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Introduction
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01.Design
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02.Performance
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03.Color Performance
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04.Low Light Performance
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05.Motion Performance
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06.Sharpness Performance
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07.Sample Videos
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08.Usability
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09.Ease of Use
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10.Handling
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11.Controls
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12.Features
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13.Recording Options
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14.Hardware
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15.Other Features
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16.JVC GZ-X900 Comparison
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17.Panasonic HDC-TM300 Comparison
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18.Canon HF S11 Comparison
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19.Conclusion
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20.Photo Gallery
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21.Specs & Ratings
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22.Comments
JVC GZ-HM400
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Photo GalleryConclusion
That isn’t to say the GZ-HM400 is the best camcorder out there. The competition at the top is stiff and the high-end models from Panasonic (HDC-TM300 and HDC-HS300) still reign supreme. The Canon HF S11, Sanyo VPC-HD2000, and Sony HDR-XR520V also each have their benefits and they offer similar performance to the JVC GZ-HM400.
The GZ-HM400 has two significant letdowns: poor low light performance and its oddly uncomfortable right-side design. While the low light capabilities on the GZ-HM400 are significantly better than the GZ-X900, they still aren’t as good as many of the top-notch camcorders out there. The uncomfortable design on the HM400’s right side may sound like a minuscule problem to some, but it is a problem nonetheless. We simply wonder why JVC didn’t put more effort into making the HM400 more comfortable to hold.
The GZ-HM400 is a bit cheaper than the competition, which makes it a compelling choice for a high-end camcorder. It has an excellent adjustment dial that is just as good (if not better) than the rings and dials featured on other top-of-the-line models. Also, its top-mounted zoom rocker is quite possibly the best zoom controller in the consumer market.
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