 5.00
    Front 7.75
    Back 7.00
    Left 6.25
    Right 5.75
    Top 5.00
    Automatic Controls 5.00
    Overall Manual Controls 6.25
    Zoom 6.00
    Zoom Power/Ratio 10.00
    Focus 5.00
    Exposure and Aperture 7.08
    Shutter Speed 6.45
    White Balance 5.50
    Gain 2.00
    Other Manual Controls 4.00
    Still Features 9.00
    Still Performance 7.26
    Still Resolution 9.84
    Ease of Use 6.50
    Handling 6.60
    Menu 6.50
    Portability 6.50
    LCD and Viewfinder 5.20
    Battery Life 9.70
    Audio 8.50
    Playback 3.75
    Connectivity 10.00
    Other Features 2.00
    Value 4.50
     



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