JVC Everio GZ-HD3 Review | ZDNet: Reviews

Reviews of the JVC Everio GZ-HD3

6.1

CNET Review

October 15, 2007

The Good: Good-looking design; high-quality audio; low noise, low-light video.

The Bad: Low-resolution video; needs built-in ND filter; no viewfinder.

The Bottom Line: As a scaled-down version of JVC's GZ-HD7, the GZ-HD3 ditches some of the fancier features, but its price is still higher than we'd like for this camcorder.

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9.3

alaTest.com

By alaTest | October 13, 2008

Review Summary: Experts rate this product 69/100 and users 81/100. Comparing these reviews to 58129 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 93/100 = Excellent.

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8.0

macworld.co.uk

By Gavin Stoker | June 4, 2008

Review Summary: Performance wise, however, the JVC impressed us with its good, clear stereo sound quality, and, while auto focus takes a brief moment to adjust when panning between subjects, it provides commendable image reproduction in low light. For example, it capture

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7.0

pcadvisor.co.uk

By PC Advisor staff | May 2, 2008

Review Summary: A quality camcorder which produces good picture quality, we had a couple of gripes with the JVC GZ-HD3, but were generally impressed.

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7.0

techradar.com

Review Summary: The HD3 is quite clearly head and shoulders above many of the competition for both first-timers and more discerning videomakers. It might not be as portable or lightweight, but the stunning pictures that it captures make it just too good to ignore

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Manufacturer: JVC America

Part number: GZ-HD3

General

Product Type Camcorder
Digital Zoom 200 x
Progressive scan Yes
Optical Sensor Size 1/5 in
Optical Sensor Type 3CCD
Min Illumination 1 lux
Digital Video Format MPEG-2
Image Stabilizer Electronic
Min Shutter Speed 1/2 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
Shooting Programs Twilight mode, Spotlight, Portrait mode, Sports mode, Snow
White Balance Custom, Automatic, Presets
Exposure Modes Aperture-priority, Automatic, Program, Shutter-priority

Main Features

Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 0.53 megapixels
Color Support Color
Light Sensitivity ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 100
Still Image Format JPEG
Remote Control Camcorder remote control - Infrared
TV Tuner None
Video Capture MPEG-2 - 1440 x 1080

Pro Camcorder Features

Features Zebra pattern

Memory / Storage

Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
Digital Storage Media Hard disk drive - Built-in - 60 GB
Image Storage JPEG 640 x 480, JPEG 1440 x 1080, JPEG 1920 x 1080, JPEG 1024 x 768
Media Type Hard disk drive

Lens System

Type Zoom lens - 3.2 mm - 32 mm - F/1.8-2.4
Focal Length 3.2 mm - 32 mm
Lens Aperture F/1.8-2.4
Optical Zoom 10 x
Lens system type Zoom lens
Min focal length 3.2 mm
Max focal length 32 mm
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
Lens Manufacturer Konica Minolta
Features Built-in lens shield
Filter Size 46 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 42 - 422 mm
Focus Adjustment Automatic, Manual
Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

Additional Features

Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
Digital Still Camera Function Yes
Additional Features Accessories hot shoe, USB 2.0 compatibility, Brightness control, Sharpness control, Backlight compensation, Auto power save, Histogram display
Built-in Light Yes
Remote control Camcorder remote control - Infrared
Software CyberLink BD Solution, Drivers & Utilities
Included Accessories Carrying strap

Display

Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.8 in - Color

Digital Player (Recorder)

Type None

Microphone

Type Microphone - Built-in

Connections

Connector Type 1 x Component video output, 1 x HDMI output, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x S-Video output, 1 x USB, 1 x DC power input
Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card