JVC Everio GZ-HM340 Camcorder Review
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 The GZ-HM340 from JVC is a new entry-level HD camcorder that performs like a solid mid-range model. Its performance is on par with that of last year's GZ-HM200 from JVC, but it lacks most manual controls and its design leaves something to be desired. More... |
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| Section | The Good | The Bad |
| Product Tour | Lens has a 20x optical zoom. | No built-in lens cover |
| Color & Noise Performance | Good color accuracy, saturation, and noise levels in bright light. | No color presets or controls |
| Motion & Sharpness Performance | Sharpness was very good for a camcorder with such a low pixel count. | Artifacting and discoloration were both noticeable in our motion test. |
| Low Light Performance | Color accuracy and noise levels in low light were both very good. | Low light sensitivity needs improvement. |
| Compression & Media | 16GB of internal flash memory | No standard definition recording option |
| Manual Controls | Auto controls are decent; peaking available for manual focus | Aperture and shutter speed cannot be adjusted manually. |
| Still Features | Self-timer and continuous shooting mode are good features. | Camcorder doesn't capture high-quality still images. |
| Handling & Use | Compact body with a simple design | Laser Touch can be finicky; construction feels cheap; low-resolution LCD |
| Playback & Connectivity | Onboard editing features are decent. | Ports located inside the LCD cavity are unprotected. |
| Audio & Other Features | Time Lapse Record and Auto Record can be very useful in specific situations. | No external mic or headphone jack; no manual audio controls |
| JVC GZ-HM340 Comparisons | ||
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| JVC GZ-HM200 | Panasonic HDC-TM10 | Samsung HMX-H106 |
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