JVC GZ-HD7 Camcorder Reviewby John NeelyPublished on Apr 26, 2007 10:00 AM 
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What's in the Box?
The HD7 (Review, Specs, Recent News, $1529) ships with the following items:
-AC Adapter
-Battery Pack BN-VF815U
-Component Cable
-Audio/Video Cable
-USB Cable
-Removable Lens Hood
-Shoulder Strap
-PowerCinema, PowerProducer, PowerDirector, Digital Photo Navigator Ver. 1.5 CD-ROM
-Remote control Unit RM-V750U
-Lithium Battery
An additional battery would be a good idea for longer shoots. The provided editing software is the only option when attempting to juggle the HD7’s footage, so have patience.
Other Features (1.0)
Share Station (Optional) - The CU-VD40US HD Share Station is an optional add-on to the GZ-HD7 (Review, Specs, Recent News, $1529) package, and runs for a hefty $399.95 on JVC's site. The Share Station is a DVD burner, and allows stand alone archiving of video and photos stored on the HDD.
Data Battery- Like all Everios, the GZ-HD7 comes equipped with a Data Battery. This handy pack allows you to monitor its remaining battery life and shoot times in particular quality modes by simply pressing the info button located in the LCD cavity. A vertical bar graph represents the remaining battery life while a pie chart displays the remaining recordable time, much like a computer's hard disk.
Drop Detection- Nobody likes dropping an $1800 HDD toy, so JVC incorporated a drop detection feature within the GZ-HD7 that monitors the level of applied gravitational force. The camcorder automatically shuts off when it senses jerky movement or sudden changes in altitude. This way, you'll be able to salvage your footage at the cost of a busted-up body.
Zebra Stripes- For those blown out whites, the GZ-HD7 includes zebra stripes, which highlight the problem areas and make it easier to white balance.
Digital Effects- The GZ-HD7 includes a handful of digital effects including sepia tone and black and white.