JVC GZ-HD7 First Impressions Camcorder Review

by James Murray
Published on Jan 10, 2007 7:00 PM

Intro Performance
Format Tour
Auto / Manual Controls
Still Features
Handling and Use Audio / Playback / Connectivity
Other Features Comparisons / Conclusion
Specs/Ratings  


Still Features                    
The still features for the JVC HD Everio GZ-HD7 (Review, Specs, Recent News, $1529) are still a bit vague, but we do know is that users will be able to capture still images to the HDD. The mode switch on the right side of the camcorder body appears to function in the same manner as the one found on the JVC Everio GZ-MG555 (Review, Specs, $626) and should switch the camcorder between video and still image shooting modes. When shooting in still image mode, users will be able to capture photographs by pressing the snapshot button located on the top of the camcorder body directly behind the zoom toggle. We do not know whether the HD7 will offer simultaneous image capture option, but it is plausible to expect this on a camcorder in this price range.
 
Still images can also be archived to DVD using the JVC Share Station CU-VD40 that sells for about $399.95 and allows image transfer to both DVD-R and DVD-RW discs.   Still images can also be shared, like video files, through the HDMI output found on the Share Station separate from the camcorder’s HDMI port.
 
This camcorder is geared towards higher-level users than the GZ-MG555, and video/still hybrid fans may miss an in-camera flash on this model.



 


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