JVC GZ-HD3 Camcorder Review

by David Kender
Published on Sep 17, 2007 5:35 PM

Intro Performance
Format Auto / Manual Controls
Still Features Handling and Use
Audio / Playback / Connectivity Other Features
Comparisons / Conclusion Photo Gallery
Specs and Ratings
 
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Core Specs
Year 2007
Low Price 679.00
Format HDD
Class Consumer
High Definition
Imager and Processing
Sensor Size (in.) 1/5
Sensor Count 3
Gross Pixel Count Video 570000.00
Gross Pixel Count Still 570000.00
Effective Pixel Count Video 430000.00
Effective Pixel Count Still 530000.00
Progressive Scan (output)
Still Pixel Shifting 0
Still Resolution Dimensions Maximum 1920x1080
Lens
Optical Zoom 10.00
Digital Zoom 200.00
Filter Diameter (mm) 46.00
Focal Distance Minimum (mm) 3.20
Focal Distance Maximum (mm) 32.00
35mm Focal Distance Minimum (mm) 0.00
35mm Focal Distance Maximum (mm) 0.00
F-stop Minimum 1.80
F-stop Maximum 2.40
Minimum Lux (reported) 0.00
Image Stabilization Electronic
Manual/Automatic Contols
Manual Focus Type Joystick
Manual Exposure
Manual Exposure Steps 13
Manual Aperture
Manual Aperture Max (f/) 1.80
Manual Aperture Min (f/) 8.00
Manual Shutter Speed
Manual Shutter Speed Steps 13
Minimum Shutter Speed 1/2
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000
White Balance Modes Auto, Manual, Fine, Cloud, and Halogen
Manual Gain
Manual Gain Steps 0
Manual Audio Modes
Audio Dubbing
Auto/Easy Mode
Other Manual Controls Zebra Patterns, Sharpness, Color Bars
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) 670.00
Width (mm) 82.00
Height (mm) 75.00
Length (mm) 154.00
Body Color(s) Black
Accessory Shoe
Accessory Shoe Hot
LCD Size (in.) 2.80
LCD Resolution (Pixels) 270000
Touch Screen
Hybrid (Non-Solarizing) LCD
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Resolution (Pixels) 0.00
Video Light
Flash
Still Media HDD/SD/SDHC
Still Media Included 60GB HDD
Other
Sister Model Up GZ-HD7
Sister Model Down GZ-MG555
Included Battery BN-VF815U
Included Battery Life (min.) 92
Recording Quality Options XP, SP,1440 CBR
Max Recording Time (min.) 420.00
Webcam
Included Software PowerCinema NE for Everio 1.1, PowerProducer 3 NE, and PowerDirector 5 NE Express
Included Remote Control
Ratings
Video Performance 7.75
Video Resolution 13.13
Low Light Performance 2.59
Stabilization 4.11
Wide Angle 10.00
Compression 6.00
Media 8.00
Editing 5.50
Front 8.25
Back 6.50
Left 6.50
Right 5.75
Top 6.25
Automatic Controls 5.00
Overall Manual Controls 6.75
Zoom 6.50
Zoom Power/Ratio 10.00
Focus 5.00
Exposure and Aperture 7.07
Shutter Speed 6.45
White Balance 6.25
Gain 1.00
Other Manual Controls 4.00
Still Features 7.00
Still Performance 7.28
Still Resolution 6.93
Ease of Use 7.25
Handling 6.60
Menu 6.50
Portability 6.00
LCD and Viewfinder 5.20
Battery Life 9.20
Audio 6.50
Playback 4.75
Connectivity 9.00
Other Features 2.00
Value 5.00
 



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