JVC GZ-HD7 Camcorder Review

Core Specs
Year	2007
Low Price	1114.00
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	530000.00
Effective Pixel Count Still	530000.00
Special Video Processing	Pixel Shifting
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)	3.30
Focal Distance Maximum (mm)	33.00
35mm Focal Distance Minimum (mm)	39.50
35mm Focal Distance Maximum (mm)	395.00
F-stop Minimum	1.80
F-stop Maximum	1.90
Minimum Lux (reported)	18.00
Image Stabilization	Optical
Manual/Automatic Contols
Manual Focus Type	Ring
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, Halogen
Manual Gain
Manual Gain Steps	0
Manual Audio Modes
Audio Dubbing
Auto/Easy Mode
Other Manual Controls	Focus Assist, Zebra, Color Bar, Sharp
Special Night Mode(s)	NightAlive
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)	750.00
Width (mm)	91.00
Height (mm)	77.00
Length (mm)	186.00
Body Color(s)	Black
Accessory Shoe
Accessory Shoe Hot
LCD Size (in.)	2.80
LCD Resolution (Pixels)	207000
Touch Screen
Hybrid (Non-Solarizing) LCD
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type	Electronic color
Viewfinder Resolution (Pixels)	269000.00
Video Light
Flash
Still Media	HDD/SD/SDHC
Still Media Included	60GB HDD
Other
Replaces	None
Sister Model Up	None
Sister Model Down	GZ-MG555
Included Battery	BN-VF815
Included Battery Life (min.)	80
Recording Quality Options	1920x1080,1440x1080,720x480
Max Recording Time (min.)	420.00
Webcam
Included Software	CyberLink BD Solution
Included Remote Control
Ratings
Video Performance	8.00
Video Resolution	13.13
Low Light Performance	4.16
Stabilization	6.88
Wide Angle	10.40
Compression	6.00
Media	8.00
Editing	4.00
Front	8.75
Back	8.50
Left	6.50
Right	5.75
Top	6.25
Automatic Controls	5.00
Overall Manual Controls	8.50
Zoom	6.50
Zoom Power/Ratio	10.00
Focus	7.00
Exposure and Aperture	8.06
Shutter Speed	7.95
White Balance	5.75
Gain	1.00
Other Manual Controls	4.50
Still Features	7.50
Still Performance	6.73
Still Resolution	6.29
Ease of Use	8.25
Handling	7.50
Menu	5.25
Portability	5.00
LCD and Viewfinder	6.70
Battery Life	7.70
Audio	7.00
Playback	4.75
Connectivity	6.00
Other Features	1.00
Value	3.00